DUBBED: 104 - Garden Party
- May 18, 2023
- 1:34:11
- Full Episode
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This week, on My Favorite Murder DUBBED, listener discretion is NOT advised! Karen and Georgia cover the case of Susan Kuhnhausen and the Order of the Solar Temple cult.
104 - Garden Party was originally released on January 18, 2018.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Order of the Solar Temple cult, its tragic murders, and mass suicides in the 1990s.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves behind a trail of broken bodies.
- Warning: Mature Themes. The episode contains disturbing themes, including murder and cults, but listener discretion is not advised.
- Susan Kuhnhausen's Story. The tale of Susan Kuhnhausen, an emergency room nurse, takes a dark turn when she discovers an intruder in her home.
- Susan's Fight for Survival. Susan fights off her attacker with a claw hammer, realizing she must become the weapon.
- The Aftermath of Violence. Susan grapples with the emotional burden of killing her attacker in self-defense.
- The Hitman's Background. Edward Haffey, a former murderer, was high on cocaine when he attacked Susan.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves behind a trail of broken bodies.“He promised to heal them. Instead, he left a trail of broken bodies.”0:48May 18, 2023
- Warning: Mature ThemesThe episode contains disturbing themes, including murder and cults, but listener discretion is not advised.“The following episode deals with mature and disturbing themes, including murder, doomsday cults.”1:23May 18, 2023
- Susan Kuhnhausen's StoryThe tale of Susan Kuhnhausen, an emergency room nurse, takes a dark turn when she discovers an intruder in her home.“From behind the bedroom door a man suddenly lurches towards her.”41:02May 18, 2023
- Susan's Fight for SurvivalSusan fights off her attacker with a claw hammer, realizing she must become the weapon.“I needed to become the weapon.”46:36May 18, 2023
- The Aftermath of ViolenceSusan grapples with the emotional burden of killing her attacker in self-defense.“She's like, freak the flip out about it.”47:13May 18, 2023
- The Hitman's BackgroundEdward Haffey, a former murderer, was high on cocaine when he attacked Susan.“He arranged the murder of his ex-girlfriend.”48:11May 18, 2023
- Susan's New MissionAfter the attack, Susan becomes a motivational speaker and advocates for victims' rights.“She's a go-to expert on victims' rights.”55:07May 18, 2023
- Cult Rituals UncoveredPolice discover a secret chamber filled with bodies and blood.“On the other side of this wall, they find a huge secret chamber.”1:08:11May 18, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
