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Once Upon a Crime

801 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings

Once Upon A Crime is a weekly true crime podcast that tells “the story behind the story” of real life crime. Told in a storytelling style, host Esther Ludlow digs into the details of each case to bring listeners the facts and information they won’t hear anywhere else.

Esther calls on her background in criminal psychology and includes biographical details of both victims and perpetrators to fully explore the circumstances and motivations behind the most heinous crimes.

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Episode 085: Last Stop: The Hijacking of Bus 174

April 09, 2018 23:00 - 54 minutes

Hostages are taken on a bus in central Rio de Janeiro in 2000. The entire incident would be televised live. #hijacking #Brazil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 085: Last Stop: Chapter 2: The Hijacking of Bus 174

April 09, 2018 23:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

A hijacking on a bus unfolds live on television in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June of 2000.  #hijacking #hostagecrisis #Brazil  Resources: Documentary: Bus 174 (2002) directed by Jose Padilha Podcast Recommendations: Trace Evidence https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trace-evidence/id1239217007?mt=2 Not Perfect or Functional https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-perfect-or-functional-podcast-true-crime-sports/id1273572626?mt=2  

Episode 084: Last Stop: Chapter 1: The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping

April 02, 2018 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

In 1976, in the small farming community of Chowchilla, California, a school bus full of children is kidnapped for ransom.  #kidnappings #Chowchilla #ransom #crimehistory #California Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  Dan Noyes, ABC7 News, "Parole hearing reveals new details about Chowchilla kidnapping," Nov 29, 2012.  Holly Yan, CNN, "California mass kidnapping: After being buried alive, victims relive nightmare," Dec 28, 2015.  Robert Lindsey,...

S2 Ep84: Last Stop: The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping

April 02, 2018 23:00 - 39 minutes

In 1976, in the small farming community of Chowchilla, California, a school bus full of children is kidnapped for ransom.  #kidnappings #Chowchilla #ransom #crimehistory #California Resources: Dan Noyes, ABC7 News, "Parole hearing reveals new details about Chowchilla kidnapping," Nov 29, 2012.  Holly Yan, CNN, "California mass kidnapping: After being buried alive, victims relive nightmare," Dec 28, 2015.  Robert Lindsey, The New York Times, "26 Children Found Safe After Being Kidnapped ...

Episode 084: Last Stop: The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping

April 02, 2018 23:00 - 40 minutes

In 1976, in the small farming community of Chowchilla, California, a school bus full of children is kidnapped for ransom. #kidnappings #Chowchilla #ransom #crimehistory #California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Ep83: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Affluenza Defense

March 26, 2018 23:00 - 45 minutes

A 16-year-old boy from a well-to-do Fort Worth family commits a quadruple vehicular homicide.  His attorneys will argue that his overprivileged upbringing resulted in him not knowing how to discern right from wrong. The term "affluenza" was coined to describe defendants like Ethan Couch - wealthy, spoiled and held unaccountable for their bad behavior.  I'll also describe how this same defense was used in 1924 to defend the wealthy teenaged murderers Leopold and Loeb.  #LeopoldandLoeb #Crim...

Episode 083: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Affluenza Defense

March 26, 2018 23:00 - 46 minutes

Wealthy and overprivileged youth commit crimes and then their defense attorneys use their indulgent upbringing to claim "diminished responsibility". I'll discuss the cases of Ethan Couch and Leopold and Loeb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 083: Unusual Criminal Defenses: Chapter 3: The Affluenza Defense

March 26, 2018 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

A 16-year-old boy from a well-to-do Fort Worth family commits a quadruple vehicular homicide.  His attorneys will argue that his overprivileged upbringing resulted in him not knowing how to discern right from wrong. The term "affluenza" was coined to describe defendants like Ethan Couch - wealthy, spoiled and held unaccountable for their bad behavior.              I'll also describe how this same defense was used in 1924 to defend the wealthy teenaged murderers Leopold and Loeb.  #Leop...

Episode 082: Unusual Criminal Defenses: Chapter 2: The Twinkie Defense

March 12, 2018 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Supervisor Dan White murders San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. His defense would claim "diminished capacity" to keep him from being sentenced to death. The media dubbed this "The Twinkie Defense". But, what really caused Dan White to become a double murderer? From L to R: Supervisor Harvey Milk, Mayor George Moscone, Dan White   Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  John Geluardi, SF Weekly, "Dan White's motive mo...

