Twisted Podcast
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 345 ratingsTrue crime podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of crime.
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Episode 59: "The Shawcross Letters," Part 2
April 15, 2018 11:53 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBJohn 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.
Episode 58: "The Shawcross Letters"
April 01, 2018 19:28 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBJohn 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.
Episode 57: Chappaquiddick & the Death of Mary Jo Kopechne
March 15, 2018 11:34 - 20 minutes - 21.7 MBBehind 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.
Episode 56: Peter James & The Outlaw Motorcycle Club, Part 2
March 01, 2018 13:25 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBAward-winning true crime author and criminal defense attorney, Kerrie Droban will be discussing her latest book, "The Last Chicago Boss," which she co-wrote with Peter "Big Pete" James. The book chronicles Big Pete’s life in outlaw motorcycle gangs and how he helped form the criminal syndicate “Outlaw Nation” in Chicago.
Episode 55: Peter James & The Outlaw Motorcycle Club
February 15, 2018 12:40 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MBAward-winning true crime author and criminal defense attorney, Kerrie Droban will be discussing her latest book, "The Last Chicago Boss," which she co-wrote with Peter "Big Pete" James. The book chronicles Big Pete’s life in outlaw motorcycle gangs and how he helped form the criminal syndicate “Outlaw Nation” in Chicago.
Episode 54: Serial Killer Joseph Christopher, Part 2
February 01, 2018 17:31 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBPart 2 of my discussion with true crime author Catherine Pelonero about her latest book: "Absolute Madness: A True Story of a Serial Killer, Race, and a City Divided," which chronicles Joseph Christopher, a white serial killer who preyed on black men during a crime spree across New York state in the early 1980's.
Episode 53: Serial Killer Joseph Christopher
January 14, 2018 15:28 - 28 minutes - 22.1 MBI will be talking with true crime author Catherine Pelonero about her latest book: "Absolute Madness: A True Story of a Serial Killer, Race, and a City Divided," which chronicles Joseph Christopher, a white serial killer who preyed on black men during a crime spree across New York state in the early 1980's.
Episode 52: Murder of Carrie Singer
January 01, 2018 17:43 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBHomicide detective Randy Patrick, with the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, led the investigation into the murder of Carrie Singer in 2004. It was a case that turned cold, until recently. The Discovery Channel decided to dedicate season three of the true crime series “Killing Fields” to this case. On this episode, I will interview Randy about the case and the television series.
Episode 51: The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth, Part 2
December 15, 2017 14:15 - 26 minutes - 29.5 MBTom Gasparoli and I will continue our discussion on the murder of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Though the killer left considerable evidence behind at the crime scene, the case remains unsolved.
Episode 50: The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth
December 01, 2017 17:07 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth was brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment in 2012. Though the killer left considerable evidence behind at the crime scene, the case remains unsolved. Tom and I will be discussing this sad and perplexing case.
Episode 49: Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
November 13, 2017 14:11 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBIn June of 1968, presidential candidate Robert Kennedy was gunned down by 24-year-old Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Did he act alone or was there a conspiracy and cover-up?
Episode 48: The Murders of John Drees & Robert Gowing
October 31, 2017 13:31 - 32 minutes - 20.7 MBI will be talking with Dana Bradford, John Drees' sister, about his and Robert Gowing's brutal murders, which occurred in Newport News, Virginia in 2005.
Episode 47: The Case Against Steven Avery, Part 2
October 15, 2017 13:59 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBI will be continuing my discussion with true crime author and wrongful conviction advocate, Lynne Blanchard. We will be discussing the ever evolving and complex evidence behind the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey in the murder of Teresa Halbach.
Episode 46: The Case Against Steven Avery
October 01, 2017 12:31 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MBTrue crime author and wrongful conviction advocate, Lynne Blanchard, will be joining me to discuss the ever evolving and complex evidence behind the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey in the murder of Teresa Halbach.
Episode 45: Unabomber
September 09, 2017 12:37 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, mailed numerous packages to universities, airline officials, among others, between 1978 and 1995. He killed three people and injured 23. The FBI finally caught him with the assistance of statement analysis and linguistics. I will be interviewing former FBI agent and profiler, James Fitzgerald, who is largely credited with tracking down the Unabomber. His time on the Unabomber Task Force ("UTF") is the basis for the Discovery Channel's mini-series "Manhunt: Unabo...
Episode 44: The Murder of John Lennon
September 01, 2017 12:34 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBOn December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman killed the Beatles' great, John Lennon, shocking the nation. What motivated him to kill this famous icon?
Episode 43: Word of Faith Fellowship, Part 2
August 14, 2017 22:35 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBI continue my discussion on the accusations of abuse within The Word of Faith Fellowship with the host of the podcast “Pretend Radio,” Javier Leiva.
