Tales of the Twisted: True Crime Stories of the Strange

Tales of the Twisted: True Crime Stories of the Strange

Tales of the Twisted is a cinematic true crime podcast exploring real stories of the strange, weird, bizarre, and eerie. Each episode dives into chilling true crime, unsolved mysteries, bizarre disappearances, cold cases, disturbing historical crimes, and dark psychological stories told in a slow-burn, atmospheric style. From vanished without a trace cases, creepy real stories, and unexplained events, to infamous killers, mysterious deaths, and true stories stranger than fiction, this show uncovers the shocking details behind the world’s most unsettling real crimes. If you love true crime podcasts, mysterious vanishings, paranormal-adjacent mysteries, unexplained disappearances, eerie storytelling, and strange true stories based on real events, follow now and explore a new chilling case every week. Stay curious. Stay twisted. ### Keywords ### true crime,true crime podcast,unsolved mysteries,unsolved true crime,creepy true stories,disturbing true crime,bizarre crime cases,cold cases,mysterious vanishings,strange disappearances,real life mysteries,crime investigation podcast,eerie real events bizarre disappearances,strange real events,psychological true crime,dark history podcast,creepy mysteries mystery podcast,true horror stories,disturbing real stories,mysterious deaths,bizarre murders,criminal psychology,true crime investigation,mysterious cold cases,strange but true stories,unexplained disappearances,eerie storytelling,creepy investigations,true crime series,true crime documentary real crime stories,bizarre phenomena,mysterious crimes,creepy true crime podcast,crime mystery podcast,disturbing historical cases,macabre true crime,real unsolved cases,eerie historical crimes

Episodes

The West Mesa Bone Collector: Albuquerque's Buried Secrets

December 3, 2025 • 15 mins
The West Mesa Bone Collector is one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American true crime. Between 2001 and 2005, eleven women—and one unborn child—vanished from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their remains were discovered in 2009, buried across a remote stretch of desert now known as the West Mesa mass grave.

This Tales of the Twisted episode delivers a cinematic, investigative deep-dive into the timeline, suspects, satellite imager...
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Twisted Short: The Boy in the Chimney

December 1, 2025 • 5 mins
A young man vanishes during a simple walk… and seven years later, demolition crews uncover his mummified body wedged head-first inside an abandoned cabin’s chimney.
Who put him there? How did he get inside a chimney sealed with wire mesh? And why were his clothes folded neatly inside the house?

In this Tales of the Twisted Twisted Short, we explore the chilling, real-life mystery of Joshua Maddux known worldwide as “The Boy in the Ch...
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Brandon Swanson: The 47-Minute Call to Nowhere

November 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Brandon Swanson’s 2008 disappearance in rural Minnesota remains one of the most haunting unsolved true-crime mysteries in modern history. After crashing his car, he called his parents—and vanished mid-sentence.

He was calm.
He was walking.
He believed he was heading toward the lights of town.

But he was miles from where he thought he was — and miles from the parents frantically searching for him.

What happened after that final moment re...
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The Ripper Crew: Chicago’s Ritualistic Killers

November 29, 2025 • 27 mins
Chicago’s Ripper Crew carried out one of the most disturbing series of satanic-influenced murders in American true-crime history. Between 1981 and 1982, women were abducted, tortured, and killed in rituals that horrified investigators.

Operating under the control of self-proclaimed leader Robin Gecht, the crew carried out attacks marked by ritual, ideology, and horrifying precision. In a city still haunted by the shadow of John Wayn...
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The Hex Hollow Murder: Magic, Fear, and a Curse

November 28, 2025 • 9 mins
The 1928 Hex Hollow murder in Pennsylvania blends true crime, superstition, and Appalachian folk magic into one of the strangest cases ever recorded. A brutal killing sparked panic over curses, witchcraft, and dark beliefs.

This episode reveals the true story behind the Hex Hollow Murder—from the belief in folk magic and the powerful fear of curses, to the lingering hauntings reported for decades on Rehmeyer’s Hill.
A dark, factual, ...
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Twisted Short: The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula

November 26, 2025 • 2 mins
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula is one of the strangest unsolved cases of World War II.
In the summer of 1942, a silent intruder slipped through windows, crept into bedrooms, and cut the hair of sleeping women and children—vanishing without a trace. No robbery. No assault. No motive ever proven.

This Tales of the Twisted short explores the bizarre break-ins, the panic that swept Pascagoula, the arrest of William Dolan, and the linge...
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Amelia Dyer: Britain’s Baby Farmer Killer

November 25, 2025 • 11 mins
Amelia Dyer, the Victorian-era “Baby Farmer,” is believed to be Britain’s most prolific serial killer. Her decades-long killing spree exposed a horrifying system of child trafficking and murder hidden behind closed doors.

You’ll discover how Dyer exploited the desperate circumstances of unwed mothers, how she used opium-based cordials and white dressmaking tape to silence victims, and how the Thames discovery in 1896 finally exposed...
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Twisted Short: The Butcher of Kansas City

November 21, 2025 • 4 mins
A naked man crashes through a second-story window wearing nothing but a dog collar… and what police discover inside that Kansas City home becomes one of the most horrifying true crime cases in American history. This Twisted Short unearths the brutal crimes of Robert Berdella, the “Butcher of Kansas City,” a serial killer who hid a torture chamber behind an ordinary white door in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Inside Berdella’s home, in...
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Children Who Remember Past Lives: True Cases

November 21, 2025 • 12 mins
From wartime pilot memories to Hollywood reincarnation claims, the real cases of children who recall past lives remain among the most unsettling mysteries in modern psychology and true-story research.

