425 - A Fun Mind Experiment
- Apr 25, 2024
- 1:02:19
- Full Episode
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On today’s episode, Karen covers the murder of Carla Walker and Georgia tells the story of the London Beer Flood of 1814.
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Brief Summary
The episode details Carla Walker's murder, Jim Walker's quest for justice, and Glenn McCurley's arrest through DNA evidence.
Key points
- It Girl with Bailey Taylor. Explore the pressures and expectations faced by women shaping culture today.
- Family Secrets Season 14. Dani Shapiro dives into the complex power of secrecy and its impact on our identities.
- Mind Games Podcast. Explore how a method designed to improve lives ended up in a cult.
- Jim Walker's Determination. Jim Walker, inspired by his father's tenacity, dedicates his life to finding his sister's killer.
- DNA Testing Breakthrough. In 2019, a true crime enthusiast helps fund DNA testing that leads to a breakthrough in Carla's case.
- Glenn McCurley's Arrest. In September 2020, Glenn McCurley is arrested for the murder of Carla Walker after DNA matches.
Episode highlights
- It Girl with Bailey TaylorExplore the pressures and expectations faced by women shaping culture today.“As a woman in the industry, you're always underestimated.”1:12Apr 25, 2024
- Family Secrets Season 14Dani Shapiro dives into the complex power of secrecy and its impact on our identities.“Your identity is formed by a secret history.”9:38Apr 25, 2024
- Mind Games PodcastExplore how a method designed to improve lives ended up in a cult.“How does a method designed to improve lives end up in a cult?”11:15Apr 25, 2024
- Jim Walker's DeterminationJim Walker, inspired by his father's tenacity, dedicates his life to finding his sister's killer.“I wanted to be ready in case I ever came across the killer.”24:28Apr 25, 2024
- DNA Testing BreakthroughIn 2019, a true crime enthusiast helps fund DNA testing that leads to a breakthrough in Carla's case.“They find a small amount of intact DNA on Carla's bra strap.”35:47Apr 25, 2024
- Glenn McCurley's ArrestIn September 2020, Glenn McCurley is arrested for the murder of Carla Walker after DNA matches.“Glenn McCurley is a match to that DNA.”38:04Apr 25, 2024
- Closure for the WalkersAfter decades of searching, Jim Walker finally sees justice for his sister's murder.“Your dad devastated your family just like he devastated mine.”40:19Apr 25, 2024
- The London Beer Flood of 1814A catastrophic beer flood in London resulted in chaos and tragedy, killing eight people.“It's total chaos. The 15-foot wave of beer tears through the alley.”54:16Apr 25, 2024
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