MFM Minisode 489

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • May 25, 2026
  • 24:00
  • Full Episode
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This week’s hometowns include a younger sister posing as a grandma for booze and a train derailment with a shocking twist.

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Brief Summary

Sisters trick a store for alcohol, tornado disaster, and a lucky train derailment escape.

Key points

  • The Great Alcohol Heist. A clever scheme to buy alcohol leads to a hilarious transformation and unexpected success.
  • Tornado Tragedy. A family's harrowing experience during a devastating tornado leads to lost memories and unexpected reunions.
  • Lost and Found. A class ring lost in a tornado is miraculously discovered years later, reuniting a family.
  • Bartholomew's Military Honors. Bartholomew received full military honors and was laid to rest with family.
  • A Train Derailment Surprise. A grandfather's lottery win coincides with a train derailment at a convenience store.
  • Medieval Family Folklore. A listener shares their family's connection to a notorious gang from medieval Belgium.

Tension

45/ 100Some tension

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