S2 Ep82: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Twinkie Defense

March 12, 2018 23:00 - 33 minutes

Supervisor Dan White murders San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. His defense would claim "diminished capacity" to keep him from being sentenced to death. The media dubbed this "The Twinkie Defense". But, what really caused Dan White to become a double murderer? Resources John Geluardi, SF Weekly, "Dan White's motive more about betrayal than homophobia," Jan 30, 2008. Carol Pogash, SFGate.com, "Myth of the 'Twinkie Defense', Nov 23, 2003. 

Episode 082: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Twinkie Defense

March 12, 2018 23:00 - 34 minutes

Supervisor Dan White murders San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. His defense would claim "diminished capacity" to keep him from being sentenced to death. The media dubbed this "The Twinkie Defense". But, what really caused Dan White to become a double murderer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 081: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Sleepwalking Defense

March 06, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

Our first chapter of "Unusual Criminal Defenses" outlines three cases where killers claimed to be sleepwalking while committing their crimes. #kennethparks #scottfalater #alberttirrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 081: Unusual Criminal Defenses: Chapter 1: The Sleepwalking Defense

March 06, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Three cases are outlined where a person commits murder and then blames the crime on sleepwalking.  First up, Albert Tirrell murders his mistress in 1846 claiming he was in a trance-like state at the time. Kenneth Parks travels 23 km to commit a murder - all while asleep, he claimed. Finally, another man tries to use the sleepwalking defense after killing his wife in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  Karen Abbott, Smithson...

S2 Ep81: Unusual Criminal Defenses: The Sleepwalking Defense

March 06, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

Three cases are outlined where a person commits murder and then blames the crime on sleepwalking.  First up, Albert Tirrell murders his mistress in 1846 claiming he was in a trance-like state at the time. Kenneth Parks travels 23 km to commit a murder - all while asleep, he claimed. Finally, another man tries to use the sleepwalking defense after killing his wife in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. Resources: Karen Abbott, Smithsonian.com, "The Case of the Sleepwalking Killer," April 30, 2012. ...

Episode 080: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Stolen Oscars, Streakers and Deadly Deeds

February 27, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes

The last chapter of this series continues with stories of the darker side of the Academy Awards. You'll hear about missing and stolen Oscars, the tragic story of the Oscar Night Streaker and a murder committed by the son of an Oscar winning songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 080: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Chapter 4: Stolen Oscars, Streakers and Deadly Deeds

February 27, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

The last chapter of this series continues with stories of the darker side of the Academy Awards.  You'll hear about missing and stolen Oscars, the tragic story of the Oscar Night Streaker and a murder committed by the son of an Oscar winning songwriter. Note: Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and served for almost a year before his murder. I apologize for the omission.  #Oscars #AcademyAwards #CelebrityCrimes #HollywoodCrime Sponsors: Bissell BarkBath ...

S2 Ep80: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Stolen Oscars, Streakers and Deadly Deeds

February 27, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes

The last chapter of this series continues with stories of the darker side of the Academy Awards.  You'll hear about missing and stolen Oscars, the tragic story of the Oscar Night Streaker and a murder committed by the son of an Oscar winning songwriter. #Oscars #AcademyAwards #CelebrityCrimes #HollywoodCrime Resources: Documentary - Uncle Bob, written, produced and directed by Robert Oppel Television Show: Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors - Season 1, Episode 1 - Power, Privilege and Passion...

S2 Ep79: Academy Award Winning Crimes: The Killing Fields and Dr. Haing S. Ngor

February 20, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes

A man escapes the genocide in Cambodia and becomes an Academy Award Winning Actor in the U.S.  #genocide #Cambodia #VietnamWar #refugees #Hollywoodcrime Resources: Books: A Cambodian Odyssey by Haing. S. Ngor and Roger Warner, Survival in the Killing Fields by Haing S. Ngor Movies: The Killing Fields (1984), directed by Roland Joffe, starring Haing S. Ngor, Sam Waterston, John Malkovich Documentary: The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor (2015), Produced, written, directed and edited b...

