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Quick gallery from Kyrgyzstan's Dor-Doi bazaar, which is the second largest after Bangkok in Asia with over 30 thousand of shipping containers and 60 thousand of workers and vendors.
The land of a great hero.Talas region, Kyrgyzstan, 2015
Talas region is a remoted area in north-west part of Kyrgyzstan. Easy accessible from Bishkek through Kazakhstan via Taraz city, a bit harder on the M41 (Bishkek-Osh highway) then through the Ötmök pass (3326m).
"The great Kyrgyz hero Manas who united Kyrgyz people and headed the fight for their independence, according to the legend, was born and lived on the territory of modern Talas region. This region is located in the north-western Kyrgyzstan. Talas region occupies the territory of Talas valley and the part of the ridge Kyrgyz Ala-Too. On the north and west the region borders with Kazakhstan. By population it is the least populated region of Kyrgyzstan as it has just over 230,000 people." (via triptokyrgyzstan.com)
Issyk kul, Kyrgyzstan, 2015
Issyk Kul is an endorheiclake in the northern Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. It is the tenth largest lake in the world by volume (though not in surface area), and the second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea. Although it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it never freezes; hence its name, which means "hot lake" in the Kyrgyz language.
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Disturbed. Dordoi bazaar, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2015
"The outsiders". Kyrgyzstan - Australia world cup qualifying football game. Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, 16.6.2015
The Australians opened their campaign to qualify for the 2018 World Cup with a tenacious triumph in Bishkek, overcoming their unheralded but highly charged hosts.
Captain Mile Jedinak scored in 60 seconds before the Kyrgyzs even touched the ball and substitute Tommy Oar coolly slotted another in the 68th minute.
The Australians were outplayed for much of the encounter at a raucous Dolen Omurzakov Stadium before a capacity 18,000-strong crowd.
Some fans perched on light towers, others scaled fences to get in, with an estimated 10,000 more fans crowded outside the gates - including a mob on the rooftop of an adjacent building.
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What's In My Makeup Bag - Sue Omar
Sue Omar is a freelance journalist and self confessed beauty junkie who is a bit of a fitness fanatic. She has worked for glossy magazines such as Pride and Spell where she specialised in fashion and of course beauty. She has also been lucky enough to interview the likes of Beverley Knight, A*M*E and Dionne Bromfield, She took time out to show us what's in her makeup bag. Describe the items in your makeup bag. MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC45, MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC42, MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo, MAC Lipstick in Half n Half, MAC Lipstick in Snob, MAC Powder Blush in Raizin, Sigma Beauty Powder Brush, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze, Tom Ford Lipstick in Violet Fatale, Tom Ford Eye Shadow Quad in Titanium Smoke, GOSH Velvet Touch Lip Liner in Raspberry Dream, Rimmel London Glam Eyes Liquid Liner and Bodhi & Birch Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil.
I'm a bit of a beauty hoarder, so the items that I keep in my makeup bag are forever changing. Lately, I've been using Bohdi & Birch Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil prep and prime my skin for makeup application. MAC skin products never fail to smooth out my base which is why I swear by the brand's Studio Fix Foundation range.
Most working days I tend to leave my house looking like Plain Jane and spruce up my makeup on the tube (yes –I'm that girl!). That's why I like to carry products in my makeup bag that will help whip up a multitude of looks on-the-go. When it comes to lipsticks, I never leave the house without my favourite MAC shades which currently include Half n Half, Snob and the classic Ruby Woo red. My current go-to palette for smoky eyes is this gorgeous Tom Ford Quad in Titanium Smoke which I like to partner up my fail-safe Rimmel London Glam Eyes Liquid Liner to create a sassy feline flick.
Which is your favourite item in your makeup bag? This is a tough question. I would have to say that the most cherished item in my makeup bag is my MAC Studio Fix Concealer. It's great for covering up dark circles, contouring my cheekbones and cleaning up my lippie for a flawless pout. What's not to love?
Where did you get your makeup bag from? My makeup bag came with my Carol Joy London Beauty Bar Travel Set. I just love the black quilted finish and the gold zip details – very luxurious.
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Introducing the Sarah Potenza Scholarship!
I firmly believe that creative and performing arts make the world a better place (and I know you do too, because you are here on my website reading this). For many young girls, being able to express themselves artistically and performing in front of other people gives them the opportunity to strengthen their self-esteem and to share their experience and inspiration with others. In my many (many, many) years on the road playing music and telling stories all across America I have realized many of my own dreams, and had the privilege of sharing the stage with many other women who have done the same. For many girls, realizing these dreams can be very hard not only because of the challenges all artists face, but also because of the unique challenges of doing this as a woman.
It is a fact that only 17% of professional musicians are women, and I refuse to believe that this is simply because we are less interested in this profession or less capable. In an effort to help young women acquire the support and guidance that can be necessary to take on the life of the stage, I am starting a new scholarship. We have committed to sending one female student from Smithfield High School for a tuition-free year at Girls Rock RI. The recipient will receive a full year music lessons in the instrument of her choice and a ticket to Girls Rock Camp.
Here's where you come in. Please consider helping us reach our goal of raising $1000 by purchasing raffle tickets. We will be raffling off many unclaimed rewards from our recent "Road to Rome" Kickstarter campaign including house concerts, makeovers, snacks in bed, signed Sarah Potenza merch, concert tickets, tickets to our Road to Rome listening party and more. There is no limit on how many tickets you may buy so don't be shy!
We will start raffling off prizes on October 1st so get your tickets today!
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Scott Thompson
This guy has so deserved Member of the Month for quite some time now, so we are super pumped to spotlight him as June's Member of the Month! Hard to believe that he has been with us nearly 5 years already...time really does fly! CrossFit wasn't easy for Scott in the beginning (as is what it is for most) but he committed himself from the beginning and worked hard to reach some serious accomplishments. Scott has always been so consistent, hard working, respectful, supportive to all the other members, and just fun to give a hard time to. :) Another thing that stood out to us is just how awesome he is with kids. He makes no hesitation to play, interact, engage with all the little ones and it's easy to see how much they enjoy it right back. That's pretty unique!
So glad that he finally bit the bullet to give CrossFit a try and that he is such a huge part of this community. We are so grateful to have him!
P.S. Don't hesitate to ask this guy some serious wine questions.....it didn't get mentioned in the video (and I think it's pretty awesome) that he is a total stud sommelier!
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The Benefits of Modern Playground Equipment
Long gone are the days when the schools had playground where children would use just to run about. It is paramount for you to warrant a playground is a place that creates stimulus in the mind of the children as well as ensures that they are agile and active. The modern playground equipment does that just, it gives children a chance to reconnoiter and use the imagination.
In the past it appeared as though little consideration was put when one was designing children play equipment. When it comes to the playground, some of the problems the children had were hard cold metals on the climbing equipment which could cause blistered and swings that had the level of comfort being low. Gratefully these days are currently in the past, and the companies are now making the modern playground equipment seem to be more concern about the products they are making.
The schools need to strive to make use of the modern stuff that suits all the children. They need to be made from the best materials and one that is safe to use.
Getting playground equipment, getting costly products does not imply the children are safe when using it. In fact, according to research there are over two hundred thousands of injuries that have been obtained from the playground are treated annually. This being the case, you ought to ensure that the product you use is safe.
Before you buy, you need to start by finding out the status of the company that makes the equipment and whether the product they produce is safe or not. The ideal way you can use to learn about the company is by reading the remarks that the previous clients have left. The past clients have previously used this product, and the comment they make will provide you with an idea about the equipment you want to buy. Even if the products are ideal for kids, you need to find out some of the safety measures that you need to put in place. In case you find the risk is too high then you should reconsider getting the products.
It is best for you to take the time to visit the store so that you can have a chance to test some of the products being sold. Test each of the commodity and inquire of the provisions used to make it. You should inquire if the company doing the selling can help the school to provide the playground with a contemporary feel. When you have a modern playground that is safe for the children; it will help the school in marketing.
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Paid Application Process
If you are curious as to the likelihood of your application being accepted, please fill out a preliminary application form. You will be contacted within three business days with a recommendation in regards to your application information.
Please submit the following items as part of your application to teach in China:
- Preliminary Application Form. Please submit the above form first. Upon receiving confirmation from a China Horizons representative to continue the application process, proceed to items 2-10. You will be notified of your acceptance to teach within two weeks after items 2-10 are received. Your acceptance letter will also contain additional instructions regarding airfare and visas. Specific location information will be provided to applicants within one month of departure.
- Cover Letter. Describe your interest in living in China, and the skills and traits you possess that qualify you for the position. Direct the letter to "To Whom It May Concern." Sign, scan, and e-mail the letter to China Horizons.
- Current Resume. Your resume should contain two current references. In preparing your resume, please phrase any reference to religion, church, or missionary work in a secular format. E-mail your resume in a Microsoft Word file format.
- Two Letters of Recommendation. Past employers, teachers, or professors are all acceptable references. These letters should NOT be written by a relative or clergy (church) contact. Make sure the letter is typed, printed on professional letterhead, and signed. The signed letters must be scanned and e-mailed to China Horizons. Either the writer or the applicant may e-mail these to China Horizons.
- Copy of Signed Valid U.S. Passport (picture page only). The passport should contain at least six months' validity from the time you return from China to the U.S. The passport you submit must be the exact passport you will use for China. For example, if you are married or engaged and plan on applying for a new passport with your new last name, you will need to submit your new passport with your application, not your current passport. View the Passport and Visa page for more information. Scan and e-mail the copy of your passport.
- Passport/Visa Photograph and Drivers License. This must be a professional 2″ x 2″ passport/visa style photo. It does not need to match the photo on your passport. A convenient place to have this taken is at a Walgreens Photo Lab. We also need a scan of the front of your Drivers License. Please scan and e-mail the photo and license.
- Copies of College Degrees and/or Teaching Certificates. This item should be scanned and e-mailed. Graduation dates for a BA/BS degree must be at least two years prior to the start if teaching in China.
