456 - True & Provable
- Nov 28, 2024
- 59:17
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen covers the murder of Jeanne Clery and Georgia tells the story of the Cottingley Fairies.
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Brief Summary
Hosts celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing listener stories and recounting the tragic origins of the Clery Act and the Cottingley Fairies hoax.
Key points
- Thankful for the Murderino Community. Hosts express gratitude for their listeners and the connections formed through the podcast.
- Community Support Through True Crime. A listener shares how the podcast community helped her during a difficult time.
- Closing of a Beloved Podcast. After 180 episodes, the movie podcast 'I Saw What You Did' is coming to an end.
- The Tragic Murder of Jean Cleary. Jean Cleary's brutal murder at Lehigh University leads to a national outcry for campus safety reforms.
- The Clery Act: A Legacy of Change. In response to Jean's murder, her family advocates for the Clery Act, enhancing campus safety regulations.
- The Cottingly Fairies. In 1917, two girls claim to have photographed fairies, leading to a sensational debate.
Episode highlights
- Thankful for the Murderino CommunityHosts express gratitude for their listeners and the connections formed through the podcast.“We're thankful for ourselves.”5:15Nov 28, 2024
- Community Support Through True CrimeA listener shares how the podcast community helped her during a difficult time.“I found help that way.”6:56Nov 28, 2024
- Closing of a Beloved PodcastAfter 180 episodes, the movie podcast 'I Saw What You Did' is coming to an end.“We're really going to miss you.”15:07Nov 28, 2024
- The Tragic Murder of Jean ClearyJean Cleary's brutal murder at Lehigh University leads to a national outcry for campus safety reforms.“That's what happened to our hearts.”25:53Nov 28, 2024
- The Clery Act: A Legacy of ChangeIn response to Jean's murder, her family advocates for the Clery Act, enhancing campus safety regulations.“It took an army and it took my life. It was worth every single bit.”37:56Nov 28, 2024
- The Cottingly FairiesIn 1917, two girls claim to have photographed fairies, leading to a sensational debate.“We have proof.”52:14Nov 28, 2024
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's BeliefThe famous author believes in the fairy photos, linking them to his grief and fascination with spiritualism.“We all really want to believe something.”52:55Nov 28, 2024
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
