Join me as I dive into some of the most fascinating and thought provoking true crime stories told one chapter at a time. Kidnappings, murders, mysterious disappearances, serial killers, celebrity crime and more will be covered.

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In this month's series "Bad Teacher" I'll share cases of educators who committed newsworthy crimes. 
 First up, a 34-year-old teacher scandalizes the nation when she is convicted of child rape with one of her 6th grade students. 
 Sources:
 "Strange Love: Mary Kay Letourneau", 7 News Spotlight, July 8, 2020, retrived on YouTube. 
 "Mary Kay Letourneau: 15 Shocking Facts" by John Whitefoot for C...

In this month's series "Bad Teacher" I'll share cases of educators who committed newsworthy crimes. First up, a 34-year-old teacher scandalizes the nation when she is convicted of child rape with one of her 6th grade students. Sources:...

In this month's series "Bad Teacher" I'll share cases of educators who committed newsworthy crimes. First up, a 34-year-old teacher scandalizes the nation when she is convicted of child rape with one of her 6th grade students.

Episode 181: Bad Teacher: Mary Kay Letourneau

We conclude this two-part episode with a young woman who comes forward claiming to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. The investigation into her claim would take decades to solve the mystery. 
 Time Stamps: 
 05:03 - "Miss Unknown"
 22:47 - Investigating the Claim
 28:06 - "Fraulein Annie" 
 30:20 - Anastasia Tchaikovsky - Rescue Story
 53:30 - Anna Anderson - United States
 57:41 - Anna the H...

We conclude this two-part episode with a young woman who comes forward claiming to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. The investigation into her claim would take decades to solve the mystery. Time Stamps: 05:03 - "Miss Unknown" 22:47 -...

In Part 2 of Familiar Strangers - Anastasia Romanov, a young woman comes forward claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. The investigation into her claim would take decades to solve her true identity. I welcome back my sister, Yolanda, to help me discuss all the ins and outs of this case!

Episode 180: Familiar Strangers: Anastasia Romanov, Part 2

On this first part of a 2-part episode, I share the fascinating story of the disappearance of the last imperial family of Russia, the Romanovs. After their disappearance, most believed they had been executed by the Bolsheviks, but sightings of one or more of the Romanovs would continue for years. Did some of Tsar Nicholas II's family members escape? 
 Resources: 
 The Resurrection of the Romano...

On this first part of a 2-part episode, I share the fascinating story of the disappearance of the last imperial family of Russia, the Romanovs. After their disappearance, most believed they had been executed by the Bolsheviks, but sightings of...

On this first part of a 2-part episode, I share the fascinating story of the disappearance of the last imperial family of Russia, the Romanovs.

Episode 179: Familiar Strangers: Anastasia Romanov, Part1

Billionaire Boys Club is based on the incredible true story of a group of wealthy boys from LA in the 80’s who concoct a risky get-rich-quick plan that lures in millions of dollars of investment. The plan falls apart when their leader, Joseph Hunt, starts a string of kidnappings & murders in a desperate attempt to cover their losses.
 
 Hosted by Timothy Olyphant and Tracy Patton.
 Listen today...

Billionaire Boys Club is based on the incredible true story of a group of wealthy boys from LA in the 80’s who concoct a risky get-rich-quick plan that lures in millions of dollars of investment. The plan falls apart when their leader, Joseph Hunt,...

Billionaire Boys Club is based on the incredible true story of a group of wealthy boys from LA in the 80’s who concoct a risky get-rich-quick plan that lures in millions of dollars of investment. The plan falls apart when their leader, Joseph Hunt, starts a string of kidnappings & murders in a desperate attempt to cover their losses. Hosted by Timothy Olyphant and Tracy Patton. Listen today at http://wondery.fm/onceuponacrime_BBC.

Wondery Presents Billionaire Boys Club

A few summer news items and announcements for Once Upon a Crime listeners.
 Podcast Awards: www.podcastawards.com 
 Links:
 Excuse Me, That's Illegal -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excuse-me-thats-illegal/id1526994548 
 Twitter - @real_leroy_luna
 Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-taco-bout-true-crime/id1452118167 
 Twitter - @tacoboutcrime
 Onc...