- Signed Terms and Conditions Agreement Form. Print, sign, scan, and e-mail this form back to China Horizons.
- Signed Teacher Code of Conduct Agreement form. This form is signed digitally and does NOT need to be printed, signed, scanned, or e-mailed back.
- Initial Application Fee. The application deposit must be submitted with the above materials. The deposit is deducted from the program cost and is NOT an additional fee. If you are not accepted or placed, ALL fees (including the deposit) are 100% refunded. However, if you choose to withdraw your application, the deposit is not refunded. The application deposit may be mailed to the P.O. Box listed below. You can also use the PayPal option below.
How to Submit Application Materials
E-mail all scanned materials together in one email to: email@example.com and retain all original hard copies for future reference.
Please Follow These Guidelines
- All documents should be attached to your e-mail in the form of a Microsoft Word document (.DOC), PDF file, or J-PEG file. Your application will be sent to China online, so please prepare all documents in an appropriate file size. Each attachment should not exceed 2MB.
- Please name the file using this format: "last name_application item." For example, if you are attaching your passport as a PDF file and your last name is Rogers, the file would be named Rogers_ Passport. Any spaces should be replaced with an underscore. Application items may be abbreviated when naming the file. For example, "Terms and Conditions" may be named simply "Terms" or "T&C."
*If you do not have access to a scanner or e-mail, please contact China Horizons to make arrangements for submitting your application.
Pre-application Considerations for Teaching in China
Particpants should understand that placement through China Horizons constitutes a highly independent experience. This is not a 4-month tour where you will be living, eating, and socializing with 20 other American teachers. You will not have a "head" teacher who oversees your work and daily life. Instead, the school will have a foreign director who acts as a liaison between you and the school officials. Ultimately, you are an employee of the school and subject to their administrative decisions. However, you are on the top of their priority list; they treat all foreign teachers with great respect and admiration for coming to teach at their school. You need to understand that the contract you sign will not be with China Horizons, as you will not be working directly for China Horizons but rather through the China Horizons program.
Your decision to teach in China is a serious commitment. Please weigh all the factors and issues surrounding your decision to be certain this is right for you. Outline a plan for the next year, detailing how a China experience will affect your future. We are here to answer all your questions and concerns to assist in this important decision.
For the Chinese school, obtaining a foreign teacher is an expensive process, requiring various costly government documents to allow you to apply for a visa and resident card. This is to ensure that your stay will be legal and secure. Your apartment will most likely be the nicest in the school, since the schools spend considerable time and money to make sure that the accommodations are suitable for a foreign teacher. Additionally, your salary will be equivalent to the school principal, if not more. Foreign teachers make approximately four times the amount of a native Chinese teacher. Thus, you are a critical investment and asset to the school.
Frequently asked application questions
- Do I need a degree to teach?
- A Bachelors degree is required for paid positions. No degree is required for the volunteer program.
- What are my chances of being accepted as a teacher?
- Available positions vary each semester. As long as you have a strong application and submit it before the deadline, your chances of acceptance will be very good.
- Are there any age restrictions?
- All applicants must be 18 at the time of application. Some schools do require that participants be at least 20 years old while other schools are flexible.
- How soon after applying will I know that I am accepted?
- You will be notified within 2 weeks of completing the application process whether you are accepted or not. However, your exact teaching location may not be known until one month prior to your departure.
- Can I request to be placed with my friends if they apply?
- Absolutely! The volunteer program can often accommodate up to 6 teachers in the same school. The paid position group sizes tend to be smaller with no more than 2-4 teachers in the same school.
- Will I receive a refund if I am not accepted?
- If you are not accepted as a teacher, you will receive a 100% refund of all fees paid up to that point. Refunds are not available for teachers who withdraw their applications for any reason. Fees can, however, be deferred to a future semester of teaching.


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Stupid Party
Controversial opinions abound as Dakota and Gerrit attempt to rectify the problems surrounding Dare to Be Stupid and Polka Party. How can they stand to take such a stand!? Also, Dakota makes a last ditch effort to defend Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch. This one is a thinker.


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ArtsLink Residencies offers artists and arts managers from eligible overseas countries a five-week residency at an established, non-profit arts organization in the US. The program is designed to create opportunities for artists and communities across the US to share artistic practices with artists and arts managers from abroad and engage in dialogue that advances understanding across cultures. The residencies will take place in fall 2014. Eligibility: contemporary artists and arts managers working in performing arts and literature. Applicants must be citizens of, and currently reside in, an eligible country. There are no age limitations. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English to function independently while in the US. Undergraduate students, amateurs and research scholars are not eligible. Arts managers must be affiliated with an arts organization in the non-commercial sector.
CEC ArtsLink promotes international communication and understanding through collaborative, innovative arts projects for mutual benefit. It supports and produces programs that encourage the exchange of visual and performing artists and cultural managers in the United States and 32 countries overseas. As an international organization, it believes that the arts are a society´s most deliberate and complex means of communication and that the work of artists and arts administrators can help nations overcome long histories of reciprocal distrust, insularity and conflict.


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Following My heart, music album by acclaimed Mandolin player U Rajesh will be released by Ulaganayakan Kamal Haasan on 2 August in Chennai.
Being a fusion of Indian classical and Jazz, it is an exceptional expose of eastern culture set to the beat of the west.His Music has no limits or boundaries and is universally accepted. The album is a collaboration of like minds across continents unified for one common reason, 'Music'.
The album by U Rajesh is a window into himself.
There are about 6 instrumental songs in the album, out of which music videos has been made for two songs namely Master of masters and Flight of the bumble bee featuring Meera Jasmine.
The music album will be launched in the studio 6 degrees in Satyam cinemas.
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Marianne Rendón, breakout star of Bravo's third original scripted series Imposters, is about to steal your heart or become your new best friend. Rendón, a 2016 graduate of the Juilliard School of Drama, is a star on the rise. Understudy in the New York Theater Workshop production of David Bowie's musical, Lazarus, and star of the independent film, Gemini, she is now breaking out into the television world in Imposters.
Marianne stars as Jules, a passionate artist left broken and cynical after her wife CeCe leaves her. Therapy and her art is where she turns to cope with the aftermath of her marriage. Just as time has placed a bandage on the pain, a knock on the door sends her into a spiral of conspiracy and revenge. CeCe is not the woman she thought she married.
Vital VOICE chatted with Marianne about the show, giving us the chance to ask her about the recent project and her budding resume.
So, tell us about Jules.
Jules is from a wealthy Connecticut family who always wanted to distance herself from that upbringing. She is an artist who wants to feel legitimate, have a sense of struggle per se. In New York City, she meets the love of her life, CeCe, a tough bartender. CeCe immediately leads the way in making Jules feel understood and validated as a talented artist who doesn't have to care what other people think of her work. CeCe turns out to be a con artist and takes her for everything, leaving her high and dry. We meet Jules two years after she's been conned and very close to getting over the trauma when these boys, who are themselves trying to track down their versions of CeCe, kind of uproot that entire trauma for Jules again.
What attracted you to this character?
I really related to her being a young artist, struggling for approval and legitimacy. She has a real neurotic and raw imagination, and I definitely relate to that. The way that she was written was so fun, different and interesting. Just the humor of the first scene we meet her in sold me right away.
Do you believe the stigma by playing LGBT characters is officially a thing of the past?
Absolutely. That is something that attracted me to the role. Those voices are being heard more and more and I think that if there is any opportunity to give them more power and more of a voice, that is really what I care about as an actor.
Tell me about your work on the Lazarus musical.
I was understudying Cristin Millioti in Lazarus, who is the female lead. I would have to say one of the coolest things I have heard in the past year is that, when I auditioned, they taped my audition initially in New York, and that not only did Ivo (von Hove) the director have to sign off on it, but that David Bowie himself watched the tape and hired me. So him doing that, being one of my greatest heroes and that we just lost him, was one of those things I will never forget.
What's next for you?
I am really excited for the first season of Imposters to air. I can't be in a better position – being right out of school – to see the range of work that Jules expresses on the show. It's an amazing showcase for a lot of the actors on the show.
Any comments for viewers of the show?
Because everyone can relate to the different characters, I think initially people will relate to Jules because of her trauma and her neurosis. There are a lot of shifts in tone throughout the season. Not only is it incredibly funny in the beginning, but you see her very real, high stake, emotionally demanding experiences that will touch different parts of the audience.
Favorite karaoke song?
Kate Bush Wuthering Heights. Oh my god, you have to check out Kate Bush. That 80s hair!
Imposters is giving us a taste of what's to come for Marianne Rendón. And for this true New York City native, we won't have to be conned to love her.
Imposters airs on Tuesdays at 10/9c on Bravo. V
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Sophisticated, boho, romantic... the headband is THE it-accessory for all future brides. Perfect for adding a finishing touch to a look, it can be worn as a crown, placed in the middle of your forehead or quite simply worn as a headband. Read on to find out our advice for styling your hair on the big day.
If you want to keep the hair out of your face, place your headband at your roots. To discreetly fix it, use flat hairpins (perfect for keeping your hair back all throughout the day). As for your hairstyle, you have carte blanche: you can either wear your hair up or down. A top look? Create a romantic half-ponytail to remain within the theme. You will obtain a fashionable hairstyle every time without fail!
For the day of your wedding, opt for a chunky floral XXL headband which has been highly on trend for several seasons. It's the perfect occasion to show off a 100% romantic style! As for make-up, opt for a fresh, natural look so everything remains coherent.
Do you have mid-length to long hair? Place your headband in the middle of your forehead for a minimalistic and effective look. First of all, create a wavy effect in your locks. To achieve this, apply thermo-active treatment, then create curls using straighteners . Once your hair has cooled down, work with the curls using your fingers: a great technique for obtaining a floaty, more natural effect.
Once your headband is in place, fix it all with hairspray to guarantee maximum hold. This hairstyle will give you a hippie-chic style or a boho look to die for!
