SCARY MYSTERIES - TWISTED TWO's: The Death of Michael Hastings and The Freeway PhantomTales of hauntings, murder and scary mysteries, Every week Twisted Two's dives into a pair of uniquely terrifying true stories that are worthy of a more in depth look.For this week we focus on a suspicious and mysterious death and a killer who hunted for young girls. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two’s#1 The Death of Michael Hastings Young and at the peak of his career, the death of journalist and reporter Michael Hastings sent conspiracy theorists into overdrive. Michael Hastings was born in Malone, New York and stayed there until he was 11, together with his parents and his two brothers, Jeff and Jon. While he was young, Hastings already showed an inclination towards journalism and writing – along with a strong political stance. He began his journalism career in Newsweek in 2002, where he served as an unpaid intern. At the same time, he contributed articles to Gentlemen's Quarterly and was a contributing editor at the Rolling Stone magazine. In 2008, he wrote his first book, I Lost My Love in Baghdad chronicling how he lost his then fiancé, Andrea Parhamovich, (a spokeswoman for the National Democratic Institute) after her convoy was attacked by militants, killing her and her three security guards. The Freeway PhantomFrom 1971 to 1972, the Freeway Phantom abducted and killed 6 young victims. Every single one was a black female and under 18 years old. The first victim was 13-year old, Carol Spinks. She disappeared on April 25, 1971 after walking home from buying groceries at a 7-11 located half a mile from her home. Her body was found after six days on a grassy embankment along the highway.Several months later, 16-year old Darlenia Johnson's body was found just 15 feet away from where the first victim was found. Darlenia disappeared while heading to her summer job on July 8. Over a week later, 10-year old Brenda Crockette, was abducted after her mother sent her to the store. Three hours later, Brenda phoned home crying. She said that "A white man picked me up, and I'm heading home in a cab." She also added she believed she was somewhere in Virginia, then abruptly said goodbye. Her body was later found dumped near Baltimore-Washington Parkway. She was raped and strangled using a scarf. Even though Brenda said she was taken by a white man, police believe it was the killer that urged Brenda to call her family and fed her the lines she was supposed to say. Witness reports said that Brenda was spotted with a black male soon after she disappeared. In 2009, possible DNA evidence was recovered on the case of Diane Williams but until today, the case of the Freeway Phantom remains unsolved and open. So there were a two of the most mysterious & Murderous stories around. The world can be a crazy place and Twisted Two’s is sure to show you why.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices