My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 85: Live at the Boulder Theater
Feb 25, 2026
They revisit a live Boulder Theater show with backstage tales, improv moments and meet-and-greet mishaps. A cold case about John Agrue and DNA links resurfaces. A shocking Denver attic intruder known as the Spiderman of Denver is unearthed. Audience hometown stories and corrections bring local crime memories to life.
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Prior Convictions Focused Suspicion
- Georgia connects John Agrue's prior conviction (murder of his 14-year-old sister-in-law) and parole status to the 1982 Boulder suspects.
- That criminal history made him a central suspect despite his refusal to talk to authorities.
Attempted Kidnapping Leads To Arrest
- Georgia recounts that Agrue threatened a CU student with a knife on July 15, 1982; the student escaped and he was arrested minutes later.
- He was convicted of attempted abduction and became a prime suspect in the nearby murders but maintained silence to authorities.
Niece's Tip And DNA Tie Agrue To Murder
- Georgia explains that in 2003 Agrue's niece reported his confession and harassment, prompting renewed investigation and DNA testing from preserved cigarettes.
- DNA linked Agrue to Orma Smith, but he died of an accidental medication overdose before charges could be pursued.