Murder Methods - Mass Murder: The San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre
July 18, 1984—lunchtime at a bustling McDonald’s in San Ysidro, California turned into a nightmare. A heavily armed man walked in and, without warning, unleashed terror on innocent customers and employees. By the time the siege was over, 21 men, women, and children lay dead in what was, at the time, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. What led to this horrifying act of violence? Who was the man behind the massacre, and what drove him to commit such a brutal crime? In this episode, we examine the chilling details, the harrowing survivor accounts, and the lasting impact of this tragedy. 🎧 Listen now—because history should never be forgotten. 🔗 Support the show and access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime #TrueCrimePodcast #MassMurder #SanYsidroMcDonaldsMassacre #CrimeHistory #DarkStories #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Mars 201730min
Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Richard Speck and The Crime of the Century
On a hot July night in 1966, terror descended upon a quiet Chicago townhouse. Eight young student nurses were brutally murdered—one by one—at the hands of a cold-blooded killer. By morning, only one survivor remained to tell the harrowing tale. This is the case of Richard Speck, a drifter with a violent past who committed one of the most shocking mass murders in American history. How did he gain access to the nurses’ dormitory? What psychological demons drove him to kill? And how did the lone survivor help bring him to justice? Join us as we unravel the chilling details of the crime that gripped a nation and changed history forever. 🎧 Listen now—because some nightmares are real. 📖 Book Recommendation: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation – Dennis Breo & William J. Martin 🔗 Support the show and get exclusive content: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #RichardSpeck #CrimeHistory #MassMurder #CrimeoftheCentury #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Mars 201752min
Murder Methods - Mass Murder: Howard Unruh and the Walk of Death
On September 6, 1949, the quiet streets of Camden, New Jersey, became the scene of America’s first recorded mass shooting. Armed with a Luger pistol and a hit list, World War II veteran Howard Unruh walked through his neighborhood, killing 13 people in just 12 minutes. What drove this seemingly ordinary man to commit such a brutal rampage? Was it lingering trauma from the war, personal grudges, or something even darker? In this episode, we break down the events of that fateful day, the psychology behind Unruh’s actions, and how his case shaped the way we understand mass murderers today. 🎧 Listen now—because history’s darkest moments still echo today. 🔗 Support the show and get exclusive content: www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime 📢 Follow for more true crime: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com #TrueCrimePodcast #MassMurder #HowardUnruh #WalkofDeath #CrimeHistory #OnceUponACrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Mars 201724min
Sweetheart Killers: The Lonely Hearts Killers
They promised love—but delivered death. In the 1940s, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck posed as a charming couple seeking romance through "Lonely Hearts" ads. But behind their affectionate facade lurked something far more sinister. Together, they deceived, robbed, and ultimately murdered vulnerable women searching for companionship. What drove this twisted pair to kill? How did their deadly scheme unravel? And what fate awaited them when justice finally caught up? Join us as we uncover the dark and disturbing true story of The Lonely Hearts Killers—a case of love, deception, and murder. 🎧 Listen now—because not every love story has a happy ending. 🔗 For more true crime content: 🌐 www.truecrimepodcast.com ❤️ Support the show & get exclusive content: www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #LonelyHeartsKillers #SweetheartKillers #CrimeHistory #DarkLoveStories #OnceUponACrime Thank you and congrats to Podcast 1289 - our 1500th Twitter follower!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Feb 201734min
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
