In this episode of Once Upon A Crime, we delve into the horrific story of Christian Longo, a man who portrayed himself to his family, friends, and community as a devoted husband, loving father, and successful businessman while leading a double life. He lived a life of lies and deception. When he could no longer keep up the facade, he disposed of his old life in favor of a new one…by destroying his entire family.

This is the second installment of the 'Deadly Dads' series, highlighting fathers who became nightmares for their families.

00:00 Introduction

01:32 The Discovery Of Bodies

03:06 Investigations and Christian Longo's Lies

06:09 Family Background and Financial Deception

09:38 A Life of Crime and On The Run

11:58 Final Crimes and Capture

17:05 Trial, Sentencing, and Aftermath

Sources:

State v. Longo, Filed Nov. 9, 2006, Supreme Court of the State of Oregon

“The Journalist and the Murderer,” Michael Finkel, Vanity Fair Magazine, June 2005.

“Longo Prosecutors Offer Motive,” Andrew Kramer, Associated Press, March 12, 2003

“The Pretender: The Case of Christian Longo”, 48 Hours, CBS News, Original air date May 31, 2005.

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In this first episode of season 9 I’ll share the harrowing story of family annihilator, Ronald Gene Simmons. Known for his obsessive need for control and order, Simmons carried out a meticulously planned series of murders in December 1987, ultimately killing 14 of his family members and two others. This episode captures the disturbing details of his life, his manipulative and abusive behavior, and his final act of violent retaliation that led to his arrest, trial, and eventual execution in 1990.

Sources:

“Zero at the Bone,” authors Bryce Marshall and Paul Williams, Pocket Star Books, New York, NY, 1991. https://archive.org/details/zeroatbone00mars/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater

https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s1/simmons-ronald-gene.htm

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ronald-gene-simmons-3731/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362847782_Defending_Ronald_Gene_Simmons_A_Question_and_Answer_Session_with_Attorney_John_Harris

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We kick off the ninth season of Once Upon a Crime with an episode that dives into the chilling case of Michael Cummins, a 25-year-old from Westmoreland, Tennessee, who committed one of the state's most horrific mass murders. Cummins, who had a history of mental health issues and violent behavior, murdered eight people, including six family members, in 2019.

Resources:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2019/04/30/sumner-county-killings-micheal-cummins-family-victims/3622442002/

​​https://www.newschannel5.com/news/westmoreland-murder-suspect-armed-and-on-the-run

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2019/04/29/sumner-county-killings-who-suspect-michael-lee-cummins-tennessee-homicide-mass-murder/3609438002/

https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/brain-scans-of-tennessee-man-who-admits-to-killing-eight-convince-prosecutors-to-drop-death-penalty

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