A creepy doll-in-the-wall story leads this hometown-heavy Minisode
This preview is based only on the published show notes. Minisode 493 appears to center on listener hometown submissions, including a scary doll in a wall and an email from someone listening in Vatican City.
Based on the show notes alone, **MFM Minisode 493** looks like a classic hometown installment built around listener-submitted stories rather than a single deep-dive case. The two details called out are especially memorable: **a scary doll in a wall** and **an email from the Vatican City listener**. If you listen to *My Favorite Murder* for the unpredictable, oddball energy of hometown episodes, this one seems aimed squarely at that appeal. The doll detail suggests a creepy, possibly humorous or unsettling anecdote, while the Vatican City mention hints at a fun bit of listener geography and community connection. The notes don’t reveal more than that, so this is very much a preview of the setup rather than a recap of what happens in the audio. This episode may be a good pick if you want something lighter and more anecdotal than a standard full-length true crime episode. It also seems like a solid choice for longtime fans who enjoy the show’s audience participation element, since the notes emphasize sending in hometown stories and sharing favorite moments online. One practical note: the metadata also includes links for sources, sponsor deals, social media, Fan Cult membership, merch, and where to rate or follow the show. So if you’re deciding whether to queue this up, expect a **listener-story minisode with a creepy hook and a distinctly global fan shoutout**.
About this episode
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