Once Upon A Crime: Psychology-Driven True Crime at Its Best

How Esther Ludlow's solo podcast transforms criminal cases into deep psychological narratives

Esther Ludlow created Once Upon A Crime as a carefully researched true crime podcast that prioritizes psychology and social context over sensationalism. Available across major platforms since its launch, the show examines cases ranging from Ted Bundy to the Chowchilla kidnapping, each episode standing alone within thematic series.