Twisted Tale
- Jul 8, 2025
- 41:02
- Full Episode
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An abduction appears to have been a hoax until a similar case pops up. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
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Brief Summary
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's kidnapping case reveals shocking twists, false accusations, and the true criminal, Matthew Muller, behind the crime.
Key points
- A Couple's Night of Terror. A successful young couple is ambushed and abducted in the dead of night.
- The Chilling Audio Message. An email with an audio file claims to be from the kidnapped Denise, raising suspicions.
- The Unbelievable Kidnapping Story. Denise Huskins' sudden disappearance and reappearance raises questions about the truth.
- Police Doubts and Accusations. Police suspect the couple's kidnapping story is a hoax, leading to public skepticism.
- The Gone Girl Comparison. Denise and Aaron are labeled as liars, drawing parallels to a fictional character.
- Matthew Muller's Unraveling Life. Matthew Muller, a former Marine and attorney, spirals into crime and chaos.
Episode highlights
- The Chilling Audio MessageAn email with an audio file claims to be from the kidnapped Denise, raising suspicions.“This very strange tale was about to get much stranger.”7:14Jul 8, 2025
- The Unbelievable Kidnapping StoryDenise Huskins' sudden disappearance and reappearance raises questions about the truth.“Even Denise Huskins' friends had to admit her sudden disappearance and reappearance seemed almost unbelievable.”13:37Jul 8, 2025
- Police Doubts and AccusationsPolice suspect the couple's kidnapping story is a hoax, leading to public skepticism.“We were not able to substantiate any of the things that he was saying.”14:21Jul 8, 2025
- The Gone Girl ComparisonDenise and Aaron are labeled as liars, drawing parallels to a fictional character.“That so-called gone girl mystery out of time.”18:59Jul 8, 2025
- Matthew Muller's Unraveling LifeMatthew Muller, a former Marine and attorney, spirals into crime and chaos.“He is a master criminal, and he is running circles around everyone else.”30:10Jul 8, 2025
- Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's OrdealThe couple faces public humiliation after being accused of a hoax in their kidnapping case.“They were innocent of their alleged crimes, yet they were painted to the world as having been involved in a terrible hoax.”39:25Jul 8, 2025
- Police Acknowledgment of MistakesYears later, Vallejo PD admits their mishandling of the kidnapping case.“It took years and a new police chief for the city to publicly admit its mistake.”39:58Jul 8, 2025
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