Looking for the best MFM episodes but tired of outdated lists that only focus on the early days? We’ve got you covered. Instead of rehashing old classics, we’re diving into standout episodes from recent years—those fresh, unforgettable stories that other lists tend to miss. Whether you’re a longtime Murderino or a new listener, these episodes prove My Favorite Murder still delivers top-tier true crime storytelling.
Episode 442: Above & Beyond
Release date: August 22, 2024
We start this article with the newest hit. In this must-listen episode, Karen covers the devastating Montreal Massacre at École Polytechnique with sharpness and detail, while Georgia shares the wild story of how Curb Your Enthusiasm played an unexpected role in clearing Juan Catalan of a murder he didn’t commit.
Episode 428: Flip That Board
Release date: May 16, 2024
Get ready for the ultimate true crime chills. This episode presents the disturbing, unsolved case of the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer—still a haunting mystery after nearly 30 years.
Rewind Series (2024)
Karen and Georgia revisit some early hits with fresh takes and updates you won’t want to miss. Top episodes for longtime Murderinos and newbies:
Episode 18: Investigateighteen Discovery
Release date: November 6, 2024
Mary Vincent’s incredible survival tale and Franklin Delano Floyd’s dark crimes under a new spotlight.
Episode 19: Nineteen Kills and Counting
Release date: November 13, 2024
Georgia explores the haunting Freeway Phantom murders, while Karen revisits the horrifying attack by Anders Behring Breivik.
Episode 20: 20/20
Release date: November 20, 2024
Karen takes you behind the capture of the Night Stalker, and Georgia goes back to the spine-chilling Bain Family Murders in New Zeeland.
Episode 391: Adult Hands and Adult Brain
Release date: August 24, 2023
This episode is equal parts terrifying and fascinating. Karen and Georgia explore the story of The Silent Twins, whose dreadful bond led to crimes and tragedy, and the jaw-dropping career of Forrest Tucker as a master bank robber and escape artist.
Episode 357: The Big Exhale
Release date: December 8, 2022
This one will have you glued to your headphones. Georgia dives into one of the biggest mysteries of our time: the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. In 2014, a Boeing 777 with 239 people onboard vanished, and even after years of searching, the wreckage remains missing. The case has sparked countless theories, leaving the world with more questions than answers. It’s haunting, fascinating, and impossible to ignore.
Episode 323: Pills & Thrills
Release date: April 14, 2022
You won’t believe these cases. Karen examines Gary Michael Hilton, the ‘National Forest Serial Killer,’ while Georgia unpacks the mysterious disappearance of Judy Smith.
Episode 310: I Like Seagulls
Release date: January 20, 2022
This episode brings two jaw-dropping stories you won’t stop thinking about. Georgia dives into the intense 1971 Attica Prison Uprising, where inmates fought for basic rights in a standoff that turned deadly. Then Karen tells the wild survival tale of José Salvador Alvarenga, a fisherman who survived 14 months lost at sea. This one’s got it all for true crime and survival fans.
Episode 307: Fun Cracker Reveal
Release date: December 30, 2021
This episode is a wild ride. Karen revisits the incredible survival story of the 1972 Andes plane crash, where passengers endured unthinkable challenges to stay alive for 72 days.
Then, Georgia takes us back to 1920s New York with the tale of Celia Cooney, the ‘Bobbed Haired Bandit,’ whose daring crime spree with her husband had the city buzzing. Survival and scandal—this one’s got it all.
Episode 268: All-Stars of 7th Grade
Release date: April 1, 2021
Probably the best episode of My Favorite Murder; at least, that’s what many fans think. Karen tells the incredible story of The Poet of Wichita -can you be the victim and the perpetrator of one crime at the same time? While Georgia keeps things bizarre with the ‘Cocaine Bear,’ whose overdose created a legend.
Episode 259: Fake Snow in Glendale
Release date: January 28, 2021
This one’s a mix of creepy and spine-chilling. Georgia explores the history of lobotomies—how they rose to prominence and their lasting scars—while Karen dives into the brutal Smuttynose Murders on a lonely New England island.
Packed with unforgettable stories, chilling mysteries, and a dose of humour, these best My Favorite Murder episodes from recent years are perfect for your next binge session. Don’t miss out—grab your headphones and start listening.
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