48 - An Albert Fish Production
- Dec 21, 2016
- 1:41:10
- Full Episode
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On this week's My Favorite Murder (now with a stick of shitty gum!), Karen and Georgia recount the Starved Rock State Park murders and the mysterious ongoing kidnapping case of Sherri Papini.
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Brief Summary
The episode examines the Sherry Papini case, her mysterious disappearance, and parallels to another missing girl, Tara Smith, raising questions about truth and media narratives.
Key points
- Podcast Fun. The hosts reflect on a wild live show experience and their favorite moments.
- Gift Surprises. The hosts receive unique gifts, including serial killer baseball cards and vintage books.
- Starved Rock State Park Murders. In March 1960, three suburban housewives went missing during a getaway at Starved Rock State Park, leading to a shocking discovery.
- The Broken Camera Strap. The strap to the camera was broken, suggesting a struggle. Was it an attempted robbery?
- The Chilling Identification. A female victim identifies Chester Wager in a lineup, leading to his arrest.
- Life Sentence Controversy. Jurors shocked to learn a life sentence in Illinois could mean parole in just 10 years.
Episode highlights
- Podcast FunThe hosts reflect on a wild live show experience and their favorite moments.“That was nuts.”2:05Dec 21, 2016
- Gift SurprisesThe hosts receive unique gifts, including serial killer baseball cards and vintage books.“This is really good, Steven.”7:23Dec 21, 2016
- Starved Rock State Park MurdersIn March 1960, three suburban housewives went missing during a getaway at Starved Rock State Park, leading to a shocking discovery.“They found the mutilated bodies of Lillian, Mildred, and Francis.”37:37Dec 21, 2016
- The Broken Camera StrapThe strap to the camera was broken, suggesting a struggle. Was it an attempted robbery?“So it wasn't robbery.”39:30Dec 21, 2016
- The Chilling IdentificationA female victim identifies Chester Wager in a lineup, leading to his arrest.“Oh, fuck.”47:00Dec 21, 2016
- Life Sentence ControversyJurors shocked to learn a life sentence in Illinois could mean parole in just 10 years.“Wait, what?”50:50Dec 21, 2016
- Theories Behind the MurdersVarious theories arise regarding the Starved Rock Murders, including potential involvement of wealthy husbands and trained dogs.“Another theory is that the women's wealthy Chicago businessmen husbands paid someone to have them killed.”59:13Dec 21, 2016
- Sherry Papini's Mysterious DisappearanceSherry Papini vanished while jogging and reappeared three weeks later, chained and beaten.“She was beaten, she was bloody, and her hands were chained behind her back.”1:07:22Dec 21, 2016
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