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Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 54: Valet Area

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • Jul 23, 2025
  • 1:12:41
  • Full Episode
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<p>It's time to Rewind with Karen & Georgia!</p> <p>This week, K & G recap Episode 54: Valet Area. Georgia covered Nathaniel Bar-Jonah and Karen delved into the crimes of Rodney Alcala, the &ldquo;Dating Game Killer.&rdquo; Listen for all-new commentary, case updates and much more!</p> <p>Whether you've listened a thousand times or you're new to the show, join the conversation as we look back on our old episodes and discuss the life lessons we&rsquo;ve learned along the way. Head to social media to share your favorite moments from this episode! </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/myfavoritemurder">instagram.com/myfavoritemurder</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/myfavoritemurder">facebook.com/myfavoritemurder</a></p> <p>TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder">tiktok.com/@my_favorite_murder</a></p> <p>Now with updated sources and photos: <a href="https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-54-valet-area">https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes/rewind-with-karen-georgia-54-valet-area</a> </p> <p>My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories, and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.</p> <p>The Exactly Right podcast network provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics, including true crime, comedy, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Brief Summary

Karen and Georgia discuss serial killers Nathaniel Barjona and Rodney Alcala, detailing their crimes and the justice system's failures.

Key points

  • Emotional Connection. Hosts reflect on the impact of their podcast on listeners during tough times.
  • Murderino Saves the Day. A woman warns another about a lurking man, showcasing community support.
  • The Last Goodbye. A poignant moment as a character reflects on the last time they saw someone important.
  • The Horrors of Nathaniel Barjona. A chilling account of a serial offender's history and crimes.
  • Justice System Failures. A discussion on the failures of the justice system regarding sexual predators.
  • Rodney Alcala's Creepy Charm. The disturbing reality of a serial killer winning a dating game.

Tension

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