43 - In Arrears
- Nov 17, 2016
- 1:20:59
- Full Episode
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<p>This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia talk with their mouths about a tragic murder/suicide at the International Dunes Hotel and the still-unsolved Chicago Tylenol poisonings.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the 1982 Tylenol murders, the investigation, and potential suspects, including the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A charming neurosurgeon becomes a trusted figure but leaves behind a trail of devastation.
- Corrections Corner. A listener educates on the misuse of the term 'psychotic' and its implications.
- MTHFR: The Abnormality. A humorous yet alarming discussion about a DNA abnormality.
- Cult Leader's Charisma. Exploring the captivating nature of a cult leader who believes he is God.
- Tragic End of Emmanuel David. The cult leader's dramatic and selfish suicide raises questions about his impact.
- Tragic Family Dependence. The family relied heavily on the father, who ultimately took his own life.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA charming neurosurgeon becomes a trusted figure but leaves behind a trail of devastation.“He promised to heal them. Instead, he left a trail of broken bodies.”0:48Nov 17, 2016
- Corrections CornerA listener educates on the misuse of the term 'psychotic' and its implications.“People suffering from psychosis are actually less likely to commit violent crime.”8:48Nov 17, 2016
- MTHFR: The AbnormalityA humorous yet alarming discussion about a DNA abnormality.“And it just looks like, motherfucker.”22:01Nov 17, 2016
- Cult Leader's CharismaExploring the captivating nature of a cult leader who believes he is God.“He thought he was God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit all in one.”34:01Nov 17, 2016
- Tragic End of Emmanuel DavidThe cult leader's dramatic and selfish suicide raises questions about his impact.“What a fucking dick. I mean, it is quite selfish.”42:39Nov 17, 2016
- Tragic Family DependenceThe family relied heavily on the father, who ultimately took his own life.“Because this family that he has, by all reports... they completely depended on him.”42:42Nov 17, 2016
- Horrific Hotel IncidentA mother pushes her children off an 11th-floor balcony, leading to a tragic scene.“And either through or pushed all of her children off of the 11th floor of this hotel.”44:49Nov 17, 2016
- Tylenol Poisoning ScandalA series of deaths linked to cyanide-laced Tylenol leads to a nationwide recall.“It turns out that the Tylenol pills were laced with potassium cyanide.”1:04:04Nov 17, 2016
Tension
75/ 100High tension
