Esther Ludlow serves as the host and lead researcher of Once Upon A Crime, a narrative true crime production exploring high-profile historical and modern cases. Drawing from her master's level background in psychology, Ludlow delivers deep-dive analysis on perpetrator motives and victim advocacy through multi-part series like Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder and Hanged: Ruth Ellis and the Price of Passion. An active figure in the industry, she frequently contributes as a speaker at CrimeCon US and UK and has partnered with the Audioboom network for distribution. Her recently launched video series, Ted Bundy for the Defense, demonstrates a transition toward high-production documentaries featuring archival footage and forensic investigation. Ludlow maintains a rigorous ethical standard in her work by explicitly citing sources and supporting organizations such as The Doe Network. Her expertise in the darker side of history offers brands an established presence within the narrative true crime and psychological studies sectors.