488 - It's Finally Happening
- Jul 10, 2025
- 1:11:32
- Full Episode
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<p>On today’s episode, Karen covers the murder spree of Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate and Georgia tells the story of Iwao Hakamata, Japan’s longest-serving death row prisoner. </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
Georgia and Karen announce their mini tour and discuss infamous murder cases, including Starkweather and Fugate, and wrongful conviction of Iwao Hakamata.
Key points
- Tour Announcement. After years of anticipation, the hosts reveal they're going on a mini tour!
- Fan Cult Pre-Sale. Exclusive pre-sale access for the fan cult begins soon, ensuring loyal fans get tickets first.
- Infamous Crime Story. The hosts introduce a notorious mid-century crime spree involving teens Charles Starkweather and Carol Ann Fugate.
- Charlie’s Crime Escalation. Charlie goes from robbery to murder in a shocking turn of events.
- Murder of the Bartlett Family. Charlie brutally murders Carol's family, including her young sister.
- The Panic in Lincoln. The community erupts into panic as news of the murders spreads.
Episode highlights
- Tour AnnouncementAfter years of anticipation, the hosts reveal they're going on a mini tour!“We're going on tour.”0:42Jul 10, 2025
- Fan Cult Pre-SaleExclusive pre-sale access for the fan cult begins soon, ensuring loyal fans get tickets first.“The fan cult will have first access to these tickets.”5:29Jul 10, 2025
- Infamous Crime StoryThe hosts introduce a notorious mid-century crime spree involving teens Charles Starkweather and Carol Ann Fugate.“Today I'm going to tell you about the notorious mid-century crime spree.”13:31Jul 10, 2025
- Charlie’s Crime EscalationCharlie goes from robbery to murder in a shocking turn of events.“This is robbery, kidnapping, murder, all in one move.”22:32Jul 10, 2025
- Murder of the Bartlett FamilyCharlie brutally murders Carol's family, including her young sister.“It's very upsetting.”25:00Jul 10, 2025
- The Panic in LincolnThe community erupts into panic as news of the murders spreads.“Terrifying.”36:40Jul 10, 2025
- Charlie’s ArrestCharlie confesses to all murders after a high-speed chase.“He confesses to every murder.”40:48Jul 10, 2025
- The Tragic Case of Iwao HakamataIwao Hakamata, Japan's longest-serving death row inmate, spent 46 years imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. His story highlights the flaws in the Japanese legal system.“I'm a prisoner on death row who has been wrongfully convicted.”55:02Jul 10, 2025
Tension
70/ 100High tension
