Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

A group of teens conspire to kill a young man - the best friend of one of the conspirators - in Hollywood, Florida in 1993.  Resources: Book: Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge by Jim Schutze Movie (based on this case): Bully Link to Survey: http://survey.libsyn.com/onceuponacrime

Our new series "With Friends Like These" I detail cases where friends turn upon friends - and become deadly. The first is a case of high school jealousy. Kirsten Costas is attacked by a classmate in Orinda, California. Recommendations for other true crime podcasts:  Kiwi Crimes (New Zealand Crimes)  Canadian True Crime  S'laughter (UK Crimes)

Marie Hilley poisons her husband to death and attempts to kill her daughter in Alabama. When her crime is discovered she goes on the run. What she does next is one of the most bizarre tales of true crime in U.S. history. Resources: Book: Poisoned Blood by Philip E. Ginsburg Television show: American Monster - Alabama Murder Mystery 

The story of Marie Hilley's life is one of the most strange and bizarre true crime cases I've encountered. There are so many twists and turns in this case that I've split it into two parts. Once Upon a Crime Podcast Fan Page on Facebook

Our second chapter focuses on a case of Munchausen by Proxy - but this time the perpetrator is a health care worker preying on unsuspecting hospital patients. Beverley Allitt was a British serial killer dubbed "The Angel of Death". Many believe she killed because she had Munchausen's Syndrome. Others simply believe she was an evil person who used her position to attack the most vulnerable - the young and helpless.

A rare phenomenon causes a mother to make her children ill for her own selfish gain. Chapter 1 of "Sick and Murdered". Resources: Podcasts featuring the Dee Dee & Gypsy Blanchard Case -  Generation Why - Episode 234  Sword and Scale - Episode 49 Documentary:  Mommy Dead and Dearest

Part 2 of "Murder in the Hamptons" tells of the ugly and costly divorce of Ted and Generosa Ammon and how hate a resentment boiled over to murder. Check out this independent podcast! The Noir Factory Podcast Book: Almost Paradise: The East Hampton Murder of Ted Ammon by Kieren Crowley

A love story turn into a murder when a multi-millionaire finds himself in an ugly and vicious divorce. Thanks for sharing independent podcasts! This week's recommendations: Murder Dictionary - Join Kelly & Brianna as they discover true crime cases from A-Z focusing on a new type of crime for each letter of the alphabet. You'll laugh, you'll scream, you'll come back for more! www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime

Edmond Safra was a billionaire banker who lived in a highly secure penthouse in Monaco. So, how did attackers get in - or was the story all a fabrication by an insecure employee? This is the strange and tragic story with many questions yet to be answered. Find me on Twitter @uponacrime and on Facebook and Instagram @onceuponacrimepod Don't forget - tell a friend about his podcast this month and show them how to subscribe!

The new series details cases of the rich who were targeted for their wealth. In our first chapter a young man's greed prompts him to plot a heinous crime. www.twitter.com/uponacrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod

Two couples collide on a deserted island in the South Seas. Only one would leave the island alive. Resources: Book: And the Sea Will Tell - Vincent Bugliosi Video: The FBI Files: Season 1: Deadly Paradise   Links: www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod 

A woman goes missing on the beautiful island of Aruba in 2011 under mysterious circumstances. www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime

This week I'll take you the beautiful Italian countryside - where a serial killer will stalk and kill young lovers. 

A serial killer is hunting and killing women in Yosemite National Park in 1999. His ties to another well-known true crime case would make this story even more bizarre. Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation: www.carolesundfoundation.com Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod Once Upon a Crime Podcast Fan Page www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod 

A woman finds out her husband of 10 years is having an affair and takes matters into her own hands - in a particularly gruesome way.

Part 2 tells about the investigation, interrogation, arrest and trial of Jodi Arias for the murder of Travis Alexander. This is Chapter 3 of "A Woman Scorned"

A young woman who felt spurned by her on-again-off again lover and realizaing she couldn’t have him for herself, decides to take deadly revenge. This case became one of the most sensationalized trials on record.   Chapter 2 of "A Woman Scorned" is the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Instagram.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.cafepress.com/OnceUponaCrime

In 1989, Betty Broderick guns down her ex-husband and his new wife. Did her cheating husband cause her to snap or did she commit cold-blood, premeditated murder? This is Chapter 1 of our new series "A Woman Scorned".  Patreon: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Twitter: @UponaCrime Email: esther@truecrimepodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod 

A divorced dad takes revenge out on his ex-wife by attempting to murder his own son. Show links: www.suspectconvictions.com www.cafepress.com/onceuponacrime www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod

A woman reports her car stolen with her 2 young sons inside. After a 9 day search, the unthinkable would be discovered. www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime