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Once Upon A Crime

Once Upon A Crime

De: Esther Ludlow
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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.© Once Upon A Crime Podcast. INC 2016 Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Crímenes Reales Mundial
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  • Introducing “Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder” - A Once Upon a Crime Original Series

    Introducing “Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder” - A Once Upon a Crime Original Series
    Oct 6 2025

    In January 1947, Elizabeth Short’s brutal murder shocked Los Angeles — and turned her into the enduring legend known as The Black Dahlia.

    In this new six-part Once Upon a Crime series, host Esther Ludlow goes beyond the headlines to uncover the real woman behind the myth. Drawing on her background in criminal psychology and nearly a decade of experience researching and narrating Once Upon a Crime, Esther takes a deep dive into one of history’s most infamous unsolved murders — revealing new insights, hidden details, and the truth behind the legend.

    🎧 Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder premieres October 13th.

    Don’t Miss Our Other Series

    While you wait for the premiere of Broken, you can listen to our full seven-part series, Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion — now available on all podcast platforms and on YouTube. It’s the tragic story of the last woman hanged in Britain, exploring love, obsession, and the ultimate price of passion.

    🔗 Subscribe now and follow at truecrimepodcast.com

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  • Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Q&A Aftershow

    Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Q&A Aftershow
    Oct 2 2025
    In this special Aftershow episode, Esther and Lorena answer listener questions and reflect on the powerful story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom.Together, we unpack the psychology, the heartbreak, and the social forces behind one of Britain’s most infamous true crime cases. From Ruth’s volatile relationship with David Blakely to the justice system that sealed her fate, we dive deeper into what drove her — and what doomed her.Plus, Esther reflects on Ruth’s final act, and whether she believed it was her only escape.If you loved the Hanged series, this Aftershow gives you a chance to go behind the scenes, hear deeper insights, and join the conversation about love, obsession, and justice.Highlights:The emotional toll of toxic relationships and what they reveal about human behaviorGender, class, and morality in 1950s BritainHow Ruth Ellis’s childhood and early adult experiences informed her choices about love, relationships, and obsession ✈️ Travel with Us to Mexico City! 🇲🇽 We’re taking Once Upon a Crime on the road—and you’re invited! In March 2026, join us for a fun, fabulous 4-day group trip to vibrant Mexico City. Explore incredible sights, savor delicious food, and connect with fellow true crime fans on an unforgettable adventure.Reserve your spot today with just 25% down—but hurry, space is limited and will sell out fast!🔗 Click here to learn more and book your spot now!Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review. Your support helps us bring more stories like Ruth’s to life.Sources:A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Ruth Ellis Story, Carol Ann Lee, Mainstream Publishing, 2013.The Last Woman to be Hanged: The Ruth Ellis Story, Robert Hancock, Seven Dials Publishing, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Ellishttps://realcrimes.co.uk/ruth-ellis-jealousy-rejection-and-a-hanging/https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/ruth-ellis-real-story-last-woman-hanged-murder-a-cruel-love-b1141748.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20141204212735/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/ellis/5.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/sep/12/ukcrime.claredyerhttps://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire-4192091https://www.crimemagazine.com/ruth-ellis-love-lust-and-death-gallowsSponsors: See a list of our sponsors and discount codes on our website:https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/sponsors/Links: Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast✈️ Travel with Us to Mexico City! 🇲🇽 We’re taking Once Upon a Crime on the road—and you’re invited! In March 2026, join us for a fun, fabulous 4-day group trip to vibrant Mexico City. Explore incredible sights, savor delicious food, and connect with fellow true crimefans on an unforgettable adventure.Reserve your spot today with just 25% down—but hurry, space is limited and will sell out fast!🔗 Click here to learn more and book your spot now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • Bonus Episode: Hanged: Those She Left Behind

    Bonus Episode: Hanged: Those She Left Behind
    Sep 25 2025

    In this special bonus wrap-up episode of Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion, we step beyond the execution chamber and trace the ripple effects of Ruth’s final act—the shockwaves that forever altered the lives of those left behind. We’ll look at the family who grieved and struggled in the aftermath, the friends and supporters who fought to save her but could not, and even the men whose choices sealed her fate.

    👉 Don’t miss this final look at the lasting legacy of Britain’s last woman to be hanged.

    📌 Subscribe for the next and final episode in this series—a Q&A “After Show” where I’ll answer listener questions and share behind-the-scenes insights.

    ✉️ Send your questions and thoughts: esther@truecrimepodcast.com

    📺 Watch episodes on YouTube and subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast

    Sources:

    A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Ruth Ellis Story, Carol Ann Lee, Mainstream Publishing, 2013.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Ellis

    https://realcrimes.co.uk/ruth-ellis-jealousy-rejection-and-a-hanging/

    https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/ruth-ellis-real-story-last-woman-hanged-murder-a-cruel-love-b1141748.html

    https://web.archive.org/web/20141204212735/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/ellis/5.html

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/sep/12/ukcrime.claredyer

    https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire-4192091

    https://www.crimemagazine.com/ruth-ellis-love-lust-and-death-gallows


    Resources & Further Reading

    • Dance with a Stranger (1985 film)
    • ITV’s A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)
    • Ruth Ellis: My Sister’s Secret Life by Muriel Jakubait
    • Line Up for Crime by Duncan Webb


    Sponsors:

    See a list of our sponsors and discount codes on our website:

    https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/sponsors/

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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She's interesting and compassionate. This is a good podcast. Thanks for offering these stories. Very good.

Really like Esther!

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Awesome podcasts I love it so much one of my favs to listen to before bed.

Good podcast

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Esther, as always, you research each case completely and thoroughly. You always bring out new details and facts that I never knew. Keep up the awesome work! ❤

Esther is Awesome!

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I love this podcast. Gives all the deets of the crime and stays on topic. it really feels like a story in each episode. The way each story is presented is always well researched and flows very well.

A delightful true crime podcast

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This is hands down my favorite podcast for a few years now. With a new theme each month the stories don't get boring, as things get shaken up. The performances are top notch and she handles heavy topics with care. I really enjoy how she focuses on the full life story of the victims, and brings in the story of the killers life. Her skill at weaving stories is gripping, and her vice is soothing enough that you can fall asleep to it.

Well researched and performed

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please read this Ms Ludlow. this isn't a review, Actually, it's a question. I listened to the first episode in the "till death do is part " series and enjoyed it like always. But now, I REALLY want to listen to the rest of the series and am unable to. Whenever I try to download or just play it from the podcasts list, it says something like, playback failed. it does it on all of this series other then the first episode. plus, they are no longer on the list of all episodes. idky but all of the 170's are missing on the list even though they are still in my episodes tab , but just womt play. any idea why it's doing this??

love most of this podcast , all but unsolved ones

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