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Episode 230: Revenge Attacks: Sophie Elliott
Once Upon A Crime
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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4 Listeners
Colleen Stan - The Girl in the Box, Part 2
Once Upon A Crime
01/23/24 • 44 min
3 Listeners
Deadly Dads: Christian Longo
Once Upon A Crime
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.
Links:
Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast
2 Listeners
The Life and Crimes of Diddy: Part 2
Once Upon A Crime
12/10/24 • 58 min
Welcome back to our two-part series on the life and crimes of Sean Diddy Combs. In this explosive second installment, I detail Diddy’s meteoric rise in the music industry, uncover the allegations regarding his volatile romantic relationships, and expose a shadowy past filled with violence and legal troubles dating back to the 1990s.
I’ll also shed light on Diddy’s infamous “White Parties” and the scandalous after-parties known as "Freak Offs," which are now at the center of a federal investigation involving racketeering, sex trafficking, and a slew of other allegations that have led to an indictment.
We’ll seek to uncover the possible motivations behind Combs’ risky lifestyle choices. Why Diddy do it? Why did Sean Combs trade the luxuries of fame and fortune for drug-fueled escapades, sexual scandals, and the alleged exploitation of others? What path led Diddy from a billionaire business mogul to the kingpin of an alleged decades-long criminal enterprise?
Join me as I dissect the cracks in Diddy’s polished persona to reveal a narrative far darker than anyone could have imagined.
Sources:
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/diddys-different-names-through-the-years-puffy-and-more/
https://www.gq.com/story/j-cole-diddy-scuffle-explained-the-off-season
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13946547/real-reason-Usher-live-P-Diddy-revealed.html
https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/26/diddy-naked-woman-table-party-resurfaced-pics/
Links:
Once Upon a Crime - Episode 11: The Day the Music Died - Tupac and Biggie - https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/s1-ep11-the-day-the-music-died-chapter-3-tupac-and-biggie/
Once Upon a Crime - Episode 12: The Day the Music Died - Selena - https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/s1-ep12-the-day-the-music-died-chapter-4-selena/
Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast
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Episode 265: Holidays in Hell: The Richmond New Year’s Murder Spree
Once Upon A Crime
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
Once Upon A Crime
02/06/24 • 35 min
2 Listeners
Resorting to Murder - The Murder of Sara Kuszak
Once Upon A Crime
07/29/24 • 17 min
In this week’s episode, a young woman, newly engaged and expecting a baby, goes for a morning run in the serene beachfront town of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, and finds herself trapped in a nightmare. Still finding the inner courage to keep her wits about her, the terrified woman’s actions would help solve her own murder.
Sources:
“Kidnap Victim Called Fiancee Before Slaying,” SFGate.com, Feb 7, 2009.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Kidnap-victim-called-fiance-before-slaying-3173177.php
“Murder in Puerto Rico,” Latitude38.com, Feb 6, 2009.
https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/murder-in-puerto-rico/
“Puerto Rican Indicted in Pregnant Woman’s Slaying,” SavannahNow.com, Feb 5, 2009.
“Puerto Rican Man Gets 105 Years in Killing of Pregnant San Jose Native,” Associated Press, June 1, 2009.
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2 Listeners
Tennessee’s Family Annihilator - Michael Cummins
Once Upon A Crime
06/10/24 • 26 min
We kick off the ninth season of Once Upon a Crime with an episode that dives into the chilling case of Michael Cummins, a 25-year-old from Westmoreland, Tennessee, who committed one of the state's most horrific mass murders. Cummins, who had a history of mental health issues and violent behavior, murdered eight people, including six family members, in 2019.
00:00 Celebrating a Milestone: 8 Years of Once Upon a Crime 00:47 Start of Season 9: Family Annihilators 01:35 Case Overview: Michael Cummins 02:11 Cummins' Troubled History 02:48 Escalating Violent Behavior 03:34 Cumulative Legal Troubles 06:27 Mental Health Struggles 07:37 2017-2019: Increased Violence and Arrests 14:26 The Massacre 19:29 Investigation and Capture 20:29 Trial and Sentencing 22:40 Community and Family Reactions 25:18 Concluding RemarksResources:
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/westmoreland-murder-suspect-armed-and-on-the-run
Links:
Once Upon a Crime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast
2 Listeners
10/07/24 • 24 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/
Links:
Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
2 Listeners
Episode 281: Dead Woman Walking: Christa Pike
Once Upon A Crime
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
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How many episodes does Once Upon A Crime have?
Once Upon A Crime currently has 533 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, 16 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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