Once Upon a Crime
801 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratingsOnce 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 051: Millionaire Murders: Chapter 2: Edmond Safra - Murder in Monaco
July 17, 2017 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBEdmond Safra was a billionaire banker who lived in a highly secure penthouse in Monaco. So, how did attackers get in - or was the story all a fabrication by an insecure employee? This is the strange and tragic story with many questions yet to be answered. La Leopolda, one of the most opulent villas on the French Riviera was just one of the residences owned by the vastly wealthy couple, Edmond & Lily Safra. Thanks for supporting independent podcasts! Check out this podcast from one of ...
Episode 051: Millionaire Murders: Edmond Safra - Murder in Monaco
July 17, 2017 23:00 - 47 minutesA billionaire banker dies under suspicious circumstances in Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep51: Millionaire Murders: Edmond Safra - Murder in Monaco
July 17, 2017 23:00 - 46 minutesEdmond Safra was a billionaire banker who lived in a highly secure penthouse in Monaco. So, how did attackers get in - or was the story all a fabrication by an insecure employee? This is the strange and tragic story with many questions yet to be answered. Find me on Twitter @uponacrime and on Facebook and Instagram @onceuponacrimepod Don't forget - tell a friend about his podcast this month and show them how to subscribe!
S2 Ep50: Millionaire Murders: Spoiled Son - Dale Ewell
July 10, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutesThe new series details cases of the rich who were targeted for their wealth. In our first chapter a young man's greed prompts him to plot a heinous crime. www.twitter.com/uponacrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod
Episode 050: Millionaire Murders: Spoiled Son - Dale Ewell
July 10, 2017 23:00 - 57 minutesA family is murdered in their Fresno home. Was it for the inheritance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 050: Millionaire Murders: Chapter 1: Spoiled Son - Dale Ewell
July 10, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe new series details cases of the rich who were targeted for their wealth. In our first chapter a young man's greed prompts him to plot a heinous crime. The Ewell family from L to R: Dana, Glee, Tiffany and Dale www.twitter.com/uponacrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod www.mhzchoice.com/once Use the offer code: ONCE at checkout SendPro by Pitney Bowes - www.pb.com/once
Episode 049: Murder in Paradise: Chapter 4: Murder on Palmyra
June 26, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBTwo couples collide on a deserted island in the South Seas. Only one would leave the island alive. Mac & Muff Graham on the Sea Wind, Duane Buck Walker, Stephanie Stearns Book: And the Sea Will Tell - Vincent Bugliosi Video: The FBI Files: Season 1: Deadly Paradise Today's Sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/once - Use the offer code "Once" at checkout Pitney Bowes/SendPro - pb.com/ONCE Our Phone Number: 408-909-TRUE (8783) www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod for P...
Episode 049: Murder in Paradise: Murder on Palmyra
June 26, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutesTwo couples collide on a deserted island on the South Seas. Only one would leave alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep49: Murder in Paradise: Murder on Palmyra
June 26, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutesTwo couples collide on a deserted island in the South Seas. Only one would leave the island alive. Resources: Book: And the Sea Will Tell - Vincent Bugliosi Video: The FBI Files: Season 1: Deadly Paradise Links: www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod
S2 Ep48: Murder in Paradise: Missing in Aruba
June 19, 2017 23:00 - 34 minutesA woman goes missing on the beautiful island of Aruba in 2011 under mysterious circumstances. www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
Episode 048: Murder in Paradise: Chapter 3: Missing in Aruba
June 19, 2017 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBA woman goes missing on the beautiful island of Aruba in 2011 under mysterious circumstances. Today's sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/ONCE Use the offer code ONCE at checkout to get a 30-day free trial and 50% off your first month's subscription. The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME Use my special URL to get your first month free! www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
Episode 048: Murder in Paradise: Missing in Aruba
June 19, 2017 23:00 - 35 minutesAfter Natalee Holloway another woman goes missing in Aruba - was it an accidental death or a murder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep47: Murder in Paradise: The Monster of Florence
June 12, 2017 23:00 - 29 minutesThis week I'll take you the beautiful Italian countryside - where a serial killer will stalk and kill young lovers.