Episode 079: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Chapter 3: The Killing Fields and Dr. Haing S. Ngor

February 20, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes

A man escapes the genocide in Cambodia and becomes an Academy Award Winning Actor in the U.S.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 078: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Chapter 2: Roman Polanski

February 13, 2018 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Roman Polanski lives a life of hardship and tragedy before becoming an award winning director - and a fugitive from justice after being charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl.  We'll hear from my special guest AJ Benza, the host of the podcast Fame is a Bitch about the inner workings of Hollywood and his first-hand impressions of Roman Polanski.  Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate on their wedding day in 1968.  #hollywoodcrimes #charlesmanson #celebritycrime    Several resources w...

Episode 078: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Roman Polanski

February 13, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes

Roman Polanski lives a life of hardship and tragedy before becoming an award winning director - and a fugitive from justice after being charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. #hollywoodcrimes #charlesmanson #sharontate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Ep78: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Roman Polanski

February 13, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes

Roman Polanski lives a life of hardship and tragedy before becoming an award winning director - and a fugitive from justice after being charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl.  We'll hear from my special guest AJ Benza, the host of the podcast Fame is a Bitch about the inner workings of Hollywood and his first-hand impressions of Roman Polanski. #hollywoodcrimes #charlesmanson #celebritycrime  Resources: Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker, "The Celebrity Defense: Sex, fame and the case...

S2 Ep77: Academy Award Winning Crimes: The Dog Day Afternoon Bank Heist

February 06, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes

The Academy Awards is held annually to honor the best of Hollywood. But, there is a darker side of this star-studded ceremony. The first is the true story of the crime portrayed in the Academy Award winning film Dog Day Afternoon.  #bankrobberies #johnwojtowicz #chasemanhattanbank #newyorkcrimes  Resources: Movie: Dog Day Afternoon, Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale & Charles Durning (1975)  Documentary: The Dog, Written, produced and directed by Alison Berg & Frank Keraudren (2014)  

Episode 077: Academy Award Winning Crimes: Chapter 1: The Dog Day Afternoon Bank Heist

February 06, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The Academy Awards is held annually to honor the best of Hollywood. But, there is a darker side of this star-studded ceremony. The first is the true story of the crime portrayed in the Academy Award winning film Dog Day Afternoon.  #bankrobberies #johnwojtowicz #chasemanhattanbank #newyorkcrimes     Left: The real John Wojtowicz, Right: Al Pacino as "Sonny" in Dog Day Afternoon Resources: Movie: Dog Day Afternoon, Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale & Charles Durning (1975)  Documentar...

Episode 077: Academy Award Winning Crimes: The Dog Day Afternoon Bank Heist

February 06, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes

The Academy Awards is held annually to honor the best of Hollywood. But, there is a darker side of this star-studded ceremony. The first is the true story of the crime portrayed in the Academy Award winning film Dog Day Afternoon. #bankrobberies #johnwojtowicz #chasemanhattanbank #newyorkcrimes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 076: Survivor Stories: Chapter 4: Mary Vincent

January 30, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

A teenage hitchhiker is picked up by a violent rapist in Northern California in 1978. The attack upon her would horrify the public and Lawrence Singleton would serve as a terrifying warning about accepting rides from strangers.  Mary Vincent soon after her attack by Larry Singleton. Mary Vincent testifies at Singleton's murder trial in 1998.   Music on today's episode is by St. Patrick. You can purchase the music on iTunes at this link or on the website www.captainfathands.com. Sever...

S2 Ep76: Survivor Stories: Mary Vincent

January 30, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes

A teenage hitchhiker is picked up by a violent rapist in Northern California in 1978. The attack upon her would horrify the public and Lawrence Singleton would serve as a terrifying warning about accepting rides from strangers.  Music on today's episode is by St. Patrick. You can purchase the music on iTunes at this link or on the website www.captainfathands.com. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  Paul Dean, The Los Angeles Times, "Mary Vincent Speaks...

Episode 076: Survivor Stories: Mary Vincent

January 30, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes

The last chapter of "Survivor Stories" is the terrifying story of the attack on Mary Vincent by Larry Singleton in Northern California in 1978. Singleton would become one of the most despised and feared criminals in California history. #Californiacrime #rapists #hitchhikers #murderers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Ep75: Survivor Stories: Tracey Thurman

January 23, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes

A woman leaves her abusive husband and spends months trying to get  law enforcement authorities to help her escape her abuser. In 1983, she survives one of the most brutal and vicious incidents of domestic violence I've ever encountered. She will file a civil lawsuit against the city an the police department for failing to protect her.  Patricia Brennan, The Washington Post, "A Cry for Help," Oct 1, 1989.  Thurman v. City of Torrington, Ruling on Motion to Dismiss, Retrieved from Harvard.e...

