My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 83: The MFM + Unqualified with Anna Faris Crossover Pt 2
Feb 11, 2026
Anna Faris, actress and podcaster, joins to tell the Rebecca Schaeffer stalking and murder case and takes part in an advice segment. They revisit the Charlie Brandt killings and how investigators connected him to multiple victims. The conversation also touches on fame, safety, legal changes, and a listener’s tricky relationship dilemma.
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Laws Change After High-Profile Crimes
- The hosts note legal change followed tragedy: Rebecca Schaeffer's murder spurred privacy and stalking laws.
- California criminalized stalking and police formed specialized units after the high-profile case.
Crime Scene Clues Led To Cold Cases
- Investigators found anatomical books, disturbing imagery, and surgical-like cuts in Brandt's home suggesting obsession with female anatomy.
- These findings prompted police to match his MO to other cold cases across Florida and beyond.
Additional Victims Near Brandt's Properties
- Georgia recounts other victims: Sherry Parisho found decapitated with heart removed near Brandt's property in 1989.
- Subsequent similar murders and evidence linked Brandt to at least six confirmed victims.