The Unsolved Murders of the Evangelista Family

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Happy Halloween! We have a trick AND a treat for you with this Truly Twisted bonus!On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the baffling details of the crime, and the lasting fear and legend that the St. Aubin Street Massacre left behind. This story is more widely known as the Detroit Occult Murders. Was this the work of a rival religious fanatic, a swindled follower in Benny's work, or something even more sinister?Join me on social media @itstrulytwisted on Instagram and @trulytwisted on TikTok. You can follow me personally @littleleeshaFor more information about the show or Fire Eyes Media you can visit our website at https://www.fireeyesmedia.com & don't forget to check out our other incredible shows while you are there.Recourses used in todays episode:https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-st-aubin-street-massa/116854832/https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/evangelistahttps://husheduphistory.com/post/728229027017588736/mystic-murder-and-mystery-the-detroit-tragedyHaunted Road Atlas by Em Schultz and Christine SchieferBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.

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This episode was published on October 31, 2025.

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Happy Halloween! We have a trick AND a treat for you with this Truly Twisted bonus!On the evening of July 3rd, 1929 the Evangelista family was brutally murdered, but by who? This week we delve into the strange beliefs of Benny Evangelista, the...

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