Women and Crime

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 t...

Ep 192: A woman’s life was shattered when she realized she’d been catfished for years. Would she be able to find justice? This is the Kirat Assi story – Part 2 Sources for Today's Episode: The Guardian The podcast “Sweet Bobby” Vice News Vogue The Staffordshire Police Coercive Behavior Guide Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Al...

Ep 191: A seemingly innocent online romance becomes a sinister plot with many shocking twists and turns This is the Kirat Assi Story Sources for Today's Episode: The Guardian The podcast “Sweet Bobby” Vice News Vogue The Staffordshire Police Coercive Behavior Guide Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - the global commerce platform that helps you sell...

Ep 190: After a tragic family accident, a woman is found hanging naked and bound from her balcony. Did she die by suicide? Or was she murdered? This is the Rebecca Zahau story. Sources for Today's Episode: Oxygen San Diego Tribune Azcentral.com NBC 7 San Diego San Diego County Sherrif office Coronado Times and ABC news Dr. Phil show Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help...

Ep 189: A woman is brutally assaulted and left for dead, but she is found alive, and finds out her predator is the most unlikely person This is the Amber Smith story Sources for Today's Episode: Dateline episode The Coloradoan Oxygen.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Dr. Marty's Dog food. For a limited time, enjoy up to 54% OFF Nature’s Blend and get a...

Ep 188: A 16-year-old girl leaves her home mysteriously in the middle of the night and never returns home. This is the Lashaya Stine Story. Sources for Today's Episode: CBS News The Denver Post The Charlie Project Grunge Magazine Trace Evidence Fox31 News The Colorado Sun NAACP U.S. Department of Justice Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) mintmobile.com/WAC...

Ep 187: After a young woman is murdered, in her home and the primary suspect has fled to Costa Rica… But will police be able to apprehend a perpetrator across international lines? This is the Moriah Wilson story. Sources for Today's Episode: Burlington Free press CNN Fox 7 Austin Bicylcing.com CBS Austin Dateline Fox News Austin Chronicle Chasing Evil podcast Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo...

When Trinity University student, Cayley Mandadi was rushed to a local hospital by her boyfriend, doctors treated her for a potential drug overdose. However, when she died, the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide and her boyfriend was arrested. But did Cayley’s boyfriend actually murder her?  Today's Episode is from Meghan & Amy's other podcast, Campus Killings which can be found anywhere y...

Ep 185: When one of LA's most respected Women is booked on vehicular manslaughter charges, will justice be served or will she be above the law? This is the Rebecca Grossman story. This week our guest hosts are Brett and Alice from the Prosecutors podcast, and as the name suggests they are prosecutors! Find The Prosecutors Podcast wherever you listen to Podcasts! Twitter / X: @ProsecutorsPodcast In...

Ep 184: Sentenced to Life for the murder of her mother, this woman still claims her innocence decades later. This is the Nikki Zinger story. Find out more about Nikki Zinger at: https://freenikkizinger.org/ Write to Nikki at: Nikki Zinger #704283 302 Corrections Drive Newport, AR 72112 Find out more about Maggie Freleng at: http://www.maggiefreleng.com/ Instagram / Twitter (X) : @maggiefreleng Sou...

Ep 183: Did a woman kill her boyfriend by running him over with her car or was she framed by the police? This is the Karen Read Story Sources for Today's Episode: The Boston Globe Boston Magazine CBS News Boston.com ABC News Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Air Doctor - Introducing AirDoctor, the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contamina...

Ep 182: A woman is viscously attacked by a neighbors’ dogs and dies from her injuries. Her neighbor is sentenced to 15 years to life. But is this conviction too harsh for a pet owner? This is the Diane Whipple story. Sources for Today's Episode: Sfgate.com- **courts.ca.gov https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/revpub/A099250.PDF https://www.dogbitelaw.com/the-diane-whipple-case/ ABC news Chicago Trib...

Giulia Tofana is rumored to be one of the most prolific killers of all time. A woman born in 17th-century Italy, and if the legends are true, she killed around 600 men. This episode of Serial Killers, a Spotify Podcast features guests Meghan Sacks & Amy Shlosberg, criminologists and hosts of the Women & Crime Podcast. You can find Serial Killers on Spotify or wherever you listen to Podcasts, with...

Ep 181: Twin sisters meet in Ireland, only to end up on a motorway in England where their unexplainable behaviors will lead to murder This is the Sabina and Ursula Eriksson story. Sources for Today's Episode: Vice Medium.com Chesire Live BBC Globalgreybooks.com National Institute of Health Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfo...

Ep 180: Dubbed by the media as a monster, is there more to this infamous female serial killer’s story than we know? This is the Aileen Wuornos story Sources for Today's Episode: The Journal of Forensic Science The Journal Behavioral Sciences and the Law The Guardian Crimelibrary.org Nick Broomfield’s Selling of a Serial Killer Nick Broomfield’s Life and Death of a Serial Killer Sponsors: (thanks f...

Ep 179: In 2012, a young woman googled herself out of amusement. But what came back would change the trajectory of her life forever. This is the Noelle Martin story. Sources for Today's Episode: Noellemartin.org Brennan Center for Justice Forbes Australian Broadcasting Corporation News.com.au The Guardian Time Magazine Techspot.com Elle magazine Noelle’s tedx talk Wonder women tech.com Rolling sto...

Ep 178: A passionate love triangle leads to the murder of an innocent 22-year-old man, but in this case, nothing is what it seems This is the Mary Shieler story Sources for Today's Episode: The documentary “TallHotBlond” ABC News The New York Times The Lockport Journal Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Air Doctor Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code...

When a member of the prominent Coors family goes missing, it’s a race against the clock to find the person who abducted him before it’s too late.  Listen now to the story of Adolph Coors III, on the Moms and Mysteries Podcast.  Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, or go to https://linktr.ee/Momsandmysteries Follow us:  • Instagram @momsandmysteriespodcast • Twitter/X  @momsmysteries  Learn mor...

Ep 177: A college student goes viral for her positive outlook on her cancer diagnosis. But an anonymous tip to the police will make her story viral for all the wrong reasons This is the Madison Russo story. Sources for Today's Episode: Crime online Fox news USA Today People CBS North Scott Press Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Sei...

Ep 176: A teenage girl sneaks out of her bedroom window in the middle of the night and calls 911. What law enforcement finds behind the front door is a house of horrors This is the Jordan Turpin story. Sources for Today's Episode: 20/20 Special with Diane Sawyer Investigative Discovery Crime Feed New York Post CBS News Business Insider Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks...

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 N...

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 Sponsors: (thanks for using...

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 &...

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: Writte...

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 Beingsusanburto...