You are undeniably the star of your wedding... so it is the perfect occasion to play princess with an accessory worthy of your status! When it comes to styling, you have several options. Our advice? Go for a rhinestone studded, sparkly or pearly headband, placing it just above your chignon in a headband style. The bandeau will flatten down your roots whilst embellishing your hairstyle in a highly sophisticated way.
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The ultimate personalised perfume
We've seen (and smelled) it all, now. Really and truly.
Jo spent last last weekend at Pitti Fraganze, the big niche perfumery show in Florence (you really should go sometime: it's open to the public for just 10 euros on the Saturday and Sunday – and who doesn't want an excuse to go to Florence…?) There were so many sublime brands there: the booming interest in perfume has inspired fabulous fragrances, fascinating creative processses – and a few things that will blow your mind, never mind your nostrils.
For instance, this. Jo's still not quite sure if this is a practical joke, or a real fragrance (though the essence itself does smell quite fantastic). It's all-natural, a swirl of sensual soft oriental notes, very wearable indeed. But Peety is a perfume with a difference.
Its creator, Angelo Orazio Pregoni (this is him in the promo photo) creates bespoke scents for individuals. But Angelo felt (so we're told) that there was a market for a scent that everyone could personalise.
Yes, you read that right. The 'Samurai warrior' bottle has, as you'll see, a black cap - into which you pee. It holds the exact amount of wee to top up the bottle, and hey, presto! Something that's entirely exclusive to you. Note: drop-of-widdle logo.
Have to say, Jo stood there jaws a-kimbo – and like we say, still isn't sure if it's a poke at an industry which likes to weave somewhat floral stories around its fragrances. (Clue: the name, Peety, is how you pronounce the name of the show… Hmmm.)
Alas, we're not sure we'll ever be able to find out what Jo's own Peety would smell like, once she'd 'customised' it. They only had a teeny little vial to give her – and her aim's just not that great…!
Allegedly, Peety goes on sale this Saturday at www.odriu.com (we'll be checking back), should you want to get your hands on this.
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There's also simulated sex (and a shirtless Diddy) coupled with far more titillating scenes than we saw in the original "I think if people hear about the video, they're going to hear that it's racy and provocative, but I also think they're going to hear people say that it's beautiful," Diddy told ahead of the release of the commercial.
Will she at least be allowed the privilege of toting a gut full of Diddy someday? Is it possible they're both satisfied with their arrangement???
Sean Diddy Combs and longtime girlfriend Cassie have not split up, despite reports to the contrary.
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is planning to give up the single life after reportedly asking R&B singer Cassie to marry him.
The 44-year-old rapper/producer, who has been dating the 27-year- old beauty on-and-off since 2007, sparked speculation he was set to walk down the aisle after posting an image of a diamond sparkler on photo-sharing website on Sunday. Cassie responded to the image stating, "It's perfect!
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A young girl goes missing in South Carolina in 1985. Soon after, her kidnapper would begin calling her family - but not to make demands for her safe return, but only to cruelly taunt them. This is the first chapter in the series "Taunting Terrors". Several resources were used in the research for this episodes including: Book: Murder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bell and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South Carolina by Rita Y. Shuler Articles: South Carolina serial killer forced girl to wri...more
A horror film franchise is seemingly cursed when it experiences tragedies including hauntings, serious accidents, fatal illness and murder. Today's sponsors: Italic - www.Italic.com - Use offer code ONCE for $15 off your purchase. NutraThrive - www.HealthyDog4.com Westside Fairytales Podcast: www.westsidefairytales.com Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime: https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/lets-taco-bout-true-crime Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: https://www.ran...more
From 1922 to the 1940s over 40 child actors would be cast in a popular series of short films and many of them would later fall victim to strange accidents, illnesses, drug addiction, financial hardship, murder and suicide. This is The Curse of The Little Rascals. Today's Sponsor: NutraThrive: www.HealthyDog4.com Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: Television Episode: E! True Hollywood Story: Curse of the Little Rascals Alfalfa's Mysterious Death - www.tvpar...more
Every manifestation of the Man of Steel - comic books, television shows and films - has been marked by bad blood, shattered careers, tragic accidents and even murder. This is the Curse of Superman. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: George Reeves Revealed: An Inside Look at the Life and Tragic Death of Television's First Superman by Ed Gross for CloserWeekly.com, Feb. 27, 2019 Who Killed Superman? TheGuardian.com, Nov. 17, 2006 Link to Listener Survey: htt...more
Three child actors become stars after being cast in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes in 1978. But, all three would go on to live troubled adult lives including drug addiction, legal troubles and untimely death. These are the stories of Todd Bridges, Dana Plato and Gary Coleman. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: The Tragic Stars of Different Strokes, People Magazine, March 25, 1991 Gary Coleman dies at 42; child star of hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes by Dennis M...more
Susan Polk enters into a relationship with her therapist when she is a young girl. Years later, after 20 years of marriage, she will claim she has been abused by her husband for decades. After he is found dead in their guest house the question would be, was this a case of self-defense or a cold-blooded murder? Several resources were used in the research of this case including: Court record: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Susan Mae Polk, Defendant and Applellant, Contra Costa County S...more
A mother seeks help for her special needs child, but a church prayer service ends tragically. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: Book: True Stories of Law and Order by Kevin Dwyer and Jure Fiorillo Articles: Death by Exorcism by David Krajicek for the New York Daily News, October 8, 2006 Sponsor: Native Deodorants - www.nativedeodorant.com - Use promo code ONCE for 20% off your first purchase. Subscribe to "Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime" On iTunes: http...more
In the second chapter of the series "Deadly Therapy" a young girl who grows up in an unstable home is placed up for adoption. Her adoptive mother finds her behavior problematic and has her undergo a new and controversial therapy - with tragic results. Several resources were used to research this episode including: Her Name was Candace by Carla Crowder and Peggy Lowe for Denver Rocky Mountain News, Oct. 29, 2000 https://culteducation.com/group/1115-rebirthing/17893-her-name-was-candace.ht...more
In this month's series, "Deadly Therapy", I'll detail cases of people who sought help from experts, but rather than receiving healing and transformation, their journeys came to an abrupt and deadly end. In this first chapter, you'll hear how James, Arthur Ray, a self-described success coach and guru required his followers to perform increasingly more extreme mental and physical challenges all in the pursuit of "enlightenment" with deadly results. Several resources were used in the research for...more
Identical twin sisters, Sunny and Gina Han were lifelong rivals. One sister's jealousy would lead her to plot her twin's murder. www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime www.truecrimepodcast.com
In this bonus episode, I interview Jan Broberg and Skye Borgman about their documentary film "Abducted in Plain Sight" LIVE at CrimeCon 2019 in New Orleans. #AbductedinPlainSight #truecrimedocumentary #CrimeCon2019
On this bonus episode I take you along with me to CrimeCon 2019 in New Orleans and my travels to New York City and Toronto for the Toronto True Crime Film Festival. #CrimeCon #NewOrleans #TorontoTrueCrimeFilmFestival #truecrimedocumentaries #NewYorkCity www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod
I continue the story of the Gibbons Sisters - twins who were locked in a battle their entire lives. Neither believed they could survive without the other, but controlled each other so completely they only spoke to or associated with one another. When they reached adolescence, they knew they had to find some way to break out of this destructive twin bond or both would perish. Their desperation lead them to commit increasingly antisocial and criminal acts. This is part two of "The Silent Twins"...more
June and Jennifer Gibbons were identical twins who, from a very young age, were so bonded to one another that they created their own "twin language" to communicate speaking only to one another. They rejected any other relationships including their own parents and siblings. Later, they would construct a fantasy world that only they inhabited. This lead to more serious anti-social behavior that resulted in a shocking crime spree. Sponsors: Harper Wilde: www.harperwilde.com/ONCE - Use promo co...more
"Lost and Found" was the very first series of Once Upon a Crime in June, 2016. In that series I covered the story of three young women who were held captive and abused by Ariel Castro for over a decade. In this bonus episode we give you an update about these survivors - Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina De Jesus. Links: Our website: www.truecrimepodcast.com CrimeCon: www.CrimeCon.com - Use offer code ONCE19 for 10% off your registration. Toronto True Crime Film Festival: www.torontot...more
This bonus episode gives news and announcements for the month of May including information on Season 4. Website: www.truecrimepodcast.com Social Media: Twitter - @uponacrime and @tacoboutcrime Facebook and Instagram - @onceuponacrimepod Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime CrimeCon: www.crimecon.com - use discount code ONCE19 for 10% off your registration Toronto True Crime Film Festival - www.torontotruecrimefilmfestival
A mother takes justice into her own hands in Jamestown, California in 1993 when she discovers her son has been abused by a child molester. Some called her a hero, others denounced her actions as vigilantism. This is Chapter 2 of "Disorder in the Court". Sponsors: Hask Beauty: www.haskbeauty.com or purchase in store at CVS or online at www.cvs.com. Backblaze: www.Backblaze.com/ONCE for a fully-featured 15-day no risk free trial. Several resource materials were used for this episode including: ...more
In 2005, a man on trial for rape escapes custody in Atlanta's Fulton County Courthouse and goes on a violent rampage. This is Chapter 1 of "Disorder in the Court". Today's Sponsor: Harper Wilde - www.harperwilde.com/ONCE for a free home try-on and a free wash bag. Resources: Several articles were used in the creation of this episode. Some of them are listed here: 3 Slain in Atlanta Courthouse Rampage, The Washington Post, March 12, 2005, Staff writers Manuel Roig-Franzia and Melanie Lasoff ...more
A summer ball game descends into chaos when a promotional event goes seriously awry. This is the last chapter in the series "Bad Sports" recounting the Cleveland Indians' "Ten Cent Beer Night" riot. Today's sponsor: Hask Beauty - www.haskbeauty.com . You can also find Hask products at www.walmart.com. Thanks to guest voice actors Lorne and Michael from The True Crime Guys podcast. www.truecrimeguys.com Some of the resources used in this episode include: Articles: The Night Beer and Violen...more
A friendly soccer game on a dusty field in Brazil turns into a horrific act of violence. Resources: Article: A Yellow Card, Then Unfathomable Violence in Brazil by Jere Longman and Taylor Barnes for The New York Times, October 31, 2013 "Football Hooliganism" - a Wikipedia listing of instances of violence at soccer matches. Sponsors: Away Travel - www.awaytravel.com/ONCE20 and use discount code ONCE20 for $20 off a suitcase. Espionage - A new podcast by the Parcast network. www.parcast.com/...more
Ray and Sally McNeil were a married couple who were both accomplished athletes in the sport of professional bodybuilding. But, a combination of infidelity, abuse and anabolic steroid use would lead to a final, bloody confrontation on Valentine's Day, 1995. www.torontotruecrimefilmfestival.com www.CrimeCon.com - Use my discount code ONCE19 to the 10% off your registration Once Upon a Crime website: www.truecrimepodcast.com Sponsors: Hask hair care products - www.haskbeauty.com or shop online ...more
This month I'll be sharing stories of outrageous crimes that occurred at sporting events or by sports figures. First up, a neighborhood ice rink, a pee-wee hockey pick-up game and some unsportsmanlike conduct leads to a confrontation between parents that ends with tragic results. Links and Resources: CrimeCon 2019 - Go to www.crimecon.com and use discount code ONCE19 to get 10% off your registration. Away Travel - www.AwayTravel.com/ONCE and use ONCE20 at checkout for $20 off a suitcase. Bet...more
A man starts having vivid memories of a violent crime he believes he may have committed during an alcoholic blackout. Sponsor: Backblaze - www.Backblaze.com/ONCE to receive a 15-day no risk free trial of Backblaze's cloud backup and storage services. www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime to become a patron and receive podcast merch, bonus episodes and be entered into our monthly drawing.
