Ep 33: 27-year-old, Marshae Jones was five months pregnant when she was involved in a fight that ended in tragic death of her unborn child. A few months later a grand jury indicted Marshae on a manslaughter charge for the death of her own fetus. Was this young women right to blame or was she the victim in this situation? Sources Cited for this episode: Washington Post, AL.com, New York Times, NCSL (National Council of State Legislators), CNN Sponsors: Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at...
Nov 24, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Ep 32: During the 1980s, Cindy James was purportedly the victim of over 100 attacks of physical and mental abuse by an unknown assailant. After a heavy police presence and no assailant ever identified, police grew skeptical. Was this a hoax or the diabolical plan of someone who wanted to torture and eventually murder her? 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. Green Chef - ...
Nov 17, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ep 31: After more than 20 years the brutal rape and murder of college student Angela Samota was finally solved, thanks in part to the tenacity of her best friend. Why did it take police so long to find the killer and what ultimately led to an arrest of a man who was never even one of the many suspects this case. Sources Cited for this episode: BBC, Washington Post, Without Warning Podcast, Criminal Podcast Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com whe...
Nov 10, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Ep 30: We revisit a previous case with new insights in an exclusive interview with Crystal Gail Mangum. Crystal was convicted of murder after a domestic incident led to the stabbing of 46-year-old Reginald Day in the spring of 2011. Did the jury get it right, or is this a case of self defense? Sponsors: Care/Of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code womenandcrime50 BlendJet - Go to BlendJet.com/WOMEN to SAVE an EXTRA 12% off your purchase. Support Our Work: T...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Ep 29: Greenwich Connecticut, one of the most upscale suburbs in the United States, was a place where violent crimes didn't happen. But on the fateful night of Halloween of 1975, the brutal murder of a fifteen-year-old girl would horrify a community and lead to the investigation and prosecution of a member of an American Dynasty. Sources Cited for this episode: The Stamford Advocate, The Hartford Courant, American Justice episode, “The Martha Moxley Case”, The Associated Press Sponsors: Talkspac...
Oct 27, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ep 28: A night that started with a birthday celebration ended in tragedy when a fire erupted in the early hours at the Freeman home. Among the rubble, two adults were found, both with a gun shot wound to the head. However, two teenage girls Ashley Freeman and her friend Laura Bible were missing. Where were the two girls? Finally after more than twenty years some questions have been answered, while others still remain. Sources Cited for this episode: Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller, Unsolved ...
Oct 13, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Ep 27: After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion, and alleged "madame". In this episode, Meghan is joined by sex crimes & trafficking expert Dr. Alexa Sardina, as they examine her role in her alleged crimes, explain possible motives and psychologal theories, and how she will be handled in the criminal justice system. Sponsors: Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace....
Sep 29, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Ep 26: Now a genetic genealogist this women is best known for her groundbreaking work on the Golden State Killer case, she was recently named one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2019. What people don’t know, however, is that she also played an integral role in solving a 30 year cold case . Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: New York Times, Geneologyconsult.com (her website), Oxygen, ABC News Sponsors: Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.tv and use our promo ...
Sep 15, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ep 25: Colleen Wood was planning to embark on her dream trip, sailing around the world with her newfound love, John Paul. But after a while, John Paul resurfaced without Colleen, and her family is shocked when they discover that the 52-year-old ’s traveling companion was hiding some very big secrets... Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: Disappeared; www.chalicepaul.com; The LA Times; www.aetv.com; The New York Times; And of course, Colleen Wood’s family Sponsors: Talkspace - Get ...
Sep 01, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Ep 24: On the evening of November 22, 2016 college Sophomore Sarah Butler left her home in NJ to meet up with a man she met on the Internet. Nine days later her body was found in a nearby park. Soon after, an online sting operation by Sarah’s family and friends led police to her killer and information on two unsolved murders. Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: NorthJersey.com; NJ12; Washington Post Sponsors: Pretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by ...
Aug 18, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Ep 23: Beginning with a mother’s lies, scams and other much more serious crimes, Audrey Marie Hilley tries to pull off the ultimate con, but her audacious attempt to outsmart everyone would prove to be this “Black Widow’s” ultimate demise. Sources Cited for this episode: The LA Times, CrimeLibrary.com, The Orlando Sentinal Sponsors: Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace.com when you use promo code: WOMENANDCRIME Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://w...
Aug 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ep 22: On the evening of September 28, 2017, 30-year-old Christoper Grover was shot in the head by his live in girlfriend and mother of his two children, Nicole Addimando. Was this self-defense after years of physical and sexual abuse or was this a cold blooded murder? Sources Cited for this episode: westandwithnikki.com, The New Yorker, and The Poughkeepsie Journal Sponsors: Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off yo...
Jul 21, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Ep 21: This is the story of a woman is known for her commitment to fight for justice for those who most of society has given up on. This woman's notorious work in the criminal justice system has shined the spotlight on wrongful convictions in the United States and while herwork has enlightened us all, the case that inspired her efforts is one that just might haunt us all. Sources Cited for this episode: Esquire, Chicago Tribune Article, Newsweek, Dream/Killer documentary, Los Angeles Times artic...
