Podcast Episodes

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Part Six: An Eye for an Eye

Episode 365

In this episode, Ruth Ellis takes the stand in her own defense during her murder trial at the Old Bailey. What unfolds is one of the most disastrous testimonies in British legal history.

Ruth answers …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion – Part Five: Ruth’s Revenge

Episode 364

On Easter weekend 1955, Ruth Ellis reached her breaking point.

After years of jealousy, violence, and betrayal, she spent a long, sleepless night replaying the wreckage of her life — and blaming one m…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Four: Deadly Obsession

Episode 363

This is Part Four of our 7-part series, Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion. We trace the true story of the last woman hanged in Britain, exploring the tangled mix of love, obsession, and vio…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Three: Love Triangle

Episode 362

In Part Three of “Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion”, we delve into the turbulent 1954 relationship between Ruth Ellis, David Blakely, and Desmond Cussen. Discover how Ruth’s guarded heart,…

Published on 3 months ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part Two: Into the Night

Episode 361

In this gripping second installment of “Hanged,” we delve into Ruth Ellis’s tumultuous journey through London’s shadowy nightlife, her relationship with the infamous Morris “Morrie” Conley, and her t…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion - Part One: Becoming Ruth

Episode 360

Step into the haunting and captivating story of Ruth Neilson Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. This Once Upon a Crime original series traces Ruth’s tragic life—from her frag…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hanged: Ruth Ellis and The Price of Passion

Discover the haunting story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK. This Once Upon a Crime series follows Ruth’s journey from a troubled wartime childhood to the smoky nightclubs of London’…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Murder of Jonathan Joss

Episode 359

 Jonathan Joss (1965–2025) was a Native American actor and musician renowned for his roles as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. His tragic death on June 1…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

We’re Going to Mexico City — and You’re Invited! 🇲🇽🌮

Pack your bags and grab your passport — we’re taking the Once Upon a Crime community on the road! In this special episode, we’re officially announcing our upcoming group trip to Mexico City, and trus…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

OUAC Live in London - Killer Knowledge

Episode 358

On this week’s episode we’re going international! You’ll travel to London with Esther for a behind-the-scenes listen to the Once Upon a Crime live show recorded at CrimeCon UK on June 8th. Esther emc…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago