At just 18, Krista Pike became Tennessee's youngest woman on death row after a heinous crime. The podcast delves into her turbulent childhood marked by neglect and abuse, highlighting how these factors may explain her actions. It also presents a deep dive into the murder of Colleen Slemmer, exploring themes of trust and betrayal. The discussions raise critical questions about justice, mental health, and the complexities of female offenders, emphasizing the intersection of victimization and crime.

A young mother’s tragic murder case remains unsolved, but advancements in investigative technology might hold the key to unraveling the mystery. Delve into Brittany Stykes' complicated relationships, the unsettling alibis of her husband, and the tension with her family following her death. Discover the emotional struggles of Brittany's daughter, who seeks closure amidst her academic achievements. The pursuit of justice continues as the search for Brittany's killer presses on, with a reward offered for critical information.

Ep 135: One woman’s terminal diagnosis leads her to search for death on her own terms.This is the Brittany Maynard storySources for Today's Episode: Wild and Precious Life by Deborah Ziegler People.com Deathwithdignity.org Thebrittanyfund.org  Comapssionandchoices.org American medical association Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro 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 | Twitter Patron - 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/womenandcrime Apple 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/merch Help 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: Assisted Suicide Advocate, terminal cancer, Portland, Oregon, Death With Dignity Law, Brittany Maynard Fund, Daniel Diaz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 134: This week we're taking the week off, but revisiting an episode with you from one of our earliest cases. Next week we'll be back with new episodes every Tuesday.___Lavena Johnson was just a few days shy of her 20th birthday when her body was found lifeless in a tent on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide by army investigators, however it didn’t take long for questions to arise. Was this a case of suicide? Murder? A systematic cover-up by the U.S. military?More than a decade later, questions still linger …Sources for Today's Episode: Democracy Now Huffington Post, NPR The Silent Truth LavenaJohnson.com St. Louis Public Radio Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Help 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 133: A young mother leaves her three children at home for a quick trip to the supermarket and vanishes. No one has heard from her since.This is the Tabitha Queen StoryIf you any information on this case please call Bastrop Police at (318) 281-1322Last Video of Tabitha: https://www.knoe.com/2021/11/11/exclusive-video-missing-bastrop-mother/Man Leaving Tabitha's Car: https://www.knoe.com/2021/06/11/items-queens-car-will-be-taken-north-louisiana-crime-lab/Sources for Today's Episode: KNOE News An interview with Mary The Charlie Project Citydata.com Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Avocado Green MattressVisit avocadomattress.com to shop now. For a limited time, get 10% off mattresses with code WAC10 at checkout.Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Jesse Buchard, Mary Lunsford Help 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: Bastrop, Louisiana, missing, unsolved, Mary Lunsford, Search and Rescue SATX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 132: A woman’s life-sentence over a non-violent drug offense would lead to new policies and a celebrity intervention.This is the Alice Marie Johnson storySources for Today's Episode: After Life by Alice Marie Johnson CAN- DO Foundation Harpers Bazaar Heal America Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Babbel -Babbel—the language learning app that’s sold more than 10 million subscriptionsRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/WOMEN.Daily Harvest -Daily Harvest delivers delicious Smoothies, Flatbreads, Soups, Harvest Bowls, Bites & more, built on sustainably-sourcedfruits + vegetables, all right to my door!Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $65 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 | 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/merchCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Help 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: Kim Kardashian, War on Drugs, Drug Policy, Crack, Cocaine, First Step Act, ACLU, Criminal Justice Reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re sharing a special bonus episode on the Psychology of Lizzie Borden which we recorded with Kaelyn Moore from the hit new podcast, Heart Starts Pounding.  This bonus episode expands on a full episode Kaelyn aired about Lizzie Borden on May 31st.If you’d like to hear more about historical cases, haunting and mysteries, or for a more detailed review of this case, we encourage folks to listen to the Heart Starts Pounding podcast.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 131: A barrage of online hate drives a young teenage girl to the unthinkableThis is the Megan Meier StorySources for Today's Episode: The Megan Meier Foundation NBC News ABC News Statista.com An article in Wired Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)Avocado Green Mattress -Visit avocadomattress.com to shop now. For a limited time, get 10% off mattresses with code WAC10 at checkout.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/merchCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Help 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: juvenile, suicide, Lori Drew, cyberbullying, Missouri, "Josh Evans", Sarah Drew, Ashley Grills, Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act, Megan Meier Foundation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 130: A twelve year old girl ends up pregnant, but two weeks before she’s scheduled for a C-section, her family wakes up to find her gone.Did she run away, or did someone try to eliminate her?This is the Celina Mays storyCenter for Missing and Exploited Children 1800- THE-LOST1800 843-5678Missing Children Video Mentioned: https://runawaytrain25.comFreedom of Mind Resource Centerhttps://freedomofmind.comEncourage Cult Survivorshttp://www.encourage-cult-survivors.orgSources for Today's Episode: The Trenton Times https://childfindofamerica.org/resources/facts-and-stats-missing-children/ https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/75531/report.pdf Philly Voice The Charley Project Burlington County Times https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2021/12/11/willingboro-nj-celina-mays-missing-person-25-years/8858145002/ 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/merchCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Help 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, 1996, Willingboro, New Jersey, disappearence, pregnant teen, C.J Mays,   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 129: In this special crossover episode with Killer Psyche podcast, retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong and criminologist Meghan Sacks unravel the case of Jade Janks.After discovering nude photos of herself on her stepfather's computer - including when she was underage - Did Jade commit the ultimate act of revenge?Follow Candice DeLong's podcast, Killer Psyche here: https://wondery.com/shows/killer-psyche/Sources for Today's Episode: The Coast News Aleidalaw.org Lawandcrime.com Original.newsbreak.com California Penal Law 192(a) The Guardian Sponsors:(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)EveryPlate - America’s Best Value Meal Kit!Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code "womenandcrime149"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/merchCredits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Candice DeLong Help 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, Tom Merriman, Solana Beach, California, drugging, homicide, nude photos,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices