A man is murdered in his own home by intruders who are convinced he’s a curse-wielding witch. The ghosts of the past still linger in the cells of a forsaken penitentiary. After attending a wedding, a 30-year-old woman vanishes without a trace, never to be seen again.
These are just a few of the cases host Deana Marie investigates on her podcast Twisted Philly. Listener, rest assured, each episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Deana has a knack for unearthing the real-life crimes and otherworldly encounters that haunt Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania. As a Philly native, she’s well-versed in the lore of the city and its surrounding area, and she’s fashioned Twisted Philly to give listeners the ultimate freaky experience.
To some, Philadelphia may seem an unusual setting for such a spooky podcast. Look closer, however, and you’ll discover a dark side to the city of Brotherly Love and the state of Pennsylvania as a whole. From an eerie stroll amid the headstones of Philly's historic Laurel Hill Cemetery to the shocking case of Jordan Brown, an 11-year-old boy from New Beaver who entered the bedroom of his pregnant, soon-to-be step-mother and shot her while she slept, Deana invites her listeners on a journey into the shadows of her beloved home.
Deanna employs a straightforward approach to every episode while maintaining compassion for the victims and their families. It’s a potent combination that makes her audio investigations irresistible. Fans call it real and raw, like you’re hearing a story from a friend. No matter how familiar you are with the city itself, you’re bound to find something new and exciting. For dedicated listeners of The Black Tapes and Where Did the Road Go?, Twisted Philly is for you.
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Twisted Philly can be found on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and PlayerFM. Deana regularly hits the road for live shows, inviting hosts of other true crime podcasts to discuss cases before a live audience.
Tune in for more fascinating dispatches from the shadows of Philadelphia. We promise you’ll get the chills with every episode.