The Shocking True Murder Case That Inspired TV’s Twin Peaks

About this episode

This episode explores the real-life murder case that inspired the story of Laura Palmer in 'Twin Peaks' and features various chilling tales.

Long before ‘Twin Peaks’ captivated audiences with its eerie small-town secrets, a real-life unsolved murder in Sand Lake, New York — filled with mystery, hidden lives, and a cast of suspicious characters — became the chilling inspiration behind the story of Laura Palmer. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did you know that Laura Palmer's death on TV’s “Twin Peaks” was inspired by a real-life murder case? (The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired “Twin Peaks”) *** Most people laugh at, or outright dismiss, the possibility that numerous hair-covered humanoids could exist in the U.K., and without ever getting caught or killed. But, some cases and tales do seem to stand the test of time. Although, many of the creatures that appear in such tales – which date back centuries – may not be what people assume them to be. (Wild Beast Or Wild Man?) *** A mother receives a call from her son – who had been killed by a drunk driver. (Call From The Other Side) *** On a brisk morning, with wind wafting off the Mississippi river across from St. Louis, Missouri, the men faced each other with pistols, at barely more than arm’s length. They’d come to shoot at one another because of an ‘offense against…

People in this episode

Host: Darren Marlar

Topics covered

• true crime
• unsolved murder
• paranormal
• mystery
• supernatural creatures
• historical events

Keywords

• Twin Peaks
• murder case
• Sand Lake
• paranormal
• supernatural
• sleep paralysis
• Bloody Island
• Bigfoot

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Twin Peaks

Places: Sand Lake, New York, Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri

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