Episode 42: Word of Faith Fellowship
August 01, 2017 12:59 - 32 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Word of Faith Fellowship religious organization has been accused of physically abusing its members. However, they have never been successfully convicted of any wrong-doing. I will be discussing this organization and the allegations of abuse with the host of the podcast “Pretend Radio,” Javier Leiva.
Episode 41: DC Snipers
July 15, 2017 13:29 - 26 minutes - 28.1 MBA year after 9/11, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo held the metropolitan area of Washington, DC hostage for three weeks with their random execution of citizens. The killing spree resulted in 10 deaths and several people being injured. In total, the snipers were responsible for 17 murders. How and why did the DC Snipers terrorize the nation’s capital?
Episode 40: Eve Carson
July 01, 2017 13:11 - 27 minutes - 28 MBUniversity of North Carolina student body president, Eve Carson, was murdered in 2008. Her random murder caused panic in the small town of Chapel Hill.
Episode 39: Lana Clarkson
June 15, 2017 22:29 - 19 minutes - 19.3 MBThe actress and fashion model was killed inside the home of famous record producer Phil Spector. He was charged with her murder, but he claimed it was an "accidental suicide."
Episode 38: Death of Marilyn Monroe
June 01, 2017 13:57 - 28 minutes - 30.2 MBMarilyn Monroe's official manner of death was "probable suicide" and her cause of death was "overdose." Do the facts and circumstances of the case support the official conclusions?
Episode 37: White Collar Crime
May 15, 2017 13:28 - 20 minutes - 22 MBWe will discuss John Rigas' role in the bankruptcy of Adelphia Communications. How a successful and brilliant businessman exploited his position to bilk a company out of billions of dollars. Not all sociopaths are violent, but they can still be dangerous.
Episode 36: The Mafia's Skimming of Las Vegas Casinos, Part 2
May 01, 2017 19:15 - 27 minutes - 29.4 MBIn part 2, I will continue my interview with true crime writer, podcaster, and film-maker Gary Jenkins on Organized Crime in the 1970's. Gary worked on the Kansas City investigation that ultimately uncovered and dismantled the mob's skimming operation at several Las Vegas casinos and became the basis of the movie "Casino."
Episode 35: The Mafia's Skimming of Las Vegas Casinos
April 15, 2017 12:56 - 35 minutes - 37.5 MBInterview with true crime writer, podcaster, and film-maker Gary Jenkins on Organized Crime in the 1970's. Gary worked on the Kansas City investigation that ultimately uncovered and dismantled the mob's skimming operation at several Las Vegas casinos and became the basis of the movie "Casino."
Episode 34: The Murder of Kitty Genovese, Part II
April 01, 2017 11:42 - 19 minutes - 20.2 MBWe will continue our discussion with Catherine Pelonero about her book, Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences, which reached #10 on The New York Times Best Seller List for "Crime & Punishment." Kitty Genovese was stabbed on the street in Queens, New York, in 1964. The case sparked national outrage when it was revealed that dozens of witnesses saw or heard the attacks, but failed to help her or call police until after the killer fled.
Episode 33: The Murder of Kitty Genovese
March 15, 2017 13:57 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBWe will discuss Catherine Pelonero's book, Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences, which reached #10 on The New York Times Best Seller List for "Crime & Punishment." Kitty Genovese was stabbed on the street in Queens, New York, in 1964. The case sparked national outrage when it was revealed that dozens of witnesses saw or heard the attacks, but failed to help her or call police until after the killer fled.
Episode 32: Drew Peterson
March 01, 2017 13:49 - 31 minutes - 33.7 MBWhen Drew Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, went missing, his third wife’s (Kathleen Savio) death was changed from accident to homicide. With tons of suspicion swirling around him, but little provable evidence, Drew Peterson taunted police through interviews and an overall cocky demeanor. In the end, Illinois law makers drafted a law specifically to charge and convict him.
Episode 31: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Part 2
February 15, 2017 11:56 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBWe will continue our discussion with criminal defense attorney and award-winning true crime author Kerrie Droban. We will discuss her book, Vagos, Mongols, & Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker Gangs. She wrote it with Charles Falco who infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs. Falco risked his life to bring violent sociopaths to justice.
Episode 30: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
February 01, 2017 12:54 - 32 minutes - 23 MBWe will talk with criminal defense attorney and award-winning true crime author Kerrie Droban. We will discuss her book, Vagos, Mongols, & Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker Gangs. She wrote it with Charles Falco who infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs. Falco risked his life to bring violent sociopaths to justice.
Ep 29: Wrongfully Accused
January 15, 2017 14:03 - 21 minutes - 22.8 MBThe police believed Bill Wegerle killed his wife, Vicki Wegerle. His reputation was ruined, and his family was shattered. Then the infamous killer, Dennis Radar ("BTK"), admitted to killing her.
