Once Upon a Crime
Esther Ludlow
Once Upon A Crime is a weekly true crime podcast that tells “the story behind the story” of real life crime. Told in a storytelling style, host Esther Ludlow digs into the details ...
Episode list
339
July 28, 2025
31 min
Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Two: Into the Night
In this gripping second installment of “Hanged,” we delve into Ruth Ellis’s tumultuous journey through London’s shadowy nightlife, her relationship with the infamous Morris “Morrie...
moreJuly 21, 2025
33 min
Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part One: Becoming Ruth
Step into the haunting and captivating story of Ruth Neilson Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. This Once Upon a Crime original series traces Ruth’s tragic...
moreJuly 20, 2025
1 min
Hanged: Ruth Ellis and The Price of Passion
Discover the haunting story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK. This Once Upon a Crime series follows Ruth’s journey from a troubled wartime childhood to the smoky ni...
moreJune 23, 2025
24 min
The Murder of Jonathan Joss
Jonathan Joss (1965–2025) was a Native American actor and musician renowned for his roles as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. His tra...
moreJune 20, 2025
5 min
We’re Going to Mexico City — and You’re Invited! 🇲🇽🌮
Pack your bags and grab your passport — we’re taking the Once Upon a Crime community on the road! In this special episode, we’re officially announcing our upcoming group trip to Me...
moreJune 17, 2025
41 min
OUAC Live in London - Killer Knowledge
On this week’s episode we’re going international! You’ll travel to London with Esther for a behind-the-scenes listen to the Once Upon a Crime live show recorded at CrimeCon UK on J...
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