Step into the darker side of history with Once Upon A Crime, a true-crime podcast that delves deep into some of the world’s most gripping cases. Hosted by an expert storyteller, Esther Ludlow, each episode unravels the mysteries behind notorious crimes, exploring the lives of victims, perpetrators, and the intricate details of the investigations that followed. With carefully researched narratives, thematic series, and thoughtful insights, Once Upon A Crime offers listeners a captivating blend of suspense, history, and human psychology. Whether you're a seasoned true-crime fan or just curious about the stories that shaped headlines, Once Upon A Crime promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Three young girls vanish. A community searches for answers. The truth is more horrifying than anyone imagined.
Between 2002 and 2004, three girls—Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus—disappeared without a trace from the same Cleveland neighborhood. For years, their families held onto hope, but no one could have guessed that they were being held captive just miles from home. When the truth finally came to light in 2013, the city was stunned to discover that the man responsible had been hiding in plain sight all along.
How did he get away with it for so long? What horrors did the women endure? And how did they finally escape?
Join us as we uncover the shocking case of Ariel Castro and the Cleveland kidnappings.
🎧 Listen now—because sometimes the monster is closer than you think.
📖 Book Recommendation: The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions – John Glatt
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