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.
In 1986, a beautiful young mother discovers her husband is cheating on her and files for divorce. Soon afterward, she goes missing. Discovering what happened to Helle Crafts would take an small army of detectives, forensic scientists, serologists, forensic anthropologists, a police diving team and other investigators to unravel this bizarre crime and would inspire an Academy-Award winning film. Resources:
Forensic Files: Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Disappearance of Helle Crafts",
FilmRise TV. "The Wood Chipper Murder Case" by Mark Gado for
CrimeLibrary.com. "Richard Crafts, notorious wood chipper murderer, released from prison" by Christine Dempsey for
The Hartford Courant, Jan 31, 2020. Details about the film "Fargo" were found on
IMDB.com. Links: Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime -
https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/lets-taco-bout-true-crime "Fargo" (1996) Trailer:
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