
Women and Crime
Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We’ll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system.Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system. They teach classes covering topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers.
Latest episodes

Jun 13, 2025 • 47min
W&C Reconsidered: Amanda Lewis
Ep 249: Reconsidered: 13 - Amanda Lewis
Original Airdate: 04/14/20
On August 8, 2007, seven-year-old Adrianna Hutto drowned in her pool in what seemed like a clear accidental drowning, not uncommon in Florida, but a surprise witness would quickly come forward and accuse Adriana’s mother of her murder so is this a case of accident or was it murder?
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Killer Women with Piers Morgan
ABC documentary “What did A.J. See? Murder
of 7-year-old Adrianna Hutto”
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones
Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 47min
Emmarae Gervasi
Ep 248: A father relentlessly hunts for his missing daughter and uncovers a human trafficking ring in his own town
This is the Emmarae Gervase Story
Sources for Today's Episode:
The New York Post
People.com
Aol.com
The Long Island Press
An interview of Frank Gervasi on Dr. Phil
The Suffolk County News
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
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If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 51min
W&C Reconsidered: Sarah Stern
Ep 247: Reconsidered: 12 - Sarah Stern
Original Airdate: 03/30/20
On the evening of December 3, 2016, police received a report of an abandoned vehicle on a bridge in Belmar, NJ. It didn’t take long for them to discover that the car belonged to 19 year old Sarah Stern. Air and water searches were conducted immediately, but turned up no sign of Sarah. The initial theory was that she had taken her own life, however we would come to find out that something far more sinister had happened to Sarah.
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Audio Editor,
• Script Editor,
• Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
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Jun 3, 2025 • 40min
Sandra Bland
Ep 246: A minor traffic stop led to a tragic death and national outrage, but would anyone be held accountable?
This is the Sandra Bland story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Chicago Tribune
ABC news
Wall Street Journal
Abc13.com
BBC
Huffington Post
Los Angeles Times
Initial autopsy report (July 14, 2015)
Waller County Sheriff's Office Committee Recommended Police & Jail Practices
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes:
• Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime
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If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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May 30, 2025 • 49min
W&C Reconsidered: Melissa Huckaby
Ep 245: Reconsidered: 11 - Melissa Huckaby
Original Airdate: 03/17/20
The brutal murder of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu in 2009 would shock and devastate a small town in California but the revelation of her killer would be even more shocking and would leave everyone asking why. In this episode of Women and Crime, we investigate the true motives behind this senseless act of violence again an innocent child.
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
The Daily Beast
People
Magazine
ABC news
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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May 27, 2025 • 47min
Alexis Badger
Ep 244: A teenage girl disappeared in 1989, but her mother’s relentless searching unearthed a 30-year-old buried secret
This is the Alexis Miranda Badger story
Sources for Today's Episode:
The Documentary “Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
Today.com
People.com
A & E tv.com
The Holland Sentinel
Sponsors:
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes:
• Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime
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May 23, 2025 • 50min
W&C Reconsidered: Erin Caffey
Ep 243: Reconsidered: #10 - Erin Caffey
Original Airdate: 03/03/20
In the early morning hours of March 1, 2008, 2 young men burst into the Caffey home in the middle of the night and embarked on a killing spree that would leave two young children and their mother dead. Their father, Terry suffered multiple gunshot wounds but somehow managed to drag himself to a neighbor for help just before the house became engulfed in flames.
It took less than 24 hours for police to discover that Terry’s 16 year old daughter played an integral role in this heinous crime.
Why would a teenage girl want her whole family dead and exactly what role did she play in these brutal murders?
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Pierce Morgan
Deadly Women
Huffington Post
CNN
ABC News
The Independent
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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May 21, 2025 • 14min
Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take
you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue
can crack a case wide open.
From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details
and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime
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May 20, 2025 • 40min
Selena Quintanilla-Perez
Ep 242: When one of the most famous Mexican-American entertainers of the 20th century was murdered, it shocked the world. But why was she killed? Was it jealously, obsession, or revenge?
This is the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Biography.com
NY times
People.com
NBC news
Associated Press
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Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
• Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
• Music by Dessert Media
Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes:
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Week's Brief... (Latest Trial Updates)
241: Recorded Live, Meghan and Amy discuss the recent developments in major court cases and hearings. In this installment they cover, The Menendez Brothers, Karen Read, Brian Kohberger, Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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