Female Criminals

Latest Episodes:

“The Guru's Secretary” Sheela Birnstiel Pt. 1 Jun 23, 2021

Show notes

She first met the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh as a teenager and was instantly enamored. Sheela Birnstie vowed to spend her life helping him achieve his goals, including building a city for his loyal followers. And the best place to do that was in Oregon — whether the locals liked it or not.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Maid of Orléans” Joan of Arc Pt. 2 Jun 16, 2021

Show notes

Following God’s orders led Joan of Arc into battle against the English, and into an audience with the king. But by her own admission, she had only a year to fulfill her holy mission — and time was slipping through her fingers.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Maid of Orléans” Joan of Arc Pt. 1 Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

Hero. Martyr. Feminist. Witch. Who really was Joan of Arc? And could she really speak to God, or were her visions something else entirely? Today’s episode delves into the story of one of history’s most enduring icons, and explores what made her a legend.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Soho Grifter” Anna Sorokin Pt. 2 Jun 02, 2021

Show notes

Anna Delvey wasn’t who she claimed to be. But despite mounting setbacks, she refused to temper her schemes. The fantasy life she built for herself was a house of cards doomed to fall, and her tower was starting to teeter…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Soho Grifter” Anna Sorokin Pt. 1 May 26, 2021

Show notes

A con artist storms New York’s social scene in the 2010s, cementing her place in high society as a German heiress worth millions. Anna Delvey masterfully swindled banks, hotels, airlines, even her own friends out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Her past was murky, but her persona was nearly unstoppable…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Seamstress' Story” Edythe Klumpp Pt. 2 May 19, 2021

Show notes

In November 1958, three young duck hunters came across a body near a remote lake in Ohio. As police closed in on Edythe Klumpp and Bill Bergen, the couple’s loyalty reached a breaking point.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Seamstress' Story” Edythe Klumpp Pt. 1 May 12, 2021

Show notes

Edythe Klumpp liked to have fun with the men in her life... even if that made her the "other woman." But in 1958, her love triangle turned deadly. Edythe would make the ultimate sacrifice for her lover.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“College Admissions Scandal” Lori Loughlin May 05, 2021

Show notes

Lori Loughlin had it all: a career as a beloved TV icon, a happy marriage, and two loving daughters. But in the world of the ultra-rich and famous, success seemed to rest on the wins your child netted. And there was no bigger win than getting into a top college. So Lori left nothing to chance…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Jewel Thief” Doris Payne Pt. 2 Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

A particular caper in 1965 brought Doris uncomfortably close to law enforcement and the media. With her face now easily recognizable in the U.S., she turned her attention to Europe, eager to prove just how good she really was.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Jewel Thief” Doris Payne Pt. 1 Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

Born in 1930, Doris Payne realized early on that she had a taste for the finer things in life. She also realized she had a knack for putting people at ease — and it was a skill she could use to get exactly what she wanted.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices