Women and Crime

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Women and Crime Podcast
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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Suzanne Morphew

    Ep 198: A woman vanishes on Mother’s Day never to be seen again. Was this a stranger attack or was danger lurking closer to home? This is the Suzanne Morphew story Sources for Today's Episode: Investigative Discovery Denver Gazette Denver 7 News People.com NBC 9 News Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Chewy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewy.com/women. Kikoff - the #1 credit building app out there. Join over a million people building credit with a Kikoff credit account today. Get your first month for a dollar. That’s 80% off the normal price when you go to GetKikoff.com/ WAC today. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime 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 - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 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 in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  2. 17 SEPT

    Tatiana Tarasoff

    Ep 197: A woman is killed after her attacker tells his therapist he wants to murder her. This landmark case would forever change the policies around mental health’s legal duties. This is the Tatiana Tarasoff story. For more info on duty to warn/protect https://www.apaservices.org/practice/good-practice/duty-to-protect.pdf Sources for Today's Episode: Minds on Trial by Charles Patrick Ewing and Joseph McCann Cornell University Psychiatric Times Harvard.edu Justia Law Lawline Blog Psychology Today Tarasoff v. Regents of the Univ. of Cal., 118 Cal. Rptr. 129 (Cal. 1974) John G. Fleming & Bruce Maximov, The Patient or His Victim: The Therapist's Dilemma, 62 CAL. L. REV. 1025 (1974). Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - Home of the number-one checkout on the planet Go to SHOPIFY.COM/crimewomen to upgrade your selling today! Factor - no prep, no mess meals. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/wac50 and use code wac50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month!  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 Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  3. 10 SEPT

    The Kuria Family

    Ep 196: 3 women are found brutally murdered in their home. 20 years later, detectives are still hoping for a break in the case. This is the Kuria Family story. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, Cold Case Unit number/tip-line at 770-528-3032, or email coldcase@cobbcounty.org, or go to unsolved.com. Sources for Today's Episode: Investigation discovery The Nation Nairobi news 11alive.com Atlanta Journal Constitution Cold Case world.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Honeylove Honeylove is not just supporting women, it's empowering women. Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/WAC. Use our exclusive link to get 20% off - After you purchase they ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them Women&Crime sent you.  Honeys, you deserve this. Free the pain and discomfort, keep the support with Honeylove. 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime 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 - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 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 in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  4. 3 SEPT

    Frieda Hanimov

    Ep 195: An unfair legal decision would lead one woman to expose a complicated web of lies and corruption This is the Frieda Hanimov story Sources for Today's Episode: CBS News Hulu’s Mother Undercover The Daily News Law.com Newsday Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime 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 - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 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 in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  5. 27 AUG

    Jillian Ludwig

    Ep 194: A repeat offender is deemed unfit to stand trial and released into the public. For one aspiring young musician, this court decision would prove fatal….. This is the Jillian Ludwig story. Clips of Jillian's performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJNaKokM-Tc Sources for Today's Episode: ABC news Fox news Nashville The Tenessean Jillian obituary CBS Asbury park press NBC news tn.gov wsmv.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Chewy - everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewy.com/women Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime 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 - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 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 in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  6. 21 AUG

    Rachel Lee

    Ep 193: Dubbed the mastermind of the infamous bling ring, this teen pulled off some of the biggest thefts in Hollywood History. This is the Rachel Lee story. Sources for Today's Episode: LA Times Time magazine "The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring" doc “The Bling Ring” by Nancy Jo Sales NYpost Esquire Variety US Weekly People Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Greenlight - a debit card and money app for families, where kids learn how to save, invest, and spend wisely and parents can keep an eye on kids’ new money habits. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to GREENLIGHT.com/wac Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime 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 - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 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 in a crisis situation, or 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 these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Nick Prugo, Paris Hilton, Alexis , Diana Tamayo, Courtney Ames, Johnny Ajar, Roy Lopez, Audrina Patridge, Rachel Bilson, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan, Brian Austin Green, Megan Fox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

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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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