494 - Did You Just Call Me Baby?
- Aug 21, 2025
- 52:35
- Full Episode
This week, Georgia covers Australia’s Wanda Beach Murders.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the unsolved murders of Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharick at Wanda Beach in 1965, detailing the investigation and suspects involved.
Key points
- My Favorite Murder Podcast Introduction. Hosts Georgia Hartstark and Karen Kilgariff welcome listeners back to their beloved podcast.
- Book Recommendations: Girl A. A gripping story about a girl escaping a traumatic family situation, highly recommended by the hosts.
- Tour Announcement. The hosts are going on tour and invite fans to share their favorite memories from past shows.
- The Beach Trip Begins. Marianne and Christine take younger siblings to Wanda Beach, despite warnings.
- Witness Testimonies. Witnesses describe seeing the girls with a teenage boy before their disappearance.
- A Disturbing Discovery. The next morning, the girls' bodies are found, leading to an investigation.
Episode highlights
- My Favorite Murder Podcast IntroductionHosts Georgia Hartstark and Karen Kilgariff welcome listeners back to their beloved podcast.“Hello and welcome to My Favorite Murder.”2:53Aug 21, 2025
- Book Recommendations: Girl AA gripping story about a girl escaping a traumatic family situation, highly recommended by the hosts.“It's fucking incredible.”4:59Aug 21, 2025
- Tour AnnouncementThe hosts are going on tour and invite fans to share their favorite memories from past shows.“We hope to see you there.”12:57Aug 21, 2025
- The Beach Trip BeginsMarianne and Christine take younger siblings to Wanda Beach, despite warnings.“So on the 9th of January, Marianne and Christine had gotten permission to take some of those younger kids to the beach.”21:32Aug 21, 2025
- Witness TestimoniesWitnesses describe seeing the girls with a teenage boy before their disappearance.“On the train, witnesses see the girls get into a conversation with a teenage boy.”23:00Aug 21, 2025
- A Disturbing DiscoveryThe next morning, the girls' bodies are found, leading to an investigation.“The next morning, when the girls' bodies are discovered, investigators descend upon the beach.”28:41Aug 21, 2025
- The Investigation UnfoldsPolice find blood and signs of a struggle near where the girls were found.“About 100 feet away from where the girls were found, investigators find blood and signs of a struggle.”29:00Aug 21, 2025
- The Search for SuspectsPolice appeal for witnesses and begin a massive search of the dunes.“A massive search of the dunes takes place with thousands of investigators.”33:56Aug 21, 2025
