Once Upon A Crime

"Lost and Found" was the very first series of Once Upon a Crime in June, 2016.  In that series I covered the story of three young women who were held captive and abused by Ariel Castro for over a deca...

24 Mai 201917min

A mother takes justice into her own hands in Jamestown, California in 1993 when she discovers her son has been abused by a child molester.  Some called her a hero, others denounced her actions as vigi...

13 Mai 201934min

In 2005, a man on trial for rape escapes custody in Atlanta's Fulton County Courthouse and goes on a violent rampage.  This is Chapter 1 of "Disorder in the Court".   Resources: 3 Slain in Atlanta Co...

6 Mai 201946min

A summer ball game descends into chaos when a promotional event goes seriously awry.  This is the last chapter in the series "Bad Sports" recounting the Cleveland Indians' "Ten Cent Beer Night" riot. ...

29 Apr 201933min

A friendly soccer game on a dusty field in Brazil turns into a horrific act of violence.  Resources:  Article: A Yellow Card, Then Unfathomable Violence in Brazil by Jere Longman and Taylor Barnes f...

15 Apr 201933min

Muscles, marriage, and murder. A deadly Valentine’s Day like no other. Ray and Sally McNeil were both professional bodybuilders—a power couple in the world of competitive fitness. But behind their scu...

8 Apr 201926min

This month I'll be sharing stories of outrageous crimes that occurred at sporting events or by sports figures.   First up, a neighborhood ice rink, a pee-wee hockey pick-up game and some unsportsmanl...

1 Apr 201930min

A man starts having vivid memories of a violent crime he believes he may have committed during an alcoholic blackout.  Resources: Kevin Dwyer and Jure Fiiorillo, True Stories of Law & Order (New York...

25 Mar 201934min