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Episode 230: Revenge Attacks: Sophie Elliott
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02/08/22 • 42 min
A 22-year-old recent graduate of a New Zealand University breaks off a short-lived relationship. Her ex would take deadly revenge on her in one of the most horrific attacks ever perpetrated in the country’s recent history.
Resources:
“Own Evidence Seals Fate” by John Hartevelt for Stuff.co.nz, July 23, 2009.
“Success accompanied by stress: Weatherston” by Kay Sinclair for the Otago Daily Times, July 9, 2009.
“The Day Sophie Died: A Mother’s Untold Story” by Lesley Elliott for NzHerald.co.nz, Jun 10, 2011.
“A Decade On: Sophie Elliott’s Family Remembers Her” by Kelley Dennett for NZHerald.co.nz, Jan 5, 2018.
“Provocation defence ‘made killer a victim”, NZ Herald, July 22, 2009.
“Sophie’s beauty not targeted court told” by Kay Sinclair for Otago Daily Times, July 14, 2009
“An examination he didn’t pass”, Otago Daily Times, July 23, 2009
“Provocation defence abolished”, Otago Daily Times, Nov 27, 2009.
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Colleen Stan - The Girl in the Box, Part 2
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01/23/24 • 44 min
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Love Triangles: A Deadly Affair - Candy Montgomery
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07/24/23 • 91 min
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Deadly Dads: Christian Longo
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06/24/24 • 25 min
In this episode of Once Upon A Crime, we delve into the horrific story of Christian Longo, a man who portrayed himself to his family, friends, and community as a devoted husband, loving father, and successful businessman while leading a double life. He lived a life of lies and deception. When he could no longer keep up the facade, he disposed of his old life in favor of a new one...by destroying his entire family.
This is the second installment of the 'Deadly Dads' series, highlighting fathers who became nightmares for their families.
00:00 Introduction
01:32 The Discovery Of Bodies
03:06 Investigations and Christian Longo's Lies
06:09 Family Background and Financial Deception
09:38 A Life of Crime and On The Run
11:58 Final Crimes and Capture
17:05 Trial, Sentencing, and Aftermath
Sources:
State v. Longo, Filed Nov. 9, 2006, Supreme Court of the State of Oregon
“The Journalist and the Murderer,” Michael Finkel, Vanity Fair Magazine, June 2005.
“Longo Prosecutors Offer Motive,” Andrew Kramer, Associated Press, March 12, 2003
“The Pretender: The Case of Christian Longo”, 48 Hours, CBS News, Original air date May 31, 2005.
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Resorting to Murder: The Body in the Suitcase
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07/22/24 • 36 min
In this month’s series, “Resorting to Murder,” I share cases proving that murder never takes a holiday.
This week’s case tells the story of a rocky mother-daughter relationship, a fight over an inheritance, and a cold-blooded murder that occurred at a luxury resort. Was the murder of socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack the desperate act of an abused child or spurred on by an entitled young woman’s greed?
Sources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2015/12/09/heather-mack-accuses-slain-mom-of-cheating-her-out-of-inheritance/
https://people.com/heather-mack-suitcase-killer-everything-to-know-7509623
Heather Mack discusses her relationship with mother: Exclusive (people.com)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/american-couple-sentenced-to-prison-for-bali-suitcase-murder/
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/interviews-with-bali-suitcase-killers-uncovers-disturbing-details-behind-the-gruesome-murder/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3838671/Body-Suitcase-killer-Tommy-Schaefer-claims-ex-Heather-Mack-does-drugs-drinks-sex-female-prisoners-daughter-close-speaking-time-conviction-letter-friends.html
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Resorting to Murder - Bruce Beresford-Redman
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07/15/24 • 26 min
In this month’s series, I’ll share cases of vacations that turned deadly. Even in the most serene and beautiful locations, murder never takes a holiday.
This week, an award-winning television producer, his beautiful and successful Brazilian-born wife, and young children take a family vacation to a tropical resort. When Monica Beresford-Redman is found murdered just yards from their hotel suite, her husband becomes the main suspect.
Was the circumstantial evidence all pointing to Bruce Beresford-Redman as the murderer merely a series of coincidences or proof of his guilt? Was he a victim of terrible luck, or did he resort to murder?
