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Truly Twisted
Hosted by Alecia Watson · EN
This is a true crime podcast that shifts the focus where it belongs—on the victims. Through research and compassionate storytelling, your host Alecia Watson brings you a twisted and true story that offers a respectful, fact-based perspective on true crime. She strives for the victims to be remembered not just for the crimes committed against them, but for the lives they lived and who they were all while immersing you in the mystery of what happened.
Thank you so much for listening and remember that you are wanted, you are loved, and you deserve to be here.
Follow the show @ itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on Tiktok.
Follow Alecia personally @littleleesha
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Thank you so much for listening and remember that you are wanted, you are loved, and you deserve to be here.
Follow the show @ itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on Tiktok.
Follow Alecia personally @littleleesha
Subscribe over on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwisted
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Ep 54 | The Disappearance of Ali Lowitzer
1w ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeOn April 26th 2010, 16 year old Ali Lowitzer got off her school bus in Spring, Texas and started walking towards her work at Burger Barn to pick up her paycheck. She never made it there.Shortly after 3PM her phone died or was shut off and she has not been seen or heard from since. Someone knows something, Ali didnt run away. This week I am joined by Ali’s mom Jo Ann to tell her story.Let's Help Get Jo Ann to Crimecon - Take Ali With You Shirts:https://www.customink.com/fundraising/take-ali-with-you-this-summer?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=take-ali-with-you-this-summer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-linkhttps://alexandrialowitzer.com/Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/
Transcribe →Ep 53 | The Deaths of Davion Flanagan and Dominic Russo
2w ago00:26:51Tap to summarizeOn July 31st, 2022 at approximately 5:30AM, Mackenzie Shririlla's Toyota Camry struck a brick wall of a commercial building in Strongsville Ohio head on killing her two passengers and seriously injuring herself. At just 17 years old, her life was forever altered and her guilt or innocence remains highly debated in the true crime community so let's talk about the untimely and tragic deaths of Davion Flanagan and Dominic Russo.Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:https://people.com/where-are-mackenzie-shirilla-parents-now-11972558https://people.com/where-is-dominic-russo-family-now-11977370https://people.com/where-is-davion-flanagan-family-now-11978652The Crash - Netflix Documentary, 2026https://www.courttv.com/title/new-video-shows-moments-before-mackenzie-shirilla-crash-that-killed-2/https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/keshaun-williams-missing-cleveland-teen-ohio-amber-alert-3-years-later/95-071bd8ac-b3da-4759-990f-fdf63ca2bb2b
Transcribe →Ep 52 | The Unsolved Murder of Leah Sousa
3w ago00:13:12Tap to summarizeIn the early morning hours of September 1st, 1990 an intruder broke into the home of the Sousa family in Cumberland Beach Ontario. It was a sleepy little beach community, it was their home, they should have been safe. Lora Sousa would be brutally beaten along with her 13 year old daughter Leah. Leah was then horrifically murdered. 36 years later whoever is responsible has not been brought to justice for this horrific crime, but someone knows something.Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/unsolved-murder-leah-sousahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN-StLh1awAhttps://coldcase.lailafarrell.com/index.php/2018/03/13/sousa-leah/https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/opp-continues-search-for-killer-25-years-after-leah-sousa-murdered/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200291888/leah_salina-sousa
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Introducing - Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
May 2800:42:47Tap to summarizeWhile I am on break this week for Season 2 and away at Crimecon for the week, I wanted to share a show that I am really excited about. I couldnt leave my twisted family with nothing! This investigative podcast is hosted and produced by Jen Rivera and Jules Thorp (both have been guests) and produced by Fire Eyes Media. I will see you all next week for a brand new episode!Episode 1: Send RecoveryOn September 9th, 2023, at 9:45 PM, a 911 call was made.A witness reported a white sedan sitting on River Road in the Sacramento Delta.Moments later, that same car began to move—rolling slowly from a stop, turning down an embankment, and disappearing into the Sacramento River.Emergency response was called.But what happened next, doesn’t make sense.Within hours, the call was downgraded.Medical was cancelled.No confirmed search took place the following day.Two days later, a dive team finally located the vehicle.Four days later, Jeff Anderson was pulled from the bottom of the river—just 500 feet from where the car entered the water.His car was:-upside down- in park.Keys in his pocket.His body in the back seat.His phone was never recovered.And in the months after his death—someone attempted to access his accounts.Authorities ruled it an accident.We disagree. In this first chapter of Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River, we walk you through the night Jeff Anderson lost his life—using dispatch calls, witness statements, and official reports—to uncover one question:What happened to Jeff Anderson?Subscribe wherver you get podcasts. Hosts Jen Rivera & Jules Thorp Produced in cooperation with Jeff Anderson's family.A proud Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast.
