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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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  • Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Part Five: Ruth’s Revenge

    Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Part Five: Ruth’s Revenge
    Aug 18 2025
    On Easter weekend 1955, Ruth Ellis reached her breaking point.After years of jealousy, violence, and betrayal, she spent a long, sleepless night replaying the wreckage of her life — and blaming one man: David Blakely. By Easter Sunday, her rage would boil over into an act that would shock Britain and seal her fate as the last woman hanged in the UK.In this episode, we follow Ruth’s final hours before the shooting — a day marked by obsessive phone calls, tense stakeouts, and a simmering fury that would explode in front of witnesses. This is the moment where obsession turned deadly.🔍 Part Five picks up the story in the final hours before the shooting — the culmination of a deadly obsession.🎧 Listen now to uncover the tragic and tense moments before Ruth Ellis pulled the trigger. #TrueCrimePodcast #RuthEllis #LastWomanHanged #TrueCrimeHistory #CrimeOfPassion #BritishTrueCrime #OnceUponACrimeSources:A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Ruth Ellis Story, Carol Ann Lee, Mainstream Publishing, 2013.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/@OnceUponACrimePodcastJoin us in Denver for our favorite weekend of the year. CrimeCon Denver September 5 - 7 2025. Use code: ONCE to save.🔗 - See you in Denver. ✈️ 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!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.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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  • Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Four: Deadly Obsession

    Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Four: Deadly Obsession
    Aug 11 2025

    This is Part Four of our 7-part series, Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion. We trace the true story of the last woman hanged in Britain, exploring the tangled mix of love, obsession, and violence that sealed her fate.


    In this episode of Once Upon a Crime, the destructive love affair between Ruth Ellis and David Blakely spirals further into chaos. David’s jealousy and violent outbursts threaten Ruth’s livelihood, her home, and her relationships. By the winter of 1954, the tension between them reaches a breaking point.

    On Christmas Day, what should have been a festive celebration turns into a drunken, humiliating spectacle that shocks party guests and deepens Ruth’s emotional entanglement. As the new year approaches, Ruth’s world teeters on the edge — and the toxic bond she shares with David is leading them both toward disaster.

    Content Warning:

    This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised.


    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


    Sponsors:

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

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


    Connect With Us:

    Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime

    Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast


    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.

    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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  • Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Three: Love Triangle

    Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Three: Love Triangle
    Aug 4 2025

    In Part Three of “Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion”, we delve into the turbulent 1954 relationship between Ruth Ellis, David Blakely, and Desmond Cussen. Discover how Ruth’s guarded heart, David’s infatuation, and a dangerous rivalry set the stage for obsession, jealousy, and ultimately, tragedy.


    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


    Sponsors:

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

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


    Connect With Us:

    Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime

    Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast


    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.


    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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