Women and Crime

Ep 03: Karla Homolka is a seemingly normal, popular and pretty 17-year-old when she meets 23-year-old Paul Bernardo. The two, beautiful on the outside, are masking a darkness that no one expected. Was Karla an innocent victim of Paul’s or something much more sinister?Sources Cited for this episode:Documentary by Serial Killer Documentaries, Articles by Toronto Sun, The Ken and Barbie Killers by Peter VronksySupport 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: Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrimeMerchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merchCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | TwitterKeywords: The Barbie and Ken Killers, Leslie Mahaffy, Tammy Homolka, Canada, Kristen French, Leanne Teale, Scarborough Rapist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 02: Imette, a boston native who moved to NYC to study Criminal Justice at John Jay University. She was a beautiful, vibrant graduate student who went bar hopping with a friend on the evening of Feb 24th, 2006 to celebrate her upcoming 25thbirthday, sadly she wouldn’t live to see that day. Sources :NY Times, NY Post, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, People.com, Dateline, Investigation DiscoveryCredits: 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: New York City, Darryl Littlejohn, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, criminology student, Soho bar, bouncer, The Falls  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A criminologist duo explore the Betty Broderick case, delving into her relationship with her ex-husband's assistant and suspicions of an affair. They discuss the use of battered wife syndrome as a defense in her trial, her mistrial, and her diagnoses of borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. The podcast also explores her lack of remorse and the debate around her potential future danger.

Dive into the intricate world of crime through a female lens. The hosts explore how women are treated in the criminal justice system and uncover the causes behind female crime and victimization. They examine notable cases of wrongful convictions and highlight stories of exoneration. With their criminology expertise, they invite listeners to appreciate the complexities of women’s roles in crime, making the topic both engaging and insightful.