Once Upon A Crime

In 1983, a woman desperately sought protection from her abusive husband, repeatedly turning to law enforcement for help—only to be ignored. What followed was one of the most brutal cases of domestic violence ever recorded. Tracy Thurman survived a vicious attack that left her with 13 stab wounds and a broken neck. But she didn’t stop there—she took on the system that failed her, filing a groundbreaking lawsuit that would forever change the way police handle domestic violence cases in the U.S. 📚 Resources & References: 📖 A Cry for Help – Patricia Brennan, The Washington Post (Oct 1, 1989) 📖 Thurman v. City of Torrington – Ruling on Motion to Dismiss, Retrieved from Harvard.edu (Oct 23, 1984) 📖 She Survived Thirteen Stab Wounds, a Broken Neck – Republican-American (Jun 9, 2008) 🔗 Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime #DomesticViolence #TracyThurman #TrueCrime #Justice #Survivor #OnceUponACrime  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Jan 201826min

In 1974, a young woman in Salt Lake City accepted a ride from a seemingly nice man. By the end of the day, she would come face-to-face with one of the most notorious serial killers of all time—Ted Bundy. Against all odds, Rhonda Stapley survived his brutal attack and lived to tell her harrowing story. My special guest, Rhonda Stapley, is the author of I Survived Ted Bundy: The Attack, Escape, and PTSD That Changed My Life. She shares her firsthand experience, the lasting impact of trauma, and her journey toward healing. 📚 Resources & References: 📖 I Survived Ted Bundy by Rhonda Stapley – Available on Amazon 📘 Connect with Rhonda Stapley on Facebook 🆘 For PTSD support and resources, visit www.ptsd.va.gov 🔗 Follow & Subscribe for More True Crime Stories! #TedBundy #SerialKillers #SurvivorStory #TrueCrime #PTSD #RhondaStapleySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Jan 20181h 13min

In 2006, 14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf was walking home from school in Lugoff, South Carolina, when she was approached by a man posing as law enforcement. What followed was a terrifying 10-day ordeal—trapped in an underground bunker, subjected to unimaginable abuse, and forced to fight for survival. But Elizabeth did something extraordinary: she outsmarted her captor and helped lead authorities right to his doorstep. This is the harrowing true story of how a young girl’s resilience turned the tables on a predator—and how her bravery saved her own life. 📚 Resources & References: 📺 Surviving Evil: Underground Terror – Sarah Beckett, Investigation Discovery Channel (2013) 📰 Kidnapped Teen Describes Bunker Ordeal – Mike Celizic, Today (Mar 7, 2008) 🔗 Stay Connected: 🐦 Twitter: @uponacrime 📸 Facebook & Instagram: @onceuponacrimepod 💖 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime #ElizabethShoaf #TrueCrime #ChildAbduction #SurvivorStory #OnceUponACrime  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Jan 201842min

I continue my discussion of the Laci Peterson case with my guest co-host, Yolanda from Not Perfect or Functional. Together, we take a deep dive into the background and psychology of Scott Peterson and examine the factors that may have contributed to his crime. Plus, enjoy special holiday greetings from some of our favorite true crime and paranormal podcasts: 🎄 The True Crime Guys 🎄 The Fall Line 🎄 Hillbilly Horror Stories 🎄 Not Perfect or Functional Wishing all our listeners a safe and happy holiday season! 💬 Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and theories with us on social media or in the comments! 📌 Support the Show: If you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a review and following us for more deep dives into true crime cases.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Des 20171h 15min

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 know this story, we've come at it from a different angle. First, it will be in response to the A&E program "The Murder of Laci Peterson" in which they lay out a case for the reasons some believe Scott Peterson was tried in the media and should have been found not guilty. Second, we will do a deep into the background and psyche of Scott Peterson to give our take on why we think not only is he guilty, but that there were signs pointing to how and why Scott may have been able to so casually murder his wife and unborn son.  This episode is Part One of a two-part special episode. Part Two comes out tomorrow! Happy Holidays!  Holiday Greetings in this episode were shared with you by: Podcasts We Listen To Twisted Philly  True Crime Sweden  Minds of Madness  Misconduct  They Walk Among Us FBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri Williams In the Myx and Criminal Musings by Myxter Hyde  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Des 20171h 32min

Get into the holiday spirit—true crime style! In this special holiday edition episode, we’re talking Black Friday madness, Grinchy burglars, and other wild holiday crime stories. Plus, enjoy holiday greetings from some of our favorite true crime podcasts: 🎄 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 🎄 Done Disappeared Wishing all our listeners a happy and safe holiday season! 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the craziest holiday crime story you’ve heard? Let us know on social media! 📌 Support the Show: Love the podcast? Leave a review and follow us for more true crime content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Des 201721min

We’re kicking off the true crime holiday season with shocking tales of Santas who strayed far from the nice list. From heists to historical crimes, these bad Santas prove that not everyone in a red suit spreads holiday cheer. 🎅🔪 #ChristmasCrime #BadSantas #HistoricalCrime Stay tuned for more festive felonies, and don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Des 201725min

Family bonds can be unbreakable—but in this case, they were deadly. Fritz Klenner and Susie Lynch, cousins from a wealthy and prominent family, turned against their own relatives in a shocking tale of revenge, paranoia, and murder. Stay tuned for more true crime cases, and don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes! 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 Blood") starring Harry Hamlin and Kelly McGillis (1994)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Nov 20171h 2min