When Jodi Arias met Travis Alexander, their whirlwind romance was filled with passion, obsession, and ultimately, deadly consequences. After their turbulent relationship came to an end, Jodi refused to let go—leading to one of the most brutal and infamous crimes in modern true crime history. In Part 1 of A Woman Scorned: Jodi Arias, we explore the toxic love ... 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
Mar 2023
The Seduction and Slaying of Travis Alexander | The Jodi Arias Case
Jodi Arias was convicted of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008. The case gained widespread media attention due to the brutality of the crime, the salacious details of the couple's relationship, and Arias' bizarre behavior during and after the trial.
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50m 39s
Aug 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: Jodi Arias Pt. 1
Most people can move on after heartbreak—but Jodi Arias wasn’t most people. On this episode, we delve deep into Jodi’s trouble childhood, complicated relationships, obsessive behaviors, and the psychological red flags that led to her infamous claim: "If I can't have you, no one c ... Show More
47m 34s
Aug 2020
Episode 419: Jodi Arias Part I - WAP
<p>On the first of a two part series, we cover one of the most notorious murders of this century thus far: the killing of Travis Alexander at the hands of Jodi Arias. On this episode, we cover the lives of both, the relationship that led to the slaying, and the murder itself. </p ... Show More
1h 46m
May 2020
Episode 92: Jodi Arias Part 3
It was a trial that seduced, consumed, and horrified the nation— Jodi Arias, facing the death penalty for the murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander. Over the course of four months, Arias was up against a mountain of physical and circumstantial evidence. How did she defend h ... Show More
1h 25m