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Once Upon A Crime
Once Upon A Crime
Step into the darker side of history with Once Upon A Crime, a true-crime podcast that delves deep into some of the world’s most gripping cases. Hosted by an expert storyteller, Esther Ludlow, each episode unravels the mysteries behind notorious crimes, exploring the lives of victims and perpetrators and the intricate details of the investigations that followed. With carefully researched narratives, thematic series, and thoughtful insights, Once Upon A Crime offers listeners a captivating blend of suspense, history, and human psychology. Whether you're a seasoned true-crime fan or just curious about the stories that shaped headlines, Once Upon A Crime promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Aug. 7, 2018

S3 Ep98: Written in Blood: Jack Abbott and Issei Sagawa

S3 Ep98: Written in Blood: Jack Abbott and Issei Sagawa
In this series I detail crimes committed by authors or writers. First up, two authors who became literary celebrities despite their criminal history....or even because of it.

#JackHenryAbbott #IsseiSagawa #NormanMailer #GaryGilmore #TheExecutionersSong #Japan #cannibalism

Resources:
Sewell Chan, The New York Times, "Mailer and the Murderer," Nov 12, 2007.

Bruce Jackson, Buffalo Report, "Jack Henry Abbott, 58," Mar 1 2002.

M.A. Farber, The New York Times, "Freedom for Convict-Author: Complex and Conflicting Tale," 1981.

Katherine Ramsland, CrimeLibrary.com, "The Cannibal Celebrity: Issei Sagawa,".

Julian Ryall, Post Magazine, "Poetic Justice: is the Japanese cannibal finally paying a price?," Dec 7, 2013.

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