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Once Upon A Crime

Listener Suggestions: Jamison Bachman

Once Upon A Crime

Esther Ludlow

Truecrime, History, True Crime, Crime, Criminals, Criminology, Society & Culture

4.65K Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2021

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Jamison Bachman spent his adult years being “the roommate from hell”. He destroyed property, bullied his housemates, filed lawsuits for petty complaints, and rarely paid his rent. But, growing more desperate once his history of scamming people was revealed, he crossed the line from annoying to dangerous.  Resources: “Worst Roommate Ever” by William Brennan for New York Magazine, Feb 19, 2018.  “Philadelphia judge to squatter in viral roommate story: ‘You’re frightening’” by Andrew Parent, for The Philly Voice, Feb. 22, 2018.  “Woman details terrifying ordeal of roommate from hell” by Aoibhinn McBride for The Daily Mail, Feb. 23, 2018 

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0:00.0

This podcast details true crime cases.

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It contains adult themes and may contain descriptions of violence.

0:07.0

This episode contains explicit language.

0:10.0

It is not intended for children.

0:12.0

Listen or discretion is advised.

0:14.0

Thank you for joining me for today's episode of Once Upon a Crime.

0:27.0

This month I've picked cases that were suggested by you, the listeners.

0:31.0

This week I'm covering a story about, well I don't really know how to describe

0:36.0

this individual. All I can say is that this case is one you will probably say really made

0:41.4

your blood boil, which is saying a lot if you listen to as many

0:44.5

true crime podcasts as I think you do. The antagonist in this story might just be one of the

0:50.2

worst people I've ever researched. He's one of those individuals who should have had a good life in that he had all the advantages one could want early on, including a loving family and a good education. But for whatever reason he decided instead to spend his time

1:06.0

creating chaos wherever he went and basically just be a complete asshole.

1:11.5

Sorry but that's the most accurate term I have for someone like

1:14.5

Jameson Bachman. Listen to the details and I'm pretty sure you'll agree. Before we

1:20.3

begin I want to thank Devon for suggesting this case.

1:23.7

Thanks, Devon.

1:25.1

This is the case of the worst roommate in the world,

1:28.2

Jameson Bachman appeared before a judge in a Philadelphia courtroom in 2013,

1:46.0

the judge expressed his feelings about the man who stood before him in no uncertain terms.

1:51.0

I find you to be totally incredible, Judge Marvin

1:54.8

Williams said. I don't believe a word you say and frankly you're frightening.

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