I conclude the story about Eileen Franklin who claimed to have witnessed her friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason's murder in 1969. She would say her memory of the event was only recovered after 20 years. Her story would begin a debate about the validity of "recovered memories" used in criminal trials. Sponsors: Better Help - www.BetterHelp.com/ONCE - use discount code ONCE to get 10% your first month of online counseling. Daily Harvest - www.Daily-Harvest.com - enter promo code ONCE to get three fre...more
In this series I'll share crime stories that feature a very strange and rare phenomenon - recovered memories of murder. Is it possible to forget about a murder? Could a traumatic event, like witnessing a violent crime, cause a person to repress the memory so completely that they, in essence, "forget" they ever saw such a horrific event? In this first chapter, Eileen Franklin recalls a 20-year-old murder. She will claim that she witnessed the murder of her best friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason i...more
A career criminal commits multiple murders plus an attempted murder and continues to be released on parole. This is the case of Michael Keith Moon. CrimeCon: www.crimecon.com Use discount code ONCE19 for 10% off your standard registration. Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime - The Podcast - subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
In the conclusion of the story of Louise Peete, the convicted murderess is released from prison and, before long, goes on to commit another violent crime. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: Dead Woman Walking:Louise Peete by Joan Renner - www.derangedlacrimes.com Black Widow, Mara Bovsun, Daily News New York, November 18, 2001 She Buried Them All by Bill Walker in Saga: The Magazine for Men, January 1962. Sponsor: BetterHelp - www.BetterHelp.com/once and ...more
I'm pleased to announce my new podcast "Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime"! Each episode will feature me and a special guest host talking about what's new, hot, and trending in true crime - in a fun and casual format. First episode drops on February 19th! Subscribe here on Apple Podcasts or search for "Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime" on your favorite podcast platform. It's rolling out to more podcast platforms as we speak!
In this episode. I share a story about a particularly lethal woman who's long criminal career saw her acquitted of a murder, sentenced to life for another and still released to continue her murderous ways. This is Part One of the case of Louise Peete. Photo: Louise Peete on her way to San Quentin to serve her sentence for murder. Several resources were used in the research for this episode including: Dead Woman Walking:Louise Peete by Joan Renner - www.derangedlacrimes.com Black Widow, Mara ...more
A man murders three innocent teens in 1966, is sentenced to death and later is released from prison to kill again. This is the case of Kenneth Allen McDuff aka "The Broomstick Killer". Photo: Kenneth Allen McDuff at his first trial in 1966 for the murder of three teenagers. Research for this episode came from several sources including: Articles: "Free to Kill" by Gary Carthwright, Texas Monthly, August 1992. "McDuff Likely to Take Grisly Secrets to Grave" by Mike Cochran for the Associated ...more
A rare form of serial killer are Black Widows - women who kill their spouses and other family members - usually for financial gain. Even more rare are Black Widow Sisters. This week I'll share two stories of sisters who set up murder syndicates for profit. #BlackWidowsofLiverpool #BlackWidowsofElSalvador #serialkillers Photo: Margaret Higgins and Catherine Flanagan - The Black Widows of Liverpool www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
A woman is discovered to have murdered two of her husbands and hid their bodies in her yard. Resources: Book: Buried Memories: The Bloody Crimes and Execution of the Texas Black Widow by Irene Pence Article: CNN.com - "Texas Executes Betty Lou Beets for Husband's Murder", February 24, 2000 Sponsors: www.daily-harvest.com - Use promo code ONCE to get three free cups in your first box. Podcasts: Southern Fried True Crime: www.southernfriedtruecrime.com The Nighttime Podcast: www.nighttimepod...more
As a special holiday episode Yolanda from Not Perfect or Functional Podcast aka my little sister returns! This time we discuss the ever-debated Darlie Routier case. Yolanda's Podcast: www.notperfectorfunctional.com or look for it under "Not Perfect or Functional" on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Resources: Book: A Killer in My House: The Darlie Routier Story by David Kennedy Link to DNA results: www.dallascounty.org/public_access.php Choose "accept" on main page and t...more
On Christmas week 1992, a series of murders took place in Dayton, Ohio. Some would call it a case of "thrill killing" others would point to juvenile delinquency, dysfunctional family issues or just plain bad kids. The identified "ringleader" would fit none of these stereotypes and yet, made the decision to go on a murder spree that would shock his community. #MarvallousKeene #DaytonOhio #thrillkillers #Christmascrimes
Three generations of one family are murdered on Christmas Eve, 2007 in Carnation, Washington. Sponsors: Away Travel - www.awaytravel.com/ONCE - use promo code ONCE for $20 off a suitcase. Daily Harvest - www.daily-harvest.com - use promo code ONCE to get three cups FREE in your first box. Simple Contacts - www.simplecontacts.com/onceupon20 to get $20 off your first order.
A young couple play a deadly game with perfect strangers on Memorial Day weekend, 2002 in Ocean City, Maryland. #homicide #killercouples #thrillkillers Sponsors: Away Travel - www.awaytravel.com/once and use promo code ONCE at checkout for $20 off a suitcase. Swap.com - www.swap.com - use promo code ONCE to get 35% off your first order. ******** www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Thank you to listener Alexandre Guglielmelli from Brazil for this case suggestion! In 2002, a wealthy couple is found murdered in their home in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Their own daughter soon becomes a suspect and the case becomes a media sensation in Brazil. How to Help California Fire Victims: American Red Cross - www.redcross.org California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund - www.calfund.org Humane Society of Ventura County - www.hsvc.org Sponsors: Brooklinen - www.brooklinen.com and us...more
A young couple conspire to kill a romantic rival in Texas in 1995. Thanks to listener Casey Graham for the suggestion of this case. This is the case of Diane Zamora and David Graham - The Texas Cadet Murder case. Make-a-Wish North Texas - www.ntx.wish.org Photo: Diane Zamora (left), Adrienne "AJ" Jones (right), David Graham and Diane (bottom) Sponsors: Swap.com - www.swap.com and use promo code ONCE for 35% off your first order. Policygenius - www.policygenius.com to get quotes and apply in...more
This month I'm picking cases from listener suggestions as a "thank you" to my audience. First up is a case from Warwick, Rhode Island suggested by Mikala Fortin. When a series of brutal murders takes place in one neighborhood in 1989, investigators zero in on an unlikely suspect - a teenage boy who would be considered one of the country's youngest serial killers. Photo: Craig Price is taken into custody and charge with four murders in Rhode Island. Sponsors: Brooklinen - www.brooklinen.com an...more
The last chapter of "Haunted Homicide" is the story of the LaLaurie Mansion known as "the most haunted house in America". In this episode you'll hear the TRUE story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie who is called "the socialite serial killer". Resources: Ozzy and Jack's World Detour - https://www.aetv.com/shows/ozzy-and-jacks-world-detour Mad Madame LaLaurie: New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess Revealed by Victoria Cosner Love and Lorelei Shannon Sponsors: Holly and Tanager - www.hollyandtanager.c...more
The Tower of London has a long history of torture, murder and royal intrigue. It has also been the scene of many ghostly sightings over its 950-year history. Travel with me to through the Tower to uncover some of its dark history. #ThomasBecket #WilliamWallace #HenryVIII #AnneBoleyn #ThePrincesintheTower #RichardIII #TudorEngland #ElizabethI In a scene from the series "The Tudors" Anne Boleyn presents her executioner with a purse of coins as a "tip" before her beheading. Resources: Books: T...more
A house with a dark history is purchased by a young couple in 1975. They soon begin experiencing unexplained and terrifying events inside the home. Was it a result of their imaginations run wild? A hoax? Or the after effects of a horrific multiple homicide committed there? #Amityville #AmityvilleHorror #DeFeoMurders #RonaldDeFeo 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York - photographed on the night of the DeFeo family murders. Resources: Audio Clip from documentary My Amityville Horror (2013) ...more
A serial killer uses his own home as his killing grounds. After his crimes are discovered his property, Fox Hollow Farm, will be considered one of the most haunted places in the midwestern United States. This is chapter one of the series, "Haunted Homicide". Fox Hollow Farm in Carmel, Indiana where serial killer Herb Baumeister took his victims. Many bones were found in the woods just behind the home. Sponsors: Kopari: www.koparibeauty.com/ONCE to order Kopari aluminum-free coconut deodor...more
A woman finds a finger in a fast food item. An investigation is launched and a crime will be uncovered. Audio clips: Business and Media, January 16, 2008 SJSUCrusade, April 2, 2008 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central, April 14, 2005 Sponsors: BetterHelp - www.betterhelp.com/ONCE for your first week free Le Mystere - www.lemystere.com - For a free cosmetic bag with your order go to www.lemystere.com/gift and enter promo code ONCE at checkout. Simple Contacts - www.simplecontacts....more
A series of fast food restaurant robberies take place in Nashville, Tennessee in 1997. The accused, Paul Dennis Reid, would claim that his early history of brain damage was to blame. Photos from top left (clockwise): Tennessee map, Paul Dennis Reid, Baskin Robbins restaurant, McDonald's restaurant, the Nashville skyline, Captain D's restaurant Sponsors: Simple Contacts: www.simplecontacts.com/onceupon20 for $20 off your first order. Policy Genius: www.policygenius.com West Coast Meetup Inf...more
