Both Lillebuen and police say that Twitchell's fascination with the TV killer Dexter Morgan carried over into his real-life crimes. "Dexter" on his mind, Twitchell drew a portrait of Michael C. Hall the actor who plays him. I'm dead.". He is killing very innocent, good people living productive lives. Twitchell's story may be coming to the big screen. Det. He was now obsessed with the TV show Dexter. Prosecutors called Gilles Tetreault to testify, and to prove that what Twitchell described in "SK Confessions" was not a work of fiction but an account of what had actually happened. He was also lured in the same manner as Altinger. It sometimes scares me how much I relate. She thinks she knows what made Twitchell tick. Mark represented himself as a woman and allured Johnny into meeting him. 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Joan Adelman and Michelle Harris are the editors. Steve Lillibuen, a college professor and an investigative journalist, was covering the trial for the Edmonton Journal and went on to write a book, "The Devil's Cinema," about the case. He referred to the document as fiction based on fact. He wanted to say that he planned his death deliberately to create a compelling story. We we don't have a body. WebHe was found guilty during a jury trial in 2011 and sentenced to life in prison. Born on July 4, 1979, Mark Andrew Twitchell grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. According to CBS, he admitted to killing Altinger but insisted that Altinger had become enraged when he realized that the date was a set up. We But what was real and what was fiction? Bill Clark: It's a missing persons case. Yet Twitchell continued to make excuses. Twitchell had attempted to lure another victim to his kill room earlier that month. Clark listened while Twitchell told him how he came into possession of a red car a detail he failed to mention when he spoke with police earlier. But Twitchell remained silent. Desperate for some answers, Johnny's friends broke into his apartment. Just a few days later, Mark Twitchell sent a message to his Facebook friend. But it was only a hunch. They divorced within 4 years. So he was, you know, just a typical local guy who had dreams of making it big in Hollywood and really no red flags. Gilles Tetreault: And he tore a piece of tape and he covered my eyes with it. And his friend even questioned him on the email. Mark, in the meantime, had prepared his kill room set up in his garage-turned-film-studio. I knew he couldn't hurt me anymore. Updated on: April 26, 2022 / 11:45 AM Driven by this desire and his passion for the TV show Dexter, Twitchell started plotting out a Dexter-like murder. Gilles Tetreault: She said "I'll just leave the garage door open for you. But Twitchell claimed he could explain everything. MARK ANSTEY [to reporters]: We have not found John Altinger's body. He worked as a Canadian filmmaker and was convicted of first-degree murder in April 2011. Troy Roberts: And what did you take that to mean? He proved himself highly disorganized and erratic during the filming. On October 31, 2008, Mark Twitchell was charged with the first degree murder. MARK TWITCHELL [interrogation]: This guy, uh, taps on my window you know, "Hey buddy do you wanna buy a car? Det. What's going on? Lillebuen said: "He had a kill room set up with plastic sheeting. And I've been cleaning it up over the last couple weeks ", Det. Renee was intrigued. He graduated from the Radio and Television Arts program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2000. And her suspicions kept growing with another email he sent. Twitchell also faced an attempted murder charge for his alleged attack on Gilles Tetreault, a computer company contractor. His trial attracted particular media attention because Twitchell had allegedly been inspired by the fictional character Dexter Morgan. filmmaking. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Lourdes Aguiar and Anthony Venditti are also producers. The names and events were altered slightly to protect the guilty. JuliaCowley: I think the primary motivation was sexual. Mark Twitchell is a real-life killer inspired by the fictional character Dexter Morgan. Det. We don't know if foul play's happened here. ", "SK Confessions." They can never fail to surprise us. He wouldn't. The Dexter killer, whose real name is Mark Andrew Twitchell is a Canadian filmmaker who is convicted of the first-degree murder of John It has no bearing whatsoever on what actually happened., Twitchell added, There is no root cause no school bully or impressionably gory movies or video game violence or Showtime television series to point the finger at. WebMark Andrew Twitchell (born July 4, 1979) is a Canadian filmmaker convicted of first-degree murder in April 2011 for the murder of John Brian Altinger. Mark Twitchell Who is Mark Twitchell? He spoke to them about his career in filmmaking, his wife, Jess, and his 8-month-old daughter, Chloe. Chris Heward: "How much of the blood splatter on the wall was from your filming?" Steve Lillibuen: The first time I met him, he actually had me laughing. He told the police that hed been filming a movie called House of Cards that just happened to be about men who were killed after being lured to a garage for a date. Troy Roberts: That was part of your plan, you're thinking he grabs my jacket, and I can get free . Police would not say whether Mr. Altinger's killing was filmed or comment on reports that Mr. Twitchell's production company, Xpress Entertainment, had earlier purchased off the Internet a high-voltage telescoping stun baton. small following among sci-fi fans when he directed Star Wars: Secrets CBS News 48 Hours The Dexter Killer aired on April 23, 2022. