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Twisted Travel and True Crime

Twisted Travel and True Crime

Welcome to Twisted Travel and True Crime, where the thrill of adventure meets the chill of true crime. Join Sandi as she uncovers spine-tingling tales of crime and survival set against the backdrop of some of the world’s most fascinating destinations. From breathtaking landscapes to dark secrets lurking beneath, every episode takes you on a journey that’s equal parts wanderlust and whodunit. Get ready for stories that are as twisted as the roads less traveled.

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00:48:52

130. The Ghost of Mangaung - The Thabo Bester Story

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2025/02/15

Thabo Bester, once known as the "Facebook Rapist," had already earned a reputation as the king of cons and a brutal killer. While in jail,he would find his queen and he pulled of his biggest con yet, raking in billions of rands. What was he planning to do with all that money while he was in prison - the answer will shock you! This sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller, but for South Africa, it was a reality.PPORT THIS PODCAST:

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00:36:32

The Body on the Road - The Case of Delvonte Tisdale

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2025/02/04

A quiet Massachusetts neighborhood. A dark, empty road. And a body, shattered beyond recognition. On the morning of November 15, 2010, residents of Milton woke to a gruesome discovery—an unidentified young man lying in the street, with no witnesses, no identification, and no clear explanation of how he got there. As investigators dug into the case, they found themselves unraveling a mystery that stretched nearly 900 miles away. Who was this boy? How had he ended up so far from home? And what

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00:57:51

Blood and Treasure in the Mojave- Kidnapping and...

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2025/01/14

In the moonlight of Newport Beach, CA , a weathy marijuana dispensary owner is abducted, mutilated and left to die. His attackers vanish leaving behind a trail of greed, betrayal and a missing body part. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon:

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00:01:22

Intermission: A Temporary Break

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/09/23

Hello Twisted Travelers,Thank you for your support! I must take a temporary break from podcasting to focus on personal and professional commitments. I'll be back with more true crime and twisted travel stories for you in late January. I appreciate your understanding and continued support. Sandi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support

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00:31:33

The Fijian Fishnet Murders: Yuri Shipulin and...

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/09/02

On the island of Fiji, the brutal murders of Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova shocked the world. Their dismembered bodies, wrapped in fishnetting and weighed down with rocks began washing ashore on the very beach they once cherished. As chilling theories swirl, from mafia ties to local vendettas, this mystery leaves the community and investigators fishing for answers.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon:

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00:30:32

Murderous McClure's - The Murder of John McGuire

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/08/09

It was a cold February evening when Amanda McClure and her boyfriend, John McGuire, set out for what seemed to be a simple road trip. Amanda and John struggles with addiction but hoped to find strength in eachother. The winding roads held no hint of the horror that was about to unfold. Drugs, jealousy, and emotions- most of us will never understand led to the murder of John, followed by the marriage of Amanda to her father....SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:

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00:30:59

A Devil in Panama - Yvonne Baldelli and Brian Brimager

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/07/22

Imagine escaping the stress and chaos of daily life and moving to a tropical paradise, even if only for a little while. You could wake up to the soothing sounds of birds singing and waves gently lapping the shoreline just outside your bedroom. For many, this is a fleeting vacation dream, but for a lucky few, it becomes a reality. This was the dream Yvonne Baldelli and Brian Brimegar hoped to achieve in the late summer of 2011. They left their lives in California behind and moved to Panama with

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00:55:45

Crooked Teeth and a Toupee - The Murder of Julie...

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/07/08

Julie Scully’s life, complete with a job as a successful model, with a supportive husband and beautiful daughter, seemed like a dream—She was a devoted mother, a loving partner, and a cherished friend. But behind the facade of suburban New Jersey bliss lurked a sinister shadow. When Julie vanished without a trace while overseas, her family and friends were gripped with fear and intrigue. When the shocking truth came to light, it exposed a chilling tale of passion, betrayal, and a fatal attraction

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00:29:38

When Hell Came to Happyland

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/06/23

If there is one kind of death that summons in us the most frantic of fears, its the prospect of dying by fire. Anyone who has been burnt will testify that the pain is so intense, that the thought of being engulfed in flames is terrifying. It was a feeling that club goers felt on one dreadful night in New York. A night that should have been filled with dancing and fun ended with the deaths of 87 people. Most were under the age of 25. This was no accident. It was a calculated act of arson driven by

