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My Favorite Murder: 10 Years of Controversial True Crime

1/23/2026

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My Favorite Murder celebrated its 10th anniversary as a successful yet controversial podcast, attracting nearly 20 million monthly listeners.
Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark initially aimed to blend humor with true crime, building a Murderinos community.
The show has faced criticism for victim-blaming phrases and profiting from real tragedies.
Despite its success, MFM's evolution raises questions about the morality of true crime entertainment.

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My Favorite Murder celebrated its 10th anniversary as a successful yet controversial podcast, attracting nearly 20 million monthly listeners.
Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark initially aimed to blend humor with true crime, building a Murderinos community.
The show has faced criticism for victim-blaming phrases and profiting from real tragedies.
Despite its success, MFM's evolution raises questions about the morality of true crime entertainment.