My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 476
Feb 23, 2026
Short, wild true-crime tales and hometown submissions drive this minisode. A disastrously drunken 1932 bank heist in Nova Scotia and a close encounter with BTK make for chilling storytelling. Listeners share quick-thinking home invasion prevention, a sweet pharmacist-turned-partner dating story, and local community resilience amid tense moments. Quick laughs and creepy moments weave through the hour.
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Drunken 1932 Nova Scotia Bank Heist
- A 1932 Nova Scotia bank robbery plan by Gerald “Freckles” Freckleton involved disguises, burning a getaway car, and stealing ledgers to 'negotiate a pardon'.
- The plan collapsed when an accomplice snitched, police bungled surveillance, and Freckles was killed when officers opened fire inside the bank.
Dream Prevented Home Invasion In Minnesota
- A Minnesota mom's vivid dream about a house fire led her to check the home and ultimately catch a masked intruder sneaking out the back door.
- She screamed, her husband grabbed a bat, police tracked the intruder with dogs but never caught him.
Use House Knowledge When You Suspect An Intruder
- If you suspect an intruder, avoid flipping on lights and instead quietly use your knowledge of the house to stay safe.
- Karen and Georgia describe staying silent and using the home's layout to advantage while calling for help.