From James Leininger remembering life as WWII pilot James Huston Jr., to Ryan Hammons recalling a Hollywood career as agent Marty Martyn, to Cameron Cameron’s vivid memories of the Scottish island of Barra, and Titu Singh’s claims of r...
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Trailer: Tales of the Twisted — Cinematic True Crime

November 20, 2025 • 1 min
Welcome to Tales of the Twisted, a cinematic true crime podcast exploring creepy real stories, dark history, unsolved mysteries, and the strangest true events ever recorded. Each episode blends short-form storytelling with chilling, atmospheric narration designed for listeners who crave eerie, unsettling, and unforgettable real cases.

From baffling disappearances and disturbing psychological mysteries to bizarre crimes and real-life...
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Twisted Short: The Boys Who Remember Their Past Lives

November 20, 2025 • 1 min
In this Tales of the Twisted Short, you’ll hear a chilling glimpse into tomorrow’s full episode—one of the most mysterious past-life cases ever recorded. A young boy begins screaming terrifying phrases in the night… describing plane crashes, war zones, and memories no toddler should have. Every detail he gives turns out to be real.

Every name.
Every place.
Every moment of a life lived decades before he was born.

On November 21st, we di...
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The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Mystery

November 20, 2025 • 9 mins
The Circleville Letters case unleashed a reign of anonymous threats, stalking, and psychological terror across a small Ohio town. For years, residents lived in fear of a writer who seemed to know their darkest secrets.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends creepy real stories, dark history, and unsolved mysteries to unravel a decades-long investigation filled with conspiracies, forged evidence, and unsettling q...
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The Yuba County Five: The Boys Who Vanished

November 19, 2025 • 12 mins
The Yuba County Five disappearance is one of California’s most baffling true-crime mysteries. In 1978, five men vanished in the Sierra Nevada mountains—four found dead, one missing to this day.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends eerie real stories, unexplained disappearances, and dark psychological mystery to examine what truly happened during the final hours of the Yuba County Five.

Their abandoned car was f...
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Lucy Letby: The Nurse at the Center of a Nightmare

November 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse in the U.K., became the center of one of Britain’s most shocking medical crime investigations. A series of unexplained infant collapses exposed a disturbing pattern doctors could no longer ignore.

This episode uncovers the disturbing pattern of cardiac arrests, the overlooked warning signs, and the medical staff who tried to raise the alarm long before authorities intervened. We explore the internal hosp...
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Daniel Robinson: The Desert Disappearance

November 14, 2025 • 10 mins
Daniel Robinson’s 2021 disappearance in the Arizona desert remains a chilling unsolved case. When his Jeep was found wrecked in a ravine—with his belongings inside—detectives questioned whether the scene had been staged.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends eerie real stories, modern cold cases, and unexplained disappearances to examine the baffling clues left behind.

Search teams found human remains nearby—but...
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Chuck Morgan: The Man With Too Many Secrets

November 13, 2025 • 8 mins
The Chuck Morgan case is a labyrinth of coded notes, alleged government ties, and unexplained fear. When the Arizona escrow officer vanished—and later turned up dead—investigators uncovered secrets no one could fully explain.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends bizarre real stories, dark history, and unexplained crime mysteries to unravel a case involving coded notes, espionage claims, organized crime, and a ...
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Dean Corll: The Candyman Killer

November 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Dean Corll—Houston’s infamous “Candyman Killer”—orchestrated one of America’s most horrific serial murder cases. Between 1970 and 1973, at least 28 boys were tortured and killed in a hidden world of darkness.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends dark history, disturbing real stories, and psychological horror to expose the horrifying crimes hidden behind Corll’s neighborhood persona.

With the help of teenage acc...
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The Sodder Children: The Christmas Eve Mystery

November 12, 2025 • 9 mins
The Sodder Children’s disappearance on Christmas Eve 1945 remains one of America’s most disturbing unsolved cases. Their home burned—but five children vanished without a trace, defying all logic and forensic science.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends unsolved disappearances, creepy real stories, and dark historical mysteries to unravel a fire that defies logic.

Theories range from kidnapping to arson to a co...
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The Springfield Three: Vanished Without a Trace

November 11, 2025 • 8 mins
The Springfield Three vanished from a Missouri home in 1992 without struggle, evidence, or explanation. This haunting disappearance became one of the most chilling unsolved true-crime cases in U.S. history.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends mysterious disappearances, creepy real stories, and dark history to explore how an entire family vanished without a trace.

From an erased answering machine message to a s...
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The Silent Twins: A Pact No One Understood

November 11, 2025 • 7 mins
June and Jennifer Gibbons—known as the Silent Twins—shared a secret language, dark creativity, and a psychological bond that baffled experts. Their story became one of the most eerie behavioral mysteries ever recorded.

This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends dark psychology, eerie real stories, and unexplained human behavior to uncover the chilling pact that ended in tragedy.

The twins withdrew from the world, wri...
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