Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 101: Live At The Majestic Theatre in Dallas

The most dangerous cults aren’t hidden in remote cabins—they’re thriving in the manicured lawns of Highland Park, where the real weapon isn’t a knife, but a smile and a perfectly timed lie. In this electrifying Rewind episode recorded live at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark unravel two of their most haunting true crime cases: Terry Hoffman, the self-proclaimed reincarnated saint who built a spiritual empire on hallucinatory warfare, crystals, and imaginary 'garbons'—evil bean-like creatures that could attach to your hand—while allegedly orchestrating the deaths of her stepchildren, a housekeeper, and her own daughter; and Sandra Bridewell, the 'Black Widow of Dallas,' who married three wealthy men, manipulated their finances, and vanished into a web of forged identities and insurance fraud. Both women weaponized love, charisma, and false spiritual authority to control their victims, proving that cults don’t require isolation—they only need trust. The episode’s emotional climax arrives with the 26-year-old cold case of Ginger Hayden, cracked by DNA evidence and a high school classmate’s anonymous tip, leading to the life sentence of Shane Absalon. The hosts reflect on how fan support has made this journey possible, turning dark stories into moments of connection, closure, and community.