Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 114: Civic Order
Summary
In this Rewind episode, Karen and Georgia revisit their 2018 case on the Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi, detailing their kidnapping and murder of women in LA. They discuss the victims' backgrounds, the perpetrators' disturbing history, and the investigative breakthroughs by Detective Frank Salerno. The hosts also share updates on the Wild Wild Country documentary, Karen’s discovery of a lidocaine allergy causing her dental anxiety, and the launch of their new "Fan Cult" membership.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Square and Kit Kat
Intro: Man under movie theater seats
Advice on calling police for civic order violations
Discussion on cults, gurus, and 70s self-focus
Karen's dental phobia and recent experiences
Announcements: Fan Cult supercast and live video ideas
Live show anecdotes and veneer discussion
Transition to Hillside Stranglers case
Background on Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi
Early victims and the fake cop tactic
Later victims and the Hillside Strangler Task Force
Bianchi's double murder and trial outcomes
MGM docuseries release and sponsor break
Sponsors: Tiamat and Square; Transition to Dana Stuchzy
Dana Stuchzy disappearance and initial investigation
Robert's witness account and false memory debate
DNA results, public reaction, and age of victims
Good Things of the Week: Book recommendations
Book review: The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff
Outro, jingle vote, and Simply Safe sponsor
Listen ad-free on Castria