Women and Crime - podcast cover

Women and Crime

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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Sydney Loofe

Ep 117: A Tinder meetup leads to a woman’s disappearance and her date on the run. Is it a bad coincidence or something more sinister? This is the Sydney Loofe Story Sources for Today's Episode: Klkntv.com An article in People.com An episode of Heartland Homicide Nebraska Supreme Court transcript of appeal 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 Special Thanks to Mary Ru...

Mar 07, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 117

Kelly Harnett

Ep 116: A battered woman watches a murder in helpless horror. But when her abuser cites her as an accomplice to save his own skin, she’s convicted and sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit. This is the Kelly Harnett story Article mentioned in episode: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kelly-harnett-jailhouse-lawyer-rikers-dvsja-profile.html Sources for Today's Episode: NYmag https://www.survivedandpunishedny.org/kelly-harnett/ https://thecrimereport.org/2023/01/04/profile-follows-life-of...

Feb 28, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 116

Anu Singh

Ep 115: A farewell dinner is hosted by a killer. Where everyone attending, except one person, knows that it will end in murder. This is the Anu Singh story Sources for Today's Episode: Crimes that Shook Australia, Season 3, Episode 5 The Daily Mail Nzherald.co.nz The Sydney Morning Herald The Daily Telegraph citing chapter from Libby-Jane Charleston’s book Fatal Females titled Bright Young Things. The Canberra Times Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Just...

Feb 21, 202344 minSeason 4Ep. 115

Kristina Kerlus

Ep 114: An infant’s tragic death is ruled a homicide, and his grieving mother suddenly finds herself at the mercy of the Justice System. This is the Kristina Kerlus story Sources for Today's Episode: Las Vegas Review Journal KTNV Las Vegas https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/12765 docket alarm.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Prose - Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair ...

Feb 14, 202339 minSeason 4Ep. 114

Brittany Norwood

Ep 113: A brutal assault on two Lululemon employees left one woman dead and the other with an unbelievable testimony This is the Brittany Norwood Story Sources for Today's Episode: The Washington Post An episode of the show The Price of Duty on Oxygen Transcript from Norwood v. Maryland, Appellate Decision Jayna Murray’s obituary Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women60 and use code women60 to get 60% off plus free shipp...

Feb 07, 202343 minSeason 4Ep. 113

Presenting Deep Cover: Never Seen Again

Here’s a preview of Deep Cover, a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. In Deep Cover’s new season, Never Seen Again, we hear the story of two young women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing at almost the exact same time. Seven years later, their stories collided when one of these young women resurfaced – posing a...

Feb 06, 202312 min

Jennifer Schuett

Ep 112: An eight-year-old girl is kidnapped in the middle of the night and left for dead. Miraculously, she survives, but it takes nearly two decades for justice to be served. Is it enough for closure? Or will the trauma always haunt her? This is the Jennifer Schuett story Sources for Today's Episode: CBS news People magazine FrankWeberAuthor.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music ...

Jan 31, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 112

Caroline Reed Robertson

Ep 111: A young woman’s jealousy over her teenage neighbor’s seemingly perfect life fueled a diabolical plan that would take obsession to the extreme This is the Caroline Reed Robertson Story Sources for Today's Episode: The court transcript from Caroline Robertson’s sentencing on November 29, 2000 The Herald Sun The Daily Mail www.9news.com The Sentencing Benchbook provided online by the Judicial Commission of New South Wales Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produce...

Jan 24, 202348 minSeason 4Ep. 111

Miché Solomon

Ep 110: A young woman’s whole life explodes after she’s forced to give her DNA to a seventeen-year-old missing child cold case. This is the Miché Solomon, or as some know it by, Zephany Nurse story Sources for Today's Episode: Zephany: Two Mothers, One Daughter, an Astonishing True Story- by Joanne Jowell, 2019 BBC News24.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Organifi - superfood products You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without brea...

