
Mark Twitchell, a filmmaker turned into a killer, is now counting his days in prison in 2022.
In early 2011, Mark Twitchell faced charges of the first-degree murder for killing John Brian Altinger. The public's attention drew to him after he was allegedly known to be inspired by Dexter Morgan, a fictional character.
Following the murder of a 38-years-old man in 2008, an American documentary TV show, 48 hours, featured the crime story. Troy Roberts, a 48 hours contributor, gets a peek into the infamous criminal mind.
"The Dexter Killer" has looked into Twitchell's criminal profile, which airs on CBS and Paramount+ on 23 April.
Where Is Mark Twitchell Now In 2022?
Mark Twitchell got sentenced to life in prison in 2011, with no possibility of parole for 25 years. In 2022, he faces jail time in Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary, a maximum-security area.
He got convicted of the crime of killing a 38-years man John Brian Altinger, in October 2008. Mark was known for luring the victim into the garage, stabbing, and dismembering him.
With the murder story featured on the 48 hours documentary show, the infamous killer has come to the flash again. As mentioned by HUFFPOST in 2013, he was able to watch the TV show behind the bars that inspired him to murder.
Moreover, the 48-hour revealed that Steve Lillebuen, an investigative journalist and MacEwan University Professor, got a call from the jailhouse when he was about to write a book on the Dexter-obsessed murderer.
Lillebuen stated, "He just said straight out, 'If you're gonna be writing a book about me, you might as well come straight to the source."
Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell. Newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter.
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— 48 Hours (@48hours) April 21, 2022Mark Twitchell Aka Dexter Killer Murder Mystery In CBS 48 Hours
The Dexter Killer is airing on the CBS 48 Hours, based on Mark Twitchell, an infamous murderer, and a wannabe serial. The horrifying murder mystery got solved with him getting arrested in 2010.
Furthermore, the CBS TV show covered the details, peeking into the murderer's mind. He was a Canadian filmmaker, well-known for directing the fan film Star Wars: Secrets of the Rebellion in 2007.
Twitchell's first targeted victim was Gilles Tetreault, who luckily managed to escape. However, the second victim was not lucky enough and died after getting lured to the garage.
When investigative journalist Steve Lillebuen set out to write a book about the Dexter-obsessed murderer Mark Twitchell in late 2010, the last thing he expected was to get a jailhouse call from the killer himself. https://t.co/4YoG4lhsQW
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 22, 2022Mark Twitchell's Wife And His Daughter Chloe's Status Today
Mark Twitchell's former wife, Jess, and their daughter, Chloe, remain out of media light in today's time. The ex-couple got separated after his arrest following the 2008 murder.
He was previously married to his first wife, an American woman, Megan Casteralla. The couple was married in 2001 and soon separated after four years.
Their status and whereabouts have been out of the media reach; in the present day.
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