Episode 047: Murder in Paradise: The Monster of Florence
June 12, 2017 23:00 - 30 minutesA serial killer strikes in Florence, Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 047: Murder in Paradise: Chapter 2: The Monster of Florence
June 12, 2017 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week I'll take you the beautiful Italian countryside - where a serial killer will stalk and kill young lovers. The Monster of Florence strikes again the the area surrounding Florence, Italy. This week's sponsors and discount codes: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/ONCE - use the offer code ONCE at checkout The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME
Episode 046: Murder in Paradise: Chapter 1: The Yosemite Murders
June 05, 2017 23:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBA serial killer is hunting and killing women in Yosemite National Park in 1999. His ties to another well-known true crime case would make this story even more bizarre. Cary Stayner after his arrest for the murders of four women in Yosemite National Park in 1999. Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation: www.carolesundfoundation.com Today's sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/once The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME Social Media Links: www.f...
S2 Ep46: Murder in Paradise: The Yosemite Murders
June 05, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutesA serial killer is hunting and killing women in Yosemite National Park in 1999. His ties to another well-known true crime case would make this story even more bizarre. Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation: www.carolesundfoundation.com Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod Once Upon a Crime Podcast Fan Page www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod
Episode 046: Murder in Paradise: The Yosemite Murders
June 05, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutesA serial killer hunts and kills women in and around Yosemite National Park. Cary Stayner, Carole Sund, Joie Armstrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 045: A Woman Scorned: Murder by Mercedes
May 22, 2017 23:00 - 57 minutesClara Harris finds out her husband of 10 years is having an affair and takes matters into her own hands - in a particularly gruesome way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep45: A Woman Scorned: Murder by Mercedes
May 22, 2017 23:00 - 57 minutesA woman finds out her husband of 10 years is having an affair and takes matters into her own hands - in a particularly gruesome way.
Episode 045: A Woman Scorned: Chapter 4: Murder by Mercedes
May 22, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBA woman finds out her husband of 10 years is having an affair and takes matters into her own hands - in a particularly gruesome way. David, Lindsay and Clara Harris in happier times. Thanks to our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus - Get a 30 day free trial when you sign up at www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CRIME. and MHZ Choice - the streaming service that features top rated European mysteries, dramas, crime shows and comedies. Try it for free by going to my special URL www.MHZChoice.c...
S1 Ep44: A Woman Scorned: Jodi Arias - Part 2
May 15, 2017 23:00 - 1 hourPart 2 tells about the investigation, interrogation, arrest and trial of Jodi Arias for the murder of Travis Alexander. This is Chapter 3 of "A Woman Scorned"
Episode 044: A Woman Scorned: Jodi Arias - Part 2
May 15, 2017 23:00 - 1 hourPart 2 tells about the investigation, interrogation, arrest and trial of Jodi Arias for the murder of Travis Alexander. This is Chapter 3 of "A Woman Scorned" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 044: A Woman Scorned: Chapter 3: Jodi Arias Part 2
May 15, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBPart 2 tells about the investigation, interrogation, arrest and trial of Jodi Arias for the murder of Travis Alexander. This is Chapter 3 of "A Woman Scorned" Jodi Arias was on the stand for 18 days during her trial. Today's sponsors are: The Great Courses Plus. Get a free month by using my special URL www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CRIME. and TalkSpace, the online therapy company. Use coupon code OUAC to get $30 off your first month by going to our special URL www.talkspace.com/OUAC...
