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 Christianity Missions Training Corps (ACMTC), a little-known American cult led by ... Show More
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
Oct 5
Axl Rose, American Cults & Mexico’s ‘Reformed’ Serial Killer - Welcome to Spooky Season on Once Upon a Crime!
Axl Rose, American Cults & Mexico’s ‘Reformed’ Serial Killer - Welcome to Spooky Season on Once Upon a Crime! Spooky Season has arrived on Once Upon a Crime! October is Esther’s favorite month, and this year we’re celebrating with a lineup of stories exploring murder, music, mind ... Show More
4m 24s
Sep 28
Taylor Parker — Deadly Deception
Taylor Parker presented herself as a hardworking Texas country girl, a devoted girlfriend, an heiress to a family fortune—and soon, an excited mother-to-be.There was just one problem.Much of it wasn't true.Taylor wasn't an heiress. The millions she promised her boyfriend didn't e ... Show More
37 m
Aug 2023
33. The Vampire Behind The Register
On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of a mother who happened to catch the gaze of a deranged man who wanted to live out his dark fantasy.
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Episode Sources
Forensic Files, episode: “Shopping Spree,” aired December 10, 2001 on CourtTV.
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33m 59s
Sep 2022
Carl & Jackie - Part 1 (Carl Gaimari)
<p>A twisted tale of possible arson, adultery, and the murder of a wealthy commodities trader starts to unravel decades later in a conversation between two sisters. </p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/">https://anat ... Show More
48m 22s
May 2023
EP. 110 KILLER HUSBANDS: Hans Walters & Michael Parks
In today's episode, we explore the stories of two marriages gone wrong, love stories that ended with bloody, tragic bangs. - Head to https://www.hellofresh.com/state16 and use code "STATE16" at checkout to get 16 FREE MEALS and FREE SHIPPING with HELLOFRESH! - Stay Connected: Joi ... Show More
55m 39s