MFM Minisode 373 Podcast Summary with Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark (2024)

International Most Wanted List and a murder-fraud scheme

A grim conspiracy between a low-level mobster and his associate to commit insurance fraud by murder led to an international chase. Their plot to fake a death and claim insurance money required murdering a stand-in and setting up the scene in a different city to deceive insurance companies and law enforcement. However, their plan took a surreal turn as one of the mobsters, while fleeing the country, inexplicably stopped at the emailer's father's home to pick up a futon. This bizarre detour didn't prevent the inevitable, as the mobster's journey to escape justice ended in Greece after being featured on America's Most Wanted and the International Most Wanted List, thanks to a tip from a girlfriend that led to his arrest.

Glensheen Mansion Murder and Tour of the Mansion

The historic Glensheen Mansion, known for its stunning architecture, presents tourists with an intimate look at both its opulence and the haunting murder that took place within its walls, evidenced by the preserved bloodstain on the mansion's staircase. Visitors are intrigued by ingenious hidden features such as a secret drawer in a writing desk, which requires a special latch to open. Furthermore, the mansion boasted a central vacuum system when such technology was a novelty in 1908. A secret tunnel revealed in the furnace room adds an element of mystery, indicative of the mansion's complex history and design.

Lyft driver and true crime fan becomes partner after drunk MFM discussion

A Lyft ride conversation about the allure of true crime documentaries created an unexpected bond between a driver and a passenger. This mutual interest laid the groundwork for future engagement, which came to fruition a year later when, under the influence of alcohol, the passenger watched one documentary suggested by the driver and was persuaded by a friend to text him. The passenger cunningly used a feature in the Lyft app, pretending to have left an item in the car as an excuse to pass on their phone number to the driver. This initial ploy blossomed into a relationship, and now, celebrating their sixth anniversary, the couple reflects on their unique meet-cute, which delightfully contrasts against the backdrop of their shared passion for true crime narratives.

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An insurance fraud scheme hatched by a low-level mobster and his associate, which involved murder as a means to cash out a life insurance policy, led to a manhunt that spanned continents and culminated with the perpetrator's capture in Greece.

Low level mobster and his business partner came up with an insurance fraud scheme involving murder

Two mobsters devised an insurance fraud plan with macabre details. Their scheme included securing a large life insurance policy on one of the business partners, then traveling to another city, murdering someone, and attempting to disguise the victim's death as that of the business partner. This plot, which could be straight out of a crime thriller, was meant to mislead authorities and insurers into believing the living partner had died, so they could claim the insurance payout.

Mobster stopped at my dad's apartment to pick up a futon while fleeing the country

In the course of fleeing the country to avoid capture and prosecution for their crimes, the mobster made an unexpected pit stop at the emailer's dad's place. He was there to pick up a seemingly mundane item—a futon. The odd detail of retrieving furniture in the midst of a flight from justice adds a bizarre twist to an already sordid crime story.

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International Most Wanted List and a murder-fraud scheme

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Glensheen Mansion, notable for its beautiful architecture and chilling history, offers tours that highlight both its splendor and its somber past.

Murder victim's blood left a permanent stain on the wall of the mansion staircase

During a tour of the Glensheen Mansion, one of the most striking and macabre details is a permanent bloodstain on the wall of the staircase. This grim mark is left untouched as cleaning it would ruin the handpainted wall design—a stark reminder of the mansion's tragic history.

Secret compartments and tunnels in the mansion

Writing desk with hidden drawer that opens via a secret latch

Among the various intriguing features of the Glensheen Mansion is a writing desk that holds a secret drawer. The clandestine compartment can only be revealed by activating a hidden latch, showcasing the mansion's mystique and the ingenuity of its design.

Central vacuuming system from 1908

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Glensheen Mansion Murder and Tour of the Mansion

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What started as a casual conversation about true crime and Netflix documentaries during a Lyft ride took a surprising turn for one rider, culminating in a twist worthy of the genre they both love.

Struck up a conversation about true crime and Netflix documentaries

The rider and their Lyft driver found common ground through a shared fascination with true crime. During the ride, the topics ranged from notorious serial killers to the latest binge-worthy true crime Netflix documentaries, laying the foundation for an unexpected connection.

One year later, got too drunk while watching one documentary he recommended and had friend convince me to text him

A year after that fateful ride, the passenger found themselves tipsy while watching a documentary that the Lyft driver had recommended. Encouraged by a friend, the inebriated rider decided it was the perfect time to reach out to the driver.

Used Lyft app feature to say I left something in his car as excuse to give him my number

The trick for making contact? They used a feature in the Lyft app and pretended to have left something in the driver's car. This cle ...

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Lyft driver and true crime fan becomes partner after drunk MFM discussion

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