Summary of MFM Minisode 461

Overview of MFM Minisode 461

This minisode of My Favorite Murder (Exactly Right / iHeartPodcasts) is a short, listener-submitted roundup of hometown, creepy, and “or so we thought” stories read by the hosts between sponsor spots. The episode features multiple true-weird and personal anecdotes: an archaeological discovery in a Bay Area yard, a teacher who hid cameras in a high school, a listener’s Salem witch trial ancestry, a teen near‑kidnapping while drunk in San Francisco, a funny toddler mishearing about heaven, and a messy parental reunion. The tone remains conversational, empathetic, and cautionary with the hosts’ signature sign-offs.

Key stories and takeaways

• Discovery of a human skeleton in front yard (San Jose, early 1990s)

  • A family digging to transplant a bush unearthed a finger bone and then a skull. Archaeologists identified the remains as those of a Muwekma Ohlone man, centuries old—evidence their neighborhood was built over a traditional native burial ground.
  • The community consulted tribal descendants; the remains were reburied where found. Hosts emphasize respect for sacred indigenous sites.

• High school teacher hiding in ceilings and installing cameras (Millbrae / Bay Area)

  • A beloved senior-year teacher (“Mr. L”) crawled into school ceilings to install cameras above girls’ bathroom stalls and had a camera under his desk to film students. He was later arrested; his behavior was linked to meth use.
  • The hosts and submitter express disgust and warn about modern covert-recording technology.

• Salem witch trial ancestry (1692)

  • A listener shared that her ancestor, Mary Towne Esty (often spelled Towne/Esty historically), was convicted and hanged in 1692; sisters Rebecca Nurse and Sarah Cloyce were also accused. Mary petitioned the governor, which later helped save other women. The submitter connects this family history to the cultural image of the Sanderson sisters (Hocus Pocus) and celebrates resistance to patriarchy.

• Teen storming off drunk and near‑kidnapping in San Francisco

  • A 16-year-old submitter stormed off during a night out, was grabbed by a man and carried toward a parking garage. Friends intervened and bystanders’ attention forced the man to flee. A taxi driver later got them safely home. The anecdote serves as a warning: don’t walk off alone intoxicated; watch out for predators.

• “My toddler sees dead people” — toddler mishearing “heaven” as “Kevin”

  • A grieving family told their toddler about Grandma; the child kept saying “Grandma’s with Kevin.” Months later, after losing Grandpa, the kid clarified “Grandma and Bubba are Kevin’s (up in the sky).” Turns out the toddler was mispronouncing “heaven.” Humorous, cute moment about kids processing death.

• Parents reuniting after divorce (messy family story)

  • A submitter’s parents divorced when she was young, each remarried. Years later they reconnected via texting; the stepdad’s cancer returned and he died, leaving the mother wracked with guilt. The parents later remarried. Story shows how messy, synchronous, and emotionally complicated family reunions can be.

Themes & lessons

• Respect for indigenous burial sites and cultural history: modern development can disturb ancient graves—engage tribal descendants and follow proper protocols.
• Abuse of trust/authority: predators can hide in plain sight (teachers, staff); vigilance and taking children’s complaints seriously are critical.
• Vulnerability of intoxicated people in tourist/drinking cultures: travel and drinking create opportunities for predators—stay in groups, avoid walking off alone.
• Grief and family complexity: reunions can be joyful and also painfully complicated when illness and timing intersect.
• Kid logic: children’s mispronunciations can produce unintentionally poignant or funny moments.

Notable quotes / Host lines

• “Stay sexy and maybe don’t build houses on someone else's sacred ground.”
• “Stay sexy and hug the nurses in your life because they probably need it these days.”
• Standard sign-off: “Stay sexy and don’t get murdered.”

Sponsors & plugs (brief)

• Bombas (socks, slippers, gifts) — promo code MFM
• IBM (enterprise AI/data)
• PrettyLitter (cat litter)
• PayPal (Pay in Four)
• Netflix promo: The Beast in Me
• Cross-promos for other podcasts on the network (The Peacemaker, Ghosted, Crimeless / Hillbilly Heist)

How listeners can contribute

• Email stories to: myfavoritemurder@gmail.com
• Follow/subscribe on Instagram and podcast platforms; episode mentions Exactly Right’s YouTube page for video content.

Actionable items / Practical advice

• If you find human remains or artifacts, contact tribal authorities and archaeologists; avoid unearthing more and follow guidance.
• Don’t walk off alone when intoxicated or in unfamiliar urban areas—stay with friends, have a plan for safe transport.
• Report and take seriously suspicious behavior by adults around minors; schools must be held accountable.
• Share your hometown or true-crime-adjacent stories with the show via their email if you want them read on-air.

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