Episode 043: A Woman Scorned: Jodi Arias - Part 1
May 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourA young woman who felt spurned by her on-again-off again lover and realizaing she couldn’t have him for herself, decides to take deadly revenge. This case became one of the most sensationalized trials on record. Chapter 2 of "A Woman Scorned" is the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 043: A Woman Scorned: Chapter 2: Jodi Arias
May 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBA young woman who felt spurned by her on-again-off again lover and realizaing she couldn’t have him for herself, decides to take deadly revenge. This case became one of the most sensationalized trials on record. Chapter 2 of "A Woman Scorned" is the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. Today's sponsor is The Great Courses Plus. Get a free month by using my special URL www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Crime www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Instagra...
S1 Ep43: A Woman Scorned: Jodi Arias - Part 1
May 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourA young woman who felt spurned by her on-again-off again lover and realizaing she couldn’t have him for herself, decides to take deadly revenge. This case became one of the most sensationalized trials on record. Chapter 2 of "A Woman Scorned" is the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Instagram.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.cafepress.com/OnceUponaCrime
S1 Ep42: A Woman Scorned: Betty Broderick
May 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourIn 1989, Betty Broderick guns down her ex-husband and his new wife. Did her cheating husband cause her to snap or did she commit cold-blood, premeditated murder? This is Chapter 1 of our new series "A Woman Scorned". Patreon: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Twitter: @UponaCrime Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod
Episode 042: A Woman Scorned: Betty Broderick
May 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourIn 1989, Betty Broderick guns down her ex-husband and his new wife. Did her cheating husband cause her to snap or did she commit cold-blood, premeditated murder?This is Chapter 1 of our new series "A Woman Scorned". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 042: A Woman Scorne: Betty Broderick
May 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn 1989, Betty Broderick guns down her ex-husband and his new wife. Did her cheating husband cause her to snap or did she commit cold-blood, premeditated murder? This is Chapter 1 of our new series "A Woman Scorned". Betty and Dan Broderick on their wedding day in 1969. Their love would not last forever. Patreon: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Twitter: @UponaCrime Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod
Episode 042: A Woman Scorned: Chapter 1: Betty Broderick
May 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn 1989, Betty Broderick guns down her ex-husband and his new wife. Did her cheating husband cause her to snap or did she commit cold-blood, premeditated murder? This is Chapter 1 of our new series "A Woman Scorned". Betty and Dan Broderick on their wedding day in 1969. Their love would not last forever. Today's sponsor is Talkspace, the online therapy company. You can work with an experienced, licensed, therapist, hand-picked just for you for as little as $32 per week...
Episode 041: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Charles Rothenberg
April 25, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutesA divorced dad takes revenge out on his ex-wife by attempting to murder his own son.Charles Rothenberg, David Rothenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep41: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Charles Rothenberg
April 25, 2017 00:00 - 31 minutesA divorced dad takes revenge out on his ex-wife by attempting to murder his own son. Show links: www.suspectconvictions.com www.cafepress.com/onceuponacrime www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod
Episode 041: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Chapter 4: Charles Rothenberg
April 25, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBA divorced dad takes revenge out on his ex-wife by attempting to murder his own son. A 1988 television movie titled "David" detailed the terrible crime Charles Rothenberg committed on his 6-year-old son. Show links: www.suspectconvictions.com www.cafepress.com/onceuponacrime www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod
S1 Ep40: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Susan Smith
April 18, 2017 00:00 - 51 minutesA woman reports her car stolen with her 2 young sons inside. After a 9 day search, the unthinkable would be discovered. www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
Episode 040: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Chapter 3: Susan Smith
April 18, 2017 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBA woman reports her car stolen with her 2 young sons inside. After a 9 day search, the unthinkable would be discovered. Michael and Alex Smith went missing on October 25, 1994. www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime http://truecrimelasvegas.podbean.com/ www.crimecon.com www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime
Episode 040: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Susan Smith
April 18, 2017 00:00 - 51 minutesA woman reports her car stolen with her 2 young sons inside. After a 9 day search, the unthinkable would be discovered.Michael and Alex Smith, kidnapping, carjacking, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep39: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: John List
