Truly Twisted

On August 6th 2017 between 11:00PM and 9:30AM the next morning, 17 year old James Candy crawled out of his bedroom window on his family's farm in Vegreville Alberta and was never seen or heard from again.  What happened to James that night and where is he now? If you have any information about James Candy, his disappearance or his whereabouts, please contact:  Vegreville RCMP: 780-632-2223  Refere...

In the early hours of August 2, 2015, a 911 call from Lexington, North Carolina, reported a fatal domestic fight that would spark a decade of legal battles and international headlines. While Molly Martens and her father, retired FBI agent Tom Martens, claimed they acted in self-defense to save Molly from a violent Jason Corbett, investigators found a crime scene that told a much more violent and c...

51 years ago, three teenage girls went Christmas shopping at a mall in Fort Worth Texas and were never seen or heard from again.  Famously known as the Fort Worth Trio, Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley had families expecting them home, people that relied on them and loved them.  They didn’t run away, so what happened to them in December 1974? If you have any information about the dis...

On Christmas Eve 1945, in the rural outskirts of Fayetteville, West Virginia, George and Jennie Sodder tucked their children into bed for the night with the anticipation of spending Christmas together the next morning.  Tragically a fire quickly engulfed the home forcing the family to leave, but 5 of the children were still inside.  What would unfold that evening is still one of the greatest myste...

On December 27th, 2005, a faint 911 call led police to a double murder scene in Gateway, Florida, where only a two-year-old child remained. This week's episode details the tragic murders of Michelle and Steven Andrews, the messy details uncovered in their personal lives, and the search for the person responsible. With limited physical evidence, this chilling case hinges on motive and testimony, re...

On a cold night just two days before Christmas 1993, 25 year old Paul Logan was murdered after being lured to a remote location near Shotley Bridge with a fake Chinese food order. This wasn't a robbery—it was personal. From repeated car vandalism bearing a strange message to his body being found less than a mile away after a fierce struggle, all signs point to a targeted, well-organized attack. De...

In 1957, the sleepy, picture-perfect farming town of Plainfield, Wisconsin, was shattered by one of the most gruesome crime sprees in American history.  This weeks episode explores the chilling life of Ed Gein—a quiet, awkward handyman whose obsession with his dead mother led him down a path of grave robbing, murder, and the creation of unspeakable "souvenirs." At the end of the day, we need to re...

This episode covers the tragic and often overlooked story of Georgia Leah Moses, a 12-year-old girl who went missing in Santa Rosa, California, in 1997. Tragically, she would later be found murdered with an unidentified man being the last to see her. Georgia, a child forced into a caretaker role for her younger sister, slipped through cracks in the system long before her disappearance—and even aft...

Kicking off Season 2 with a truly twisted story; On June 4th, 2019, friends Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown met for a quick chat on a park bench in Cleveland's Rocky River Reservation, but within 14 minutes, they were the victims of a baffling, execution-style double homicide. This episode dives into the victims' close, supportive friendship, the evidence suggesting a targeted "hit", and leads invol...

21 year old Elisa Lam was last seen on January 31st 2013, the day before she was due to check out of the Cecil Hotel.  Her disappearance and subsequent discovery became a viral internet sensation. What happened in her final moments? Was her death a tragic accident, a suicide, or something more sinister?  Join me on social media: @itstrulytwisted on Instagram @trulytwisted on TikTok. Personally @li...

On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the baffling details of the crime, and the lasting fear and legend that the St. Aubin Street Massacre left behind. This story is more widely known as the Detroit Occult Murders. Was this the work of a rival religious fanatic, a swindled follow...

The murders of these four teens are widely known as the Yogurt Shop Murders, but they are so much more than their place of work. On December 6th 1991, these girls were savagely murdered; the fire that was set to cover up the crime only deepened the horror, as first responders uncovered a scene that would haunt the community — and the nation — for decades. If you have any information that may lead...

In March 2004, 21-year-old Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter Adrianna seemingly vanished into thin air from Robertson County, Tennessee. Initially reported missing by Jennifer’s boyfriend, the story he told raised more questions than answers — and left Jennifer’s family in a desperate search for truth. Today Alecia is joined by Jules Thorp, one half of Fire Eyes Media and the host of the in...

