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Mark Twitchell

The Dexter Wannabe.

Mark Twitchell is a Canadian filmmaker from Edmonton who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2008 killing of Johnny Altinger. Obsessed with the TV show Dexter, Twitchell lured his victim through an online dating ad and murdered him in a garage outfitted like a kill room, mirroring scenes from the show. Investigators later found a detailed document on his laptop titled "SK Confessions," which outlined the crime in disturbing detail. Twitchell was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Victim(s)
John Brian Altinger (38F)
Perpetrator(s)
Mark Twitchell
Status
Closed Case
Timeframe
October 10, 2008
Location(s)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tag(s)
Murder
External Links
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Dark Poutine-Part 1
Dark Poutine-Part 2