470 - Accept No Dare
- Mar 6, 2025
- 1:10:47
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Georgia covers the disappearance of John Darwin and Karen tells the story of Victorian-era activist Josephine Butler.</p> <p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p>Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g">https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
John Darwin faked his death for insurance money, leading to a shocking investigation and family fallout.
Key points
- Burden of Guilt Season 2. A story about a horrendous lie that destroyed two families.
- Family Secrets Season 14. Exploring stunning stories of identity and secrecy.
- My Favorite Murder Caper. A caper that was really big in the UK in the early 2000s.
- Life Insurance Scheme. Anne can file a claim on John's life insurance worth £250,000 after he is declared dead.
- The Plan Unravels. Anne's colleague reports her suspicious phone calls, leading to a police investigation.
- Arrests Made. John and Anne are arrested for fraud after John's return, shocking their sons.
Episode highlights
- Family Secrets Season 14Exploring stunning stories of identity and secrecy.“Your identity is formed by a secret history.”11:34Mar 6, 2025
- My Favorite Murder CaperA caper that was really big in the UK in the early 2000s.“This is the story of the disappearance of John Darwin.”16:24Mar 6, 2025
- Life Insurance SchemeAnne can file a claim on John's life insurance worth £250,000 after he is declared dead.“Spoiler alert, John had faked his own death so he and his wife could collect on the insurance money.”24:04Mar 6, 2025
- The Plan UnravelsAnne's colleague reports her suspicious phone calls, leading to a police investigation.“Just fishy business.”34:42Mar 6, 2025
- Arrests MadeJohn and Anne are arrested for fraud after John's return, shocking their sons.“They are truly the victims.”39:21Mar 6, 2025
- Anne's BookAfter her release, Anne writes a book about her experiences, donating the profits to charity.“That's a very decent move.”40:58Mar 6, 2025
- Josephine Butler's ActivismJosephine Butler, a 19th-century activist, fights for women's rights and against double standards in society.46:46Mar 6, 2025
- Contagious Diseases ActJosephine learns about discriminatory laws targeting women under the guise of public health.1:02:08Mar 6, 2025
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