502 - Washington Favorites
- Oct 16, 2025
- 1:05:12
- Full Episode
On this Washington quilt episode, we revisit Karen and Georgia’s coverage of the Seattle cyanide poisonings from November 8, 2018 and the “Barefoot Bandit” from June 23, 2022.
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Brief Summary
This episode covers the Seattle cyanide poisonings and the story of Colton Harris Moore, the Barefoot Bandit, detailing crime and justice in Washington.
Key points
- A Trail of Cyanide. Investigators discover cyanide-laced Excedrin capsules linked to multiple deaths.
- The Seattle Cyanide Poisonings. A mother dies unexpectedly after taking Excedrin, leading to a shocking investigation.
- Stella's Life Insurance Scheme. Stella took out a significant life insurance policy on her husband, leading to dark motives.
- Cynthia's Revelation. Stella's daughter, Cynthia, reveals her mother's intentions to harm her husband.
- Stella's Conviction. Stella becomes the first person charged under a new federal anti-tampering act.
- Colt's Troubled Childhood. Colt's tumultuous relationship with his mother leads to violent outbursts and legal troubles.
Episode highlights
- A Trail of CyanideInvestigators discover cyanide-laced Excedrin capsules linked to multiple deaths.“The source of the cyanide is the bottle of extra strength Excedrin capsules.”11:29Oct 16, 2025
- The Seattle Cyanide PoisoningsA mother dies unexpectedly after taking Excedrin, leading to a shocking investigation.“She took some and she died.”11:40Oct 16, 2025
- Stella's Life Insurance SchemeStella took out a significant life insurance policy on her husband, leading to dark motives.“Stella had taken out a total of about 76,000 in life insurance coverage on her husband.”21:59Oct 16, 2025
- Cynthia's RevelationStella's daughter, Cynthia, reveals her mother's intentions to harm her husband.“Cindy approaches the police with information she had about her mother wanting her husband dead.”27:00Oct 16, 2025
- Stella's ConvictionStella becomes the first person charged under a new federal anti-tampering act.“Stella's found guilty on all charges.”31:33Oct 16, 2025
- Colt's Troubled ChildhoodColt's tumultuous relationship with his mother leads to violent outbursts and legal troubles.“Colton wants mom to stop drinking and smoking.”41:39Oct 16, 2025
- The Barefoot Bandit EmergesColt's exploits escalate as he becomes a notorious figure, stealing planes and evading capture.“Colt is being called the barefoot bandit.”52:16Oct 16, 2025
- Colt's ArrestAfter a dramatic pursuit, Colt is finally apprehended by police in the Bahamas.“The wild ride is finally over for the barefoot bandit.”1:02:39Oct 16, 2025