Jan 17, 202348 minSeason 4Ep. 110

Phoebe Handsjuk

Ep 109: A young woman’s bizarre accident leaves her family distraught when her death investigation turns doubtful. This is the Phoebe Handsjuk story Sources for Today's Episode: Phoebehandsjuk.com Phoebe’s Fall podcast The Darkness by Robin Bowles The Sydney Morning Herald The Daily Mail Marie Claire Australia Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Organifi - Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that wo...

Jan 10, 202350 minSeason 4Ep. 109

Aniah Blanchard

Ep 108: After a young woman disappears, her distraught parents campaign for new legislation that would protect other women from suffering the same fate as their daughter. This is the Aniah Blanchard story Sources for Today's Episode: Wptv.com An episode of 48 Hours The Montgomery Advertiser NBC12.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Daily Harvest - If eating well is a goal for 2023, let Daily Harvest support you on the journey. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/wo...

Jan 03, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 108

The Yogurt Shop Murders (Holiday Special from Patreon)

Ep 107: Four girls were killed in an Austin yogurt shop in a horrific crime in 1991 but more than thirty years later this case remains open Is it still possible to solve this brutal crime and what new developments are there in the investigation? This is the Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison, Sarah Harbison, and Amy Ayers story. This episode originally aired on Patreon - If you're interested in ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with...

Dec 27, 202241 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Seemona Sumasar

Ep 106: A woman’s report of a sexual assault ends with her arrest for a violent felony. Did she really commit these crimes, or was she framed by an angry ex-lover? This is the Seemona Sumasar story Sources for Today's Episode: The New York Times Dateline Secrets Uncovered The Daily Mail Sumasar v. Nassau County case text Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Thrive Market - Go to ThriveMarket.com/womenandcrime amd join Thrive Market today and get 30% off you...

Dec 20, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 106

Anni Dewani

Ep 105: A 28 year old women is murdered on her South African honeymoon. Was this a car-jacking gone bad, or had the whole trip been planned as a means to her end? This is the Anni Dewali story Mothers In Charge and SELF were the two organizations Amy & Meghan mentioned on today's show. If you'd like to contribute to either organization, or both please visit http://womenandcrimepodcast.com/giveback/ to learn more and a link to donate! Sources for Today's Episode: Atavist Magazine The independ...

Dec 13, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 105

Lauren Giddings

Ep 104: A young female law school graduate vanishes into thin air but a shocking discovery would reveal a threat right next door This is the Lauren Giddings story Sources for Today's Episode: An episode of Nightmare Next Door Medium.com The Washington Post An episode of A Time to Kill An article from Above the Law WGXA News Stephen McDaniel Interview Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com...

Dec 06, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 104

Brittney Griner

Ep 103: An American two-time Olympic medalist faces almost a decade of jail time in a Russian prison. At the mercy of a foreign justice system and far from home, her only options are completely reliant on the ever-shifting pendulum of global politics. This is the Brittney Griner story Sources for Today's Episode: People ESPN Insider.com Essentiallysports.com USA today NYTimes CNN NBC Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Canvas Prints- Go to CanvasPrints.com...

Nov 29, 202235 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Jennair Gerardot

Ep 102: A husband’s lies would send his wife in a downward spiral that would have shocking and devastating consequences for all involved This is the Jennair Gerardot Story Sources for Today's Episode: Irreparable by Mark Gerardot An episode of 20/20 Discussions with our True Crime Book Club members Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Better Help - As the world’s largest therapy service, BetterHelp has matched 3 million people with professionally licensed a...

Nov 22, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Charity Lee

Ep 101: A mother’s unconditional love places her precariously between justice for her daughter, and leniency for her son. What can a person do when they find themselves caught between both sides of the Criminal Justice System? This is the Charity Lee story Sources for Today's Episode: How now, Butterfly?: A Memoir of Murder, Survival and Transformation by Charity Lee NY Post The Family I Had- documentary San Antonio Current Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the sho...

