430 - Here's Your Reward
- May 30, 2024
- 1:12:04
- Full Episode
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This week, Georgia covers the murders of Curtis and Marjorie Chillingworth and Karen tells the story of Victorian era artist Richard Dadd.
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Brief Summary
Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist, murdered his father and created masterpieces while struggling with mental illness, later rediscovered by Antiques Roadshow.
Key points
- The Power of Now. A discussion on the self-help book that emphasizes living in the present moment.
- Florida's Crime of the Century. A wild story involving a crooked lawyer and a deathbed confession.
- The Disappearance of Judge Chillingworth. In June 1955, Judge Curtis Chillingworth and his wife Marjorie vanish, sparking panic in the community.
- Joe Peel's Dark Ambitions. Joe Peel, a lawyer with political aspirations, becomes a suspect in the Chillingworth case.
- Joe's Confession. Joe Peel admits his guilt in a shocking deathbed confession, revealing his role in the murders.
- The Tragic Outcome. The story concludes with the tragic fate of Judge Chillingworth and his wife, leaving behind three daughters.
Episode highlights
- The Power of NowA discussion on the self-help book that emphasizes living in the present moment.“Be here now; right now is the only thing that actually exists.”4:38May 30, 2024
- Florida's Crime of the CenturyA wild story involving a crooked lawyer and a deathbed confession.“This is the story of the 1955 murders of judge Curtis Chillingworth and his wife Marjorie.”18:50May 30, 2024
- The Disappearance of Judge ChillingworthIn June 1955, Judge Curtis Chillingworth and his wife Marjorie vanish, sparking panic in the community.“A well-respected professional judge goes missing—something bigger is going on.”26:28May 30, 2024
- Joe Peel's Dark AmbitionsJoe Peel, a lawyer with political aspirations, becomes a suspect in the Chillingworth case.“He decided the only way to remain the county magistrate was to have him killed.”37:44May 30, 2024
- Joe's ConfessionJoe Peel admits his guilt in a shocking deathbed confession, revealing his role in the murders.“I'm guilty of not using my influence to stop what was going to happen.”44:11May 30, 2024
- The Tragic OutcomeThe story concludes with the tragic fate of Judge Chillingworth and his wife, leaving behind three daughters.“It's just the worst and their three daughters who had to live with that knowledge.”45:39May 30, 2024
- Richard Dadd's Shocking ConfessionIn court, Richard Dadd admits to murdering his father, claiming it was a demon.“I only stabbed him once.”1:08:00May 30, 2024
Tension
60/ 100Some tension