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00:35:28

Marcos and Elize Matsunaga

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/05/30

Elize Matsunaga, a woman who seemingly had it all, was living a life of luxury with her wealthy husband, Marcos Matsunaga. But behind the facade of a perfect marriage, dark secrets lurked. When Elize uncovered Marcos's infidelity, her world shattered, and a chilling tale of betrayal and revenge unfolded. This is the story of a woman pushed to the brink, a husband who disappeared without a trace, and a shocking discovery that would captivate a nation.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:

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00:37:12

The Han Twins - Twisted Family Ties

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/05/21

In the Han twins episode, we explore the chilling saga of identical twins Jeena and Sunny Han—one labeled the "evil twin," the other the "good twin." When greed and betrayal collide, murder becomes the ultimate family feud.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:

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00:44:00

The Handcuff Man - Robert Bennett Jr. - "Atlanta's...

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/05/09

In Atlanta, male sex workers knew that a sadist they called the Handcuff Man was drugging, handcuffing, beating and sometimes burning male sex workers, or men he thought were sex workers. The victims were turning up in Tampa and Atlanta, unconscious and brutally maimed. He had been doing these things — virtually unhindered by police — for more than 20 years. SUPPORT THIS

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00:37:02

Singapore Wife Swap/Rapes

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/04/25

Seven friends' seemingly ordinary lives take a terrible turn as they play a twisted game of betrayal and manipulation. With their wives drugged and their darkest desires unleashed, they plunge into lives of crime, violation and perversion. Worse, they share videos of their escapades in an online sex forum.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: MONTHLY: Patreon:

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00:39:52

End Game - The Murder of Dwayne Demkiw

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/04/15

When Dwayne Demkiw disappeared after a night working as a party bus driver for a bachelor party, his disappearance led to a manhunt for an international fugative. In the quiet corners of two nations, an investigation with more twists and turns than a rollercoast will reveal the truth. SUPPORT THIS

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00:42:14

The Ghost Rapes of Manitoba Colony

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/03/30

For a while, the residents of Manitoba Colony thought demons were raping the town's women. There was no other explanation. No way of explaining how a woman could wake up with blood stains smeared across her sheets and no memory of the previous night. No way of explaining how another woman in a different house went to sleep fully clothed, only to wake up naked and covered with dirty fingerprints. No way to undestand how yet another woman would dream of a man forcing himself onto her in field only

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00:41:00

Turbulent Waters - Pegye and Eric Bechler

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/03/01

In the serene coastal haven of Newport Beach, California, Pegye and Eric Bechler's blissful marriage took a sinister turn when Pegye vanished without a trace during a romantic boat outing. Police had their suspicions but no body and little evidence of any wrong doing. With the help of an unexpected ally, the truth behind Pegye's mysterious vanishing slowly emerged, revealing a dark tale of love gone wrong, betrayal, and a relentless quest for justice. Join us as we navigate the murky waters

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00:31:52

Deadly Delicacies - Erin and Simon Patterson, Don and...

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/02/14

In the quiet countryside of rural Victoria, Australia, a lunch gathering turns tragic when Erin Patterson serves her family Beef Wellington, only for all guests to fall violently ill the next day. Three perish, and a fourth fights for life awaiting a liver transplant. Erin's admission of using dried mushrooms from an unidentified Asian grocer raises suspicions, heightened by her disposal of a food dehydrator amid her husband's accusations. As investigators probe this unsettling turn of

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00:25:13

A Mushroom Murder - Katrina and David Fouts

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/02/10

In a small middle class town in the midwest, a newly wed middle aged couple aren't experiencing marital bliss. Instead allegations of domestic violence and false accusations are hurled at eachother. They don't separate, instead they try to reconcile. When the husband disappears, no one reports him missing. When he is found, his wife has stories to tell.SUPPORT THIS

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00:33:35

Fire and Water - Frank, Esther and Jessica McCann

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/01/20

In the realm of Irish Olympic swimming, where champions are molded, Frank McCann's revered coaching reputation concealed a dark secret. As allegations of pedophilia surround his colleagues, McCann's own tangled web of deceit, and betrayal emerges. When a fire erupts in McCann's home, the grieving husband becomes the prime suspect. SUPPORT THIS

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00:34:12

The Animals are Innocent - The Murder of Julie Ward

Twisted Travel and True Crime ·

2024/01/06

British tourist Julie Ward disappeared in the heart of Kenya. Local authorities said she was eaten by wildlife but her father disagreed. He began a relentless quest for justice and proved she was murdered. What happened to her is still a mystery but her father thought he knew exactly who was to blame. DONATE: One

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