Tales of the Twisted: True Crime Stories of the Strange

The death of Rebecca Zahau remains one of the most controversial cases in modern true crime. In July 2011, the 32-year-old was found naked, bound, and hanging from a balcony at her boyfriend’s oceanfront mansion in Coronado, California. Authorities ruled her death a suicide — but the details of the scene immediately raised disturbing questions. This Tales of the Twisted episode delivers a cinemati...

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...

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...

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....

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 stil...

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...

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 a...

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 Tham...

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 neig...

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...

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 myste...

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 befo...

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 conspiracie...

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 C...

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 inte...

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...

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, espio...

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...

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 r...

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 er...

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. T...

Gloria Ramirez—“The Toxic Woman”—triggered one of the strangest medical mysteries in California history when hospital staff collapsed after treating her. Decades later, the case still defies scientific explanation. This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends creepy real stories, unexplained mysteries, and dark medical history to explore what happened inside that ER. As staff treate...

Joe “Tiny” Metheny became a grotesque true-crime legend in 1990s Baltimore. His brutal murders—and his chilling confession about human meat—blurred the line between fact, urban legend, and real-life horror. This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends dark history, disturbing true crime, and eerie real stories to uncover the monster behind the myth. Metheny preyed on vulnerable vict...

The torture and murder of Sylvia Likens is one of the most shocking crimes in American history. Her months of abuse inside the Baniszewski home exposed a level of cruelty that changed child-protection laws forever. This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode examines the darkest human behaviors through the lens of creepy real stories, psychological horror, and disturbing true crime. Left...

Elisabeth Fritzl spent 24 years imprisoned beneath her father’s home in one of the most disturbing captivity cases ever recorded. Her rescue revealed a nightmare that defied imagination and horrified the world. This Tales of the Twisted true crime podcast episode blends dark history, psychological horror, and creepy real stories to reveal the nightmare that unfolded below ground. Elisabeth was imp...