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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.
July 12, 2020

S5 Ep175: Stranger Than Fiction: Belva Gaertner & Beulah Annan and Chicago

S5 Ep175: Stranger Than Fiction: Belva Gaertner & Beulah Annan and Chicago
Two women accused of murder in the Roaring 20s would become the inspiration for one of the best known and longest running shows in American musical theater history. This is the story of the real life Roxie and Velma from “Chicago".

Resources:
"1924 - Beulah Annan & Belva Gaertner", Newspaper articles compiled and posted on Chicagology.com.

Ripped from the Headlines by Harold Schechter, Published by Little A, New York, 2020

"Musical Theater and Law: Chicago, The Musical" by Geraldine Davila Gonzalez, April 30, 2019.

Music
"Hula Lou" - 1923 recording by Isabelle Patricola,

"Prohibition Blues", 1920 recording by The Missourians

(Both available for use by public domain.)

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