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. And hypothetically, how would you get away with it? Gilles Tetreault: When I grabbed the gun, I felt the gun was plastic. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? The police, not believing this story, impounded Twitchell's laptop and car, and found Altinger's blood in the car's trunk. Gary Altinger: When I received that email And this e-mail was completely out of character. And they found dirty dishes. In letters, Twitchell clung to his defense that he had no choice but to kill Johnny Altinger and then dismember him. Web1.8M views 3 years ago Mark Twitchell was a film maker from Canada, who, one day, decided he wanted to turn one of his short films into a reality. MARK ANSTEY [to reporters, holding up hockey mask]: We have some details on this male victim who was attacked, and we would like him to come forward. Twitchell himself admitted to killing Altinger and authoring the document but he stated that he did it in self-defence. His friends, having broken into his condo and finding no evidence he had packed for a vacation, alerted the police. What other line is there to cross? At first, Lillibuen didn't want to push Twitchell away with too many probing questions about his crimes. Mark Twitchell worked with a tight-knit group of guys on various film projects. But he maintained a core Police believed "SK" was shorthand for "serial killer. Bill Clark: It was just a huge piece of evidence 'cause not only would it verify what was written in "SK Confessions" it would also have a living witness so it was paramount that we find this person. Altinger, thinking he was meeting a woman, was lured to Twitchells kill room in his garage-turned-film-studio. Patti Aronofsky is the senior producer. He was so embarrassed about the encounter, however, that Tetreault didnt tell anyone about it. Susan Zirinsky and Judy Tygard are the executive producers, First published on April 23, 2022 / 11:12 PM. Altingers remains were put into garbage bags and dumped in a storm sewer. contained a short cameo with actor. And there's this huge revelation about "Oh yeah, I bought a red car off a guy." Twitchell appeared to be eager to help. Police believed Mark Twitchell's garage resembled a scene right out of the Showtime series "Dexter." I believe your husband's got somethin' to do with it and this quite possibly you know, could be a homicide." Twitchell stated that he had caught up on everyDexterepisode that he missed since he was arrested and convicted. Det. At a glance, Mark Twitchell seemed perfectly normal. The man who was tricked into that very bad date in Twitchell's garage, Gilles Tetreault, continues to be haunted by the experience. Mark Twitchell Cops arrested Twitchell on October 31, 2008, and charged him with first degree murder. Steve Lillibuen: Yes absolutely. MURDERER Mark Twitchell has become known as the Dexter killer due to his obsession with the TV show. Cops say his fascination with the fictional TV killer carried over into his real-life crimes. Who is Mark Twitchell? Mark Andrew Twitchell was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 4, 1979. After cursorily shoving aside my human sensibilities, I dealt with his remains in a disrespectful manner that traumatized me forever.". Tetreault, who was 33 at the time, was excited to meet the woman who called herself "Sheena.". Despite Twitchell telling the police that the document was a screenplay, investigators would come to find out it was a detailed account of Twitchell's crimes. But Mark Twitchell also had an urge to kill. Star Wars toys over the Internet before his wife divorced him, alleging "extreme and repeated mental cruelty. There is no key. And he was stunned that I got up and started yelling at me to back down on the ground. The Devil's Cinema Penguin Random House / My Space. Renee: He was a filmmaker and he was working on a new thing called "House of Cards.". Along the way, Twitchell also seemed to develop an obsession with murder and death. I have never heard of this thing. Twitchell But where was Johnny Altinger's body? Tonights Dateline entitled, Deadly House Of Cards, is a repeat show that was aired in 2014. 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Mark Twitchell, the Canadian movie maker turned killer who was inspired by the TV show Dexter, is the focus of another engrossing episode of Dateline NBC. Three weeks after Altinger's disappearance, police charged Twitchell with first-degree murder. Totally out out of character. Cops arrested Twitchell on October 31, 2008, and charged him with first degree murder. DET. Once again, the victim believed he had met a woman on PlentyOfFish and followed her online instructions to Twitchells garage. The message that Gilles Tetreault received from Sheena, who was really Mark Twitchell. What's Mark Twitchell's psyche? He graduated from a radio and television program at the Steve Lillibuen: I learned really quickly that he preferred to talk through writing. It just so happened that the police were looking for Johnny Altinger's red Mazda. Troy Roberts: These weren't ramblings of a crazy man. The Sun additionally reported that passages in SK Confessions lined up almost perfectly with Gilles Tetreaults police interview, as Tetreault had come forward with his own experience after reading about Twitchells arrest. Investigators say Twitchell was obsessed with the fictional