A series of women are found raped and strangled in their homes in Charlotte, North Carolina between 1992 and 1994. Later it would be discovered that they could all be linked to one man - a manager at a Taco Bell restaurant in Charlotte. #CharlotteStrangler #serialkiller #HenryLouisWallace #FBIprofilers Photo: Some of the young women whose lives were cruelly snuffed out by Henry Louis Wallace. Clockwise from top left: Caroline Love, Shawna Hawk, Valencia Jumper, Deborah Slaughter, Betty Bauc...more
We continue the story of one of the most infamous murders ever committed in New Zealand. Known as the Parker-Hulme Murder it was shocking because of it's brutality as well as because, it was soon discovered, it had been perpetrated by two teenaged girls. In the conclusion, we'll discover that one of the convicted murderers would go on to an illustrious career as one of the world's most well known crime-fiction writers. Her past would stay concealed for almost 40 years before her true identity ...more
A brutal murder takes place in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1954. Two teenage girls are quickly identified as the murderers. The crime would become infamous in New Zealand and the girl exposed as a well-known writer decades later. This is Part 1. #Parker-HulmeMurder #NewZealand #PaulineParker #JulietHulme #matricide Photo: Pauline Parker (left), Juliet Hulme (right) during their trial. Sponsors: Policy Genius - www.policygenius.com Victorious - www.victorious.com/once to get one month of ...more
In this second chapter of "Written in Blood" I detail cases of two writers who became wife killers - and then hid their crime from the public. #domesticviolence #authors #writers Resources: For Domestic Violence resources and help: In the U.S.: www.thehotline.org 1-800-799-7233 In the U.K.: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk 0808 2000 247 In Australia: www.1800respect.org.au 1800-737-732 Social Media links: www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod www...more
In this series I detail crimes committed by authors or writers. First up, two authors who became literary celebrities despite their criminal history....or even because of it. #JackHenryAbbott #IsseiSagawa #NormanMailer #GaryGilmore #TheExecutionersSong #Japan #cannibalism Today's Sponsors: Victorious - your fitness studio at home. www.victorious.com/once for a 30-day free trial. Chameleon Cold-Brew Coffee - www.chameleoncoldbrew.com Social Media Links: www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod www...more
Diane Whipple lost her life on January 26, 2001 after she was attacked by two dangerous dogs. You'll hear about the public outcry after this horrible incident and how the owners, Robert Noel and Marjorie Knoller, made matters worse by insisting they had no responsibility for Whipple's death. This is part two of The Pacific Heights Dog Mauling Case. Photo: Diane Whipple Photo: One of the two Presa Canarios involved in the attack is removed from the Pacific Heights apartment building. Sponsors: ...more
A fatal dog mauling case shocked the San Francisco Bay Area and the world in early 2001. When the details were revealed about the dogs and their owners the story took a bizarre twist. Join me for part one of this two-part episode as I detail the tragic death of a young, lacrosse coach and the strange and unusual backstory that lead to her demise. Resources: Book: Red Zone: The Behind the Scenes Story of the San Francisco Dog Mauling by Aphrodite Jones Article: Mad Dogs and Lawyers by Evan Wrig...more
Dian Fossey became the foremost expert on the mountain gorillas of the Congo. She conducted the first long-term field study of these animals and her story was immortalized in the book and movie Gorillas in the Mist. A few days after Christmas 1985 Dian Fossey was found brutally murdered in her cabin at the primate research center she founded. People around the world wanted to know who killed Dian Fossey? #Rwanda #poachers #gorillaconservation #Virunga #Karisoke Social Media Links: www.twitter...more
If true crime stories teach us anything it's that man is the most dangerous animal of all. In this new series I will detail cases where human's behavior results in wild animals becoming involved in crime stories. This series will NOT detail cases of animal cruelty. First up, a tiger escapes its enclosure at a zoo and attacks three men? Was the tiger provoked? What would cause an animal to attack humans out of the blue? Today's sponsors: Poshmark - www.poshmark.com - To go to my closet: http:/...more
On this bonus episode I discuss the 4-part documentary series "Dead North" that premiered on A&E in late May. My special co-host is my brother, Tony. Ways to watch: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/dead-north/about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAvQ-DZtzo https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=hJP2D07sNYvoOnuQy60VqA&cdid=tvseason-iDb1vI20xZwH3DauTgXuyw&gdid=tvepisode-gfAvQ-DZtzo https://www.amazon.com/Winter-is-Coming-Part-1/dp/B07DC6WGST/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=...more
Season 3 will begin on July 2nd! Bonus episode will release this week! Get all the news, announcements and info here! www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime #Season3 #bonusepisode #patreon #thankyou
A young, Canadian college students goes missing from the Cecil while visiting Los Angeles in 2013. The hotel's surveillance camera captures bizarre behavior by the young woman adding to the mystery. #ElisaLam #mysteriousdeaths #elevatorvideo Photos: Elisa Lam (right), Elisa in the elevator (left), scene from the recovery of the body from the water tanks on the roof of The Cecil Hotel (below) Resources: Elevator video - last sighting of Elisa Lam: https://youtu.be/3TjVBpyTeZM TX Files epi...more
We continue the series "Infamous Locales" with another true crime story from the infamous Cecil Hotel. This time, I'll tell you about another serial killer who made the Cecil his base of operations - Jack Unterweger, "The Vienna Woods Killer". #serialkillers #Austria #Vienna #ViennaWoodsKiller (Photo: A publicity shot of ex-con and writer, Jack Unterweger) Sponsors: FabFitFun: www.fabfitfun.com - use offer code ONCE for $10 off your first subscription box. TalkSpace: www.talkspace.com/ouac an...more
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has been home to at least two serial killers, numerous tragic deaths, a sniper shooting and one mysterious death. Join me for this first installment of a 2-part episode covering the Cecil Hotel's history. #serial killers #RichardRamirez #TheNightStalker # Photo: The Exterior of the Cecil Hotel / Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker" in court. Sponsors: Canidae Pet Food - www.canidae.com/podcast for a free trial and special discounts. FabFitFun: www.fabfitfun.com an...more
In this special episode I give a wrap-up of CrimeCon - all the true crime celebrity sightings, the true crime podcast rockstars I got to hang out with, and all the inside gossip and info. I also discuss a couple of cases related to what I learned in CrimeCon sessions this year. I'll talk about the Patsy Ramsey 911 call, Ted Bundy and Jodi Arias. Shout outs to many, many podcasts including Southern Fried True Crime, Trace Evidence, InSight, True Crime Fan Club, The Fall Line, Minds of Madness, ...more
The district of Whitechapel in London, England was the location of one of the most infamous, unsolved serial murders in history - the Jack the Ripper Murders. But, there was possibly a second serial murderer operating at the same time. Journey with us to Whitechapel for some historical true crime cases. Warning: This episode details more graphic details than normal. I give you a trigger warning before it begins in the episode if you'd like to skip ahead. #whitechapel #London #JacktheRipper #hi...more
One intersection in Beverly Hills has been the site of many events from airplane crashes, car accidents, and murders. Could it be a coincidence or is the area cursed? Photo: The intersection of Sunset Blvd, North Linden and North Whittier Drive in Beverly Hills, known as "The Beverly Hills Bermuda Triangle". #beverlyhills #bermudatriangle #howardhughes #hollywood #bugsysiegel #ronnichasen Sponsor: Podern Love 2018 - Join over 40 independent podcasts for the first podcast convention for listen...more
Surprise! Here's an extra episode for you since I'm off this week. This is as bonus episode that I would normally make available only for Patreon members, but I'll give you a little sneak peek of Patreon bonus content by sharing it with everyone. This is the story of another murder committed by the Aum Doomsday Cult that did I did not talk about on Episode #86: Last Stop: Chapter 3: The Tokyo Subway Attack. To become a Patreon supporter of Once Upon a Crime go to www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime...more
A woman takes revenge for hundreds of raped and murdered women in Juarez, Mexico by targeting city bus drivers. Photo: Pink crosses spring up around Juarez with the words "Ni una mas" or "not one more" after hundreds of women are murdered beginning in 1993. Resources: For more information about women's organizations in Juarez: https://hiponline.org/how-casa-amiga-helps-free-the-women-of-juarez/ https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/meet-the-mexican-activists-fighting-for-wom...more
On March 20, 1995 a group of men board the Tokyo Metro subway system and release deadly sarin gas. The mass murder was ordered by Aum Supreme Truth cult leader Shoko Asahara. #massmurder #cults #Japan #terrorism #chemicalweapons Resources: Books: The Cult at the End of the World by David Kaplan and Andrew Marshall Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Haruki Mrakami Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime www.patreon.com/onceupo...more
A hijacking on a bus unfolds live on television in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June of 2000. #hijacking #hostagecrisis #Brazil Resources: Documentary: Bus 174 (2002) directed by Jose Padilha Podcast Recommendations: Trace Evidence https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trace-evidence/id1239217007?mt=2 Not Perfect or Functional https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-perfect-or-functional-podcast-true-crime-sports/id1273572626?mt=2
In 1976, in the small farming community of Chowchilla, California, a school bus full of children is kidnapped for ransom. #kidnappings #Chowchilla #ransom #crimehistory #California www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime www.twitter.com/uponacrime www.instagram.com/onceuponacrimepod www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod
