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Twisted Podcast

True crime podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of crime.

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Episode 106: Aaron Hernandez

NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez had unlimited talent and potential. When he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, his life came crashing down. Were there warning signs, and just how dangerous was Aaron Hernandez? Part 1 of 2.

 

 

2020-04-01
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Episode 105: The Murder of Marilyn Sheppard, Part 2

When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 2 of 2. 

2020-03-15
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Episode 104: The Murder of Marilyn Sheppard

When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 1 of 2.

2020-03-01
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Episode 103: Al Capone, Part 2

Part 2 of 2. True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.

2020-02-15
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Episode 102: Al Capone

True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone. 

2020-02-01
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Episode 101: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., Part 2

The second and final episode. Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman? 

2020-01-15
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Episode 100: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Part 1: Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman? 

2020-01-01
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Episode 99: Eyewitness Identification

Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Flinders University in South Australia, Dr. Neil Brewer, will discuss the latest research on eyewitness identification and why eyewitnesses are wrong more than expected. 

 

 

2019-12-15
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Episode 98: Nina Sharanova: ?Presumed Dead?

When Nina Sharanova mysteriously disappeared, her husband, Hans Reiser, began acting suspiciously. Where was Nina, and what role did Hans play in her disappearance?  

 

2019-12-01
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Episode 97: The Disappearance of Denise Huskins, Part 2

Part 2. On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him. 

2019-11-15
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Episode 96: The Disappearance of Denise Huskins

On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him.

2019-11-01
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Episode 95: The Murder of Marvin Gaye

Legendary musician, Marvin Gaye, revolutionized the music industry, while his personal life crumbled. How did his contentious relationship with his father ultimately result in his death? 

2019-10-15
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Episode 94: The Murder of Wayne Mallette

Seven-year-old Wayne Mallette was murdered in Toronto in 1956. Ron Moffatt, a local 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted of his murder. True crime writer, Nate Hendley, will take us through these horrific events, which he chronicled in his book, "The Boy on the Bicycle." 

2019-10-01
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Episode 93: The "Attack" on Jussie Smollett, Part 2

Part 2. On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax?

2019-09-15
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Episode 92: The "Attack" on Jussie Smollett

On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax? 

2019-09-01
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Episode 91: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau, Part 2

Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide. 

2019-08-15
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Episode 90: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau

Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide. 

2019-08-01
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Episode 89: The Death of Caylee Anthony, Part 2

Part 2: Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies. 

2019-07-15
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Episode 88: The Death of Caylee Anthony

Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies. 

2019-07-01
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Episode 87: The Disturbed Mind of Elliot Rodger

Troubled throughout his life, rather than look inward, Elliot Rodger chose to hurt and kill perfect strangers to express his discontentment. Prior to his killing rampage, he uploaded a dark and disturbing video called "Retribution," which provided some insights into his twisted mind. 

2019-06-15
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Episode 86: Lyle & Erik Menendez

Lyle & Erik Menendez killed their parents. They lavishly spent their inheritance; however, when they were caught, they claimed self-defense associated with sexual abuse. Where is the truth? 

2019-06-01
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Episode 85: Chris Watts, Part 2

Part 2, Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts? 

2019-05-15
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Episode 84: Chris Watts

Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts? 

2019-05-01
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Episode 83: Kidnapping of Exxon Executive Sidney Reso

In 1992, Exxon executive Sidney Reso was kidnapped from the driveway of his New Jersey home. The kidnappers requested an unprecedented ransom of $18.5 million. Who was responsible and would they be able to pull-off the exchange? 

2019-04-15
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Episode 82: Interview w/ Former Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger

Former Seattle P.D. Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger talks about his experience investigating murders and his book "Homicide: The View from Inside the Yellow Tape." 

2019-04-01
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Episode 81: Kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr.

In 1932, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his second floor nursery with his parents downstairs and awake. Bruno Hauptmann was tried and convicted, in what was known as the "trial of the century." Did he act alone? 

2019-03-15
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Episode 80: Serial Killer William Devin Howell

In preparation for her true crime book, "His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer," attorney and writer Anne Howard corresponded and met with William Devin Howell over several years. I will be interviewing Anne about this experience. 

2019-03-01
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Episode 79: Death of Pravin Varughese, Part 3

Part 3 of 3: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?

2019-02-15
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Episode 78: Death of Pravin Varughese, Part 2

Part 2: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?

2019-02-01
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Episode 77: Death of Pravin Varughese

Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?

2019-01-15
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Episode 76: "The Girls Are Gone," Part 2

Part 2: David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors.

2019-01-01
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Episode 75: "The Girls are Gone"

David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors. 

2018-12-15
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Episode 74: The Murder of Chandra Levy

The murder of D.C. intern, Chandra Levy, is still unsolved. Was her murder a random, stranger killing or was it a targeted attack? 

2018-12-01
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Episode 73: Death of Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius fired three shots through his bathroom door, which killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Was it intentional or accidental? 

2018-11-15
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Episode 72: Interview w/ Exoneree Ronald Cotton

Ronald Cotton spent over 10 years in prison for a rape he did not commit. How did this happen and what impact did it have on his life? 

2018-11-01
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Episode 71: Serial Arsonist John Orr, Part 2

Part 2 of my discussion with true crime author Frank Girardot about his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.

2018-10-15
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Episode 70: Serial Arsonist John Orr

True crime author Frank Girardot will discuss his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.

 

2018-10-01
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Episode 69: Branch Davidians at Waco

In 1993, the Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms ("ATF") tried to execute a search warrant on a Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. In the end, dozens of men, women, and children were killed. How did this happen? 

2018-09-15
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Episode 68: Darlie Routier, Part 2

In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family? 

2018-09-01
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Episode 67: Darlie Routier, Part 1

In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family? 

2018-08-15
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Episode 66: Atlanta Olympic Bombing

A bomb exploded at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The FBI raced to find the perpetrator, but inadvertently focused on the wrong person. 

2018-07-31
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Episode 65: Blanche Taylor Moore

True crime blogger, E.J. Hammon, and I discuss serial husband killer Blanche Taylor Moore. 

2018-07-15
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Episode 64: The Dating Game Killer

Rodney Alcala is a convicted rapist and serial killer who casually appeared on the game show "The Dating Game," concealing his dark and dark, evil side. 

2018-06-30
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Episode 63: The Death of Michelle O'Connell, Part 2

On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation. 

2018-06-14
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Episode 62: The Death of Michelle O'Connell

On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation. 

2018-06-01
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Episode 61: Murder of Travis Alexander

Jodi Arias claimed self-defense in the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander. Is she a cold, calculating murderer or a victim of her circumstances? 

2018-05-15
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Episode 60: "Squeezing Silver"

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Bunker and Herbert Hunt, among others, illegally manipulated silver prices. Numerous entities filed civil lawsuits against the Hunts for their losses. Mark Cymrot was the lead attorney for the largest lawsuit against the Hunts. He wrote a book about his experience called, "Squeezing Silver," and we will be discussing his book and the underlying case. 

 

 

2018-05-01
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Episode 59: "The Shawcross Letters," Part 2

John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey. 

2018-04-15
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Episode 58: "The Shawcross Letters"

John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey. 

2018-04-01
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Episode 57: Chappaquiddick & the Death of Mary Jo Kopechne

Behind a carefully crafted facade, Ted Kennedy was poised to pursue the U.S. presidency, but then came the Chappaquiddick incident, which resulted in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. 

2018-03-15
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