Ep 28: The Betty Broderick Case
January 01, 2017 14:32 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat seemed like an ideal marriage ended in a vicious double murder. Did emotional abuse and torment drive Betty to murder her ex-husband and his new bride, or did her rage at being shoved aside push her out of control?
Episode 27: Murder of Michelle Young, Part II
December 15, 2016 13:59 - 29 minutes - 23 MBWe continue our discussion with author Lynne Blanchard regarding the murder of Michelle Young and her book on the topic, "Absence of Evidence." Michelle was tragically killed with her infant child in the house. The police immediately suspected her husband, Jason Young. Unfortunately, there was limited evidence to support this theory, only suspicion. Regardless, the prosecution moved forward with the case. He was later convicted during a second trial. How and why did this happen?
Episode 26: Murder of Michelle Young
December 01, 2016 12:07 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBMichelle Young was tragically killed with her infant child in the house. The police immediately suspected her husband, Jason Young. Unfortunately, there was limited evidence to support this theory, only suspicion. Regardless, the prosecution moved forward with the case. He was later convicted during a second trial. How and why did this happen?
Episode 25: Duke Lacrosse "Rape" Case
November 15, 2016 14:08 - 29 minutes - 31.8 MBThree white Duke Lacrosse players where accused of raping a black, exotic dancer. The accusations and claims of a "hate crime" garnered considerable media and public attention, but when the students were later exonerated, the media was no where to be found.
Episode 24: Pizza Bomber, Part II
November 01, 2016 12:29 - 27 minutes - 19.9 MBThe second part of our discussion with Jerry Clark about his book "Pizza Bomber," which covers one of the most fascinating bank robberies in history. He was the lead FBI agent on this case and spent years tracking down the perpetrators.
Episode 23: Pizza Bomber
October 15, 2016 16:41 - 32 minutes - 23.2 MBWe will talk with Jerry Clark about his book "Pizza Bomber," which covers one of the most fascinating bank robberies in history. He was the lead FBI agent on this case and spent years tracking down the perpetrators.
Episode 22: Leonard Peltier
October 02, 2016 12:12 - 22 minutes - 36.2 MBLeonard Peltier was convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota in the 1970s. There are allegations the government tampered with witnesses, misrepresented ballistic evidence, and withheld information from the defense. Did he actually kill them? Did he receive a fair trial?
Episode 21: Interview with Joanna Madonna, Part II
September 14, 2016 13:32 - 24 minutes - 16.2 MBA continuation of my interview with convicted murderer, Joanna Madonna. She discusses her relationship with Jose Perez and the day he died.
Episode 20: Interview with Joanna Madonna
September 01, 2016 16:58 - 20 minutes - 12.6 MBThe tumultuous life of Joanna Madonna culminated with the death of her husband, Jose Perez. She admits to killing him, but was it a calculated, cold-blooded murder, self-defense, or somewhere in between? We will hear directly from Joanna.
Episode 19: The Zodiac Killer, Part II
August 14, 2016 14:42 - 23 minutes - 14.9 MBWe are continuing our discussion with long-time Zodiac researcher Mike Morford, focusing on possible Zodiac suspects. Who could have committed these horrific crimes and will this case ever been solved?
Episode 18: The Zodiac Killer
August 02, 2016 12:18 - 31 minutes - 19 MBWe will talking with long-time Zodiac researcher Mike Morford. Zodiac is the nickname of an unidentified serial killer that operated in Northern California from the late 1960s to early 1970s. His sadistic taunts and brutal violence put an entire region on edge and left five confirmed dead, though he claims to have murdered thirty-seven.
Episode 17: Ted Bundy
July 15, 2016 13:30 - 23 minutes - 14 MBInterview with true crime blogger E.J. Hammon, who has studied lust and serial killers for over two decades. We will be discussing the motives, modus operandi, and mind set of lust killers, as well and her research on Ted Bundy.
Episode 16: Belinda van Krevel
July 05, 2016 13:55 - 19 minutes - 24.3 MBIt was August 2000 near Sydney, Australia when twenty-year-old Belinda Van Krevel scooped up her young daughter and fled the scene of the crime. Inside the house, Belinda's father, Jack, was viciously beaten and stabbed to death. The killer was a friend of hers and a few days prior she told him she wanted her father to die. This wasn't the first murder in Belinda's young life; her brother is a convicted serial killer. How did she end up surrounded by violent deaths and what role did she play?
Episode 15: Scott Peterson
June 15, 2016 14:17 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MBLaci Peterson went missing on December 24, 2002 from her Modesto, California home she shared with her husband, Scott Peterson. Laci was happy, pregnant, and with no known enemies. During her disappearance, Scott came across as nonchalant with the police drawing their attention. When it was revealed he was having an ongoing affair, all suspicion fell on him. Did Scott kill his wife and unborn child or did his arrogant demeanor and reckless behavior result in his conviction?