DUBBED: 268 - All-Stars of 7th Grade
- May 25, 2023
- 1:59:06
- Full Episode
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This week, on My Favorite Murder DUBBED, listener discretion is NOT advised! Karen and Georgia cover The Poet of Wichita and the true story of the ‘Cocaine Bear.’
268 - All-Stars of 7th Grade was originally released on April 1, 2021.
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Brief Summary
The episode recounts the bizarre tale of Andrew Thornton II and the cocaine bear, exploring drug smuggling and its absurd consequences.
Key points
- Social Media Superficiality. A discussion on the superficiality of social media and its impact on self-image.
- A Home for the Bewildered. Exploring the concept of being bewildered and the support found in podcasts.
- Ruth Finley's Harrowing Encounter. Ruth Finley faces a terrifying abduction in Wichita, Kansas, in 1978.
- The BTK Killer's Reign of Terror. Ruth's first night home alone coincides with the news of the BTK killer.
- The Poet's Threatening Letters. Ruth receives a letter demanding money and threatening her safety. 'Cluck, you, Cluck, the police.'
- Ruth's Stabbing Incident. Ruth is stabbed by the poet but manages to escape. 'An eight inch boning knife is sticking out of her.'
Episode highlights
- Social Media SuperficialityA discussion on the superficiality of social media and its impact on self-image.“It's a flipping rat race to get somewhere that we don't even know what the point of it is.”6:44May 25, 2023
- A Home for the BewilderedExploring the concept of being bewildered and the support found in podcasts.“Can we call this episode a home for the bewildered?”22:38May 25, 2023
- Ruth Finley's Harrowing EncounterRuth Finley faces a terrifying abduction in Wichita, Kansas, in 1978.“He kicks her in the shin really hard, then yells, have you got my money?”35:42May 25, 2023
- The BTK Killer's Reign of TerrorRuth's first night home alone coincides with the news of the BTK killer.“All of the news on the radio is about Wichita's first serial killer, the BTK killer.”42:33May 25, 2023
- The Poet's Threatening LettersRuth receives a letter demanding money and threatening her safety. 'Cluck, you, Cluck, the police.'“Cluck, you, Cluck, the police.”47:51May 25, 2023
- Ruth's Stabbing IncidentRuth is stabbed by the poet but manages to escape. 'An eight inch boning knife is sticking out of her.'“An eight inch boning knife is sticking out of her.”55:44May 25, 2023
- Police SurveillancePolice set up surveillance on the Finleys, leading to crucial evidence.“Oh, sneaky, sneaky.”1:09:20May 25, 2023
- The Decision Not to Press ChargesPolice decide against pressing charges due to Ruth's mental distress.“She was suffering from severe mental distress.”1:14:34May 25, 2023
Episode quotes
Tension
65/ 100Some tension
