<description>&lt;div&gt;In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the twisted fate of Mark Twitchell, aka ‘The Dexter Killer’. late 20th century, the chilling phenomenon of copy-cat killers gained popularity, referring to disturbed individuals replicating the methods of infamous criminals. This twisted trend took a sinister turn in Edmonton, Canada, where a 29-year-old filmmaker, Mark Twitchell, plunged into an eerie obsession with Dexter Morgan, a fictional character from the TV series "Dexter." Twitchell, fueled by a macabre desire for notoriety, envisioned himself as a real-life vigilante serial killer. His gruesome plan unfolded as he lured innocent and unsuspecting men by using online personas, leading them to a meticulously prepared 'kill room.' Twitchell's dark ambitions were documented in a haunting manuscript as he aimed to translate his horrifying experiences into a blockbuster horror film, with the goal of catapulting himself into a world of fame and fortune. However, his plan was abruptly halted after his first murder, putting an end to his dangerous quest for fame and fortune. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; In this episode, we discuss the innocent man who fell victim to Twitchell’s plan, Johnny Altinger, as well as a separate man who would later come forward as a survivor. We touch on the element of men’s safety and the shame associated with them being victimized.  &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Thank you as always for your patience and support! Enjoy the episode ❤️&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; If you love the podcast, we would so appreciate it if you could leave us a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify!&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; 🔪🩸🎙️&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Check out our recent interview on The Afternoon Pint’s podcast, where we discuss our love of true crime and how we got started. Leave them some love and a review! &lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495"&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495"&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/div&gt; </description>

Momicide

Momicide

26: EPISODE 26 // The Dexter Killer: Mark Twitchell

NOV 23, 2023183 MIN
Momicide

26: EPISODE 26 // The Dexter Killer: Mark Twitchell

NOV 23, 2023183 MIN

Description

<div>In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the twisted fate of Mark Twitchell, aka ‘The Dexter Killer’. late 20th century, the chilling phenomenon of copy-cat killers gained popularity, referring to disturbed individuals replicating the methods of infamous criminals. This twisted trend took a sinister turn in Edmonton, Canada, where a 29-year-old filmmaker, Mark Twitchell, plunged into an eerie obsession with Dexter Morgan, a fictional character from the TV series "Dexter." Twitchell, fueled by a macabre desire for notoriety, envisioned himself as a real-life vigilante serial killer. His gruesome plan unfolded as he lured innocent and unsuspecting men by using online personas, leading them to a meticulously prepared 'kill room.' Twitchell's dark ambitions were documented in a haunting manuscript as he aimed to translate his horrifying experiences into a blockbuster horror film, with the goal of catapulting himself into a world of fame and fortune. However, his plan was abruptly halted after his first murder, putting an end to his dangerous quest for fame and fortune. <br> <br> In this episode, we discuss the innocent man who fell victim to Twitchell’s plan, Johnny Altinger, as well as a separate man who would later come forward as a survivor. We touch on the element of men’s safety and the shame associated with them being victimized.  <br> <br> Thank you as always for your patience and support! Enjoy the episode ❤️<br> <br> If you love the podcast, we would so appreciate it if you could leave us a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify!<br> <br> 🔪🩸🎙️<br> <br> Check out our recent interview on The Afternoon Pint’s podcast, where we discuss our love of true crime and how we got started. Leave them some love and a review! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495</a> (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/afternoon-pint/id1699310024?i=1000635738495</a>)</div>