{"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":"Ted Bundy for the Defense - Part Two: The Mask Cracks","slug":"ted-bundy-for-the-defense-part-two-the-mask-cracks","published_at":"2026-02-03T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225/ted-bundy-for-the-defense-part-two-the-mask-cracks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-crime-1042225","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/41113310-b514-4e2c-9ed1-455c5439d1df.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/41113310-b514-4e2c-9ed1-455c5439d1df.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In Part Two of Ted Bundy for the Defense , we follow Ted Bundy from his first arrest in Utah through conviction, psychological evaluation, escalating murder charges, and the escape attempts that would ultimately unleash his most violent crimes. About This Series: Ted Bundy for the Defense examines Ted Bundy’s criminal cases through the lens of his courtroom behavior and his insistence on controlling his own fate. This series separates myth from fact, focusing on documented evidence, trial records, and survivor testimony. Next up in Part Three: The Chi Omega sorority house attacks, the assault on Cheryl Thomas, and the final unraveling of Ted Bundy’s carefully constructed persona. Sources:  The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History, Kevin M. Sullivan, McFarland and Company, 2020 (Second Edition). Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, Caroline Fraser, Penguin Press, 2025.  The Devil’s Defender, John Henry Browne, Chicago Review Press, 2016. Sponsors:  Completing the Puzzle : Go to CompletingthePuzzle.com and use code OUAC for $10 off your first puzzle subscription box or gift card. Weight Loss by Hers: Visit ForHers.com/ONCE to get a personalized, affordable plan to reach your goals.  Talkiatry : Head to talkiatry.com/once and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes. Events & Appearances: Meet Esther and Lorena in person at: Beyond the Crime Convention – Albuquerque, NM | April 11–12 - beyondcrimeconvention.com CrimeCon – Las Vegas, NV | May 29–31 - crimecon.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"In Part Two of Ted Bundy for the Defense , we follow Ted Bundy from his first arrest in Utah through conviction, psychological evaluation, escalating murd…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/once-upon-a-crime-1042225/episodes/ted-bundy-for-the-defense-part-two-the-mask-cracks/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/ted-bundy-for-the-defense-part-two-the-mask-cracks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}