Once Upon A Crime

Once Upon A Crime

Step into the darker side of history with Once Upon A Crime, a true-crime podcast that delves deep into some of the world’s most gripping cases. Hosted by an expert storyteller, Esther Ludlow, each episode unravels the mysteries behind notorious crimes, exploring the lives of victims, perpetrators, and the intricate details of the investigations that followed. With carefully researched narratives, thematic series, and thoughtful insights, Once Upon A Crime offers listeners a captivating blend of suspense, history, and human psychology. Whether you're a seasoned true-crime fan or just curious about the stories that shaped headlines, Once Upon A Crime promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Haunted Homicide: Herb Baumeister and Fox Hollow Farm

Haunted Homicide: Herb Baumeister and Fox Hollow Farm

The Fox Hollow Farm Murders 🏚️ A picturesque estate in the Indiana countryside hid a nightmarish secret. Herb Baumeister, a successful businessman and devoted father, led a double life—one that ended in murder. His sprawling property, Fox Hollow Farm, became a killing ground, and after his crimes were uncovered, the estate earned a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the Midwest. In this chapter Haunted Homicide, we explore the horrifying true story of Baumeister’s secret life, the shocking discoveries on his property, and the lingering paranormal mysteries that continue to this day. 📚 Resources & References: 📺 The Haunting of Fox Hollow Farm (2011) – Directed by Dan T. Hall, Vizmo Films 📺 Investigative Reports: Herb Baumeister: Secret Life of a Serial Killer (2010) – A&E Television Network 📖 Baumeister: Skeletons Beyond the Closet – Joe Geringer, CrimeLibrary.com 📖 While Julie Was Away – Richard Jerome, People (Dec 23, 1996) 📺 Paranormal Witness: Fox Hollow Farm – Season 2, Episode 8 🔗 Stay Connected: 📸 Facebook: Once Upon a Crime #HauntedHomicide #FoxHollowFarm #HerbBaumeister #SerialKiller #TrueCrime #Paranormal #OnceUponACrime Edensphere Band: https://www.facebook.com/EdensphereBand/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Okt 201848min

Fast Food Felonies: The Wendy's Chili Finger Scam

Fast Food Felonies: The Wendy's Chili Finger Scam

A woman finds a finger in a fast food item. An investigation is launched and a crime will be uncovered.  Audio clips: Business and Media, January 16, 2008 SJSUCrusade, April 2, 2008 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central, April 14, 2005 www.Patreon.com/onceuponacrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Sep 201830min

Fast Food Felonies: The Fast Food Killer

Fast Food Felonies: The Fast Food Killer

A series of fast food restaurant robberies take place in Nashville, Tennessee in 1997.  The accused, Paul Dennis Reid, would claim that his early history of brain damage was to blame.  Resources: State of Tennessee v. Paul Dennis Reid, Court of Criminal Appeals Decision, retrieved from CourtListener.com, October 2, 2002.  It Takes a Killer: The Fast Food Killer, Oxygen Channel, YouTube, uploaded by dolly hostetter, Feb 12, 2017, https://youtu.be/74o5kdqra44. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Sep 201839min

Fast Food Felonies: The Taco Bell Strangler

Fast Food Felonies: The Taco Bell Strangler

A series of women are found raped and strangled in their homes in Charlotte, North Carolina between 1992 and 1994.  Later it would be discovered that they could all be linked to one man - a manager at a Taco Bell restaurant in Charlotte.  #CharlotteStrangler #serialkiller #HenryLouisWallace #FBIprofilers  Resources: It Takes a Killer: Bad Henry. YouTube, uploaded by Crime Vault, July 14 2018, https://youtu.be/mjETNnsA9NU.  Jason Lapeyre, Crime Magazine, "The Serial Killer the Cops Ignored: The Henry Louis Wallace Murders," Oct. 14, 2009. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Sep 201845min

Written in Blood: Anne Perry - Part 2

Written in Blood: Anne Perry - Part 2

We continue the story of one of the most infamous murders ever committed in New Zealand. Known as the Parker-Hulme Murder it was shocking because of it's brutality as well as because, it was soon discovered, it had been perpetrated by two teenaged girls.  In the conclusion, we'll discover that one of the convicted murderers would go on to an illustrious career as one of the world's most well known crime-fiction writers.  Her past would stay concealed for almost 40 years before her true identity was discovered.  Today's episode also includes Patreon supporter shout outs and the winner of this month's prize drawing.  www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime  Resources:  Book: Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham Movie: Heavenly Creatures (1994) directed by Peter JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Aug 201832min

Written in Blood: Anne Perry - Part 1

Written in Blood: Anne Perry - Part 1

A brutal murder takes place in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1954.  Two teenage girls are quickly identified as the murderers.  The crime would become infamous in New Zealand and the girl exposed as a well-known writer decades later.  This is Part 1.  #Parker-HulmeMurder #NewZealand #PaulineParker #JulietHulme #matricide  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Aug 201850min

Written in Blood: J.J. Paulsen and Richard Klinkhamer

Written in Blood: J.J. Paulsen and Richard Klinkhamer

In this second chapter of "Written in Blood" I detail cases of two writers who became wife killers - and then hid their crime from the public.   #domesticviolence #authors #writers   For Domestic Violence resources and help: In the U.S.: www.thehotline.org 1-800-799-7233 In the U.K.: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk 0808 2000 247 In Australia: www.1800respect.org.au 1800-737-732 Social Media links: www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod www.twitter.com/uponacrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 201842min

Written in Blood: Jack Abbott and Issei Sagawa

Written in Blood: Jack Abbott and Issei Sagawa

In this series I detail crimes committed by authors or writers.  First up, two authors who became literary celebrities despite their criminal history....or even because of it.  #JackHenryAbbott #IsseiSagawa #NormanMailer #GaryGilmore #TheExecutionersSong #Japan #cannibalism Resources: Sewell Chan, The New York Times, "Mailer and the Murderer," Nov 12, 2007.  Bruce Jackson, Buffalo Report, "Jack Henry Abbott, 58," Mar 1 2002.  M.A. Farber, The New York Times, "Freedom for Convict-Author: Complex and Conflicting Tale," 1981.  Katherine Ramsland, CrimeLibrary.com, "The Cannibal Celebrity: Issei Sagawa,".  Julian Ryall, Post Magazine, "Poetic Justice: is the Japanese cannibal finally paying a price?," Dec 7, 2013.  Social Media Links: www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime www.twitter.com/uponacrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Aug 201843min

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