Aaron Hernandez had it all—fame, fortune, and a future in the NFL. But behind the scenes, a darker story was unfolding. In this episode, we explore the life of the former New England Patriots star, from his troubled upbringing to his shocking involvement in the murder of Odin Lloyd. What led Hernandez down this violent path? How did a promising athlete with a $40 million contract become a convicted killer? And what role did his upbringing, brain injuries, and personal struggles play in his downfall? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind one of the most infamous cases in sports history. Join us as we uncover the chilling truth behind one of football’s most infamous figures.

Wine down and enjoy, Dreadfully Twisted, where true crime and the paranormal collide. Each week, we will take you on one of two journeys: one into the dark and twisted world of real-life crimes, or another into the realm of the unexplained, where the paranormal comes to life.

From Crimes, Serial Killers, Cold cases, and mysteries to ghost stories, eerie encounters, and otherworldly legends, we cover it all. We also feature listener-submitted stories—true tales of crime and the paranormal that will send shivers down your spine.

Whether you're captivated by real-world horrors or fascinated by things that go bump in the night, Dreadfully Twisted delivers the best of both worlds. Got a story to share? Send us your true crime or paranormal experience at [email protected], our reddit page r\dreadfullytwistedpod, or on our Facebook discussion group "Dreadfully Twisted Podcast Discussion Group", and you might hear it on an upcoming episode.

Join us as we explore the shadows and uncover the secrets—one story at a time.

Dreadfully Twisted is narrated, written, produced, and edited by Caressa and Maddie!

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We also have a group page on Facebook. It's called "Dreadfully Twisted Podcast Discussion Group". The group is to talk about our podcast "Dreadfully Twisted", to tell us your stories that you would like us to share on our podcast, and to recommend us cases or ideas you would like us to cover! We hope that the group makes it easier to send us your stories and to contact us and to get in touch with other listeners!