Women and Crime

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Reconsidered: Michelle Carter Nov 21, 2025

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Ep 295: Reconsidered: 38 - Michelle Carter Original Airdate: 02/09/21

Though they only met a few times, this teenage couple claimed to be in love. And after one of them winds up taking his own life, evidence would soon surface through the thousands of text messages they sent that the surviving teen may not have deserved any sympathy. Would this young man still be alive today if not for this girl and can words be enough to convict someone of murder? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Kate Casey

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Lourdes Contreras Nov 18, 2025

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Ep 294: A woman vanishes just weeks after a Latin Kings’ narcotics bust and 25 years later, her family is still waiting for answers. This is the Lourdes Contreras story. Sources for Today's Episode:

American Crime Journal https://americancrimejournal.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-lourdes-contreras/amp/
U.S. Department of Justice
Aurora Police Department
Interview with Melanie Manzo
Charley Project
Department of Justice

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Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Melanie Manzo

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The Women Edna Mahan - (Live Recording) Nov 14, 2025

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Ep 293: Recently we had the pleasure of holding our very first live show: The Women of Edna Mahan; where we had an Amazoing conversation with three panelists, all of whom had served time at the all-female prison. We heard their stories, struggles and they let us know what daily life was like in this all-women prison.

And while we had a great turnout, but we also wanted to share the recording of this event with those who couldn't attend. Panelists Links:

Dawn Jackson

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-official-dawn-jackson

https://www.instagram.com/theofficialdawnjackson/

Audrey Wilson

https://www.peteygreene.org

https://www.peteygreene.org/pgp-team-bios#audrey-wilson

Nafeesah Goldsmith

https://www.nafeesahagoldsmith.com

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Dawn Jackson, Audrey Wilson, Nafeesah Goldsmith

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Lauryn Licari Nov 11, 2025

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Ep 292: A high school student received hundreds of cruel messages from a mysterious sender. What investigators uncovered left a community stunned. This is the Lauryn Licari story Sources for Today's Episode:

The documentary “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish”
People.com
Cosmpolitan.com
California Penal Code

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Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abigail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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Reconsidered: Sherri Papini Nov 07, 2025

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Ep 291: Reconsidered: 37 - Sherri Papini Original Airdate: 01/26/21

It’s been over four years since 34 year old mother Sherri Papini vanished then reappeared 22 days later, chained and branded, 15 pounds lighter with cut hair, a broken nose and severe bruising. What happened to Sherri- Was she the victim of a brutal kidnapping or was this all a hoax? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced & Edited by James Varga • Script Editor, • Music by Dessert Media 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/

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Cecilie Fjellhøy Nov 04, 2025

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Ep 290: After a Tinder romance turned out to be the most infamous scam of the digital age, one woman turned her heartbreak into purpose This is the Cecilie Fjellhøy story. Sources for Today's Episode:

https://www.ceciliefjellhoy.com
The stylist
Cosmopolitan
The Tinder Swindler doc on Netflix
People
BBC
OCCRP.org
IMDB

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media

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Reconsidered: Wendy Trapaga Oct 31, 2025

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Ep 289: Reconsidered: 36 - Wendy Trapaga Original Airdate: 01/12/21

Four days after her wedding, this beautiful, loving, young 21-year-old newlywed, was murdered. Was this a brutal murder by a stranger or did someone else, closer to home, have a motive for this murder? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced & Edited by James Varga • Music by Dessert Media 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/

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Rosaria Andraka Oct 28, 2025

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Ep 288: She was a beloved university advisor. He was a retired detective. They were the perfect couple—until one morning, everything shattered.

This is the Rosaria Andraka Story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Patch.com
NBC New York
Violence Policy Center
FBI.gov
Psychology Today

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Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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Reconsidered: Patricia Stallings Oct 25, 2025

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Ep 287: Reconsidered: 35 - Patricia Stallings and Interview with Jessica Henry Original Airdate: 12/15/20 After her three month old son Ryan got violently ill, Patricia Stallings rushed him to the hospital where he was placed in the pediatric intensive care unit. She and her husband were informed that their baby had been poisoned. Suspicions surrounded the couple, however it wasn’t until several weeks later when baby Ryan suffered another episode, that Patricia was arrested. Tragically, Ryan’s condition worsened and he passed away and Patricia was convicted of first-degree murder. However, it wouldn’t be long until the real truth emerged. What happened to baby Ryan and how did the birth of her second son lead to her freedom? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.

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Sources for Today's Episode:

People.com
Forensic
Files
Unsolved
Mysteries
Smoke but no Fire- Jessica Henry

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Jessica Henry

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Marissa Alexander Oct 21, 2025

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Ep 286: Instead of protection, this domestic violence survivor was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Was it justice, or a system stacked against her? This is the Marissa Alexander story.

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Sources for Today's Episode:

Essence
CBS News
Justia Law
Florida General Assembly
Fox News
The Guardian
Tampa Bay times
Miami Herald
Politico
AP News

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membershipHelp 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/

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