serial killer at the center of the TV series "Dexter.". Det. Mark Twitchell Twitchell stabbed and bludgeoned his victim before cutting him up and partially burning the body. Troy Roberts: You guys were driving around and there was a camera trained on him in the back of the police car. Showtime is a division of Paramount Global, which owns CBS. The strange story about the red car, the serial killer movie being filmed for Clark it could only mean one thing. GILLES TETREAULT [police interview]: After this all happened, I realized how lucky I was. And they found everything just like as if he were going to return an hour or two later And with that information, then they went to the police, and they said, "Hey, listen. Embarrassed and confused, Tetreault convinced himself that perhaps it wasn't as serious as he first thought. They have said the crime has parallels to the Showtime TV show The day after Twitchell was arrested in connection to Altinger's death, police found a suspiciously deleted file on Twitchell's computer labeled "SK Confessions". One of the biggest mistakes I think that he made was he had no idea how we do our job and that was a huge advantage to us. Det. Det. Tough guy Mark Twitchell peed his pants he was so scared. Following the narrative, police believe Altinger was then stabbed and dismembered on a makeshift autopsy table. So how did this young Canadian filmmaker end up accused of horrific acts? You know, be careful And John said, "Yeah, well, here's the directions. Mr. Twitchell, 29, was arrested on Halloween and charged with the first-degree murder of Johnny Altinger, a 38-year-old pipeline-industry worker originally from White Rock, B.C. Mark Twitchell Twitchells film was never released. WebMark Twitchell IMDbPro Starmeter See rank He graduated from a radio and television program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and later gained a small Mr. Twitchell went to school in Edmonton and did postgraduate studies in radio and television in the Alberta capital. "He had this kind of processing kit that was very similar to what Dexter uses.". Steve Lillibuen: I asked him a lotta softball questions just about who he was, his family, his upbringing -- all that kinda background detail. So, I thought, "Oh, well, you know, I'll be friends with him.". Steve Lillibuen: So, the motive is the mystery, the why did he do this. The murder charges have yet to proven in court and Mr. Twitchell has yet to make an appearance. Twitchell claimed that Altinger's death was nothing more than a publicity stunt gone horribly awry. Troy Roberts: Why didn't you go to the police immediately? The prosecution's case was that Twitchell had turned his House of Cards movie script into a But was the document a screenplay? His interest in the show was raised numerous times during his trial. "The Dexter Killer": Newly revealed letters offer a rare look And then, not showing up for work? His case gained extensive media coverage. When they found Altingers blood in Twitchells car, they arrested him on Oct. 31, 2008. Edmonton JournalDexter Killer Mark Twitchell was an aspiring filmmaker whose scripts bore a striking resemblance to his crimes. And for Mark Twitchell, the aspiring filmmaker, there may be one final plot twist. Michael McHugh is the producer-editor. We all have a dark side, some darker than others and youre not the only one to relate to Dexter, Twitchell wrote in one message. So anytime I'd seen one I'd always have my flashlight with me and would get out and actually take a look. DET. June 10th actually. Det. "SK Confessions" described the killer finally choosing a sewer to dump the remains, but that's where the pages stopped. Despite comparisons to the fictional TV character Dexter Morgan, in a letter to Steve Lillebuen, Twitchell writes, "As you're aware, Dexter has 'almost nothing' to do with my case. Twitchell's handwritten directions on a Google map led police to a manhole where Twitchell had dumped Johnny's remains. Probably one of the biggest pieces, a piece of tooth that was found inside there. Det. living in the Midwest before returning to Canada to pursue a career in Troy Roberts: What are you thinking when you hear that? Bill Clark: They have a look around and they see somewhat looks like blood. I just remember reading it all and just was fascinated by this document going, "Holy mackerel.". Edmonton-raised Mark Andrew Twitchell was a fledgling filmmaker whose first major project, a green-screen fan film called Star Wars: Secrets of the Rebellion, It's like I remember getting the phone call at the police station just thinking "holy crap.". The plot of House of Cards might have seemed suspicious to police, but it was nothing next to a deleted file they later found on Twitchells computer, titled SK Confessions. Though Twitchell said it was just a screenplay, investigators believed that SK meant serial killer and that the document was actually a detailed account of Twitchells crimes. Joss Hnatiuk met Mark Twitchell on a Star Wars fan message board. DET. A jury didnt buy it. But it was Twitchell's Facebook page comparing himself to TV's fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan that really raised eyebrows. And I liked it.. He is still in Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary. star Court documents filed in Peoria noted that Mark married Megan Twitchell, a U.S. citizen, in Edmonton on Jan. 4, 2001, and they eventually moved to the Illinois city, where they worked at American Electronics Appliance.

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