My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 89: The Finch
Mar 25, 2026
They recap a chilling serial killer case that exposed grooming, accomplices, and mass graves. They revisit a shocking theater murder plotted for inheritance and the courtroom fallout. They also riff on tour life, therapy, true crime books and new documentary updates.
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How The Candyman Was Stopped
- Georgia recounts how Wayne Henley shot Dean Corll during a 1973 home assault after Corll had bound and gagged teenagers at a party.
- Henley then led police to multiple graves, revealing Corll's three-year killing spree that targeted Houston boys aged 9–21.
Grooming Not Sexual Identity
- Georgia distinguishes pedophilia from homosexuality, criticizing media that labeled Corll simply as gay.
- She emphasizes Corll's grooming tactics and targeting of vulnerable boys rather than a consensual sexual orientation.
Avoid The Handcuff Game
- Karen and Georgia warn to avoid the "handcuff game" and any isolated situation with a stranger as obvious warning signs.
- They advise immediately leaving the room and involving authorities if someone suggests handcuffs or secret restraints.