Jul 06, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Ep 20: On the evening of April 9, 1989, JoAnn Parks put her three children to sleep and went to bed. She woke up around midnight to the sound of her children screaming and to a home engulfed in flames. Although the fire was initially ruled accidental, Joann was later convicted of arson and murder remains in prison 27 years later, even though there is substantial doubt on the accuracy of her conviction Sources Cited for this episode: Burned,by Ed Humes, NPR, AlbanyLaw Review (Brooks, Simpson, Kan...
Jun 23, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ep 19: As the country faces a crisis in race and justice, the cases we discuss today have helped bring our attention to some of the most significant injustices and important issues, but do we know the whole story and even when we do, what can we do about it? In today's episode, we use the stories of females to explore both the problems and some of the possible solutions to racism in our criminal justice system. Sources Cited for this episode: Bureau of Justice Statistics, FBI’s Uniform Crime Rep...
Jun 08, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ep 18: In the backdrop of Teenange relationships and rivalry, the jealousy of one would be the impetous for a shocking crime involving not one or two but 4 murderers and one innocent 12 year old girl. This is a case that will have us all asking: Is there such a thing as redemption? Sources Cited for this episode: Dr. Phil, The Los Angeles Times, Death of Innocence: The Murder of Yound Shanda Sharer, by David Lore, NBC Exclusive by Ann Ryder - Convicted Killer now Training Dogs in Honor of her Yo...
May 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ep 17: In 1993, after years of alleged physical and sexual abuse, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband John’s penis with a knife while he was asleep in bed. The case made international news and tabloid headlines, a story so scandalous, it became inspiration for many SNL skits and late-night monologues. After making it through the Trial and ensuing media circus, Lorena was found not guilty due to temporary insanity. Today Lorena is a staunch advocate for survivors of domestic violence and served as...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ep 16: At just 16 years old Cyntoia Brown was arrested for the murder of 43 year old Johnny Micahel Allen. After being tried as an adult Cyntoia was sentenced to life in prison. After years of advocacy and a tremendous outpouring of celebrity-driven public support, Brown was granted clemency and released from prison. Why would a young girl commit such an act and what led to Cyntoia’s eventual freedom? Sources Cited for this episode: Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Criminal...
May 12, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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May 05, 2020•57 min
Ep 15: A domestic incident led to the stabbing of 46-year-old Reginald Day in the spring of 2011 by his live in girlfriend at the time but his attacker was more than your average citizen in this North Carolina city. His girlfriend was someone whose past was known by every person living in Durham, North Carolina. Would they hold her past against her in this case though? Sources Cited for this episode: Television show “Fatal Attraction”, An episode of Snapped, NBC news, The News & Observer Spo...
Apr 28, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ep 14: In May 2005, shortly after graduating with honors, 18 Year old Natalee Holloway joined over 100 of her classmates on a senior class trip to Aruba. On the last night of the trip Natalee and several friends were out partying and Natalee left with a man she had met a few days prior. No one seemed concerned until Natalee missed her flight home and her passport and packed luggage were found in her hotel room. Where was Natalee? Sources Cited for this episode: The Holloway files, ABC's 20/20, F...
Apr 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ep 13: 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? Sources Cited for this 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 Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Get $25 off yo...
Apr 14, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ep 12: 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. Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by le...
Mar 31, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ep 11: The brutal murder of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu in 2009 would shock and devastate a small town in Californa 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 seemingly senseless act of violence again an innocent child. Sources Cited for this episode: The Daily, Beast, People Magazine, ABC news Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a revi...
Mar 17, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ep 10: 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....
Mar 03, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ep 09: Dominique Dunne was a talented young actress who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in a fit of jealousy and rage. The trial that would follow shocked the victim's family, observers and the entire community and left public wondering whether the courtroom is a place where justice can actually be found. Sources Cited for this episode: Vanity Fair Article, "Justice: A Father's Account of the Trial of his Daughter's Killer," by Dominic Dunne, Articles by the LA Times, and People Magazine Suppor...
Feb 25, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ep 08: 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 Cited for this episode: Democracy Now, Huffington Post, NPR, The Silent Truth, LavenaJohnson.com, St. Lou...
Feb 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ep 07: Darlie Routier was convicted of the 1996 murder of her two small children, Damon and Devon, but she has always adamantly maintained her innocence. Did this seemingly happy housewife and mother commit this brutal act or did tunnel vision taint the investigation from the start? Sources : ABC Documentary Last Defense CNN Injustice Watch Dallas Morning News Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Show your Support...
Feb 04, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ep 06: In the early morning hours of June 5, 2005, 18 year old Noura Jackson discovered her mother naked and brutally stabbed in their Memphis home. Just three months into the investigation Noura was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder. Was this a case of cold-blooded murder of a mother by her daughter or was this a case of wrongful conviction? Sources Cited for this episode: Charged by Emily Bazelon New York Times Magazine The Daily Memphian 20/20: Season 40, Episode 29 Support Our Work...
Jan 21, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ep 05: Sheila Davaloo was convicted of the attempted murder of her husband and sentenced to 25 years in prison but was that her only brutal crime? She says she is guilty of a crime but also the victim of a wrongful conviction. What is the real story and who is the real victim? Sources Cited for this episode: Snapped, Killer Women with Piers Morgan and The Stamford Advocate Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media o...
Jan 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
