Ep 56: She was an American television sweetheart, adored for years as Aunt Becky on the television sitcom Full House. In real life, this actress would start a family of her own, having two daughters so close in age they could almost be twins. But when it came time for them to apply for colleges it would become double trouble as Mom would take extraordinary lengths to make sure they got into the school of their dreams.Sources for Today's Episode:CNN; NBC News; Documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandals”; Uproxx; AxiosSponsors:Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women100 and use code women100 to get $100 off including free shipping!Credits:• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks• Produced by James Varga• Edited by Jason Usry• Music by Dessert Media• Research: Amanda RiveraShow your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Full House, Aunt Becky, College Admissions Scandal, Mossimo Giannulli, Isabella Rose, Olivia Jade, Fraud / Robbery, USC  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 55: Jennifer Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to grocery store for their weekly shop, as they often would. However, this fateful trip would be different.Predators who saw a nice car, and what they thought, was an easy target stalked this Family to their home.After Cops are notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to ashes?Sources for Today's Episode:USA TodayHBO documentary- Cheshire MurdersNY TimesCNNCT House GOPHartford CourantPetit Family FoundationNew Haven RegisterCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Danielle Kolbasowski Sponsors:Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women100 and use code "women100" to get $100 off including free shipping!Acorn TV - Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use my promo code "women". But you HAVE to enter the code in all lowercase letters!Pretty Litter - Do what I did and make the switch TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code "women" for 20% off your first order.Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Cheshire, Connecticut, Linda Hayes (Steven Hayes), Joshua Komisarjevsky, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Petit, Michaela Petit, Dr. Willam Petit, Robbery Gone Wrong CLAIM=1ba070daef9e3309073253248edcc0920c337f5f=CLAIM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 54: Excited for his evening, Ryan Poston was planning to meet a former Miss Ohio for their first dateWhile getting ready though, he received a visit from his on and off again girlfriend Shayna Hubers, with whom he had shared a tumultuous relationship and this visit would change everythingSources for Today's Episode:• ABC News• CBS News• WLWT• The Cincinnati Enquirer• ABC's 20/20• Kentucky Department of Corrections• Lawandcrime.comSponsors:Daily Harvest - Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter code women to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!Credits:• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks• Produced and Edited by James Varga• Music by Dessert Media• Special Thanks to: Ava VillaverdeShow your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Ryan Carter Poston, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Trial Overturned, 2012, Jodi Arias like, Attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Addimando (episode #22) was serving a 19-years-to-Life Sentence for the murder of her boyfriend Christopher Grover. Last week the New York Appellate Court has reduced Addimando's sentence.In this bonus episode, Amy & Meghan talk about how the sentence got reduced, can she get out even earlier, and what this means for other women in her situation.Sources:·      The Poughkeepsie Journal·      The New Yorker·      https://westandwithnikki.comCredits:• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks• Produced and Edited by James Varga• Music by Dessert MediaShow your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 53: It was a night that was supposed to mark the beginning of a fresh start for this couple, however, it soon became the beginning of an experience so terrible even the police would find it hard to believe.Denise Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn will be also joining us for an interview about their experience and their new book, "Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors".Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News NBC Bay Area People.com Mercurynews.com TheReporter.com LAtimes.com Victim F: Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors Sponsors: Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women100 and use code "women100" to get $100 off including free shipping! AcornTV - Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use promo code "women". But you HAVE to enter the code in all lowercase letters to get your first 30 days for free! Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Abagail Perez Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Vallejo "Gone Girl" Case, Aaron Quinn, Matthew Muller, Suspected Hoax  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 52: On the afternoon of March 3, 1989, in Valley Stream, NY, a thirteen-year old girl watching her younger brother received a phone call. When she hung up, she told her brother that she was going to sneak out to a friend’s for a little while and would be back soon.But “a little while” would come and go and the young girl did not come home as she promised.As police and family search, Kelly Ann’s terrible fate was soon discovered and would tear a community apart.Sources for Today's Episode:The Long Island Herald, Newsday, CBS Local News, The Long Island Press, Youtube: CBS New York, ChillingCrimes.comCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Amanda Rivera Sponsors:Pretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order.Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Robert Golub, Bodybuilder, Valley Stream, New York, DNA evidence, John Golub, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 51: Adopted as a baby girl by a well-connected, wealthy family this girl seemed to have it all. But, the bright future of this young women was eventually snuffed out after a series of family betrayals.Sources for Today's Episode:The Guardian; El Pais- English translation; Madrid Metropolitan; The Sun; South China Morning Post; Spain’s News- Spanish news in English; Forensics: The Connection Between Adoption and Murder” by David Kirschner; Adoption and Murder (From Advances in Psychology and Law, P 274-280, 1997; Santiago Redondo and Vicente Garrido, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-175532)Credits:• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks• Produced and Edited by James Varga• Music by Dessert Media• Special Thanks to: Natalie and Emma BellinoSponsors:Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/90women and use code 90women to get $90 off including free shipping!Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto, Lorazepam, Spain, China, Drugging  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 50: At just 22 years old, this Hollywood madam earned $1,000,000 in her first four months of running an upscale prostitution ring . But, how long would she stay on top and when eventually caught, would she trade the one thing in the world that would guarantee her freedom? Sources for Today's Episode       USA Today LA TIMES Fox News The NY Post NY Times Reuters The Seattle Times Chicago Tribune Hollywood Reporter Pittsburgh Tribune Review CNNLarry King Live Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com when you use the promo code: WOMENPretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order.Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Hollywood Madam, Los Angeles, 1990s, Ivan Nagy, Tax Evasion,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 49: After a terrifying assault, this woman was determined to put her attacker behind bars.She was certain she had identified the right man. However, after 10 years, new evidence submitted would reveal additional victims. How did this survivor turn pain into purpose? If you're interested in supporting healing Justice, please visit, HealingJusticeProject.org/joinus and click "join us" to donate.Sources Cited for this episode: FRONTLINE PBS, Thompson and Cotton Forgive  Jennifer Thompson: The Concentric Circles of Harm  The Perfect Witness   The Innocence Project: Ronald Cotton  Picking Cotton  HealingJusticeProject.org SurvivorServices.org NYT  Associated Press  Support Our Work:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Sponsors( using promo codes helps the show! )Green ChefGo to GreenChef.com/90women and use code 90women to get $90 off including free shipping! Curology Go to http://www.Curology.com/women for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks: Emma and Natalie Bellino Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Ronald Cotton, Rape Case, Bobby Poole, Wrongful Conviction, Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony, Burlington North Carolina  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 48: A brutal act of violence against a Native American woman in her own home highlights an epidemic of violence - the shocking number of crimes committed against Native American women and the lack of response to these crimes.The community rallied to fight for justice for this woman, but what about all the forgotten other women? Will they ever receive that same justice? Petition @ change.org for "Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women"https://www.change.org/p/u-s-senate-justice-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-womenSources: Two articles from the Sun Change.org Native News Online Unicorn Riot Rodney McNeal’s parole transcript An article from Cultural Survival A report from the Urban Indian Health Institute Sponsors: Pretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order.Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Show your Support:The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | TwitterPatron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeApple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month.Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchHelp is Available:If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/Keywords: Rodney Patrick McNeal, 1997, San Bernadino California, Bathtub, Reasonable Doubt season 5 episode 1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices