{"podcast":{"title":"Once Upon A Crime","slug":"once-upon-a-crime-1042225","podcast_index_feed_id":1042225,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/once-upon-a-crime","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/once-upon-a-crime","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/bf/c8/72/aa/bfc872aa-f8c3-48bd-9ae5-e1e251b6af38/9299b5eca314cd7fb7e7687d38c18cb8dae99530db99bbb4868f2c3728922d5654db2ce14ae03fc6e292459552e1fe64d89d90c10a20a5a082aba5dc152f2d6d.jpeg","author":"Esther Ludlow","episode_count":413,"summary":"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, 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-28T16:17:48.639892+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225"},"episode":{"title":"Marie Hilley: The Woman Who Became Her Own Twin","slug":"marie-hilley-the-woman-who-became-her-own-twin","published_at":"2026-06-27T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225/marie-hilley-the-woman-who-became-her-own-twin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/5fc54c8c-de26-408a-aa63-7dbee48e4ef4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/5fc54c8c-de26-408a-aa63-7dbee48e4ef4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"What happens when a killer reinvents herself so completely that even the people closest to her believe the lie? In this shocking new episode of  Once Upon a Crime , Esther explores the bizarre and twisted case of Marie Hilley. A woman accused of poisoning her husband to death, later poisoning her own daughter, escaping justice, and creating an entirely new identity to avoid capture. But Marie’s deception didn’t stop there.... The deeper this case goes, the stranger it becomes. From poisoning and fraud to identity theft and psychological manipulation, “Marie Hilley: The Woman Who Became Her Own Twin” is one of the most unbelievable true crime stories you’ve probably never heard. The episode drops Monday, June 29, wherever you get your podcasts. Want early access and ad-free episodes? Join Patreon at patreon.com/onceuponacrime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"What happens when a killer reinvents herself so completely that even the people closest to her believe the lie? In this shocking new episode of Once…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":80,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/once-upon-a-crime-1042225/episodes/marie-hilley-the-woman-who-became-her-own-twin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225/marie-hilley-the-woman-who-became-her-own-twin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}