188 episodes

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.

Women and Crime Women and Crime

    • True Crime
    • 4.9 • 11 Ratings

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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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    Mekayla Bali

    Mekayla Bali

    Ep 175: After a young girl seemingly vanishes into thin air, would her social media history provide any clues as to her whereabouts?
    Eight years after this young girl seemingly vanished into thin air, are police any closer to finding her?
    This is the Mekayla Bali story.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    https://www.bringmekaylabalihome.com

    Saskatchewan Gazette

    CBC news

    Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers

    CTV News

    Global News

    Sakstoday.ca


    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced & Edited by James Varga

    Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

    Music by Dessert Media



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    • 49 min
    Susan Smith

    Susan Smith

    Ep 174: A woman convicted of murdering her children 30 years ago is coming up for parole. But is she ready to rejoin society? Or should she remain incarcerated?
    This is the Susan Smith story

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    Crimelibary.org

    People.com

    Fox News

    Stacey Mallicoat’s book, Women, Gender and Crime

    Myer and Oberman’s book, When Mothers Kill: Interviews from Prison


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    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced & Edited by James Varga

    Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

    Music by Dessert Media



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    • 47 min
    Jennifer Crumbley

    Jennifer Crumbley

    Ep 173: A mother of a mass shooter is convicted of manslaughter. But many have asked: should a parent be held responsible for the crimes of their children?
    This is the Jennifer Crumbley story.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    Detroit news

    NY Mag

    Detroit Free Press

    AP news

    NY Times

    ABC news

    NBC news

    CNN

    19th news.org

    Michigan.gov


    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced & Edited by James Varga

    Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

    Music by Dessert Media


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    Keywords: Ethan Crumbley, James Crumbley, Oxford, Michigan
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Jana Monroe

    Jana Monroe

    Ep 172: In the 1980s, women were only just starting to break into the criminal justice field. But one woman wouldn’t just break in. She would go all the way to the top of the FBI, and pave the way for those behind her.

    This is the Jana Monroe story

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    A&E

    Hearts of Darkness by Jana Monroe

    The New York Post

    FBI.gov

    Women, Gender and Crime by Stacy Mallicoat


    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced by James Varga

    Music by Dessert Media


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    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



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    Keywords:FBI profiler; Silence of the Lambs; Serial Killers
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    • 54 min
    Susan Burton

    Susan Burton

    Ep 171: After nearly 20 years of addiction and cycles of incarceration, this woman became a renowned voice for formerly incarcerated females
    This is the Susan Burton story.
    Links mentioned:

    https://anewwayoflife.org/

    https://thewiredc.org

    https://fortunesociety.org/

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women

    Beingsusanburton.com

    ABC 7

    CNN

    The New Press

    NY times

    Bureau of Justice Statistics

    Vera Institute of Justice

    LA Times

    Research and Education Institute

    Kings Institute.Stanford.edu

    The Today Show


    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced & Edited by James Varga

    Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

    Music by Dessert Media


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    • 44 min
    Lissa Yellow Bird

    Lissa Yellow Bird

    Ep 170: One woman’s come-back from drugs and incarceration would lead her to a life of service in helping indigenous families find their lost loved ones
    This is the Lissa Yellow Bird story

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    High Country News

    BBC News

    Dateline episode “Secrets of Spirit Lake”

    Indian Law Resource Center

    The National Crime Information Center

    The Department of Justice

    The White House.gov/factsheet

    The book “Yellow Bird” by Sierra Crane Murdoch


    Credits:

    Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

    Produced by James Varga

    Audio Editor,

    Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

    Music by Dessert Media


    Show your Support:
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    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



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    Keywords: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Betty Drooper ,

Hosts that rock and cover fascinating cases

I really love listening to these two ladies - especially with those Jersey accents!! 😂 Smart, educated and insightful commentary on some cases I knew and some I didn't, but always with a different and interesting perspective. I’m so impressed at how much they can predict in terms of criminal behaviour and legal outcome. Keep it up!!!

Charzard1293 ,

Amazing

Discovered through True Crime Binge and am now hooked. Such an amazing podcast.

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