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 imagery discoveries, trafficking theories, and the work of Detective Ida Lopez, whose missing-women list predicted the victims years before the graves were found.We explore the chilling possibility of a serial killer, a multi-state trafficking ring, and the still-missing women who may remain buried beneath the shifting sands of the mesa.If you follow cases like the Gilgo Beach murders, Jeffrey Dahmer, or the Cleveland Strangler, this episode exposes a case just as disturbing—and still unsolved.Related Episodes:• Dean Corll — The Candyman Killer• The Springfield Three — Vanished Without a Trace• The Sodder Children — The Christmas Eve Disappearance• The Yuba County Five — America’s Strangest Missing Persons CaseFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 Chimney.”This haunting case blends true crime, unsolved mystery, bizarre circumstances, and deeply unsettling questions investigators still cannot explain.If you love dark true crime, unexplained deaths, bizarre disappearances, and cases with impossible forensic details, this episode will pull you straight into the shadows.More Tales of the Twisted episodes you’ll want to hear next:• The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson — The 47-Minute Phone Call That Ends in Silence• The Ripper Crew of Chicago — Inside the Ritualistic Cult Behind the City’s Most Disturbing Murders• The Hex Hollow Murder — Curse, Powwow Magic & the Hauntings of Rehmeyer’s Hill• The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula — The Midnight Intruder Who Terrorized a Town• Amelia Dyer — Britain’s Baby Farmer Serial KillerFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 remains one of the most baffling unsolved disappearances in American true crime.In this extended episode of Tales of the Twisted, we explore Brandon’s last known steps, the massive search that followed, the landscape capable of swallowing a person whole, and the heartbreaking legacy his disappearance left behind — including Brandon’s Law, which forever changed how missing adults are investigated.If you’re drawn to stories of eerie vanishings, real-world mysteries, and cases where the answers remain just out of reach, this is an episode you won’t forget.Listeners who enjoyed this case may also like:📝 The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Town https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657🧬 The Yuba County Five — The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevada https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657🕯️ The Springfield Three — Three Women, One Vanishing Act https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-springfield-three-three-women-one-vanishing-act--6786657🔪 The Butcher of Kansas City: The Shocking Crimes of Robert Berdella https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657👶 Amelia Dyer — The Baby Killer Who Haunted Victorian Britain https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amelia-dyer-the-baby-killer-who-haunted-victorian-britain--6786657Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 Wayne Gacy, these crimes defied every expectation of what investigators thought they were dealing with.Tales of the Twisted uncovers the full story: the attic “ritual room,” the red van that stalked the streets, the survivors whose bravery broke the case open, and the shocking trials that led to the downfall of the Ripper Crew. This episode explores how a seemingly ordinary group of men formed one of the most sadistic murder teams in modern true-crime history — and what questions still remain unsolved today.If you’re drawn to eerie true stories, dark psychology, and the cases that leave a stain on history, this is one you won’t forget.If you liked this episode, check out these other Tales of the Twisted stories:The Butcher of Kansas City: The Shocking Crimes of Robert Berdella https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657👁️ The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Town https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657🕯️ The Springfield Three – Three Women, One Vanishing Act https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-springfield-three-three-women-one-vanishing-act--6786657👶 Amelia Dyer – The Baby Killer Who Haunted Britain https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amelia-dyer-the-baby-killer-who-haunted-victorian-britain--6786657🧠 The Boy Who Remembered His Past Life https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life--6786657🔪 The Yuba County Five – The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevada https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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, cinematic deep dive into superstition, folklore, and the tragedy that still echoes across the land known as Hex Hollow.If you enjoyed this episode, explore more twisted real-life stories:• The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Townhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657• The Yuba County Five: The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevadahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657• The Boy Who Remembered His Past Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life--6786657• The Butcher of Kansas City: The Crimes of Robert Berdellahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657• Twisted Short: The Boys Who Remember Their Past Liveshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-the-twisted-short-the-boys-who-remember-their-past-lives--6786657Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 lingering question that still haunts the case: was the Phantom Barber ever truly caught?If you love eerie true stories, unexplained crimes, and mysteries that refuse to die… this is one you won’t forget.