My Favorite Murder Minisode 472

Release Date: January 26, 2026
Hosts: Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark

Overview

This minisode of My Favorite Murder features Karen and Georgia reading a fresh batch of “hometown” stories submitted by listeners—a beloved tradition in the MFM community. True crime, comedy, and the everyday weirdness of life intermingle as listeners share tales ranging from spooky abandoned buildings to scam artists, kleptomaniac cats, dental-gold keepsakes, live show mishaps, and legendary classroom pranks. Karen and Georgia keep the episode rolling with their signature banter, dark humor, and genuine reactions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Abandoned College Dorm & The Ninja Cafe

[02:21] – [04:52]

• Listener Chantal recounts working maintenance at an abandoned dormitory at Oregon State University. The dorm, set for demolition, had devolved into a squatter’s den, complete with graffiti, makeshift bedding, and a mysterious lounge full of furniture and fire extinguisher residue.
• Chantal’s discovery of a breadcrumb trail of stars leads to the locked roof door, which she opens to find “Welcome to the Ninja Cafe” and a list of squatter-written ‘rules’ for rooftop hangouts.
• As the crew exits, they learn—too late—that a squatter was inside the building the entire time, as tipped off by a neighbor.
  • “Nightmare Fuel. Ssdgm and don't talk about the Ninja Cafe.” – Chantal
• Hosts’ reactions:
  • “I just love abandoned building stories so much. And there was someone in there, like following them around the whole time.” – Georgia [04:53]
  • “So there was like a rear window view… and there’s the bad guy.” – Karen [05:00]

2. Teenage Cashier vs. Quick Change Scam

[05:09] – [07:41]

• Listener Melissa shares her story of being scammed as a 15-year-old cashier at a Hallmark store.
• A quick change artist confuses her with requests for different bills, resulting in a $250 till shortage—a formative lesson in retail vigilance.
  • “Those people are slick as hell. They scam you so good you don’t know anything happening.” – Karen [06:24]
  • “You never, it never happens to you twice.” – Georgia [07:18]
• The hosts reminisce about their own “getting scammed at work” moments and advise vigilance for all young cashiers.

3. Klepto Cat Peacemaker

[09:24] – [12:01]

• Listener Franny details the legend of Bo Diddles, a polydactyl cat with a penchant for theft and nontraditional cat behavior (afraid of birds, unable to climb trees).
• Bo Diddles’ greatest feat: Piling years’ worth of stolen household objects—including a missing wedding ring—on Franny’s cat-averse grandmother during a Christmas Eve peace offering.
  • “On the early morning of Christmas Eve, my grandma awoke on her back to find everything Bo Diddles had ever stolen over the years piled on top of her chest.” – Franny [10:38]
• Banter ensues about cat personalities and theories as to why the grandmother was chosen.
  • “And why her? What was it about her?” – Georgia [11:44]

4. Family Gold... from Decades of Dental Work

[12:32] – [15:35]

• Listener Jules shares her engagement story with a bizarre twist—her in-laws offer family “gold” to use for her wedding bands.
• Instead of diamonds or heirlooms, she receives a bubbly lump of gold—decades worth of dental fillings kept by her dentist in-laws. They melt it down for bespoke rings, complete with a tiny tooth engraved inside.
  • “The family gold was decades worth of old fillings. And yes, we absolutely used it.” – Karen reading Jules [14:28]
  • “Our wedding bands are made from tooth gold, as it’s now affectionately known. See photo—the inside of the bands. Is it creepy? A bit. Do we love it? Completely.” – Jules [14:42]
  • “Be who you are, even if it's gross.” – Karen [15:22]
  • “The lump of fucking tooth gold.” – Georgia [15:24]
• The duo riff on the best “unsettling origin stories” for personal objects.

5. Live Show Puker: A Legendary Redemption Story

[18:27] – [21:45]

• Listener Katie comes forward as the infamous live show puker, clarifying it was the 2017 Indianapolis show.
• Katie explains her tequila-fueled meltdown prior to the show, resulting in a crowd-side vomit and a messy, shameful exit. She missed the show, but ultimately reconciled with her friend Emily—and with herself—after sobriety, therapy, and a successful culinary career.
  • “I am now happy to report I'm living in Los Angeles working as a chef. Have met the love of my life... have found a healthy relationship with alcohol.” – Katie [20:31]
• Karen and Georgia commend Katie’s growth. They rave about her bakery (Bub and Grandma’s), planning a future visit, and reassure other “live show pukers” that they’re not alone.
  • “You’re not the only, but you're maybe the first. And the army crawler. And we love you for it.” – Georgia [21:40]

6. High School Hand-Modeling Hoax

[22:04] – [24:50]

• Listener Sam (Ms. B) recalls pranking high school students with an elaborate, enduring hoax: that she had a secret career as an international hand model.
• The legend lives for years, as colleagues play along, and departing students sincerely ask about her modeling career upon her departure.
  • “Freshmen would come into my class so excited that they got the hand model as their English teacher… When I decided to leave teaching, so many students asked if it was to pursue my hand modeling full time.” – Sam [23:57]
  • “Maybe this wasn’t a prank so much as a flat out lie, but God, teenagers are so gullible and sometimes it was just fun to fuck.” – Sam [24:00]
• Karen and Georgia encourage listeners to share their own “weird stories behind the legend” and revel in the enduring power of a good prank.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On abandoned buildings: “I fucking love abandonment porn. It's my favorite.” – Georgia [03:09]
• On quick change scams: “You never, it never happens to you twice.” – Georgia [07:18]
• On klepto cats: “Where's this cat from, Mars?” – Karen [10:16]
• On dental gold: “The lump of fucking tooth gold.” – Georgia [15:24]
• On live show mishaps: “You're not the only, but you're maybe the first. And the army crawler. And we love you for it.” – Georgia [21:40]
• On teaching legends: “Maybe this wasn’t a prank so much as a flat out lie, but God, teenagers are so gullible and sometimes it was just fun to fuck.” – Sam (listener) [24:00]
• Karen’s philosophy: “Be who you are, even if it's gross.” [15:22]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Intro & Listener Email Stories Begin | 01:46 | | Abandoned Dorm & Ninja Café | 02:21–04:52 | | Hallmark Quick Change Scam | 05:09–07:41 | | Kleptomaniac Cat Peace Offering | 09:24–12:01 | | Dental Gold Wedding Bands | 12:32–15:35 | | Live Show Puker – Redemptive Tale | 18:27–21:45 | | Teacher as Urban Legend Hand Model | 22:04–24:50 |

Tone & Language

• The MFM hallmark style: irreverent, witty, and full of affectionate swearing.
• Karen and Georgia bring empathy, curiosity, and playful skepticism to each story, drawing out comedic and heartfelt angles in equal measure.
• Listener emails are read verbatim when possible, preserving the original storytelling style and personality.

Summary

Minisode 472 is packed with listener tales that run the gamut from creepy near-misses in abandoned buildings, bite-sized retail wisdom, and the fickle logic of pets, to the macabre inheritance of “tooth gold,” wild stories of fandom gone wrong, and enduring pranks by educators. Karen and Georgia keep the energy high, the laughs flowing, and the sense of community alive with each story. As always, the episode closes with a reminder to send in your own tales, and, of course, to “stay sexy and don’t get murdered.”