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Great Stories, Thorough Research
This podcast has thorough research of some well-known and not-so-well-known crimes. Even if you think you know a crime, you will learn something new. I especially like when she does a theme like “A Woman Scorned” or “Academy Award Winning Crimes.” The host’s formal/stilted delivery took some time to grow on me. But the best episodes are still when she has a guest and it is more of a conversation rather than her reading a script.
- Yonnie3000
- Feb. 13, 2018
One of my favorites
Great podcast. Love her voice and most of the episodes are something I've never heard about. Could not have prepared myself for the episode about Mary Vincent though. Never heard it before but it’s haunted me for about a month.
- BluerEyedDevil
- Feb. 12, 2018
High Quality
Esther, you do such a great job researching each episode. I am often aware of the people or cases you discuss in your episodes prior to listening, but I ALWAYS learn new info that I had never heard before. I don't know how you do it, but keep it up!
- PsychoKillah Kat Caskey
- Feb. 10, 2018
Binge Worthy Crime Series! ❤️
I absolutely love love LOOOOVE this podcast. I listen to it every day, and I usually love falling asleep to it! Owning my own business, I I think it wrapped up with day-to-day stresses, so listening to this podcast really takes my mind off of everything. All of the stories never cease to amaze me, and I always have a great topic to talk about! I hope everyone who listens will give this podcast five stars, because it is phenomenal! Ester also has a very soothing and captivating voice… She is a great storyteller, and I always enjoy her perspective on things.
- Rjbrumfield90
- Feb. 8, 2018
Perfect Narrative-style True Crime
For me, this is the leading true crime podcast in a fairly crowded genre. I love everything about this podcast— the production quality, Esther’s voice, the creative series themes, and most of all the straightforward narrative style of the podcast. There’s no sidetracking or distracting banter, just a beautifully delivered compelling true crime story each week.
- chibitsy
- Feb. 7, 2018
So good
Accurate information. It's so refreshing. Esther is fantastic and hilarious. Respect for victims is definitely portrayed in this podcast.
- ZilRanrag
- Feb. 6, 2018
- amber 808
- Feb. 3, 2018
Lovely podcast
It’s great to find a podcast without cussing. I can relax and enjoy it on Saturday night and go to church guilt free on Sunday morning. I very much enjoy the way she tells all the facts in the stories.
- Nanadx3
- Feb. 1, 2018
- middle age white woman
- Jan. 30, 2018
Entertaining
Fantastic host, fantastic podcast. I really like the thematic series! This is unique from other true crime podcasts. Keep the stories coming.
- dg_tn
- Jan. 25, 2018
Great podcast so far but..
I have recently found this and I am truly enjoying it but I recently listened to the Laci Peterson case. Some of the comments from the ladies were insensitive and immature along with the giggling. I guess they were trying to be funny but it was not. Consistently mentioning that Laci was very pregnant over and over and over again was extremely annoying. The audience knows she was pregnant. I enjoy this podcast as a whole just some of the commentary was aggravating.
- Dugbuynjmede
- Jan. 24, 2018
This podcast is amazing!
Once Upon A Crime helps me get through my long, mundane nights at work. Thank you Esther!
- Ginger Stone
- Jan. 23, 2018
- sugar guts
- Jan. 21, 2018
Great true crime pod!
Found this podcast through another major search for true crime podcasts on my iPhone and started listening with Episode 1. Great podcast and informative. Host does great research and gives a very detailed look into each crime. Keep up the great work!
- crazyrazzie71
- Jan. 20, 2018
Good show, what
Love this show; I find it’s even more interesting/easy to listen to when Esther is having a conversation with someone as it’s less scripted. Doesn’t need to be a comedy podcast but I find it goes down better when the dialogue is more organic. Overall great show, well done Esther!
- BettiSpaghetty
- Jan. 18, 2018
- 02cubed02
- Jan. 17, 2018
Great Podcast!! I think you could bring attention to the Rhoden Family Murder
I would LOVE for you to cover The Rhoden Family Murder in Pike County Ohio. 5 family members murdered in 3 different locations. A lot of rumors of Gang, drug, Family, revenge and Mafia. However to kill them all between 2:00AM and 6 AM, removed all camera’s and footage, didn’t kill the babies, and NO ONE heard a thing! Money was not a motive because they left a bunch of money! They left no casing but shot a large amount. They New the lay of the land to escape!! Could it be related to all the missing girls in that area??? New eyes, new perspective!!
- Update Ruined!!
- Jan. 16, 2018
Love this podcast
Thank you for doing such an amazing podcast. It is just the facts and not a bunch of filler music. One of my new favorites.
- Jen1616
- Jan. 15, 2018
Well done & Interesting
Great story telling, good quality, nice tone and pacing. I really like that similar stories are grouped together by chapter. Great Pod!
- Story_lover
- Jan. 13, 2018
Love this podcast
I stumbled on this podcast from another one I listen to and I absolutely love the no nonsense telling of the information. She does a great job and great variety of cases. I've totally been binging on it and will be bummed when I'm caught up. Keep up the great work!
- verasbubbie
- Jan. 11, 2018
- Truman E
- Jan. 9, 2018
- Bleh blah ble blah
- Jan. 7, 2018
- Clementinekeys
- Jan. 6, 2018
- FilmVault Fan
- Jan. 1, 2018
- PrairiePodcastListener
- Dec. 30, 2017
Best True crime Podcast.......ever.
Esther always adds something I didn't know or hadn't heard about on every case she covers. Don't make the mistake of skipping an episode because you think you have already heard all there is to hear about a case.
Also, PLEASE do an episode About Nikko Jenkins, espicially if you do a "times the sysytem failed" series.
Keep on Esther'n.
- We Miss You Pete.
- Dec. 27, 2017
Awesome Podcast!
Truly love listening to stories by Esther. So far the most memorable and loved were the segments Murder in Paradise: Murder on Palmyra, and Millionaire Murders about Ted Ammon.
Keep up the GREAT WORK Ms Ludlow.
Lewonda M.
- Mamawonda
- Dec. 27, 2017
Great True Crime Podcast
I really enjoy this podcast. Entertaining. I do think you should do more with your sister. The Laci Peterson episode had a more relaxed and entertaining feel, without feeling as though your making light of the unfortunate events. Either way this is a great podcast!
- Nikki Kae
- Dec. 26, 2017
Story time
Esther is an excellent storyteller - I love that each chapter has a certain theme. She captivates me with the crimes she chooses to cover. I loved the recent episode w her sister.
- TCaddict36
- Dec. 26, 2017
Definitely a Winner
This podcast is well-researched and narrated in a way that’s exceptionally relatable and articulate, bringing clarity to the murky waters of its criminal subject matter. The grouping of cases with similar themes is a great opportunity to reflect upon one episode as you listen to the next. Highly recommended!
- coldcasemmpodcast
- Dec. 25, 2017