🔗 More episodes you’ll want to hear next:• The Yuba County Five – The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevadahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--6786657• The Circleville Letters – The Poison Pen Who Terrorized an Entire Townhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--6786657• Amelia Dyer – The Baby Killer Who Haunted Victorian Britainhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amelia-dyer-the-baby-killer-who-haunted-victorian-britain--6786657• Robert Berdella – The Butcher of Kansas Cityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella--6786657Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 her operation. We also explore the 1901–1902 garden bone discovery, the Victorian adoption crisis, and the reforms her crimes forced into law.This episode delivers a slow-burn, cinematic dive into:• The rise of baby farming in 19th-century Britain• The deadly methods Amelia Dyer used to kill infants in her care• How poverty, stigma, and lack of oversight created a breeding ground for tragedy• The investigation that ended her decades-long reign• Her lightning-fast trial and execution at Newgate Prison• The long-term impact on UK child protection lawsIf you love true crime rooted in verified history — the kind that is darker than fiction because it actually happened — this is an episode you won’t forget.🔗 If you enjoyed this episode, check out more true stories from Tales of the Twisted:• The Circleville Letters: The Poison Pen Who Terrorized a Townhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circleville-letters-the-poison-pen-who-terrorized-an-entire-town--62009766• The Yuba County Five: The Boys Who Vanished Into the Sierra Nevadahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yuba-county-five-the-boys-who-vanished-into-the-sierra-nevada--61997688• The Boy Who Remembered His Past Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life--62011488• The Butcher of Kansas City: The Crimes of Robert Berdellahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butcher-of-kansas-city-the-shocking-crimes-of-robert-berdella-bonus--62009556• Tales of the Twisted: Trailer (Cinematic True Crime)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-tales-of-the-twisted-cinematic-true-crime-trailer--62007583Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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, investigators uncovered over 200 Polaroids, torture logs, occult items, surgical tools, human remains, and evidence of at least six murdered men. From kidnapping and torture to dismemberment and disposal, this is the unbelievable true story of a serial predator who operated in plain sight — running Bob’s Bizarre Bazaar, a shop filled with oddities and human bones, while his victims vanished.This episode dives into:• The escape that exposed Berdella’s torture dungeon• The chilling Polaroid collection documenting his crimes• The bizarre façade of a “normal” neighbor and shop owner• Connections to occult items, ritual robes, and medical tools• How Berdella’s victims were targeted, held captive, and murdered• Why the case still haunts Kansas City decades laterIf you’re fascinated by true crime, serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and real stories darker than fiction, this episode will stay with you long after it ends. Follow Tales of the Twisted for more true stories of the strange, weird, bizarre, and eerie.Listen to more Tales of the Twisted true crime episodes:• The Circleville Letters Mystery — one of Ohio’s strangest anonymous threats cases• The Yuba County Five — the real story behind the “American Dyatlov Pass”• Lucy Letby: The Neonatal Nightmare — the UK’s most controversial serial killer trialFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 returning to his family in Agra—these stories challenge science, memory, and identity. Featuring research from Dr. Ian Stevenson and Dr. Jim Tucker, this episode explores reincarnation memories, verified past-life details, childhood recollections, and some of the most compelling reincarnation cases ever documented.If you’re fascinated by unexplained phenomena, paranormal mysteries, true past-life stories, or chilling real accounts of reincarnation, this episode will leave you questioning everything you think you know about consciousness.Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 horror, every story you’ll hear actually happened—and many remain unexplained.If you love true crime, mysterious vanishings, creepy real stories, and dark historical cases, this podcast is your new obsession.Start with our most twisted episodes:• Bennington Triangle – A cluster of vanishings in the Vermont woods• Springfield Three – Three women gone without a trace• Sodder Children – The Christmas Eve disappearance that haunts AmericaNew episodes every week.