Sweetheart Killers: Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate
In 1958, two teenagers left a trail of blood across America’s heartland. Charles Starkweather, 19, and Caril Fugate, 14, embarked on a brutal killing spree that claimed 11 lives in just two months. Fueled by rebellion, rage, and a deadly sense of invincibility, their crimes shocked the nation and inspired films, books, and even a haunting Bruce Springsteen song. Was Caril a willing accomplice or a hostage trapped in Starkweather’s deadly fantasy? What drove this young couple to kill? And how did their rampage finally come to an end? Join us as we unravel the chilling true story of America’s Teenage Killers. 🎶 Music Feature: Nebraska – Bruce Springsteen 🎧 Listen now—because some love stories are written in blood. 🔗 Support the show & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Spreekillers #TeenageKillers #AmericanMurderers #CouplesWhoKill #OnceUponACrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Feb 20171h 9min
Sweetheart Killers: Alton Coleman and Debra Brown
A summer of terror. A nationwide manhunt. Two killers with nothing to lose. In the summer of 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown embarked on a brutal multi-state crime spree, leaving a trail of devastation across the Midwest. Their violent rampage included robbery, assault, kidnapping, and cold-blooded murder—forcing the FBI to launch an urgent manhunt to stop them before they could kill again. What fueled their deadly partnership? How did they evade capture for so long? And what finally brought their reign of terror to an end? Join us as we dive into one of the most chilling serial killer duos in American history. 🎧 Listen now—because the road to hell is paved with blood. 🔗 Support the show & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime 📢 Follow for more true crime: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com #TrueCrimePodcast #AltonColeman #DebraBrown #SerialKillers #Spreekillers #FBIManhunt #CrimeHistory #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Feb 201735min
Sweetheart Killers: Amy Fisher - The Long Island Lolita
Obsession. Betrayal. A gunshot that shocked the nation. In 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher became infatuated with an older, married man—auto mechanic Joey Buttafuoco. But when his wife, Mary Jo, stood in the way, Amy took matters into her own hands. The result? A near-fatal attack that made headlines across the country and turned Fisher into the infamous Long Island Lolita. But as the story unfolded, it became clear that the truth was far more twisted than anyone first believed. Was Amy a naive teenager manipulated by an older man, or a calculated would-be killer? And how did this scandal turn into one of the most sensationalized true crime cases of the decade? Join us as we unravel the real story behind lust, lies, and attempted murder in suburbia. 🎧 Listen now—because love can be deadly. 🔗 Support the show & get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime 📢 Follow for more true crime: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com #TrueCrimePodcast #AmyFisher #LongIslandLolita #TrueCrimeScandal #CrimeOfPassion #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Feb 201734min
Artful Crimes: The Gardner Museum Heist
A billion-dollar mystery. A museum left in ruins. And a case that remains unsolved to this day. On March 18, 1990, two men disguised as police officers walked into Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—and walked out with 13 priceless works of art. In just 81 minutes, they pulled off the biggest art heist in history, vanishing without a trace. Decades later, the stolen masterpieces, worth over half a billion dollars, remain missing. Who was behind this daring crime? Was it the work of a criminal syndicate, an inside job, or something even more unexpected? And will these lost treasures ever be recovered? Join us as we explore the twists, turns, and theories surrounding one of the world’s greatest unsolved heists. 🎧 Listen now—because the truth is still waiting to be uncovered. 🔗 Support the show & get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime 📢 Follow for more true crime: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com 📘 Facebook 📷 Instagram 🐦 Twitter #TrueCrimePodcast #GardnerMuseumHeist #ArtHeist #UnsolvedMystery #StolenMasterpieces #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
31 Jan 201741min
Artful Crimes: Andy Warhol and Valerie Solanas
Fame. Rejection. Revenge. One gunshot that changed art history forever. On June 3, 1968, pop art icon Andy Warhol was nearly killed when radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas walked into his Manhattan studio and opened fire. Warhol survived—but the attack left both him and the art world forever altered. What drove Solanas, the author of the SCUM Manifesto, to attempt murder? Was she a revolutionary or a deeply troubled woman seeking vengeance? And how did this moment expose the darker side of Warhol’s Factory scene? Join us as we explore the complex relationship between Solanas and Warhol, the shooting that shook the art world, and the lasting impact of this near-fatal encounter. 🎧 Listen now—because art and violence have a history. 📖 Book Recommendation: Valerie Solanas: The Defiant Life of the Woman Who Wrote SCUM (and Shot Andy Warhol)– Breanne Fahs 🔗 Support the show & get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime 📢 Follow for more true crime: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com #TrueCrimePodcast #AndyWarhol #ValerieSolanas #ArtCrime #CrimeHistory #OnceUponACrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Jan 201744min
Artful Crimes: Caravaggio: The Bad Boy of Rome
The great artist Caravaggio lives an unparalleled life as a painter of masterpieces and as a mercurial and violent young man who became a convicted murderer before the age of 35. Resrouces: Book: Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon Facebook & Instagram: @OnceUponACrimePod Twitter: @UponACrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Jan 201754min
Artful Crimes: The Death of Vincent Van Gogh
The series "Artful Crimes" details cases of crimes committed by and against artists. In Chapter 1 we'll explore the death of Vincent Van Gogh - suicide or murder? Resources: Book: Van Gogh: A Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don McLean www.truecrimepodcast.com Vincent Van Gogh Art History Artists Impressionism Suicide True Crime MurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Jan 201755min
S1 Ep25: Holiday Homicides: Murder in Madison
A man leads police to a body buried in a snowbank on Christmas Day, 1977. This murder in Madison, Wisconsin, would captivate the public with a tale of sex, murder, drugs and money. Resources: Book: Winter of Frozen Dreams - by Karl Harter Video: Winter of Frozen Dreams See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Des 201653min
