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Women and Crime Women and Crime
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4.8 • 2.4K 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
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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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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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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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
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
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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
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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: Ethan Crumbley, James Crumbley, Oxford, Michigan
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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
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 - 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 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:FBI profiler; Silence of the Lambs; Serial Killers
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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
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:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime
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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
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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.
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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:
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!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime
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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 - 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 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: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Customer Reviews
Best Crime Podcast
I absolutely love this podcast. I tell everyone about it (in hopes to get you two famous). I really enjoy hearing these stories from two educated women who discuss the criminology part of these cases. My favorite part of the episode is when you two discuss theories. I have learned so much just from listening to both of you speak about these crimes every week. I’m jealous of your students!
You guys bring just the right amount of light hearted energy to this podcast. That has always been my biggest issue with other crime podcasts. I find the comedy part distasteful and the fake dialogue annoying. But Women and Crime tells the story exactly how it is with genuine and real dialogue. My only complaint is I wish you guys made more episodes!! I listen to this other crime podcast sometimes and when an episode ends, I find myself asking “hmmm I wonder what Amy and Meghan think about this? What are their theories?” Love you guys! Keep going! Also really love Campus Killings.
These two are brilliant.
I typically do not enjoy podcasts with more than one host. These two do a great job of remaining unbiased, keeping great dialogue, and most importantly- respecting each other.
I love the effort and information these two provide. Thank you both! Brilliant podcast by two brilliant minds.
Soooo Good
Right mix of banter and info. The hosts have a great rapport and always respect the victim and each other. Sounds like you’re just listening to two (educated) best friends chatting about a case. Great job!!