Once Upon A Crime Podcast

12/29/2025

No new episode on the regular feed today.
But we have an Patreon Exclusive Bonus Episode now available!

The Black Dahlia story didn’t end with Elizabeth Short’s murder, and neither did our work.

In this Patreon-only bonus episode, Esther explores the aftermath: what happened to Elizabeth’s family, friends, romantic partners, and the people forever changed by her death. These are the stories that rarely get told, but matter deeply.

We’re also sharing a sneak peek at what’s coming next… 👀

🎧 Listen now on Patreon → patreon.com/OnceUponACrime

12/29/2025

After hours of true crime binge-watching with mom, Pretzel became obsessed with Dateline, the Investigation Discovery Channel, and Once Upon a Crime Podcast. 😱

12/27/2025

🚨 QUICK QUESTION 🚨

Are you following us on YouTube yet? 👀
Because we are SO close to hitting 20,000 subscribers and we need your help!

Our YouTube channel features full-length, documentary-style episodes. Complete with photos, b-roll footage, and on-screen walkthroughs from our host, Esther.
No more pausing the podcast to Google images or case details. Just press play and see the cases unfold exactly as we’re talking about them.

🎯 Help us reach 20,000 subscribers by the end of the year
👉 Subscribe on YouTube
👉 Share with a friend who loves true crime

Let’s cross this milestone together 🖤

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...

12/25/2025

23 years ago today, on Christmas Eve, Laci Peterson, 8 months pregnant, was reported missing. Four months later, her body and that of her unborn baby would wash up on shore from the bay.

Her husband, Scott Peterson, would ultimately be tried and convicted for her murder.

In this documentary , Detective Al Brocchini tells what lead him to consider Peterson a suspect and investigate him for the murder of his wife and unborn son, Conner.

https://youtu.be/vSBJEEGT6PM?si=M0C1iaCrkCWeMWR-

On December 24th, 2002, Laci Peterson vanished from her home in Modesto, CA. Her husband, Scott Peterson, described his wife as "MISSING" when he first conta...

12/22/2025

Don't miss out on the last days of our holiday sale! Discounts on EVERYTHING in our store!! 🎄🧑‍🎄

12/22/2025

Listen to our latest episode or watch on YouTube! Please subscribe and share. 🫶🏾

12/19/2025

Hey guys! We're almost to 20k subscribers on YouTube and trying to hit that goal before the year ends! If you haven't yet subscribed please click on the video link below and do that now. We'd really appreciate it! It's free and you can watch fabulous documentary-style videos of each new episode. Share the channel with a friend who loves ! 💜

In this bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther revisits the horrific crimes of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, often referred to as “The Killer Clown,” an...

12/18/2025

🎧 BONUS EPISODE ALERT

In this special bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther revisits one of the most notorious cases in true crime history—John Wayne Gacy, infamously known as “The Killer Clown.”

We break down Gacy’s disturbing background, the horrific crimes, and the investigative failures that allowed him to continue killing. While also reviewing the 2025 Peacock docu-drama Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. This episode takes a critical look at how the new series shifts the focus where it belongs: on the victims and their stories, not the spectacle.

Listen now and join the conversation.
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VictimCentered BonusEpisode

12/18/2025

I’ve been watching this and I have some thoughts. I’ll be scheduling a live chat on Patreon before New Year’s Eve. Watch the series and join me then - details will be shared soon. Not a Patreon member? Join now and get 50% off your first month’s membership with code HD50. You can even gift a discounted membership to a friend!

From executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and director Alexandria Stapleton come the long-awaited 4-part doc about Diddy.

12/16/2025

🎧 BONUS EPISODE ALERT

In this special bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther revisits one of the most notorious cases in true crime history—John Wayne Gacy, infamously known as “The Killer Clown.”

We break down Gacy’s disturbing background, the horrific crimes, and the investigative failures that allowed him to continue killing. We also reviewing the 2025 Peacock docu-drama Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. This episode takes a critical look at how the new series shifts the focus where it belongs: on the victims and their stories, not the spectacle.

Listen now and join the conversation.

https://youtu.be/d7z8rgHIgTk?si=bTm21T8H0jswI_dV

In this bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther revisits the horrific crimes of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, often referred to as “The Killer Clown,” an...

12/15/2025

Where is Esther going? What's all this about? 🤔 Join Once Upon a Crime on Patreon to find out! 🛻 Esther takes you along with her on a personal journey (and road trip!) while we're on our holiday break. 🎄

Become a Patreon member for behind-the-scenes peeks, ad-free episodes, and special bonus episodes for Patreon members only!

And right now we're running a holiday discount on monthly membership. Take 50% off your first month with code HD50!

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