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are heard.Stay curious. Stay twisted.Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 dive deeper into this case—and explore more eerie stories of boys who seem to remember their past lives with impossible accuracy. Stay tuned… the full episode drops soon.Listen to the full episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-remembered-his-past-life-verified-reincarnation-wwii-pilot-memories-past-life-evidence--68644027Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 questions.The letters targeted school officials, townspeople, and even law enforcement. When a suspicious death and a booby-trapped sign entered the mix, the case took an even darker turn. One man was convicted—but the letters continued.Did the wrong person go to prison? And who was really controlling Circleville from the shadows?🔗 Related Episodes:• Springfield Three• Chuck Morgan• Sodder ChildrenFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 found in working condition. Their supplies weren’t used. Evidence inside a forest trailer suggested they had shelter—but did not take vital food and heat that could have saved their lives. Theories range from foul play to panic, to something stranger.Why did they travel into the mountains? And what happened to Gary Mathias?🔗 Related Episodes:• Bennington Triangle• Daniel Robinson• Springfield ThreeFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 hospital reports, the shifting timelines, and the heartbreaking stories of families forever changed.From Letby’s handwritten notes to the complex forensic evidence presented in court, this is the chilling, factual story of how one of Britain’s most shocking medical crime cases unfolded — and why questions still remain.Related Episodes:• Sylvia Likens • Gloria Ramirez Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 none belonged to Daniel. Digital data offered strange inconsistencies. Witnesses noted unusual behavior in the days before he vanished. And the desert holds many secrets.Where is Daniel Robinson? And what truly happened that morning?🔗 Related Episodes:• Springfield Three – The Vanishing That Haunts Missouri• Bennington Triangle – Vanished Without a TraceFollow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 mysterious woman known only as “Green Eyes.”Morgan predicted his own murder. He left behind cryptic documents. His wife claimed he had been helping the government. The evidence pointed in multiple directions—none of them simple, none of them safe.Did Morgan uncover something he wasn’t supposed to? And who wanted him silenced?🔗 Related Episodes:• Dean Corll – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-candyman-killer-the-true-story-of-dean-corll--68556107• Joe Metheny – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/baltimore-s-boogeyman-the-case-of-joe-metheny--68499109Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 accomplices David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley, Corll lured victims to a rented home outfitted for torture. When his crimes finally came to light, the truth shocked the nation and forever changed Texas criminal history.What turned the “friendly local Candyman” into one of America’s most sadistic killers?🔗 Related Episodes:• Sylvia Likens – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/carved-in-cruelty-the-true-story-of-sylvia-likens--68496173• Joe Metheny – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/baltimore-s-boogeyman-the-case-of-joe-metheny--68499109Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 cover-up involving local officials. A chilling billboard kept the story alive for decades, as the Sodder parents searched relentlessly for truth—refusing to believe their children died in the fire.What really happened that night? 🔗 Related Episodes:• Springfield Three • Bennington Triangle Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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 suspicious green van, police faced a maze of clues with no clear answers. Decades later, strange sightings, cryptic calls, and untouched anomalies beneath a hospital parking garage keep the mystery alive.🔗 Related Episodes:• Sodder Children – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sodder-children-the-true-story-of-the-christmas-eve-fire-that-erased-a-family--68535045• Daniel Robinson – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-disappearance-of-daniel-robinson-the-arizona-desert-mystery-that-still-has-no-answers--68564851Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com
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, writing disturbing stories, committing crimes, and eventually being institutionalized. But when one twin suddenly died under mysterious circumstances, the surviving sister revealed a chilling vow that had sealed their fate.🔗 Related Episodes:• Gloria Ramirez – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-toxic-woman-the-true-story-of-gloria-ramirez--68520589• Elisabeth Fritzl – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-girl-in-the-basement-the-true-story-of-elisabeth-fritzl--68467319Follow for new unsettling true stories every week. Get more info at talesofthetwisted.com