Women and Crime

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 s...

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 t...

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 w...

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:...

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 bet...

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 "womenandcri...

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...

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 real...

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 To...

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=healt...

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 Shlosber...

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-FB...

Ep 88: When a man identifying himself as a detective calls a restaurant manager asking her to detain one of her employees for an alleged theft, how far would everyone involved go to comply with an authority figure This is the Louise Ogborn story Sources for Today's Episode: Abc News Courier Journal The movie Compliance An interview between John Quinones with Donna Summer and Louise Ogborn Credits:...

Ep 87: As a top lawyer and human rights advocate, this woman has fought tirelessly for gender equality in her home country, helping to move beyond a historical culture of injustice. This is the Karuna Nundy story Sources for Today's Episode: • Time • Aequitas.org • BBC • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 800-656-HOPE • National Resource Center on Domestic Violence • National Sexual Vio...

Ep 86: On a Saturday evening, this 17-year-old girl hopped in her car to meet her friends for a fun night out, planning to make it home by her midnight curfew. But by 3 am when she hadn’t arrived home, her panicked mother called 911 reporting her daughter missing While the police weren’t concerned initially, a discovery just several hours later would drastically change everything This is the Cryst...

Ep 85: In the summer of 1949, the FBI learned that secrets regarding the construction of the atomic bomb had been shared with soviet spies. An immediate investigation led to an arrest of several people, including a young mother of two. Was this woman part of a communist plot to sell our secrets or was she an innocent scapegoat swept up in one of the most sensational trials in U.S. history? This is...

Ep 84: A young woman’s repeated cries for help begging for protection against a predator go unanswered by so many who were sworn to protect, resulting in a tragedy that could have been avoided at every turn. This is the Tiana Notice story Sources for Today's Episode: An episode of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall The Washington Times True Crime Daily Courant.com Credits: • Written and Hosted by Am...

Ep 83: For 23 years, the unsolved murder of this women was thought to be the result of a burglary gone wrong. The case would remain cold until 2009 when DNA evidence pointed to someone in very close proximity to the investigation. Sherri Rasmussen story. Sources for Today's Episode: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/07/lapd-lazurus-murder-mystery-killer people.com Associated Press The Atlant...

Ep 82: When a 19-year-old woman is found deceased from an apparent suicide, an investigation revealed the victim’s involvement in a volatile love triangle. The evidence quickly gathered by police would point to not one, not two, but a trio of viable suspects with a motive to kill. This is the Devon Guzman Story Sources for Today's Episode: COMMONWEALTH v. HETZEL (2003, March 14). Caselaw. https://...

Ep 81: Young mother, victim of drug war wrongly arrested, jailed, and indicted based on the word of a confidential informant… After being involved in a drug sweep… with no prior drug record, no evidence or any drugs found on her, Regina had a choice: plead guilty and go home to her four children as a convicted felon or remain in prison for potentially decades for a crime she did not commit. This i...

Ep 80: This teacher made national headlines when she was caught having an inappropriate and illegal relationship. But even after getting caught and being warned by the courts to stay away from her victim, could this woman keep apart from her claimed true love? This is the Mary Kay Letourneau Story Sources for Today's Episode: People.com Rolling Stone An episode of Mugshots Crime Library Los Angele...

Ep 79: A family’s Caribbean cruise was cut short when their 23-year-old daughter vanished while onboard. The desperate search across several borders left her family with few clues… and worried about a sinister fate. This is the Amy Lynn Bradley Story Sources for Today's Episode: The Charley Project https://charleyproject.org/case/amy-lynn-bradley FBI – Wanted Amy Lynn Bradley: What really happened...

Ep 78: A brutal attack of a young child and her grandmother resulted in the conviction of the child’s uncle of murder. But his wife was adamant her husband did not commit this crime and she set out to prove to everyone that the true perpetrator had escaped justice and an innocent man was in prison This is the Melinda Dawson story Sources for Today's Episode: Dayton Daily News NBC News Dateline Int...

Ep 77: From dating to home buying, many people nowadays turn to strangers on the internet to solve some of their biggest life problems. But as this woman found out, you can’t always trust someone you met online. This is the Wendy Wein Story Sources for Today's Episode: Rolling Stone CNN The Guardian Crawl Space interview with Bob Innes LawandCrime.com sfgate.com dailymail.co.uk vice.com Sponsors:...

Ep 76: A nurse’s deadly mistake during a routine procedure; could set a dangerous precedent for all healthcare workers. But was this tragedy the result of criminal incompetence or the product of a systemic failure? This is the RaDonda Vaught story Sources for Today's Episode: The Tennessean NPR The Independent ABC News USA Today FOX 17 Nashville Insider.com American Journal of Nursing Sponsors: (t...