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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • Feb 15, 2017
  • 1:26:11
  • Full Episode
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There's no time to sing a goddamn song, but there is time for My Favorite Murder! This week Karen and Georgia unpack the Darlie Routier case and the true story behind Hollywood star Fatty Arbuckle.

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Brief Summary

Darlie Routier was convicted of murdering her sons amid controversial evidence and public scrutiny.

Key points

  • The Sixth Bureau Podcast. A deep dive into the inner workings of China's Ministry of State Security and a man's ambition that led to secrets being revealed.
  • Silly String Controversy. Darlie Routier's bizarre behavior at her son's grave raises eyebrows and leads to her arrest for murder.
  • The Interrogation Breakdown. A deep dive into the interrogation reveals layers of deception and denial.
  • The Knife's Passive Language. The language used to describe the knife suggests deeper implications about responsibility.
  • The Courtroom Errors. Significant mistakes in the court transcripts raise questions about the trial's integrity.
  • The Intruder Theory. Discussion about the possibility of hiring an intruder to commit the crime.

Tension

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