The Dexter Killer: The Mark Twitchell Case
Stuttering in Silence by Gavin Sowden and Matt Lepore
Episode notes
In 2008, Edmonton, Alberta became the center of a bizarre and disturbing murder investigation involving filmmaker Mark Twitchell. What initially appeared to be the disappearance of 38-year-old John “Johnny” Altinger would eventually expose a shocking story involving fake online dating profiles, deception, and a murder that prosecutors said was inspired in part by the fictional world of Dexter.
In this episode of Stuttering in Silence, Gavin and Matt break down the timeline of the Mark Twitchell case, from his life as an aspiring filmmaker and his fascination with Dexter to the online deception that brought Altinger to Twitchell's garage. They examine the evidence investigators uncovered, the infamous “SKConfessions” document found on Twitchell's computer, the investigation that ultimately exposed ...