478 - Briefcase Challenge
- May 1, 2025
- 1:16:12
- Full Episode
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Brief Summary
Graham Young, the Teacup Poisoner, and Maria Altman's fight for stolen Klimt paintings are discussed in this episode.
Key points
- The Briefcase Challenge. A playful challenge to bring briefcases to work, symbolizing empowerment and adulthood.
- Valerie the Dachshund's Adventure. A lost dog thrives on Kangaroo Island for 529 days before being found.
- Murder in a Teacup. A chilling story of a serial poisoner from the 1970s that sounds like Victorian England.
- Graham's Dark Fascination. Graham becomes obsessed with murder and the occult as a child.
- Graham's Arrest. At 14, Graham confesses to multiple poisonings but escapes serious charges.
- Graham's Release from Broadmoor. Graham is released early despite threats to kill after his time in Broadmoor.
Episode highlights
- The Briefcase ChallengeA playful challenge to bring briefcases to work, symbolizing empowerment and adulthood.“How about I make a challenge to you?”4:55May 1, 2025
- Valerie the Dachshund's AdventureA lost dog thrives on Kangaroo Island for 529 days before being found.“She was fucking thriving and living her best life.”6:49May 1, 2025
- Murder in a TeacupA chilling story of a serial poisoner from the 1970s that sounds like Victorian England.“This is the story of the teacup poisoner.”17:32May 1, 2025
- Graham's Dark FascinationGraham becomes obsessed with murder and the occult as a child.“He tries to recruit other kids to ritually sacrifice a cat.”22:37May 1, 2025
- Graham's ArrestAt 14, Graham confesses to multiple poisonings but escapes serious charges.“He's not charged with Molly's murder because there's no physical evidence.”32:27May 1, 2025
- Graham's Release from BroadmoorGraham is released early despite threats to kill after his time in Broadmoor.“He plans on killing one person for every year of his time at Broadmoor.”35:10May 1, 2025
- The Teacup Killer's ArrestGraham is arrested and found guilty of two counts of murder and attempted murder.“He's nicknamed the Teacup Killer, which he actually hates.”42:35May 1, 2025
- Maria Altman's Family LegacyMaria Altman fights to reclaim her aunt's stolen portrait after fleeing the Nazis.“This is the story of Maria Altman and the hard-fought battle to reclaim her aunt's portrait.”50:28May 1, 2025
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