April 11, 2017 00:05 - 1 hourAn entire family is found murdered in their home in 1971. The patriarch, John List, murdered his wife, mother and children and then disappeared. [email protected] www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Episode 039: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: John List
April 11, 2017 00:05 - 1 hourAn entire family is found murdered in their home in 1971. The patriarch, John List, murdered his wife, mother and children and then disappeared.List Family murders, America's Most Wanted, fugitive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 039: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Chapter 2: John List
April 11, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 73 MBAn entire family is found murdered in their home in 1971. The patriarch, John List, murdered his wife, mother and children and then disappeared. www.audibletrial.com/OnceUponaCrime [email protected] www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Episode 038: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Diane Downs
April 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hourThree children are shot on a lonely road one night in 1983. Was it the work of a violent stranger or was it even more horrifying? Could their own mother be to blame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep38: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Diane Downs
April 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hourThree children are shot on a lonely road one night in 1983. Was it the work of a violent stranger or was it even more horrifying? Could their own mother be to blame? #truecrimepodcast #truecrime #dianedowns www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
Episode 038: Monstrous Moms and Dastardly Dads: Chapter 1: Diane Downs
April 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThree children are shot on a lonely road one night in 1983. Was it the work of a violent stranger or was it even more horrifying? Could their own mother be to blame? Diane Downs and her children - Danny, Christie and Cheryl. #truecrimepodcast #truecrime #dianedowns www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
S1 Ep37: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Female Mass Murderers
March 27, 2017 23:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode I detail a rare phenomenon - female mass murderers. You'll hear three cases of women who killed several people in a single incident in the U.S., Germany and Kuwait. Resources: Dept. of Homeland Security - How to Respond to Active Shooter Situation ADT Webinar: Active Shooter Preparedness and Response www.truecrimepodcast.com [email protected] www.SuspectConvictions.com
Episode 037: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Female Mass Murderers
March 27, 2017 23:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode I detail a rare phenomenon - female mass murderers. You'll hear three cases of women who killed several people in a single incident in the U.S., Germany and Kuwait. Jennifer San Marco, workplace shootings, Sabine Radmacher, Nasra Yousef Al-Enezi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 037: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Chapter 4: Female Mass Murderers
March 27, 2017 23:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I detail a rare phenomenon - female mass murderers. You'll hear three cases of women who killed several people in a single incident in the U.S., Germany and Kuwait. Jennifer San Marco killed 7 people in Goleta, California in 2006 Resources: Dept. of Homeland Security - How to Respond to Active Shooter Situation ADT Webinar: Active Shooter Preparedness and Response www.truecrimepodcast.com [email protected] www.SuspectConvictions.com
S1 Ep36: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre
March 20, 2017 23:00 - 30 minutesThe worst case of mass murder in the U.S. at the time occurred on July 18, 1984. The shooter entered a crowded McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed 21 men, women and children before the siege was over #massmurderers #SanYsidroMcDonaldsMassacre www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Episode 036: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre
March 20, 2017 23:00 - 31 minutesThe worst case of mass murder in the U.S. at the time occurred on July 18, 1984. The shooter entered a crowded McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed 21 men, women and children before the siege was over.James Huberty, mass murderers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 036: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Chapter 3: The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre
March 20, 2017 23:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe worst case of mass murder in the U.S. at the time occurred on July 18, 1984. The shooter entered a crowded McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed 21 men, women and children before the siege was over. San Diego police escort McDonald employees out of the restaurant after a shooter killed 21 employees and customers in 77 minutes. #massmurderers #SanYsidroMcDonaldsMassacre www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Episode 035: Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Chapter 2: Richard Speck and The Crime of the Century
March 14, 2017 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBEight student nurses are found dead one morning in 1966. There was only one survivor. This is the case of mass murderer Richard Speck. Book: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation - Dennis Breo and William J. Martin www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Save