We take our true crime seriously here in the Pacific Northwest. I think that’s because we were home to both best-selling true crime author Ann Rule, and notable serial killer Ted Bundy. In a strange crossing of paths, Ann Rule and Ted Bundy both volunteered at a suicide crisis hotline in Seattle and were friendly.
I’m qualified to weigh in about this because when Ted Bundy was executed, I answered a few phone calls at my college sorority house from reporters wanting photos of Georgann Hawkins. Georgann had belonged to the same sorority I was in 15 years before. She disappeared one night during finals week before summer break. Ted Bundy tried to delay his execution by confessing to Georgann’s abduction and murder.
Also, I used to go to a dog park where Ann Rule’s son, Mike, would often bring Ann Rule’s dog.
And while all of the above is true, it also illustrates some of the comical connections that arise in crime reporting. It’s part of the charm, isn’t it?
Satirical charm is front and center for The Murderer Killings: A True* Crime Podcast, a new and brilliantly funny podcast by Jack Canfora and Michael Satow. As the trailer says, “In a world filled with true crime podcasts, too many get hung up on the truth. Presenting the Murder Killings, a true crime podcast where facts are optional, but the crime is truly awful.”
*Not true
For long time readers of Wise & Shine and Pointless Overthinking before it, I’m sure you remember the always witty, amazingly talented, and award-winning playwright Jack Canfora. He’s back with this fantastic production and an amazing cast for this hilarious podcast series. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
There’s nothing like a good spoof to remind us not to take things too seriously!
You can find The Murderer Killings wherever you listen to podcasts (like Spotify, Apple podcasts, Amazon Music) or on YouTube.