A few summer news items and announcements for Once Upon a Crime listeners. Podcast Awards: Links: Excuse Me, That's Illegal - Twitter - @real_leroy_luna Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime - Twitter - @tacoboutcrime Once Upon a Crime...

A few summer news items and announcements for Once Upon a Crime listeners. Podcast Awards: www.podcastawards.com Links: Excuse Me, That's Illegal - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excuse-me-thats-illegal/id1526994548

August News and Announcements

On this second part of a two-part episode we continue the story of 9-year-old Walter Collins who went missing from Los Angeles in 1928. In part two, we discover that a serial killer, Gordon Stewart Northcott, has been preying on boys and young men in the LA area. Was Walter Collins a victim of Northcott's? 
 Sources: 
 The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, retrieved online at crime museum.org.  h...

On this second part of a two-part episode we continue the story of 9-year-old Walter Collins who went missing from Los Angeles in 1928. In part two, we discover that a serial killer, Gordon Stewart Northcott, has been preying on boys and young...

On this second part of a two-part episode we continue the story of 9-year-old Walter Collins who went missing from Los Angeles in 1928. In part two, we discover that a serial killer, Gordon Stewart Northcott, has been preying on boys and young men in the LA area. Was Walter Collins a victim of Northcott's?

Episode 178: Familiar Strangers: Walter Collins, Part 2

In this month's series I'll tell you stories about people who missing and then, months or years later, miraculously reappeared. But, these stories all have a twist - were they who they claimed to be or were they imposters? 
 In this first episode, you'll hear about a young boy who goes missing in 1928. When he returns home, his mother will say he's an imposter, but her claims are dismissed. Who...

In this month's series I'll tell you stories about people who missing and then, months or years later, miraculously reappeared. But, these stories all have a twist - were they who they claimed to be or were they imposters? In this first...

A young boy who goes missing in 1928. When he returns home, his mother will say he's an imposter, but her claims are dismissed. Who was the boy claiming to be her missing son and what happened to the real Walter Collins?

Episode 177: Familiar Strangers: Walter Collins - Part 1

The life and tragic death of a young socialite in the 1930s inspires an Academy Award winning movie. But, Starr Faithfull's life was far from the glamorous treatment it would receive on the big screen. 
 Sources:
 Ripped from the Headlines: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movie's Most Memorable Crimes by Harold Schechter (Little A, 2020) 
 The Passing of Starr Faithfull by Jonathan Goodman...

The life and tragic death of a young socialite in the 1930s inspires an Academy Award winning movie. But, Starr Faithfull's life was far from the glamorous treatment it would receive on the big screen. Sources: Ripped from the Headlines: The...

The life and tragic death of a young socialite in the 1930s inspires an Academy Award winning movie. But, Starr Faithfull's life was far from the glamorous treatment it would receive on the big screen.

Episode 176: Stranger Than Fiction: Starr Faithfull and "BUtterfield 8"

As a bonus for this month's theme "Stranger Than Fiction" I interview author Harold Schechter about his new book, Ripped from the Headlines: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes, an anthology of forty true crime cases that inspired films.
 Links:
 https://haroldschechter.com
 Purchase "Ripped from the Headlines" here.

As a bonus for this month's theme "Stranger Than Fiction" I interview author Harold Schechter about his new book, Ripped from the Headlines: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes, an anthology of forty true...

As a bonus for this month's theme "Stranger Than Fiction" I interviewed author Harold Schechter about his new book, Ripped from the Headlines: The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies' Most Memorable Crimes, an anthology of forty true crime cases that inspired films.

Bonus Episode: "Ripped from the Headlines" with author Harold Schechter

Two women accused of murder in the Roaring 20s would become the inspiration for one of the best known and longest running shows in American musical theater history. This is the story of the real life Roxie and Velma from "Chicago". 
 Resources: 
 "1924 - Beulah Annan & Belva Gaertner". Newspaper articles compiled and posted on Chicagology.com. 
 Ripped from the Headlines by Harold Schechter, Pu...

Two women accused of murder in the Roaring 20s would become the inspiration for one of the best known and longest running shows in American musical theater history. This is the story of the real life Roxie and Velma from "Chicago". ...

Two women accused of murder in the Roaring 20s would become the inspiration for one of the best known and longest running shows in American musical theater history. This is the story of the real life Roxie and Velma from "Chicago".

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