23-year-old Amy Bradley was last seen sleeping on the deck of her cruise suite in the early morning hours of March 24, 1998. Just 30 minutes later, she was gone. Her family has never stopped searching, but with multiple strange sightings and few answers, the mystery of what happened to Amy continues to haunt investigators and her loved ones to this day. If you have any information that may help th...

On a snowy October night in 2008 after a heated argument with his cousins 21 year old Dylan Koshman left the home and was never seen again.  This week we unravel the details of this long-unsolved mystery, from the initial police investigation to the surprising reclassification of his case. If you have any information regarding Dylan's case you are urged to call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-4...

On a warm July night in 2013, 17-year-old Molly Miller and 21-year-old Colt Haynes vanished without a trace in rural Oklahoma after a high-speed police chase ended in a remote, wooded area. What followed was a baffling series of missed opportunities, cryptic phone calls, and troubling ties to local law enforcement. Join me on social media: @itstrulytwisted on Instagram @trulytwisted on TikTok. Per...

Today we will be exploring two cases, the unsolved murder of Paul Gallenstein and the disappearance of David Mcafee.   64 year old Paul Gallenstein left for a hike on the morning of September 10th 2023 and was found a short time later having been fatally shot.  David Mcafee was a 31 year old father of three who disappeared on October 28th 2022 after leaving a BP gas station. Join me on social medi...

On a freezing February night in 2018, 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka left a house party in Sun Peaks, British Columbia—and vanished just steps from home. No witnesses. No physical evidence. No trace. In this episode, we retrace Ryan's last known movements, explore the exhaustive search efforts, and unpack the leading theories—from accidental misadventure to potential foul play. If you have any informatio...

On September 29, 1996. Just after 2am, in the quiet Ontario town of New Liskeard, 15‑year‑old Melanie Ethier vanished while walking home from her friends house.  Tune in as I discuss the baffling story and theories surrounding her disappearance. Join me on social media: @itstrulytwisted on Instagram @trulytwisted on TikTok. Personally @littleleesha Season 1 is proudly produced by Fire Eyes Media L...

Between 1984 and 1985, the city of Tampa, Florida was gripped by fear. Women were vanishing—and the link between them was terrifying. In this episode, I uncover the story of Bobby Joe Long, a predator who used his car, charm, and a twisted sense of control to target vulnerable women. What started with personal ads and manipulation escalated into a months-long killing spree that left a permanent sc...

Mental Health is something that is truly not talked about enough, especially as presented in men.  Shelby Kristie, the sister of Christopher Newton sits down to talk about her brother's disappearance.  He had been suffering from schizophrenia and battling addiction, unfortunately he found himself facing homelessness as well.  Christopher was last seen in December of 2023 and his family has been se...

Once an internet influencer of parenting on her popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, Ruby Franke built an online empire centered on family values, strict discipline, and faith. But behind the perfectly curated content was a much darker reality. In this episode, we dive into the shocking case of criminal charges involving child abuse, including the disturbing details that emerged after her arrest...

Mackenzie Trottier was a bright young woman with a passion for her family and all living creatures.  She led her life with love and kindness. Mackenzie's struggles with addiction and an abusive relationship led her down a difficult path and when she failed to arrive home for Christmas in December 2020 her family knew something was very wrong.  While some questions may forever remain, we honor Mack...

In this powerful and emotional episode, I share the story of Fallon Farinacci, a Métis woman whose childhood was forever changed by the brutal murder of her parents in a shocking act of femicide and systemic failure. At just nine years old, Fallon would survive the unimaginable. Join me on social media: @itstrulytwisted on Instagram @trulytwisted on TikTok. Personally @littleleesha Season 1 is pro...

This week we pick back up on the story of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus; three girls held captive in the same home for a decade.  Join me on social media: @itstrulytwisted on Instagram @trulytwisted on TikTok. Personally @littleleesha Season 1 is proudly produced by Fire Eyes Media LLC you can visit their website at fireeyesmedia.com & don't forget to check out our other incr...