A 16-year-old boy from a well-to-do Fort Worth family commits a quadruple vehicular homicide. His attorneys will argue that his overprivileged upbringing resulted in him not knowing how to discern right from wrong. The term "affluenza" was coined to describe defendants like Ethan Couch - wealthy, spoiled and held unaccountable for their bad behavior. I'll also describe how this same defense was used in 1924 to defend the wealthy teenaged murderers Leopold and Loeb. #LeopoldandLoeb...more
Supervisor Dan White murders San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. His defense would claim "diminished capacity" to keep him from being sentenced to death. The media dubbed this "The Twinkie Defense". But, what really caused Dan White to become a double murderer? From L to R: Supervisor Harvey Milk, Mayor George Moscone, Dan White Sponsors: KIND Snacks - www.kindsnacks.com/once to try 10 KIND Bars for free - just pay shipping. Bissell BarkBath - www.bissell.com/...more
Three cases are outlined where a person commits murder and then blames the crime on sleepwalking. First up, Albert Tirrell murders his mistress in 1846 claiming he was in a trance-like state at the time. Kenneth Parks travels 23 km to commit a murder - all while asleep, he claimed. Finally, another man tries to use the sleepwalking defense after killing his wife in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. Sponsors: Simple Contacts - www.simplecontacts.com/onceupon Use offer code ONCEUPON for $30 off your firs...more
The last chapter of this series continues with stories of the darker side of the Academy Awards. You'll hear about missing and stolen Oscars, the tragic story of the Oscar Night Streaker and a murder committed by the son of an Oscar winning songwriter. Note: Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and served for almost a year before his murder. I apologize for the omission. #Oscars #AcademyAwards #CelebrityCrimes #HollywoodCrime Sponsors: Bissell BarkBath - www.Bissel...more
A man escapes the genocide in Cambodia and becomes an Academy Award Winning Actor in the U.S. #genocide #Cambodia #VietnamWar #refugees #Hollywoodcrime Dr. Haing S. Ngor as Dith Pran in The Killing Fields & with his Oscar Resources: Books: A Cambodian Odyssey by Haing. S. Ngor and Roger Warner, Survival in the Killing Fields by Haing S. Ngor Movies: The Killing Fields (1984), directed by Roland Joffe, starring Haing S. Ngor, Sam Waterston, John Malkovich Documentary: The Killing...more
Roman Polanski lives a life of hardship and tragedy before becoming an award winning director - and a fugitive from justice after being charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. We'll hear from my special guest AJ Benza, the host of the podcast Fame is a Bitch about the inner workings of Hollywood and his first-hand impressions of Roman Polanski. Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate on their wedding day in 1968. #hollywoodcrimes #charlesmanson #celebritycrime This week's sponsors: Bissell BarkB...more
The Academy Awards is held annually to honor the best of Hollywood. But, there is a darker side of this star-studded ceremony. The first is the true story of the crime portrayed in the Academy Award winning film Dog Day Afternoon. #bankrobberies #johnwojtowicz #chasemanhattanbank #newyorkcrimes Left: The real John Wojtowicz, Right: Al Pacino as "Sonny" in Dog Day Afternoon Resources: Movie: Dog Day Afternoon, Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale & Charles Durning (1975) Documentary: The Dog, Wr...more
A teenage hitchhiker is picked up by a violent rapist in Northern California in 1978. The attack upon her would horrify the public and Lawrence Singleton would serve as a terrifying warning about accepting rides from strangers. Mary Vincent soon after her attack by Larry Singleton. Mary Vincent testifies at Singleton's murder trial in 1998. Music on today's episode is by St. Patrick. You can purchase the music on iTunes at this link or on the website www.captainfathands.com. Today's sponsor...more
A woman leaves her abusive husband and spends months trying to get law enforcement authorities to help her escape her abuser. In 1983, she survives one of the most brutal and vicious incidents of domestic violence I've ever encountered. She will file a civil lawsuit against the city an the police department for failing to protect her. Tracey Thurman Motuzick Sponsors: Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/once for $60 in free grocery credits, free shipping and a 30-day trial. Zola: To sign up w...more
A young woman is offered a ride by a nice looking man in Salt Lake City in 1974. By the end of the day she would be attacked and almost killed by the infamous serial killer, Ted Budy. My special guest, Rhonda Stapley, is the author of "I Survived Ted Bundy: The Attack, Escape and PTSD That Changed My Life". You can find it here on Amazon. Rhonda can be found on Facebook here. If you are someone you know would like help and/or information about post-traumatic stress you can go to www.ptsd.va....more
A young girl is abducted on her way home from school in Lugoff, South Carolina in 2006. 14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf masterminded her own rescue from this underground bunker hidden deep in the woods. Today's sponsors: Thrive Market - www.thrivemarket.com/once for $60 in free, organic grocery credits plus free shipping and a 30-day trial. Harney and Sons - www.harney.com - Use offer code ONCE at checkout to get $15 off your first order of $49 or more. Twitter: @uponacrime Patreon: www....more
I continue my discussion of the Laci Peterson case with my co-host, Yolanda of the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast. In this episode we take a deep dive into the background and psychology of Scott Peterson and what we believe contributed to his crime. Holiday Greetings in this episode from: The True Crime Guys The Fall Line Hillbilly Horror Stories Not Perfect or Functional Happy Holidays!
On Christmas Eve day, 2002, an 8-month pregnant woman went missing from her home. A large-scale search was started right away, but suspicion immediately fell upon her husband, Scott Peterson. This episode will be a little different for OUAC. I have a special co-host, Yolanda Norris from the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast who will be discussing the case with me. Yolanda is my sister so this is a real holiday treat for me - and I hope it will be for you too! Also, while you may think you know ...more
We're talking Black Friday Madness, Grinchy burglars, and more true crime holiday craziness on this special holiday edition episode. Hear holiday greetings from some of my pod friends including Canadian True Crime, True Crime Garage, Southern Fried True Crime, Insight Podcast, True Crime Island, Murder Road Trip, The Cleaning of John Doe, Killifornia Dreaming and Done Disappeared. Today's sponsors: Swap.com - www.swap.com and use offer code ONCEUPON40 for 40% off your first order and free ship...more
We kick our true crime holiday season with stores of Santas who go bad. #Christmascrime #badsantas #historicalcrime Today's sponsors: BarkBox - www.barkbox.com/truecrime for a free month of BarkBox with a 6 or 12-month subscription. Hello Fresh - www.hellofresh.com and use offer code onceuponacrime30 for $30 off your first week's delivery.
Two cousins from a prominent and wealthy family seek revenge on their own relatives and turn to murder. Today's sponsors: Sock Club: www.SockClub.com/ONCE Get 15% off using offer code ONCE at checkout. LinkedIn Learning: www.linkedin.com/ONCE for a free 30-day trial. Resources: Books: Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe Movies/Television: In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride and Madness (Also known as "Bitter Blood") starring H...more
A mother-son team of grifters turns to murder to get away with their financial schemes. Sante & Kenny Kimes on 60 Minutes. #serialkillers #SanteKimes #KennyKimes #conartists This episode's sponsors: Sock Club - www.sockclub.com/once - get 15% off your order by using offer code ONCE. Swap.com - www.swap.com and use offer code ONCEUPON40 for 40% off your first order and free shipping. Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
One of the most prolific serial killer families in history was discovered in Jalisco, Mexico in 1964. This is the story of the Gonzalez Sisters. Serial killers, sex slavery Today's sponsors: LinkedIn Learning - www.linkedin.com/once for a free 30-day trial Hello Fresh - www.hellofresh.com and use offer code ONCEUPONACRIME30 for $30 off your first week. www.Patreon.com/onceuponacrime - become a Patron starting at only $2 month for merch, early release episode, series wrap-up discussions and ...more
Our new series "Murder in the Family" details cases where family members commit murder together. First up, the story of The Briley Brothers who went on an 8-month crime spree in Richmond Virginia. Left to right: Linwood, James (JB), and Anthony Briley, Douglas Meekins serial killers, death row, prison escapes, executions Today's sponsors: Policygenius - www.policygenius.com - compare insurance from the top providers online without speaking to an agent. ZipRecruiter - www.ziprecruiter.com/crimec...more
As a special treat I'll share a couple of creepy urban legends...with a twist. These tales are actually based on true crime stories. Son of Sam, The Zodiac Killer, 3x Killer, The Watcher Sponsors: Storyblocks - www.storyblocks.com/ONCE to try it free for 7 days. Walter Presents: www.WalterPresents.com/ONCE for a free 30-day trial. Movies: When a Stranger Calls The Watcher Podcast Recommendations: Murder Road Trip They Walk Among Us Ticklish Business
A pregnant mother dies as a result of a car accident. Thousands of Facebook friends mourn her loss. Could her whole life have been fabricated online? Chapter 2 tells the fascinating story of a case of Munchausen by Internet. Thanks to Taryn Harper Wright for her help with this episode. Find her at www.warriorelihoax.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/warriorelihoax. One of the hundreds of supporter bracelets sent out to supporters of Eli Dirr. Sponsors: www.PolicyGenius.com to get instant...more
In this series I'll details cases of those who deceived others in elaborate and bizarre ways. First up, a case out of Australia and and a case of Munchausen by Internet. Sponsors: Kind Snacks - www.kindsnacks.com/ONCE for a free trial pack. ZipRecruiter - www.ZipRecruiter.com/CRIMECASE to post your job for fee! To Donate Funds to Flood, Earthquake and Las Vegas Shooting Victims: Hurricanes Maria, Harvey, Irma and PuertoRico as well as Mexico Earthquakes and California Wildfires: www.directreli...more