Episode 075: Survivor Stories: Chapter 3: Tracey Thurman

January 23, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

A woman leaves her abusive husband and spends months trying to get  law enforcement authorities to help her escape her abuser. In 1983, she survives one of the most brutal and vicious incidents of domestic violence I've ever encountered. She will file a civil lawsuit against the city an the police department for failing to protect her.  Tracey Thurman Motuzick Sponsors: Patricia Brennan, The Washington Post, "A Cry for Help," Oct 1, 1989.  Thurman v. City of Torrington, Ruling on Mot...

Episode 075: Survivor Stories: Tracey Thurman

January 23, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes

Tracey Thurman survives a vicious attack by her estranged husband, Buck Thurman, in broad daylight and in front of police officers. She will file a federal lawsuit against the Torrington Police Department for failure to protect. #domesticviolence #traceythurman #buckthurman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 074: Survivor Stories: I Survived Ted Bundy - Rhonda Stapley

January 16, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour

A young woman is offered a ride by a nice looking man in Salt Lake City in 1974. By the end of the day she would be attacked and almost killed by the infamous serial killer, Ted Budy. #serial killers #tedbundy #rhondastapley #survivors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 074: Survivor Stories: Chapter 2: I Survived Ted Bundy - Rhonda Stapley

January 16, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

A young woman is offered a ride by a nice looking man in Salt Lake City in 1974. By the end of the day she would be attacked and almost killed by the infamous serial killer, Ted Budy.  My special guest, Rhonda Stapley, is the author of "I Survived Ted Bundy: The Attack, Escape and PTSD That Changed My Life".  You can find it here on Amazon. Rhonda can be found on Facebook here. If you are someone you know would like help and/or information about post-traumatic stress you can go to ww...

S2 Ep74: Survivor Stories: I Survived Ted Bundy - Rhonda Stapley

January 16, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour

A young woman is offered a ride by a nice looking man in Salt Lake City in 1974. By the end of the day she would be attacked and almost killed by the infamous serial killer, Ted Budy.  My special guest, Rhonda Stapley, is the author of "I Survived Ted Bundy: The Attack, Escape and PTSD That Changed My Life".  You can find it here on Amazon. Rhonda can be found on Facebook here. If you are someone you know would like help and/or information about post-traumatic stress you can go to www.p...

Episode 073: Survivor Stories: Chapter 1: The Abduction of Elizabeth Shoaf

January 09, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

A young girl is abducted on her way home from school in Lugoff, South Carolina in 2006.            14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf masterminded her own rescue from this underground bunker hidden deep in the woods.   Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  Sarah Beckett, Investigation Discovery Channel, "Surviving Evil: Underground Terror," 2013.  Mike Celizic, Today, "Kidnapped teen describes bunker ordeal," Mar 7, 2008.  Twitter: @uponacrime Pat...

Episode 073: Survivor Stories: The Abduction of Elizabeth Shoaf

January 09, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes

A 14-year-old girl masterminds her own rescue when a pedophile kidnaps her and hides her in an underground bunker deep in the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Ep73: Survivor Stories: The Abduction of Elizabeth Shoaf

January 09, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes

A young girl is abducted on her way home from school in Lugoff, South Carolina in 2006.  Resources Sarah Beckett, Investigation Discovery Channel, "Surviving Evil: Underground Terror," 2013.  Mike Celizic, Today, "Kidnapped teen describes bunker ordeal," Mar 7, 2008.  Follow us on: Twitter: @uponacrime Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Facebook and Instagram: @onceuponacrimepod

S2 Ep72: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Laci Peterson - Part 2

December 19, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour

I continue my discussion of the Laci Peterson case with my co-host, Yolanda of the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast. In this episode we take a deep dive into the background and psychology of Scott Peterson and what we believe contributed to his crime. Holiday Greetings in this episode from: The True Crime Guys The Fall Line Hillbilly Horror Stories Not Perfect or Functional Happy Holidays! 

