Pretty Twisted Podcast

Pretty Twisted Podcast

That's right, ANOTHER True Crime Podcast! This podcast is focused on highlighting the life & legacy of the victims that were tragically taken from this world far too early... & totally destroying the egos of the criminals that committed these terrible crimes! Join us as we walk through the cases with a lot of empathy & facts about the victim, mixed in with a bit of humor at the criminals expense! Episode Previews drop on Friday with the FULL episode drop on the following Monday! Listen: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, iHeartPodcast and YouTube! Follow: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

  1. Oct 12

    16 - The Murder of Joanne “Joanie” Burdick

    ⁠EPISODE SUMMARY: In 1969, a 16-year-old girl was murdered in an Oakland hotel room, leaving behind a mystery that would remain unsolved for more than five decades. For 57 years, she was known only as Jane Doe. Now, thanks to advances in forensic genealogy and DNA technology, she finally has her name back: Joanne “Joanie” Burdick. In this episode, we uncover who Joanie was, what happened to her, and how investigators were finally able to identify her after all these years. But while Joanie has her identity back, one question remains: Who took her life—and will her family ever get justice? SOURCES: Oakland Police Department / FBI announcement:  (nextdoor.com) The primary current source for the identification is the Oakland Police Department’s October 1, 2026 announcement. It confirms Joanie’s identity, her birth date, the hotel location, the approximate timeline, the witness description, the strangulation, Teaford’s status as a potential suspect, the DNA identification and the ongoing investigation. FBI historical records:(FBI) The FBI’s official records confirm Taylor Morris Teaford was Ten Most Wanted Fugitive #279, added May 10, 1968, and removed May 24, 1972. The FBI states that federal process against him was dismissed in Fresno, California, in 1972.  CBS San Francisco: (CBS News) San Francisco Chronicle: (San Francisco Chronicle) SFGATE:(SFGATE) Provides additional reporting on Joanie’s disappearance at age 14, her family’s search, the investigation into Teaford, and current efforts to determine his whereabouts.  Forensic Magazine:(Forensic Magazine)  Provides historical context concerning Teaford and the other Bay Area homicide investigators associated with him. Those connections should be presented as investigative theories/suspicions rather than established convictions.  People:(People.com) Provides confirmation of Joanie’s name, age, birth date, identification announcement timing, and familial DNA process.  If You’re Enjoying the Show: Make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. And if you’re feeling extra supportive, leaving a quick rating or sharing with a friend really helps us out. Find us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and join a support tier to help us continue building up this victim focused pod! ⁠Pretty Twisted Podcast LinkTree

    16 - The Murder of Joanne “Joanie” Burdick
  2. Sep 14

    13 - The Henryetta Sleepover Murders, Part 2

    EPISODE SUMMARY: In May 2023, the small community of Henryetta, Oklahoma was shaken by the discovery of seven bodies on a rural property — a murder‑suicide carried out by Jesse McFadden, 39, a registered sex offender. McFadden killed his wife, Holly Guess, 35, her three children — Rylee Elizabeth Allen, 17, Michael James Mayo, 15, and Tiffany Dore Guess, 13 — along with two teenage girls who were staying over for a sleepover, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 15, before taking his own life. The case exposed deep failures in the supervision of violent offenders, raised urgent questions about investigative gaps, and left families demanding accountability for a system that failed to protect six young people and a  mother.  SOURCES: Case Files with Kat and Ashley: "S. 7- Episode 4: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 1". [1]  & S. 7- Episode 5: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 2". [1]  (Shoutout to fellow Texan Women Podcasters!!!)  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/mcalester-resident-sentenced-eleven-years-maiming-indian-country (Codys Crime) Ashleigh Webster - personal tik tok Serialously Podcast and YouTube Channel If You’re Enjoying the Show: Make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. And if you’re feeling extra supportive, leaving a quick rating or sharing with a friend really helps us out. Find us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and join a support tier to help us continue building up this victim focused pod! ⁠Pretty Twisted Podcast LinkTree

    13 - The Henryetta Sleepover Murders, Part 2
  3. Sep 7

    12 - The Henryetta Sleepover Murders

    EPISODE SUMMARY: In May 2023, the small community of Henryetta, Oklahoma was shaken by the discovery of seven bodies on a rural property — a murder‑suicide carried out by Jesse McFadden, 39, a registered sex offender. McFadden killed his wife, Holly Guess, 35, her three children — Rylee Elizabeth Allen, 17, Michael James Mayo, 15, and Tiffany Dore Guess, 13 — along with two teenage girls who were staying over for a sleepover, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 15, before taking his own life. The case exposed deep failures in the supervision of violent offenders, raised urgent questions about investigative gaps, and left families demanding accountability for a system that failed to protect six young people and a  mother.  SOURCES: Case Files with Kat and Ashley: "S. 7- Episode 4: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 1". [1]  & S. 7- Episode 5: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 2". [1]  (Shoutout to fellow Texan Women Podcasters!!!)  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/mcalester-resident-sentenced-eleven-years-maiming-indian-country (Codys Crime) Ashleigh Webster - personal tik tok Serialously Podcast and YouTube Channel If You’re Enjoying the Show: Make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes. And if you’re feeling extra supportive, leaving a quick rating or sharing with a friend really helps us out. Find us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and join a support tier to help us continue building up this victim focused pod! ⁠Pretty Twisted Podcast LinkTree

    12 - The Henryetta Sleepover Murders

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That's right, ANOTHER True Crime Podcast! This podcast is focused on highlighting the life & legacy of the victims that were tragically taken from this world far too early... & totally destroying the egos of the criminals that committed these terrible crimes! Join us as we walk through the cases with a lot of empathy & facts about the victim, mixed in with a bit of humor at the criminals expense! Episode Previews drop on Friday with the FULL episode drop on the following Monday! Listen: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, iHeartPodcast and YouTube! Follow: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

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