545 - Don’t You Like Weirdos?
Summary
Karen and Georgia discuss their outfits before covering the true story of Candy, who fought for justice after being raped by Dr. John Schneeberger, who evaded DNA tests by implanting stolen blood in his arm. Georgia then recounts the 1814 Napoleonic Hoax, where a man tricked the London stock market by falsely claiming Napoleon was dead. The episode also features network highlights from Bananas, Brief Recess, Disgraceland, and I Said No Gifts.
Topics discussed
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Hosts discuss Georgia's jumpsuit and past fashion regrets
Corrections corner and highlights from other Exactly Right podcasts
Introduction to the Forensic Files case of Candy and Dr. Schneeberger
Candy's assault, the suspicious drug, and her decision to get a rape kit
The town's disbelief and the first failed DNA tests
Private investigator finds matching DNA on a chapstick
The suspicious blood draw and the discovery of the implanted vein
The stepdaughter's discovery, arrest, and Dr. Schneeberger's conviction
Candy's film project and the hosts' reaction to the case
Introduction to the 1814 'Napoleon is Dead' financial hoax
The spread of the rumor and the resulting stock market crash
Investigation reveals the hoaxers and their massive profits
The trial, punishment, and historical context of the hoax
Honking Hoorays: Listener stories about debt and vacations
Outro, credits, and ads for Virgin Voyages and Ridwell
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