Episode 072: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Laci Peterson - Part 2

December 19, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour

Part 2 of my discussion of the Laci Peterson case will finish up the timeline of the investigation and do a deep dive into the background and psychology of Scott Peterson. I'll give my analysis of what factors contributed to Scott Peterson's crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 072: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Chapter 4: Laci Peterson - Part 2

December 19, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

I continue my discussion of the Laci Peterson case with my co-host, Yolanda of the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast. In this episode we take a deep dive into the background and psychology of Scott Peterson and what we believe contributed to his crime. Holiday Greetings in this episode from: The True Crime Guys The Fall Line Hillbilly Horror Stories Not Perfect or Functional Happy Holidays! 

Episode 071: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Laci Peterson: Part 1

December 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour

This very special episode details the disappearance of Laci Peterson on Christmas Eve, 2002. Laci, 8-months pregnant at the time was found murdered months later. Her husband, Scott was charged with her murder and the murder of their unborn child. Me and my co-host, Yolanda Norris of the Not Perfect of Function Podcast provide analysis of this case and details you may not have heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 071: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Chapter 3: Laci Peterson: Part 1

December 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

On Christmas Eve day, 2002, an 8-month pregnant woman went missing from her home. A large-scale search was started right away, but suspicion immediately fell upon her husband, Scott Peterson.  This episode will be a little different for OUAC. I have a special co-host, Yolanda Norris from the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast who will be discussing the case with me. Yolanda is my sister so this is a real holiday treat for me - and I hope it will be for you too! Also, while you may think y...

S2 Ep71: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Laci Peterson, Part 1

December 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour

On Christmas Eve day, 2002, an 8-month pregnant woman went missing from her home. A large-scale search was started right away, but suspicion immediately fell upon her husband, Scott Peterson.  This episode will be a little different for OUAC. I have a special co-host, Yolanda Norris from the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast who will be discussing the case with me. Yolanda is my sister so this is a real holiday treat for me - and I hope it will be for you too! Also, while you may think you...

Episode 070: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Holiday Hijinx

December 12, 2017 00:00 - 22 minutes

We're talking Black Friday Madness, Grinchy burglars, and more true crime holiday craziness on this special holiday edition episode.  Hear holiday greetings from some of my pod friends including Canadian True Crime, True Crime Garage, Southern Fried True Crime, Insight Podcast, True Crime Island, Murder Road Trip, The Cleaning of John Doe, Killifornia Dreaming and Done Disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Ep70: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Holiday Hijinx

December 12, 2017 00:00 - 21 minutes

We're talking Black Friday Madness, Grinchy burglars, and more true crime holiday craziness on this special holiday edition episode.   Hear holiday greetings from some of my pod friends including Canadian True Crime, True Crime Garage, Southern Fried True Crime, Insight Podcast, True Crime Island, Murder Road Trip, The Cleaning of John Doe, Killifornia Dreaming and Done Disappeared.

Episode 070: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Chapter 2: Holiday Hijinx

December 12, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

We're talking Black Friday Madness, Grinchy burglars, and more true crime holiday craziness on this special holiday edition episode.   Hear holiday greetings from some of my pod friends including Canadian True Crime, True Crime Garage, Southern Fried True Crime, Insight Podcast, True Crime Island, Murder Road Trip, The Cleaning of John Doe, Killifornia Dreaming and Done Disappeared. Today's sponsors: Swap.com - www.swap.com and use offer code ONCEUPON40 for 40% off your first order and...

S2 Ep69: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Very Bad Santa

December 05, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes

We kick our true crime holiday season with stores of Santas who go bad. #Christmascrime #badsantas #historicalcrime

Episode 069: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Chapter 1: Very Bad Santas

December 05, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

We kick our true crime holiday season with stores of Santas who go bad. #Christmascrime #badsantas #historicalcrime Today's sponsors: BarkBox - www.barkbox.com/truecrime for a free month of BarkBox with a 6 or 12-month subscription. Hello Fresh - www.hellofresh.com and use offer code onceuponacrime30 for $30 off your first week's delivery.  

Episode 069: The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Very Bad Santas

December 05, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes

This month's series is all about holiday-related true crimes. First up, crimes committed by bad Santas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 068: Murder in the Family: Chapter 4: Fritz Klenner and Susie Lynch

November 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Two cousins from a prominent and wealthy family seek revenge on their own relatives and turn to murder. Today's sponsors: Sock Club: www.SockClub.com/ONCE  Get 15% off using offer code ONCE at checkout. LinkedIn Learning: www.linkedin.com/ONCE for a free 30-day trial.  Resources: Books: Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe Movies/Television: In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride and Madness (Also known as "Bitter Bloo...

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