

Women and Crime
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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.
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Oct 11, 2022 • 45min
Courtney Clenney
Ep 96: After years of toxic domestic disturbances, a relationship comes to a fatal end. Was this a case of self-defense or privilege gone crazy?This is the Courtney Clenney storySources for Today's Episode:
Miami Herald
NY Post
Daily Mail
Rollingstone
People
Law and Crime (sidebar)
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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: domestic violence, OnlyFans Model, Miami, Christian Obumseli, Stabbing, Murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022 • 39min
Diane Staudte
Diane Staudte, a woman whose family members died from unknown causes, reveals a surprising twist. Topics explored include the suspicious deaths, motivations behind the crimes, rare cases of mother-daughter serial killers, and other family killings. The discussion also touches on prevention, recovery, and hope.

Sep 27, 2022 • 43min
Maggie Long
Ep 94: A family’s frustration mounts as the murder of their teenage daughter goes unsolved. But would a new FBI classification help provide any answers?This is the Maggie Long storySources for Today's Episode:
The flume.com
Court TV
9NEWS
CPR.org
Dateline
NBC news
Medium.com
CBS news
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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Edited by Jose Alfonso
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: unsolved, Colorado, Park County, robbery, arson, homicide, Bailey CO, Platte Canyon High School, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022 • 59min
Kim Goldman Interview
Kim Goldman is a passionate advocate for victims, known for her work following her brother's tragic murder. In this conversation, she shares her harrowing experience during the O.J. Simpson trial and emphasizes the impact of sensational media on victims' narratives. Kim discusses the ongoing challenges victims face and the importance of reforming the justice system to better support them. She also highlights her own podcast, 'Media Circus,' which sheds light on media representation and the complexities of victimhood, pushing for ethical storytelling in crime narratives.

Sep 13, 2022 • 39min
Amy Bishop
Ep 92: After opening fire on colleagues during a routine faculty meeting many said this Biology Professor must have just snapped. However, a closer look at her history would reveal several warning signs that went ignored.This is the Amy Bishop storyBe sure to check out Amy & Meghan on their latest podcast with AbJack Entertainment: Campus Killings. New shows every 2 weeks. podcastSources for Today's Episode:
The New Yorker
Los Angeles Times
The New York Times
Huffington Post
Boston Globe
The Chronicle of Higher Education “is tenure a matter of life or death?”)
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced and Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Green Chef -Go to GreenChef.com/women135 and use code women135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free!Daily Harvest -Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $40 off your first box!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 | 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, true crime bookclub, 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/merchShow 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: hitman, University of Alabama Huntsville, Seth Bishop, Gopi Padila, Maria Ragland Davis, Adriel Johnson, mass shooting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2022 • 43min
Tondalao Hall
Ep 91: A survivor of domestic violence is sentenced to decades for the abuse of her partner…But WHEN does the burden placed on mothers become unreasonable?This is the Tondalao Hall story.Sources for Today's Episode:
Oklahoman.com
The Norman Transcript
Buzz Feed news
Washington post
NYT
60 minutes
CNN
ACLUok.org https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1641&context=healthmatrix
Hall Presentence Report https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1355349-hall-presentence-report.html#document/p4/a186157
Tondalao's Habeas Corpus Petition: https://www.acluok.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/tondalo-hall-vs-debbie-aldridge.pdf
Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Green Chef -Go to GreenChef.com/women135 and use code women135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free!Daily Harvest - Stay busy and eat sustainably with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $40 off your first box! Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Editing by Jose Alfonzo
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: child physical abuse, domestic violence, Oklahoma, Robert Braxton Jr., Released From Prison, Failure to Protect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022 • 44min
Raynella Leath
Ep 90: A 911 call brings authorities to the home of a frantic wife whose husband had just died from an apparent suicideBut a closer look into this woman’s life would reveal that this death wasn’t her first rodeo.This is the Raynella Leath StorySources for Today's Episode:
CBS News
An Episode of 48 Hours
Know News
NY Times
Findlaw
An Episode of Snapped
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: David Leath, Knoxville, Tennessee, Ed Dossett, Hung Jury, Case Thrown Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2022 • 39min
Dulce Maria Alavez
Ep 89: It has been nearly three years since this 5-year-old vanished from a New Jersey park while playing with her younger brother. But in a community that has a strong distrust of authorities would her family get any answers?This is the Dulce Maria Alavez storyIf you have any information concerning this case, there are several places you may contact:
The FBI's Toll-Free Tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
Anyone with photos or videos from Bridgeton City Park on September 16, 2019 should upload them to the following site: http:www.fbi.gov/alavez
Or you can call Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033. You can also text your information to TIP411 subtext Bridgeton.
You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
Sources for Today's Episode:
NJ101.5
FBI
NYtimes
ABC news
The Press of Atlantic City
NYpost
NJ.com
Nj.gov
Ojp.gov
Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Daily Harvest - Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $40 off your first box!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: missing, unsolved, Bridgeton, New Jersey, Child Abduction, In Pursuit with John Walsh, Noema Alavez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2022 • 40min
Louise Ogborn
Ep 88: When a man identifying himself as a detective calls a restaurant manager asking her to detain one of her employees for an alleged theft, how far would everyone involved go to comply with an authority figureThis is the Louise Ogborn storySources for Today's Episode:
Abc News
Courier Journal
The movie Compliance
An interview between John Quinones with Donna Summer and Louise Ogborn
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: bizarre, Don’t Pick Up The Phone, Compliance Movie, Mount Washington, Kentucky, David Richard Stewart, McDonalds, Strip-Search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2022 • 41min
Karuna Nundy
Ep 87: As a top lawyer and human rights advocate, this woman has fought tirelessly for gender equality in her home country, helping to move beyond a historical culture of injustice.This is the Karuna Nundy storySources for Today's Episode:• Time• Aequitas.org• BBC• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 800-656-HOPE• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence• National Sexual Violence Resource Center• Global citizen.org• News 18• The Guardian• India Today• Harvard Human Rights Journal, Volume 34, Issue 1• Seema.com• Forbes India• Vogue IndiaSponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women135 and use code women135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free!Credits:• 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/Keywords: heroine, rape, global issues, India, Supreme Court of India, Activism, Human Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices