551 - I Won’t See You Later
Summary
Karen and Georgia discuss Karen’s 90-day alcohol-free journey, recommending the book *Hangxiety*, before diving into the 1845 murder of Maria Bickford and the first use of a sleepwalking defense in the U.S. The episode also covers the 2003 incident in Harlem where Antoine Yates was attacked by his 400-pound tiger, Ming, which was discovered living in his public housing apartment.
Topics discussed
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Fan mail, easter eggs, and eyelash banter
Book review: 'Hangxiety' and personal anecdotes
Podcast network highlights and show promos
Set tour and introduction to 1845 Boston murder
Marianne's background and move to Boston
Marianne's toxic relationship with Albert Terrell
The murder, Albert's flight, and the trial setup
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Trial coverage and Rufus Choate's defense strategy
The sleepwalking defense and acquittal
Aftermath, legacy, and sponsor reads
Introduction to the story of Ming the Tiger
Police discovery of the tiger and Antoine's escape
The tiger's origin and the capture operation
Ming's attack on Antoine and public reaction
Ming's death, Antoine's response, and closing thoughts
Credits and sign-off
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