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Twisted Travel and True Crime

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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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Episodes

141. The Suitcases on the Bridge

Two heavy suitcases were left on a quiet bridge in Bristol, England. Inside? Dismembered bodies—neatly packed and headless. This is the true story of Albert and Paul, a kind-hearted couple from London, and the man they trusted—Yostin Mosquera. He was a guest. A porn star. And ultimately, their killer. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=...

Jun 23, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 141

140. The Mortician - David Sconce and the Lamb Funeral Home

David Sconce was more than just a mortician—he was the heir to the respected California Lamb Funeral Home. But behind the chapel doors, something dark was burning. What began as whispers of cremation fraud soon erupted into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in funeral industry history—complete with black market body parts, overloaded ovens, and an attempted murder-for-hire plot that nearly went unnoticed. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: P...

Jun 04, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 140

139. Attack on the Zambezi - Twisted Travel and True Crime

In 1994, a relaxing fishing trip on the Zambezi River turned into a brutal fight for survival when a hippo attacked a family boat, flipping it in crocodile-infested waters. One man, safari guide Alistair Gellatly, was dragged under by a crocodile and nearly killed. After escaping the predator’s jaws, he collapsed on the riverbank. His companions were trapped on a sandbar, mid-river. Both groups were surrounded by top predators. This is their story. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twisted...

May 27, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 139

138. Pig Pen - Milena Shevelyova

Seventeen year old Milena Shevelyova, from Russia, was found dead in her family's barn, her body brutally attacked and the first suspects were the pigs. The reality was much worse. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twisted-travel-and-true-...

May 20, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 138

137. Let's Take a Trip - John Edward Robinson - Serial Killer

What if a six-figure job offer—complete with global travel, a private yacht, and promises of a fresh start—was actually a trap laid by a serial killer? John Edward Robinson is one of America’s most manipulative predators—and the internet’s first known serial killer. He lured women with ads for personal assistants and BDSM relationships. What they got was a one-way trip to a motel room… and a 55-gallon barrel. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Patreon...

May 12, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 137

136. Moonlight Ride - Tom and Jane Rhodes

She went overboard. He came back soaking wet and speechless. And by morning, the lake was swarming with deputies and dive teams. Tom Rhodes was convicted of murdering his wife on a moonlit boat ride in Minnesota. The bruises, the body, the suspicious behavior… it all seemed to add up but 25 years later, the science that helped lock him away fell apart under scrutiny. Was it a cold-blooded killing disguised as a drowning—or a tragic accident twisted into a crime by bad forensics SUPPORT THIS PODC...

May 07, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 136

135. The Lover's Chair - Stephen and Jody Scharf

They called it the Lover’s Chair—a windswept ledge perched high above the Hudson River. Locals said it was a place for connection, for reflection. For romance. But one September night in 1992, it became something else entirely. A man walked away from that cliffside claiming his wife had fallen. No one saw it happen. No one heard her scream. And for years, no one asked the right questions. But when they finally did, a very different story began to unfold. Please listen, for free, to this episode ...

Apr 29, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 135

134. The Yellow Jacket - John and Liz Calvert

It started with John and Liz Calvert—a power couple who vanished without a trace—and Dennis Gerwing, the accountant who was supposed to balance their books. It ended with a blood-soaked bathtub and a suspicious ‘suicide’ that sent shockwaves through South Carolina’s Lowcountry.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠MONTHLY:Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&ut...

Apr 10, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 134

133. Kip's Pizza Taco House - Kevin "Kip" and Patty Artz

For years, Kip and Patty Artz were a fixture in Jackson. Their restaurant, Kip’s Pizza Taco House, was a place where regulars never needed a menu and where the warmth of the owners made the food taste even better. Behind the friendly smiles, behind the smell of sizzling taco meat, something dark was simmering, because in 1999, Kip’s Pizza Taco House wouldn’t just serve food. It would become the scene of one of Michigan’s most gruesome crimes. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtravel...

Mar 24, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 133

132. The Distress Call - Lewis Bennett and Isabella Hellmann

A honeymoon sailing trip, a missing wife, and a husband with a story that doesn’t add up. When Lewis Bennett was rescued from a life raft in the open ocean, he claimed his catamaran had sunk and his wife, Isabella Hellmann, had vanished. But investigators soon uncovered a trail of deception, stolen treasure, and a past that pointed to something far more sinister. Did he really think he could get away with murder? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Pat...

Mar 17, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 132

131. Stone Frog - The Murder of John Sabine by Leigh Ann Sabine

In the quiet town of Beddau, Wales, a woman with a striking presence and a flair for the dramatic carried a secret—one so dark and unbelievable that even those closest to her refused to see the truth. Leigh Sabine, spent years hinting at something sinister, weaving her past into half-truths and riddles. But when she died in 2015, her secret could no longer stay hidden. How did she keep it concealed for so long? And why did no one believe her when she practically confessed? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ...

Mar 04, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 131

130. The Ghost of Mangaung - The Thabo Bester Story

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: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠ MONTHLY: Pat...

Feb 15, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 130

128. Blood and Treasure in the Mojave- Kidnapping and Torture by Hossein Nayeri

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: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...

Feb 14, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 128

129. The Body on the Road - The Case of Delvonte Tisdale

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 ter...

Feb 04, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 129

127. The Fijian Fishnet Murders: Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova

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: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=4204805...

Sep 02, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 127

126. Murderous McClure's - The Murder of John McGuire

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: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast...

Aug 09, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 126

125. A Devil in Panama - Yvonne Baldelli and Brian Brimager

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 p...

Jul 22, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 125

124. Crooked Teeth and a Toupee - The Murder of Julie Scully by George Skiadopoulos

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 attractio...

Jul 08, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 124

123. When Hell Came to Happyland

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 b...

Jun 23, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 123

122. Marcos and Elize Matsunaga

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: https://linktr.ee/twist...

May 30, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 122

121. The Han Twins - Twisted Family Ties

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: https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast⁠MONTHLY:Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠Spotify:⁠https://podcasters.spotify...

May 21, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 121

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

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 PODCAST: MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_...

May 09, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 120

119. The Ghost Rapes of Manitoba Colony

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...

Mar 30, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 119

118. Turbulent Waters - Pegye and Eric Bechler

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 of th...

Mar 01, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 118

117. Deadly Delicacies - Erin and Simon Patterson, Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson

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 events, q...

Feb 14, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 117

116. A Mushroom Murder - Katrina and David Fouts

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 PODCAST: MONTHLY: Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campa...

Feb 10, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 116

115. Fire and Water - Frank, Esther and Jessica McCann

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 PODCAST: MONTHLY: Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&...

Jan 20, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 115

114. The Animals are Innocent - The Murder of Julie Ward

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 time: Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/twistedtravelandTC Monthly: Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=42048051&utm_medium=cli...

Jan 06, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 114

New Year, New You Part 2 - A collaboration of independent podcasts.

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find yourself ...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 27 min

New Year, New Binge Part 1 (of 2) - A collaboration of independent podcasts.

The New Years holiday is a celebration of new beginnings. With that in mind, we know this collaboration will introduce you to several amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find yourself ...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 27 min
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