A young couple out for a leisurely day at the lake find themselves faced with one of the most infamous killers of the 20th century. Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard were victims of a brutal attack by a hooded man who called himself “The Zodiac.” They survived the initial attack after being left for dead but still faced a fierce battle to summon help. Onl ... Show More
Oct 26
Gregorio “Goyo” Cardenas: The Tacuba Strangler | With Jack Luna of Dark Topic
Can a serial killer truly be rehabilitated, or can a clever murderer simply convince the world that he's changed?In this special episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther welcomes back Jack Luna, host and producer of the acclaimed true crime podcast Dark Topic. Jack joins Esther to ex ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 19
The Oracle's Daughter: Inside an American Cult
How does a free-spirited hippie become the authoritarian leader of a religious cult? And why do ordinary people remain loyal to dangerous leaders, even when faced with abuse, isolation, and fear?This week on Once Upon a Crime, we explore the disturbing history of the Aggressive C ... Show More
46m 50s
Oct 12
Rocktober: Axl Rose — Welcome to the Nightmare
Before he became the legendary—and notoriously volatile—frontman of Guns N’ Roses, Axl Rose was a troubled kid from Lafayette, Indiana, with a childhood marked by family secrets, abuse, and rebellion.In this special Rocktober episode, we explore the life behind the rock-star pers ... Show More
38m 17s
Feb 2022
Case 200: The Zodiac (Part 3/4)
[Part 3 of 4]On September 27 1969, friends Cecelia Shepard and Bryan Hartnell were relaxing at Lake Berryessa, California, when their afternoon was suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a menacing figure. His face was concealed by a black hood, painted with a crosshair symbol. T ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2023
9. Unidentified Serial Killers - Zodiac Killer
On this episode of Binged, Payton dives into Unidentified Serial Killers ending with the infamous Zodiac Killer and how maybe he’s not all he’s cracked up to be.
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Case Sources:
Motor Spirit: The Long Hunt for the Zodiac (2022, We Heard You Like Books), ... Show More
57m 45s
Oct 2023
Zodiac Killer: Still Unsolved!
The Zodiac Killer, or Zodiac, was a serial killer who operated in Northern California from at least the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The killer's identity remains unknown. The Zodiac murdered victims in Benicia, Vallejo, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco between December 1968 a ... Show More
29m 6s