In our last chapter of "With Friends Like These" four young people are gunned down in Clear Lake City, Texas. A bullied girl had been taken under their wing - did their kindness cost them their lives? Marcus Precella, Tiffany Rowell, Adelbert Sanchez and Rachel Koloroutis Christine Paolilla Sponsors: BarkBox: www.BarkBox.com/truecrime Get a FREE extra month when you subsribe to a 6 or 12 month plan! KINDSnacks: www.KINDSnacks.com/ONCE for a free 10 snack sample box and to try KIND's Snack Club...more
A woman goes missing in a small town in Tennessee. Soon, a kidnapper calls demanding a ransom. The communication from him becomes more bizarre and townspeople begin to believe the culprit might be one of their own community members. Today's Sponsors: KIND Snacks - www.KINDSnacks.com/ONCE for your free trial pack. Podcasts: Not Perfect of Functional, Twisted Philly, Murder Road Trip, The Minds of Madness, True Crime Fan Club, Generation Why, The Peripheral, Pleasing Terrors, Killafornia Dreaming...more
A group of teens conspire to kill a young man - the best friend of one of the conspirators - in Hollywood, Florida in 1993. Bobby Kent was proud of his muscles and sometimes used them to bully his friends. The 7 conspirators (clockwise from top left): Marty Puccio, Ali Willis, Donny Semenec, Heather Swallers, Derek Dzvirko, Derek Kaufman, Lisa Connelly This week's sponsors: SendPro by Pitney Bowes: www.pb.com/once ZipRecruiter: www.ZipRecruiter.com/crimecase Resources: Book: Bully: A True Stor...more
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. Kirsten Costas (left) and Bernadette Protti (right) were classmates at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Bernadette became obsessed with Kirsten and wanted to be included in her circle of popular girls. Today's sponsors: Malicious Life Podcast Opinion Outpost - www.op...more
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 Sponsor: Malicious Life Podcast Save Save
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. Frank and Marie Hilley early in their marriage. Our sponsors: Malicious Life Podcast Send Pro by Pitney Bowes : www.pb.com/once for a free 90-day trial ZipRecruiter: www.ZipRecruiter.com/crimecase to post your job for free! 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. This week's sponsors: Bonwi Travel - www.BONWI.com Malicious Life Podcast S...more
A rare phenomenon causes a mother to make her children ill for her own selfish gain. Chapter 1 of "Sick and Murdered". Laurie Williamson is wheeled into court to face charges (she claimed to be paralyzed). Resources: Podcasts featuring the Dee Dee & Gypsy Blanchard Case - Generation Why - Episode 234 Sword and Scale - Episode 49 Documentary: Mommy Dead and Dearest This week's sponsors and offer codes: KIND Snacks - www.KINDsnacks.com/ONCE for a free 10-bar trial pack and to try KIND'S Snack C...more
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. Clockwise from top: Greg & Alexa Ammon, The East Hampton beach house, Danny Pelosi, Ted Ammon, Generosa Ammon Today's Sponsor Bonwi Travel - www.BONWI.com 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. The Ammon family in happier times. Thanks for sharing independent podcasts! This week's recommendations: Malicious Life Podcast - Malicious Life explores the people and the stories behind the cyber security industry and its evolution. Host Ran Levi interviews hackers and industry experts, discussing the hacking culture of the 1970s and 80s, the subsequent rise of viruses in the 1990s and today...more
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. La Leopolda, one of the most opulent villas on the French Riviera was just one of the residences owned by the vastly wealthy couple, Edmond & Lily Safra. Thanks for supporting independent podcasts! Check out this podcast from one of my podfrie...more
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. The Ewell family from L to R: Dana, Glee, Tiffany and Dale www.twitter.com/uponacrime www.facebook.com/onceuponacrimepod www.mhzchoice.com/once Use the offer code: ONCE at checkout SendPro by Pitney Bowes - www.pb.com/once
Two couples collide on a deserted island in the South Seas. Only one would leave the island alive. Mac & Muff Graham on the Sea Wind, Duane Buck Walker, Stephanie Stearns Book: And the Sea Will Tell - Vincent Bugliosi Video: The FBI Files: Season 1: Deadly Paradise Today's Sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/once - Use the offer code "Once" at checkout Pitney Bowes/SendPro - pb.com/ONCE Our Phone Number: 408-909-TRUE (8783) www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod for Podcast Meetup Info! ...more
A woman goes missing on the beautiful island of Aruba in 2011 under mysterious circumstances. Today's sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/ONCE Use the offer code ONCE at checkout to get a 30-day free trial and 50% off your first month's subscription. The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME Use my special URL to get your first month free! www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
This week I'll take you the beautiful Italian countryside - where a serial killer will stalk and kill young lovers. The Monster of Florence strikes again the the area surrounding Florence, Italy. This week's sponsors and discount codes: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/ONCE - use the offer code ONCE at checkout The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME
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. Cary Stayner after his arrest for the murders of four women in Yosemite National Park in 1999. Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation: www.carolesundfoundation.com Today's sponsors: MHZ Choice - www.mhzchoice.com/once The Great Courses Plus - www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CRIME Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/Once...more
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. David, Lindsay and Clara Harris in happier times. Thanks to our sponsors: The Great Courses Plus - Get a 30 day free trial when you sign up at www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CRIME. and MHZ Choice - the streaming service that features top rated European mysteries, dramas, crime shows and comedies. Try it for free by going to my special URL www.MHZChoice.com/once and u...more
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" Jodi Arias was on the stand for 18 days during her trial. Today's sponsors are: The Great Courses Plus. Get a free month by using my special URL www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/CRIME. and TalkSpace, the online therapy company. Use coupon code OUAC to get $30 off your first month by going to our special URL www.talkspace.com/OUAC www.CrimeCon....more
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. Today's sponsor is The Great Courses Plus. Get a free month by using my special URL www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Crime www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.Facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Instagram.com/OnceUp...more
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". Betty and Dan Broderick on their wedding day in 1969. Their love would not last forever. Today's sponsor is Talkspace, the online therapy company. You can work with an experienced, licensed, therapist, hand-picked just for you for as little as $32 per week. Use coupon...more
A divorced dad takes revenge out on his ex-wife by attempting to murder his own son. A 1988 television movie titled "David" detailed the terrible crime Charles Rothenberg committed on his 6-year-old 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. Michael and Alex Smith went missing on October 25, 1994. www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime http://truecrimelasvegas.podbean.com/ www.crimecon.com www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime
An entire family is found murdered in their home in 1971. The patriarch, John List, murdered his wife, mother and children and then disappeared. www.audibletrial.com/OnceUponaCrime email@example.com www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.twitter.com/UponaCrime www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime
Three children are shot on a lonely road one night in 1983. Was it the work of a violent stranger or was it even more horrifying? Could their own mother be to blame? Diane Downs and her children - Danny, Christie and Cheryl. #truecrimepodcast #truecrime #dianedowns www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime
In this episode I detail a rare phenomenon - female mass murderers. You'll hear three cases of women who killed several people in a single incident in the U.S., Germany and Kuwait. Jennifer San Marco killed 7 people in Goleta, California in 2006 Resources: Dept. of Homeland Security - How to Respond to Active Shooter Situation ADT Webinar: Active Shooter Preparedness and Response www.truecrimepodcast.com firstname.lastname@example.com www.SuspectConvictions.com
The worst case of mass murder in the U.S. at the time occurred on July 18, 1984. The shooter entered a crowded McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed 21 men, women and children before the siege was over. San Diego police escort McDonald employees out of the restaurant after a shooter killed 21 employees and customers in 77 minutes. #massmurderers #SanYsidroMcDonaldsMassacre www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime
Eight student nurses are found dead one morning in 1966. There was only one survivor. This is the case of mass murderer Richard Speck. Book: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation - Dennis Breo and William J. Martin www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Save
A WWII vet goes on a killing rampage in Camden, New Jersey in 1949. #massmurderers #spreekillers Subscribe on iTunes www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime www.truecrimepodcast.com www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Instagram.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Twitter.com/UponaCrime Save
A couple deceive, rob and, ultimately, kill women who place ads in "Lonely Hearts" columns in the 1940s. www.truecrimepodcast.com www.facebook.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.instagram.com/OnceUponaCrimePod www.Twitter.com/UponaCrime www.Patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Thank you and congrats to Podcast 1289 - our 1500th Twitter follower!
Two teens go on a killing spree in America's heartland in 1958. Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate Music: Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen www.patreon.com/OnceUponaCrime Spree killers, American murderers, teenage killers, couples who kill
A couple begin a reign of terror across several states in the Midwest United States in the summer of 1984. The FBI would be called in to find and apprehend the serial killers. Alton Coleman and Debra Brown in court, 1984.
