🌲 In this chilling episode of Twisted Tales - Uncovering Crime, Chaos, and the Unthinkable, hosts Ethan Tate and Jenna Rogan take listeners into the wilderness terror of David Carpenter, the Trailside Killer. From 1979 to 1981, Carpenter turned the tranquil trails of Mount Tamalpais State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore into a haunting ground, claiming the lives of unsuspecting hikers and outwitting police at every turn. 🕵️‍♂️

🔍 This episode reveals the ritualistic and disturbing nature of Carpenter’s crimes, from the careful arrangement of bodies to the eerie placement of leaves on his victims’ backs. Through gripping interviews with law enforcement officials, including the lead investigator, Ethan and Jenna explore the methods and psychological patterns that drove Carpenter to kill. How did his troubled past and violent tendencies manifest in these calculated attacks? 🎙️

🧬 Listeners will also learn about the complexities of investigating a serial killer in the vast wilderness, the role of forensic evidence, and the lasting impact of Carpenter’s crimes on the community. This episode examines the man behind the Trailside Terror, providing a haunting look into the mind of a killer who turned peaceful trails into scenes of horror.

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