Transcribe →Ep 51 | The Unbelievable Story of Dawn DaLuise
May 2100:48:34Tap to summarizeDawn DaLuise’s story is like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller — except it actually happened. In March of 2014 this infamous skincare queen would be arrested for soliciting the murder of one of her competitor's. After years of building a prestigious reputation for herself working with celebrities all over the city, her character was called into question. As this case unraveled, we were left with more questions than answers but I imagine the truth lies somewhere in the middle of all sides to this story. So lets dive into it. This week I am joined by the incredible hosts of Live Laugh Larceny - Trevin and Amanda. Check them out @livelaughlarceny on all of the socials or www.livelaughlarceny.comJoin me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders.https://trulylifestylebrand.com/
Transcribe →Ep 50 | The Mysterious Murder in Room 1046
May 1400:21:05Tap to summarizeOn Jan. 2, 1935, a man calling himself Roland T. Owen checked into the Hotel President in Kansas City, Missouri. He was nicely dressed but was carrying no luggage. Shortly after hearing a very vague yet suspicious conversation between Roland and another man, Roland would be found dead in his hotel room shortly afterward with no witness and no suspects leaving us all to wonder, what really happened in room 1046?Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders.https://trulylifestylebrand.com/
Transcribe →Ep 49 | The Story of Marsha P. Johnson
May 700:18:35Tap to summarizeOn July 6th 1992 Marsha P. Johnson was found floating facedown in the Hudson River. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide, but she had blunt force trauma to the back of the head. Sadly as a black transgender female, her case did not get the attention it deserved from police, but she did gain recognition around the world. She was an activist, an advocate, and a self titled drag queen known for her involvement in the Stonewall Riots and so much more. Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riotshttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson#:~:text=1945%E2%80%931992,bag%20of%20clothes%20and%20$15.https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marsha-P-Johnsonhttps://www.biography.com/activists/marsha-p-johnson
Transcribe →Ep 48 | The Disappearance of Laurie Depies
Apr 3000:09:38Tap to summarizeOn August 19th 1992, 20 year old Laurie Depies was finishing her shift at the Graffiti store in the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute Wisconsin. She made plans to see her boyfriend after work and drove the 15 minutes to his apartment. He was waiting for her to get off with a group of friends for a little summer get together. Laurie's boyfriend heard her vehicle pull in and went down to meet her after she didn't come upstairs right away, except Laurie wasn't there…So what happened to her?If you have any information to share about the disappearance of Laurie Depies please call the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation at 1-920-751-4180.Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204503725/laurie_jean-depieshttps://www.wbay.com/2022/06/01/podcast-examines-another-potential-suspect-1992-disappearance-laurie-depies/https://www.missingpersons.doj.wi.gov/sites/default/files/missing-posters/Melissa%20Beson%202025.pdf
Transcribe →Ep 47 | The Unsolved Fire at the Upstairs Lounge
Apr 2300:16:22Tap to summarizeOn Sunday June 24th 1973 The Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans was in full swing with people drinking, dancing, and laughing into the night. This was a well known gay bar in the French Quarter safe from prying eyes as it was located on the second floor. By 8:00PM panic would set in for patrons as a fire blazed on the floor below trapping everyone in the bar upstairs. There was only one exit down a winding set of wooden stairs and it appeared that was where the fire had started. This was no accident, this was an intentional hate crime. So lets talk about it. Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:http://nps.gov/articles/000/podcast-129-50-years-of-remembering-the-up-stairs-lounge-fire.htm#:~:text=The%20Up%20Stairs%20Lounge%20Fire,Americans%20in%2020th%20century%20America.http://neworleans.com/things-to-do/lgbt/history/https://thejimani.com/the-upstairs-lounge/
Transcribe →Ep 46 | The Mystery of The Sultan's Palace
Apr 1600:13:13Tap to summarizeIn the mid 1860s following a great storm that blew through the New Orleans French Quarter, a man was out walking his dog down Orleans Street the next morning. As he rounded corner onto Dauphine Street he noticed a deep red liquid flowing under the side door of the Gardette-LePretre Mansion. He ran to notify police right away but there was no way to prepare them for what they discovered inside. This week we dig into the history and haunts of the building famously known as the Sultans Palace.Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleesha Follow On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itstrulytwistedTodays episode is sponsored by Truly Lifestyle BrandUse code TRULYTWISTED at checkout for 15% off ALL orders. https://trulylifestylebrand.com/Resources used in todays episode:https://househistory.com/gardette-lepretre-mansion-716-dauphine-st-new-orleans-la-70116/https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-new-orleans/sultans-palace/https://wgno.com/news/the-bloody-truth-the-haunted-tale-of-the-sultans-palace-2/https://www.spiritempire.com/blog/thesultanspalacesrsltid=AfmBOorpRuYG8zqdafLaHo_gmk8Xu8oIbjZnBy1UrdqEOonWSSGz66bUhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoricHomesNola/posts/806813430120050/
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