Digest

The podcast "My Favorite Murder" shares a collection of listener-submitted stories. These narratives range from the 1983 Elwa ferry incident where a captain's attempt to impress a passenger led to grounding, and the subsequent victim-blaming of the passenger, to a burglary with similarities to the Golden State Killer's modus operandi. Other stories include a childhood prank involving a staged witch seance, the discovery of a father-in-law's past as a drug mule revealed through a treasure hunt, a child hiding a bead in their ear for years, a humorous "orifice origin story" involving foam in a nostril, and a teenager accidentally running over her own leg with her car. The stories highlight unusual events, childhood antics, and hidden secrets.

Outlines

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Listener Tales of Danger and Deception

This section covers listener stories about a ferry grounding caused by a captain's risky maneuver to impress a passenger, leading to victim-blaming. It also includes a burglary experience with similarities to the Golden State Killer's methods and a childhood prank involving a staged witch seance.

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Uncovering Hidden Pasts and Childhood Mishaps

This part features a listener discovering their father-in-law's secret life as a drug mule, revealed through a treasure hunt for hidden cash. It also includes stories of a child hiding a bead in their ear for years, a humorous incident of foam in a nostril, and a teenager's embarrassing accident of running over her own leg.

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Q&A

• What was the "Sale by Salute" incident involving the Elwa ferry?

  The "Sale by Salute" was a dangerous maneuver by the Elwa ferry captain in 1983. He deviated from his route to sail past a female passenger's home to impress her, resulting in the ferry running aground on a reef.

• How was the female passenger in the Elwa ferry incident unfairly treated?

  She was unfairly labeled the "Siren of the San Juans," a title that implied she lured the captain into the dangerous act. This is seen as a form of victim-blaming, shifting responsibility from the captain's actions to her presence.

• What connection did a listener's burglary experience have to the Golden State Killer?

  The listener's home was burglarized in 1983, with only sentimental items taken and a knife left menacingly in the closet. This modus operandi and the timing aligned with the known activities of the Golden State Killer.

• What was the childhood prank involving a witch seance?

  Two siblings staged a fake witch seance in their garage, with one brother dressed as a witch. They convinced neighborhood children that they would die unless they showered at midnight, leading to a wave of panicked calls to parents.

• What secret past did a listener's father-in-law have?

  The listener discovered their father-in-law was a drug mule who transported cocaine from Florida to Massachusetts using a private plane. He had kept this secret for years, even receiving a ban from the Bahamas.

• How did a child end up with a bead in their ear for four years?

  A young boy, thought to be partially deaf, had a bead lodged in his ear. He admitted to putting it there to hide it from his sibling, revealing it was a case of hiding a prized possession rather than hearing loss.

• What humorous "orifice origin story" was shared?

  A listener shared an incident where they shoved a piece of foam up their nostril out of boredom as a child, requiring a trip to the ER to have it removed.

• What happened when a teenager forgot to put her car in park?

  A 16-year-old, newly licensed, got out of her car, which then rolled backward down a hill. The car door knocked her down, and the tire ran over her leg before crashing into a tree.

Show Notes