In this episode Gaby covers the Mark Twitchell also known as "The Dexter Killer" as part of the Movies (or series) that inspired murder series.

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This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature including, torture, bodily harm and dismemberment, extreme violence and deception. Discretion is advised.

References:

Canadian Press. (Tuesday 22nd March 2011). “Twitchell’s ex-wife thought he was with shrink.” Red Deer Advocate, pp. 3.

CBS News. (14th August 2024). "'The Dexter Killer': Inside the mind of a murderer". https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-evidence-photos/

Daily Mail UK. "'It is what it is, I am what I am.' Chilling notes 'Dexter Killer' who posed on Plenty of Fish to lure his victim in 2011 sent journalist to describe how he killed his victim."

Rosemurgey, E. (April 2023). "Filmmaker inspired by TV show Dexter became a serial killer using dating sites to lure his victims." Unilad.com

Tetreault, G. (2016). "The one who got away: escape from the kill room." Gilles Tertreault.

Venditti, A. (18th August 2024). "Inside the mind of Mark Twitchell 'The Dexter Killer'". CBS News. http

s://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-48-hours/

Zabjek, A. (22nd March 2011). "Ex-wife of murder suspect tells court of their marital woes." Calgary Herald, Postmedia News, Edmunton, pp. 1 - 3.

Zabjek, A. (Wednesday 6th April 2011). “Victim’s remains located in note to police – Mark Twitchell directed police to sewer”. Edmunton Journal, pp 1.

Zabjek, A. (Friday 15th April 2011). “Lead police investigator believes Altinger saved lives by e-mailing friend directions to murder scene.” Edmunton Journal, pp 4.

Zabjek, A & Gelinas, B. (Friday 15th April 2011). “Johnny Altinger: the tragic death of a victim and hero”. Calgary Herald, pp 17 – 18.

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Goosebumps Cody Martin

Twilight Mist Druid Falls

Depth of Loss Cody Martin

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In this week's episode, Gaby discusses the devastating Aberfan Disaster which is an important and tragic part of Welsh History.

Introduction taken from - Madgwick, G. "Aberfan: A story of survival, love and community in one of Britain's worst disasters". Lewis and Y Lolfa Cyf., 2016

This episode includes an extract of a true account by a survivor of the disaster, disaster scenes, descriptions of tragedy and child death.

References:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Aberfan-disaster

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-58874233 - Aberfan Disaster: Surviving Schoolchildren's trauma 55 years on (21st October 2021)

https://historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/aberfan-no-end-of-a-lesson/ - Aberfan: no end of a lesson, Iain Mclean

Pontypridd and Llantrisant Observer. "Trapped child rescued after eight hours". (Friday 28th October 1966). pp.17.

The Merthyr Express: Aberdare and East Glamorgan Herald, Tredegar and West Monmouth Times. "Aberfan - the village that refused to be destroyed" (Thursday 16th October 1986). pp.8.

Pontpridd and Llantrisant Observer. "Living Nightmare". (Friday 28th October 1966). pp.16

Madgwick, G. "Aberfan: A story of survival, love and community in one of Britain's worst disasters". Lewis and Y Lolfa Cyf., 2016

Nossiter, B.D. "Stricken village forges recovery". St Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Times. (Sunday 3rd June 1973). pp.1.

The Birmingham Post. "27 days of decision for Lord Robens". (Friday 4th August 1967). pp. 1.

Midforth, P. "Heart searching query that must be faced."

Frost, D. "Coal Board blames hidden spring for Aberfan landslip." (Monday 24th October 1966). The Guardian. London, Greater London. pp.1.

Silver, E. "Lord Robens waits, he may resign, but will report first." (Friday 4th August 1967). The Guardian. London, Greater London. pp.1.

gov.uk [accessed May 2025]. "Inquiries Incident: The Aberfan Disaster 21st October 1966".

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Goosebumps Cody Martin

Twilight Mist Druid Falls

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Our very first Spooky Stories! And what better way to kick off this series than with 'The Black Nun', a faceless figure who haunts the grounds of Llangrannog in Ceredigion, Wales.

This is all purely fictional and for entertainment purposes only.

Time Stamps:

• Introductory Story - 6mins 34secs
• History of Llangrannog and the origins of The Black Nun - 6mins 34 secs onwards

References:

"Spooky untold tales of the West Wales Coast". (30th October 2023). Cambrian News. https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/spooky-untold-tales-of-the-west-wales-coast-646918

"The top 10 most terrifying ghosts and ghouls in all of Wales". (31st October 2024). Nation.Cymru. https://nation.cymru/culture/top-10-ghosts-wales-black-nun-llangrannog/

Urdd Llangrannog Website - https://www.urdd.cymru/en/residential-centres/llangrannog/about/history-llangrannog/

John, L. "The Story of Llangrannog and that special first trip away with your school friends". (6th October 2019). https://walesonline.co.uk

Introduction Story by Gaby (Host of Creepy, Weird and Disturbed).

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Goosebumps Cody Martin

Twilight Mist Druid Falls

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