Friendship can be complicated—but for Kirsten Costas, it turned deadly. In the quiet town of Orinda, California, high school jealousy spiraled into a shocking act of violence when a classmate brutally attacked her. What led to this tragic betrayal? And could it have been prevented? Join us as we unravel the disturbing case of Kirsten Costas—the first story i ... Show More
Aug 31
Copycat Killers - Did Scott Peterson Inspire Other Murders?
In this bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, we ask a disturbing question: did the Scott Peterson case inspire other men to murder their wives?We examine the cases of Lori Hacking, Jennifer Corbin, and Teresa Lane, three women whose murders shared striking similarities with the Pe ... Show More
32m 50s
Aug 17
Bonus: Unmasking Scott Peterson
In this bonus episode of Scott Peterson Revisited, we look beyond the evidence to examine the man at the center of the case. Was Scott Peterson capable of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner?We explore Scott’s family history, childhood, relationships, ... Show More
37m 43s
Nov 2022
"The Cheerleader Murder" Bernadette Protti
Fifteen-year-old Kirsten Costas was popular, athletic, and a cheerleader. She was everything fellow classmate Bernadette Protti wanted to be. And when Bernadette couldn’t get the attention she wanted from Kirsten, she killed her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More
42m 38s
Apr 2023
The Bathhouse Murder Pt. 1
Joe West and Oscar Lee Morris were childhood friends. They grew up together in South LA, came of age together, and soon followed one another into a life of petty crime. But in 1979, those crimes became more serious. Deadly serious. Suddenly, their friendship is tested to breaking ... Show More
40m 20s
Jun 2018
The Murder of Michele Avila
In 1985, Michele "Missy" Avila was a typical 17 year old teenager. But on this night, she would be betrayed by the girls that she thought of as her best friends. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case involving jealousy, love triangles, and murder. Karen Severson an ... Show More
1h 22m