The great artist Caravaggio lives an unparalleled life as a painter of masterpieces and as a mercurial and violent young man who became a convicted murderer before the age of 35. Resrouces: Book: Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon Facebook & Instagram: @OnceUponACrimePod Twitter: @UponACrime
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Sep 14
The Sedona Sweat Lodge Tragedy
In 2009, self-help superstar James Arthur Ray invited dozens of followers to a six-day retreat near Sedona, Arizona, promising a life-changing journey of spiritual transformation. Instead, his Spiritual Warrior program ended in tragedy when three participants—Kirby Brown, James S ... Show More
32m 12s
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 2025
Doing Crime to Prove You're Innocent: the Han Van Meegeren Story
He was trained to be a fine art painter. Early on, he was considered “gifted.” But times change, tastes change, and the art world moves on...Han Van Meegeren wanted his revenge for being left behind. His plan: art forgery of the great masters of the past. But then came World War ... Show More
52m 40s
May 2023
Molto Ridicolo: Vincenzo Pipino
A city as fabulous and sinister and romantic as Venice, Italy, deserves a fabulous, sinister, and romantic cat burglar. The ultra wealthy were honored to be his target, and he was happy to take their priceless works of art (and the occassional cashmere sweater). His crimes were a ... Show More
46m 5s
Nov 2023
Luis Garavito: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in History
Uncover the horrifying true story of Luis Garavito, Colombia's prolific serial killer, in this chilling account. From childhood trauma to his gruesome crimes, explore the darkness that led to "The Beast's" reign of terror. Will justice prevail?
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