A young girl infatuated with an older, married man sets out to eliminate her rival - his wife of 15 years. But, the story is soon discovered to be more sordid than originally thought. This week's sponsors: Audible.com - Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial by going to www.audibletrial.com/OnceUponaCrime . CrimeCon - CrimeCon is the first ever conference dedicated to all things true crime! June 9 - 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Register before February 28th to take advantage of discount...more
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts is robbed of over a half a billion dollars of rare art in 1990. Image: Thieves smash and grab over a half billion dollars of art at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990. Save
A young aspiring writer shoots pop art icon Andy Warhol in 1968. Valerie Solanas, just after shooting Andy Warhol, June 3, 1968. Resources: Book: Valerie Solanas: The Defiant Life of the Woman Who Wrote SCUM (and Shot Andy Warhol) by Breanne Fahs Movie:
The great artist Caravaggio lives an unparalleled life as a painter of masterpieces and as a mercurial and violent young man who became a convicted murderer before the age of 35. true crime artists murderers historical crime Resrouces: Book: Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon For a free audio book and a 30-day free trial go to www.audibletrial.com/OnceUponaCrime Facebook & Instagram: @OnceUponACrimePod Twitter: @UponACrime
The series "Artful Crimes" details cases of crimes committed by and against artists. In Chapter 1 we'll explore the death of Vincent Van Gogh - suicide or murder? Resources: Book: Van Gogh: A Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don McLean www.truecrimepodcast.com www.CrimeCon.com - use offer code ONCEUPON20 for a 20% discount on your registration! Vincent Van Gogh Art History Artists Impressionism Suicide True Crime Murder
A man leads police to a body buried in a snowbank on Christmas Day, 1977. This murder in Madison, Wisconsin, would captivate the public with a tale of sex, murder, drugs and money. Resources: Book: Winter of Frozen Dreams - by Karl Harter Video: Winter of Frozen Dreams
On Christmas Day, 1929, one of the country's worst mass murders took place in North Carolina. This is Chapter 2 of Holiday Homicides: The Lawson Family Murders. The Lawson family portrait - part of Charlie Lawson's "Christmas surprise". The crime scene became a tourist attraction complete with blood splatter. Resources: Book: The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders by Trudy J. Smith Ballad: The Lawson Family Murder by Doc Watson CrimeCon: www.crimecon.com Use o...more
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, 1881, a brutal attack was perpetrated on three sleeping teens in Ashland, Kentucky. The three suspects in the Ashland murders This week's Audible recommendation is The Wilderness of Ruin: A Tale of Madness, Fire, and the Hunt for America's Youngest Serial Killer by Roseanne Montillo. You can get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/OnceUponACrime. Poem: The Ashland Tragedy, composed as a ballad by Peyton Buckner Byrne of Gr...more
A 9-year-old girl is abducted in Arlington, Texas. The community and, ultimately, the country would call for changes in the way law enforcement responds to missing and abducted children You can find the video about Amber and her family here: WFAA Amber Hagerman Documentary Click here to find out more about the AMBER Alert System The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children can be contacted at 1-800-THE-LOST or www.missingkids.org . You can see a list of active AMBER alerts here. Tips...more
The murder of a young girls leads to sweeping changes in sentencing laws. Polly Hannah Klaas was 12 years old when she was abducted by a stranger out of her own bedroom. Thanks to this week's sponsor, Audible. For a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial go to www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime. Book recommendation: American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin
Happy Thanksgiving! Just sharing some info about the holiday schedule of podcast releases and some shout outs to listeners and podcasters! Thanks to our new sponsor Audible who is offering our listeners a 30-day free trial and a free audiobook download! Go to www.audibletrial.com/onceuponacrime for your free offer.
An abused woman spends years being beaten and terrorized by her husband while police and others turn a blind eye. In desperation, she takes the law into her own hands. Resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Victim Support (U.K.) www.victimsupport.org.uk Domestic Violence Resource Centre (AU) www.dvrcv.org.au U.S. Dept. of Justice Office on Violence Against Women www.justice.gov/ovw Book: The Burning Bed by Faith McNulty People show support for the defen...more
A young woman's murder becomes and indictment on American apathy and changes the way crime is reported. . Resources: Film: The Witness Book: Kitty Genovese: The Murder, The Bystanders, The Crime that Changed America - Kevin Cook
On this special bonus Halloween episode I share something a little different. Instead of the usual true crime case I'm sharing two ghost stories with you. Feel free to listen in the dark! Happy Halloween! #Halloween #ghoststories #spooky Please rate and review the show on iTunes! And tell a friend. Thanks!
John Hinckley, Jr. tries to impress an actress by killing President Ronald Reagan. Was he legally insane? This is the final chapter in the series "Fatal Fans". John Hinckley's mug shot - dated 3/30/81 - the day he tried to kill President Reagan. Please rate and review us on iTunes! Twitter: @UponACrime Facebook: OnceUponaCrimePod
Mark David Chapman stalks and murders John Lennon on a New York city street in 1980. This is Chapter 3 of Fatal Fans. John Lennon autographs his album for Mark Chapman a few hours before Chapman shoots him dead on December 8, 1980. Music: Mother - John Lennon Helter Skelter - The Beatles Imagine - John Lennon www.facebook.com/OnceUponACrimePod Save
An unhinged fan has murderous plans towards young actress Rebecca Schaeffer. Rebecca Schaeffer Robert John Bardo in court.
A young actress is stalked by an unhinged drifter who is intent on killing her. Facebook: OnceUponACrimePod Twitter: @UponACrime Celebrity crime, stalking victims, true crime. Theresa Saldana arrives at the court house 2 weeks after her near fatal attack. Arthur Jackson in court charged with first degree attempted murder. Save
The Queen of Tejano Music is gunned down by a fan in 1995. Resources: Music: Selena - Ones - (Greatest Hits Album) DVD: Selena - the Movie Book: To Selena with Love - by Chris Perez To connect with the show: On Twitter: @uponacrime On Facebook and Instagram @OnceUponaCrimePod Website: www.truecrimepodcast.com Save
Two of music's biggest rap stars are cut down in their prime. But, who killed them? This week's episode - Tupac and Biggie. Follow us on Twitter @UponACrime and on Facebook and Instagram @OnceUponaCrimePod Resources for this episode: Music: 2Pac's Greatest Hits The Notorious B.I.G. Greatest Hits Books: Tupac Shakur: The Life and Times of an American Icon - Tayannah Lee McQuillar and Fred L. Johnson III, PhD Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of Tupc, Biggie and Jam Master Jay Investigations -...more
The second installment in the series about the tragic endings of musical icons this time I discuss the life and death of Nirvana's frontman, Kurt Cobain. Justin Evans from the Generation Why and The Peripheral podcasts weighs in on "Soaked in Bleach" and the murder theory. www.TheGenerationWhyPodcast.com www.theperipheral.libsyn.com Click on the links below for resources and to purchase the music. Books: Heavier than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain - Charles R. Cross Videos: Kurt Cobain: Mont...more
This series tells the tragic stories of recording artists who were killed or died under mysterious circumstances. In the first chapter, Marvin Gaye, a top R&B recording artist is murdered by a family member in 1984. You can purchase some of his songs here: What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Got to Give it Up - Marvin Gaye Books: Marvin Gaye: My Brother by Frankie Gaye Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye by David Ritz
The first school mass shooting in the U.S. is committed by a 16-year-old year girl. Brenda Spencer's mugshot. January 29, 1979. Wearing her "lucky" hat. Brenda Spencer goes to court. "Does Anyone Like Mondays? The Brenda Spencer Murder Case" by Eric Hart Follow us on Twitter @UponACrime Subscribe on iTunes
An 11-year-old is accused of murdering two boys in the 1960s. Also this week - a thank you to Mike from Sword and Scale and Justin from The Generation Why Podcast as well as a shout out to Aurelia305! And, my thoughts on the Adnan Syed case - new trial granted this week. Mary Bell, true crime, murders, young killers, For more on Mary Bell check out "The Case of Mary Bell" by Gitta Sereny. Save Save Save
A bonus episode partially recorded at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA. Making a Murderer's Dean Strang and Jerry Buting on their speaking tour "A Conversation on Justice". To subscribe to Once Upon a Crime on iTunes, click here. To subscribe to Once Upon a Crime on Stitcher, click here. Our Twitter feed is here.
A young serial killer terrorizes South Boston in 1872. Book links: The Wilderness of Ruin: A Tale of Madness, Fire and the Hunt for America's Youngest Serial Killer by Roseanne Montillo Fiend: The Shocking True Story of America's Youngest Serial Killer by Harold Schecter The Autobiography of Jesse H. Pomeroy written by Himself Murder, serial killers, true crime, Jesse Pomeroy, Boston, Massachusetts
When kidnap victims are held for a period of time the public often wants to know "why didn't they try to escape?" This episode explains a psychological phenomenon known as "Stockholm Syndrome", how it might apply to the victims I discussed in the series "Lost and Found", and share probably the most well-known case of Stockholm Syndrome, the kidnapping of Patty Hearst. Kidnappings, true crime, Stockholm Syndrome, Patty Hearst
Three girls go missing over as many years in a Cleveland, Ohio neighborhood. Years go by before they are ever seen again. When it was revealed who had taken them and what they were subjected to the city was stunned to find that the perpetrator had been right under their nose all along. Book: The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions by John Glatt True crime stories told one chapter at a time: kidnappings.
This is our second installment in the series "Lost and Found". Elizabeth Smart was a 14-year-old girl from a loving, Mormon family living in Salt Lake City, Utah. The family's kindness towards a local transient would make her a target for kidnapping. Her ordeal would encompass months of captivity and hundreds of miles before the final outcome in her story.
This is the first installment in our series "Lost and Found". When a loved one goes missing the families are left in a terrible limbo. How long do you hold out hope for your loved one to be found? Many never give up hope and, for a few, a miracle happens and their prayers are answered. In this first episode, an 11-year-old girl is abducted by strangers in broad daylight. The abductors have carefully planned for their captive. The story of this well-publicized kidnapping is even more bizarre and ...more
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BACKUP: (This makes #1 as it is the most important part of your business)
You must backup each & every day you are open for business.
It is recommended that in addition to your daily backup, a monthly backup should be made on the last day you are open for business in each month. This monthly backup should be labeled and, like all other computer backup devices, should be stored in a fire-proof container. (Or taken home) Taking this extra step insures that you will always have backup data available. (The Recommended Backup is on your CD or in the FAQ of this site)
REFERENCE INFORMATION: MANUAL60 & ONLINE TUTORIAL (This is "Manual60.pdf on your CD)
The manual should be on the desktop in case you have a question about the program. It's a tool that you will find helpful and need constantly.
When you install pawn power you will be asked if you want to include the tutorial. Say yes and you will have a complete tutorial program that you can
INVENTORY/INDEX PULL: (This is in all CAPS because it's important)
When doing index pull/reports, before you do the report make sure you have a backup from the night before. Everybody has to be out of pawn power if the pull index doesn't print due to a printer error, power failure or some other event, do not index again. Go to the main menu and press (i) for index. Then use the reprint inventory report instead. If you re-index to pull the inventory report again you'll just erase the last pull.
Computers and Printers should always be on a UPS. Make sure to have UPS backup on all computers - It is very important to keep your network and everything else working.