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Part 2! This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty crimes up many notches, all the way to serial murder. From humble beginnings in Redlands, CA, all the way to dancing with the Governor and rubbing elbows with California's politically elite, and all the way back down to life in a jail cell,...

This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty crimes up many notches, all the way to serial murder. From humble beginnings in Redlands, CA, all the way to dancing with the Governor and rubbing elbows with California's politically elite, and all the way back down to life in a jail cell, Dorothea...

This week, we look at what can only be described as a devastating case, truly one of the worst out there - The Toolbox Killer. This case again takes place in the 1970's, when multiple young girls were abducted, tortured, sexually assaulted, and killed by two trash bag humans named Larry Bittaker and Roy Norris. These two dirt bags met in prison in a jewerly making class and became fast friends whi...

This week, we go back to the 70's for another infamous crime: The Barbecue Murders! This is a classic tale of parricide, but the details muddy the waters a bit when thinking about who is really at fault, and who is really a victim. Sixteen year old Marlene Olive, adopted at birth and never allowed to forget it, doesn't know love, only control. Her boyfriend, Chuck, doesn't think he's deserving of...

This week we are covering a lesser known, but still horrific (and also very interesting) case: the murder of Debbie Dorian. Debbie Dorian was a smart, driven 22 year old college student at Fresno State when her life was cut short by an unidentified attacker. Despite police taking immediate action, her case went cold.  Just a few years later, a string of sexual assaults began taking place in a near...

This week we take a look at one of the most infamous, horrifying cases in California history: the abduction and murder of Polly Klaas. This story takes place in 1993, when 12 year old Polly is stolen out of her own bedroom during a sleep over with two friends, while her mother and sister slept in the other room. The boldness of the abduction, along with the inability to find a single suspect for m...

Please check out Cindy's new podcast, True Crime California ! This week finishes the horrifying saga of Bill Bonin, otherwise known as the Freeway Killer, who killed at least 21 young men and boys between 1979 and 1980. In the second half of this case, we hear more horrifying details about his final murders, as well as how he and his accomplices were eventually caught, put on trial, and, in some c...

Please join us on our new podcast page, True Crime California. These episodes will only post here for a short while longer! This week, Cindy is doing a deep dive on the absolutely horrible, despicable serial killer, William "Bill" Bonin. This trash bag human assaulted or murdered upwards of 50 boys and young men, and had no signs of stopping when he was finally caught in the summer of 1981. Beyond...

Twisted Listers Presents: True Crime California! True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former host of Twisted Listers Podcast, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. Join in weekly for new cases, wit...

To listen to these episodes a week early, check us out at True Crime California (Cindy's new podcast)! This week we take a look at yet another murder from the 1980's, this time from 1986 in San Diego County. This story is about the tragic murder of 20 year old Cara Knott, a bright young woman with her whole life ahead of her until she meets an unlikely killer while driving home one night. The case...

Take two on this case! This week, Cindy is looking at a previously cold case that was finally solved over 30 years after a young couple was abducted from Davis, CA, while on their way to a surprise party. As some of you may know, Davis is Cindy's home town, so this case is very near and dear to her, as it was to many people who grew up there, including a journalist named Joel Davis, who became so...

This will be the last True Crime California Podcast we post here, so please be sure to follow the new podcast anywhere you listen! This week, we take a look at the very well known and horrifying case of the Wonderland Murders. This case involves a slew of then-well-known names, including one John Holmes, otherwise known as Johnny Wadd, a famous (or infamous) adult film star and all around trash ba...

Hey there Twisted Listeners! While Diva and Cindy take a break from the rigorous schedule that was Twisted Listers, CIndy has decided to strike out on her own and start a true crime podcast all about crime in her beautiful home state of California! We're posting her first epsiode here, and you can find her upcoming episodes by searching True Crime California, or following the link below! Give her...

We're coming at your this week with another old list/new list! We've done murdered on vacation stories before, but it's such a good topic, we figured we should do it again (also, 'tis the season!)  These cases are frustrating and weird, and of course very, veyr sad. But they are also a warning to be careful while vacationing, especially if doing so alone! Be sure to have the time of your life, emp...

This week, we are turning once again to the wild world of the romantic, and looking at first dates that went horribly horribly wrong. It’s very dangerous, it seems, to be a person trying to date! These tales of horror from the dating world include a suspicious accident on the freeway, two dates who were terrifyingly uncaring, and a date that would be the chilling end for a young tourist. Be carefu...

We're back this week with a classic topic, and one we've covered before. Sadlly, there are so many cases under this topic that we decided to cover it again - and we'll likely do it again sometime! These are cases of people murdered (or, as you'll see, murdered?) On a first date. These tales are mostly of sucky dudes behaving as such, and the horrific things that happen as a result. One case will l...

Part 2 of this horrific list now posted! And the stories here aren't any better. We have one tale of a completely senseless murder where the alleged killer wears the victim's clothes, and another that turned into a national story, with politically charged opinions and actions from all sides of the government. Cases Covered: 1. Laken Riley 2. Kirsten Kluyts Check out our website! www.twistedlisters...

As many of you know, Diva is staunchly against any sort of outdoor activity, and will take any chance she can find to explain to you why it's a terrible idea. As such, she has chosen the horrible topic of people who were murdered while jogging! This list serves as both a cautionary tale for all fitness enthusiasts, as well as a commentary on the sad state of the world when people, and women especi...

We’re back in the swing of things, twisted listeners, and for our first episode after the break, we’re taking you to southeastern Pennsylvania. These cases from Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are really wild, so buckle up for a wild ride full of gruesome twists and turns. Featuring an atrocity of police brutality turned museum display, a wannabe cult leader with Earth Day pretensions, a...

Patient listeners, we're back! So sorry for the unexpected absence, but as a famous 80's character said, life moves pretty fast, and for us, that meant taking a podcast break. But now, we are back and better than ever, with some truly messed up tales of murder in South Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a listener request, and with good reason! These cases are all doozies! Cindy always wanted to do mur...

Formerly Patreon only episode now live! This story is about Patrick Drum, a man who had had enough of the fuckery in his town, and decided to take matters into his own hands. It's a pretty straightforward tale, not a ton of twists and turns - just a little bite sized story to keep you held over until our next list pops up when Diva is back!

This week, we travel to one of Cindy’s favorite places: New York City! Join us as we regale you with some of the gnarliest annals of the infamous city’s true crime history, featuring a ton of NYPD fuckery, the life and death of a hip hop legend, and a serial killer who preyed on the city’s queer community. However you feel about the Big Apple, you won’t want to miss these harrowing cases from the...

This week, we're traveling to the Big Apple to talk about murders that happened in New York! We're looking at the city this time, and not the state, but we still have more than our fair share of cases to choose from, and they are all doozies! From famous murders to serial killers, this list runs the gamut, and then some! So tune in and enjoy, and even if you live or visit the amazing city that is...

This week, we’re turning to a subject relatable to anyone who regularly braves our roads and highways - road rage murders! Although these murders (seemingly) originated in petty vehicular disputes, their consequences are deadly serious. Featuring a sword-wielding assailant that’s too fun to make fun of, a cold-blooded killer who thought he was James Bond, and a supremely annoying cop-loving killer...

This week we're covering a listener request, and we couldn't be happier about it! This very interesting topic is road rage killings, and boy are there some crazy ones out there! We will travel all over the good ol' US to find the most depraved, weird, and idiotic cases possible. Also, as an aside, Cindy accidentally deleted the first of these two episodes, so these will be relased backwards as we...