My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 72: Steven It Out
Nov 26, 2025
Karen and Georgia dive into chilling true crime tales from the past. Georgia explores the horrifying story of the Highway Killer, Larry Eyler, detailing his troubled background and multiple murders. Unsolved cases and prosecutor missteps leave lingering questions. Meanwhile, Karen recounts the eerie saga of John Orr, the Pillow Pyro, linking him to numerous arson cases and analyzing his psychopathic tendencies. The duo reflects on the nature of evil and empathy, leaving listeners with food for thought amid laughter.
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Call Out Dehumanizing Jokes And Language
- Georgia and Karen urge empathy: dehumanizing marginalized victims reduces public concern and hinders investigation.
- They recommend calling out harmful jokes and language to protect survivors and improve societal empathy.
DNA Genealogy Finally Named Some Victims
- Georgia provides 2021–2023 updates: DNA and genetic genealogy identified multiple previously unnamed victims of Eyler's crimes.
- She highlights National Geographic's Naming the Dead docuseries episode 'The Hitchhiker' that covers identification efforts.
Oli's Hardware Blaze Killed Four During World Series
- Karen opens the Pillow Pyro story with the 1984 Oli's hardware store blaze that killed four people during the World Series.
- She recalls the scene, survivor burns, and the immediate arson suspicions raised by Glendale investigators.