Nov 15, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 101

Prisma Reyes

Ep 100: After a young mother’s gets into an argument with her ex- boyfriend ended in an argument, the woman continued to drink on her own at the restaurant’s bar A few hours later she drove to her ex-boyfriend’s apartment building, parking her car out front and running into the parking garage of the complex But what happened in this garage after she entered it is still a mystery that needs to be solved. This is the Prisma Reyes Story. Sources for Today's Episode: People.com NBC news Oxygen.com I...

Nov 08, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Angie Barlow

Ep 99: On an October evening in 2016, a young woman attended a small party where she was hired to work as a dancer but was this invitation a rouse with an ulterior motive This is the Angie Barlow story Sources for Today's Episode: Wishtv.com Crime Watch Daily Wrtv.com USA Today Interview with Christina 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! Bombas - Give the good this holiday se...

Nov 01, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 99

The List Family

Ep 98: What would drive a husband and father of three murder his entire family and would he ever be brought to justice? This is the List Family story Sources for Today's Episode: Father Wants Us Dead Podcast ABC news History.com NYTimes NJ.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Apostrophe Skincare - Get your first visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/women when you use our code: WOMEN Thank you Apostrophe for sponsoring this episode! Uncommon Goods - To ge...

Oct 25, 202251 minSeason 3Ep. 98

Valerie McDaniel

Ep 97: For most her entire life, this woman was a well-liked and respected veterinarian, mother, and member of society. That all changed however, when she was met a new man, who would convince her that a sinister act was the solution to all of her problems This is The Valerie McDaniel Story Sources for Today's Episode: 20/20: “Love at First Sting.” American Justice: “The Bad Doctor.” Dateline NBC: “Twisted In Texas.” State of Texas v. Leon Jacob: Notice of Intention to Use Evidence of Prior Conv...

Oct 18, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 97

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 story Sources for Today's Episode: Miami Herald NY Post Daily Mail Rollingstone People Law and Crime (sidebar) Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Better Help - When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/WOMEN today to get 10% off your ...

Oct 11, 202249 minSeason 3Ep. 96

Diane Staudte

Ep 95: One after another, this woman’s family members would die from unknown causes… but a tip would reveal that perhaps this wasn’t such a medical mystery after all This is the Diane Staudte story Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News ABC's 20/20 People.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Bombas - Go to Bombas.com/womenandcrime and use code "womenandcrime" for 25% off your first purchase! Daily Harvest - Let Daily Harvest take care of the fruits + veg...

Oct 04, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 95

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 story Sources for Today's Episode: The flume.com Court TV 9NEWS CPR.org Dateline NBC news Medium.com CBS news Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Apostrophe Skincare - Get your first visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/women when you use our code: women Thats $15 in savings! Daily H...

Sep 27, 202247 minSeason 3Ep. 94

Kim Goldman Interview

Ep 93: This Woman became an advocate for her brother and family following her brother’s murder and sensationalized television trial that followed but much more than that, she became an advocate for all victims and their family members This is the Kim Goldman Interview Kim's new podcast "Media Circus" can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 ...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 93

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 story Be sure to check out Amy & Meghan on their latest podcast with AbJack Entertainment: Campus Killings. New shows every 2 weeks. podcast Sources for Today's Episode: The New Yorker Los Angeles Times The New York Times Huffington Post Boston Globe ...

Sep 13, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 92

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...

Sep 06, 202247 minSeason 3Ep. 91

Raynella Leath

Ep 90: A 911 call brings authorities to the home of a frantic wife whose husband had just died from an apparent suicide But a closer look into this woman’s life would reveal that this death wasn’t her first rodeo. This is the Raynella Leath Story Sources 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 ...

Aug 30, 202248 minSeason 3Ep. 90

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 story If 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 shoul...

Aug 23, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 89
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android