Pretty Twisted Podcast

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of Lauren McCluskey, a University of Utah student‑athlete whose attempts to seek help in the weeks before her death exposed serious gaps in campus safety and institutional response. Lauren’s case has become a national example of how systems meant to protect students can fail them — and how those failures can have devastating consequences.

We walk through Lauren’s life, the tragedy, and the series of interactions with campus authorities that raised urgent questions still discussed today. The episode focuses on what Lauren did to protect herself, what support she sought, and how her family has turned their grief into advocacy for safer campuses across the country.

SOURCES:

• The Salt Lake Tribune 

• News 4 Utah

• ABC 4

• ABC 4.com

• ESPN Documentary called: LISTEN

• ABC News

• The Lauren McCluskey Foundation

• University of Utah Athletics - Laurens Stats

• The University of Utah - College of Humanities

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This week, we're taking a closer look at the Todt family case—a tragedy that left investigators, the community, and many following the case searching for answers.

In January 2020, authorities discovered the bodies of , Megan, Alek, Tyler, and Zoe Todt and the family's dog inside their Celebration, Florida, home. What followed was a complex investigation that uncovered mounting legal and financial problems, conflicting statements, and a case that would eventually end in a murder conviction.

SOURCES:

• And Thats Why We Drink Podcast - Episode 470 and 471
• Law&Crime - YouTube
• Trial TV Live
• Wikipedia - The Todt Family
• Hartford Courant
• Court Documents - US v Anthony John Todt
• WESH 2 (News Channel Online)-Conviction

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Five years apart, two young women vanished in Charlottesville, Virginia. At first, their cases appeared unrelated. But advances in DNA technology—and one critical investigation—revealed they were connected by the same predator.

In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking stories of Morgan Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who disappeared after a Metallica concert in 2009, and Hannah Graham, an 18-year-old University of Virginia student who vanished after a night out in 2014. We follow the investigations, the forensic breakthroughs that linked the cases, and the guilty plea that finally brought a measure of justice to both families.

SOURCES:

• 48 HOURS - DOCUMENTARY - DEADLY CONNECTIONS

• ⁠WIKIPEDIA - Hannah Graham⁠

• ⁠WIKIPEDIA - Morgan Harrington⁠

• ⁠WTVR - 6 ⁠

• ⁠WDBJ - Jesse Mathew Jr Charged in Morgans Case⁠

• ⁠University of Virginia - Homepage of Hannah Graham⁠

• ⁠Washington Post⁠

• ⁠Matthew Fairfax Indictment⁠

• WVTF Radio - Online

• ⁠AP News.com⁠

• ⁠People.com⁠

• ⁠UV Magazine⁠

• Scholarship Fund: ⁠The Hannah Graham Memorial Fund⁠

• Scholarship Fund: The ⁠Morgan Dana Harrington Scholarship Fund⁠ at Virginia Tech.

• Memorials: A permanent plaque was dedicated in her honor at the ⁠Copeley Road bridge in Charlottesville⁠.

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In August 2013, 17-year-old Alexis Murphy disappeared after stopping at a gas station in rural Virginia. Surveillance footage captured her speaking with local man Randy Taylor—the last person known to see her alive.

What followed was an intense investigation that uncovered disturbing forensic evidence inside Taylor’s camper trailer. Even without a body, prosecutors built a case that would ultimately lead to a conviction. Years later, Alexis’s remains were finally found, bringing long-awaited answers to her family.

SOURCES:

• ABC13
• YouTube - TrueCrimeStories - Ty Notts
• Wikipedia - Alexis Murphy
• WDBJ7 - Alexis Murphy
• NBC29 - Randy Taylor
• Richmond-Times Dispatch
• FBI -Alexis Murphy
• True Case Files
• CBS19Court records from Nelson County, Virginia
• News coverage from 2013–2021
• Forensic reports and trial summaries

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OMG – new mics, who dis?? We got new equipment so HOPEFULLY from this episode and on, we don’t sound like we are under water!! As we go, we will continue to improve, so THANK YOU for sticking with us! We really are loving talking about these cases. - Brooke and Jenn

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In this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreaking and horrifying case of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña. What started as a normal summer night in Houston in 1993 turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in Texas history. This case is incredibly heavy, involving senseless violence and a group of attackers that left an entire community shaken. We break down what happened, how the case unfolded, and why it still resonates today. 

SOURCES:

• Documentary : True Crime Texas on Disney +, Episode 1
• Court of Appeals - Derrick Sean OBrien & Efrain Perez
• Casemine.com
• CBS News
• Houston Chronicle
• Houston Chronicle - Medellin
• Wikipedia - Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Pena
• KTRK-TV _ Eartman & Pena

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We know. WE KNOW. The audio is terrible and the amount of times we say "um, like, you know, I don’t know, yeah, I mean", and giggle uncomfortably is…excessive. Ha! But don't worry, we figure it out by Ep 3! Stick around to hear us grow through our journey into podcasting as we bring you stories and cases you may not have heard with an emphasis on who often gets lost in the retelling - the victim. 

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In this episode, we’re diving into the wild and unsettling case of Betty Gore—a story that proves things aren’t always as perfect as they seem on the surface. Set in a quiet Texas suburb in the 1980s, this case starts with friendships and church life… and ends in a brutal, headline-making crime. It’s a mix of complicated relationships, hidden tensions, and a courtroom battle that still gets people talking today. 

SOURCES:

• TexasMonthly.com
• Aetv.com
• Wikipedia - Candy Montgomery
• History Vs Hollywood

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We know. WE KNOW. The audio is terrible and the amount of times we say "um, like, you know, I don’t know, yeah, I mean", and giggle uncomfortably is…excessive. Ha! But don't worry, we figure it out by Ep 3! Stick around to hear us grow through our journey into podcasting as we bring you stories and cases you may not have heard with an emphasis on who often gets lost in the retelling - the victim.

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Introducing ANOTHER True Crime Podcast... Pretty Twisted is here to be added into your weekly true crime rotations!

We don't ease you in, we pull you straight into the madness! Our podcast is messy, loud, unfiltered true crime chaos.. and you're going to love every second of it!

Episodes 1- 5 launch July 13, 2026 - so follow us now!

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