Sources:
48 Hours: Bruce Beresford-Redman: The Verdict, Season 28, Episode 22, 2015.
In the Matter of the EXTRADITION OF Bruce Ainsley BERESFORD-REDMAN. United States District Court, Ninth Circuit, California, C.D. California. Dec. 2, 2010.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Beresford-Redman
https://abcnews.go.com/US/documents-detail-beresford-redman-death-mexico/story?id=12815694
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/beresford-redman-cancun-murder-tv-producer/2419136/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/a-survivor-producer-a-dead-2-755386/
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Episode 281: Dead Woman Walking: Christa Pike
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05/01/23 • 49 min
In 1995, a troubled young woman, jealous of one of her peers, enlists the help of two others to eliminate her enemy. But when the full and horrifying details of the plan emerge, the public is aghast at how a young woman could be capable of such depravity.
Resources:
Christa Pike | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
STATE v. PIKE (1998) | FindLaw
Christa's Story | My Site 1 (mercyforchrista.org)
The Sacrifice and Mutilation of Colleen Slemmer | by Rivy Lyon | Medium
Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run on Western Avenue | wbir.com
A Case Almost Too Gruesome To Mention: Christa Pike - YouTube
A love to die for : Patricia Springer : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Episode 265: Holidays in Hell: The Richmond New Year’s Murder Spree
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11/29/22 • 42 min
For many people around the world, ringing in the new year brings with it the promise of new hope, a fresh start, and renewed possibilities. But each year of Ricky Javon Gray’s short life brought only violence, brutality, and death ending in a shocking murder spree over New Year’s weekend 2006.
Sources:
“The Visitors” by Melissa Scott Sinclair for Style Weekly, October 20, 2010. https://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/the-visitors/Content?oid=1381013
“Man convicted of grisly murders of Virginia couple, daughters” Associated Press, August 17, 2006.
“String of Slayings Shatters Richmond” by Carol Morello for The Washington Post, Jan 15, 2006.
“Gray v. Commonwealth”, Supreme Court of Virginia, Decided June 8, 2007. Retrieved from FindLaw.com.
“Cold Blooded” on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1M87CT1Tk
“Lawyers describe childhood abuse as ‘sexual slavery’ as they argue Ricky Gray should be spared from death” by Gary A. Harki for PilotOnline.com, Dec 13, 2016.
“Ricky Gray’s execution took more than 30 minutes. His attorneys want to know why” by Rachel Weiner for The Washington Post, Jan 19, 2017.
“Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty” by Samantha O’Connell, AmericanBar.org, March 21, 2021.
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Royal Murders, Scandals, and Secrets: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
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02/06/24 • 35 min
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10/07/24 • 26 min
In this episode, a young Ohio man begins playing music before he is barely out of diapers. He and his brothers would form a band and shoot to the top of the charts. They were hometown heroes and certified music stars, but a baffling turn of events would end in a double tragedy.
This is chapter one in the Rocktober series, “Murdered Musicians” - Zapped - The Life and Death of Funk Musician Roger.
Resources:
https://www.dayton.com/news/local/icon-lost-one-dayton-most-gut-wrenching-murders-years-ago/g0LamsZlgO9s7NvR6Ar6cM/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-know/troutman-brothers-shot-dead-recording-artist-believed-victim-in-murder-suicide/HDHRGKMFV5BP5DQVK53FIE7DX4/
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/zapp-brothers-found-dead-90905/
https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/photos-roger-troutman-and-the-legendary-zapp-band-through-the-years/s5jkHsjNadR3ym8L3YLK9H/
https://vimeopro.com/user15889254/unsung/video/301288752
https://www.grunge.com/931330/the-tragic-1999-murder-of-funk-legend-roger-troutman-explained/
https://ohtravel88.wordpress.com/2020/06/14/the-tragic-stories-of-roger-larry-troutman-and-ray-combs/
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How many episodes does Once Upon A Crime have?
Once Upon A Crime currently has 526 episodes available.
What topics does Once Upon A Crime cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History, Criminology, Podcasts, Truecrime and Crime.
What is the most popular episode on Once Upon A Crime?
The episode title 'Episode 230: Revenge Attacks: Sophie Elliott' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Once Upon A Crime?
The average episode length on Once Upon A Crime is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Once Upon A Crime released?
Episodes of Once Upon A Crime are typically released every 6 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Once Upon A Crime?
The first episode of Once Upon A Crime was released on Jun 9, 2016.
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