The farmhouse in Rhode Island. The malevolent spirit that tormented a family for years. And Annabelle, a doll possessed by a demon. Heidi uncovers the true stories behind the Conjuring universe that are far darker than Hollywood could ever show.
Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you g ... Show More
Jun 2025
SERIAL KILLER: Aileen Wuornos Pt. 1
Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a teenage runaway, a survivor of abuse, and a girl the system failed. In Part 1, we trace her early life—from abandonment and trauma to the desperate path that would lead her to murder. Kil ... Show More
58m 16s
Sep 8
SERIAL KILLER: The Suffolk Strangler Pt. 1
Before he earned the name “The Suffolk Strangler,” Steve Wright was just another face in the crowd. In Part 1, we trace Wright’s path from abused child to serial predator, uncovering the psychological scars, violent impulses, and hidden obsession that led to the murders of multip ... Show More
44m 15s
Sep 22
SERIAL KILLER: The Dating Game Killer Pt. 1
Long before he appeared on "The Dating Game," Rodney Alcala was a violent predator. "Killer Minds" examines the early life and psychological unraveling of one of America’s most manipulative serial killers, revealing how Alcala's love of photography became a tool for stalking, con ... Show More
56m 22s
May 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Alaskan Attacker" Pt. 1
Joshua Wade survived a violent, unstable childhood—but instead of breaking the cycle, he became the monster he once feared. In this episode, we uncover how years of trauma and unchecked rage culminated in murder—and launched one of Alaska’s most chilling true crime stories. Kille ... Show More
50m 42s
Jun 2025
SERIAL KILLER: Zodiac Killer Pt. 2
As fear gripped California, the Zodiac Killer escalated his mind games—sending letters, making threats, and pushing police and the public to the brink. In Part 2, we trace his psychological unraveling, the search for his true identity, and the failed attempts to bring one of Amer ... Show More
47m 36s
Jul 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Night Stalker Pt. 1
Richard Ramirez, "The Night Stalker," wasn’t born a killer, but his path was paved with trauma, violence, and a dark obsession. In Part 1, we explore Ramirez’s disturbing childhood in El Paso, his fascination with Satanism, and the twisted influences that turned him into one of C ... Show More
50m 19s
Jun 2025
SERIAL KILLER: Zodiac Killer Pt. 1
The Zodiac Killer left behind more than victims—he masterminded a chilling legacy of cryptic messages, taunts, and terror. In Part 1, we trace his early murders, the ciphers that baffled authorities, and explore the disturbing psychology that drove one of history’s most notorious ... Show More
44m 50s
Aug 4
MURDEROUS MINDS: Jodi Arias Pt. 1
Most people can move on after heartbreak—but Jodi Arias wasn’t most people. On this episode, we delve deep into Jodi’s trouble childhood, complicated relationships, obsessive behaviors, and the psychological red flags that led to her infamous claim: "If I can't have you, no one c ... Show More
51m 19s