Women and Crime

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Kathy Kleiner Rubin Sep 16, 2025

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Ep 276: More than just a survivor, this woman’s journey redefines the narrative surrounding a notorious serial killer...

This is the Kathy Kleiner Rubin story

Kathy's autobiography, A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy, can be purchased here. Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)

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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
Special Thanks to: Kathy Kleiner

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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: Ted Bundy

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Reconsidered: Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman Sep 12, 2025

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Ep 275: Reconsidered: 28 - Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman with Jax interview Original Airdate: 10/13/20 A night that started with a birthday celebration ended in tragedy when a fire erupted in the early hours at the Freeman home. Among the rubble, two adults were found, both with a gun shot wound to the head. However, two teenage girls Ashley Freeman and her friend Laura Bible were missing. Where were the two girls? Finally after more than twenty years some questions have been answered, while others still remain. Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode:

Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller Unsolved Mysteries Washington Post Oxygen Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Audio Editor, • 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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Sherry Heffernan Sep 09, 2025

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Ep 274: A routine welfare check unraveled a chilling story of family, money, and murder…. This is the Sherry Lee Heffernan story. Sources for Today's Episode:

Associated press
People.com
RLS Media
Law and Crime
NJ.gov
NJ Globe

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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

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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
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Reconsidered: Barbara Rae-Venter Sep 05, 2025

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Ep 273: Reconsidered: 26 - Barbara Rae-Venter Original Airdate: 09/15/20 Now a genetic genealogist this women is best known for her groundbreaking work on the Golden State Killer case, she was recently named one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2019. What people don’t know, however, is that she also played an integral role in solving a 30 year cold case . Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode:

New York Times
Geneologyconsult.com (her website)
Oxygen
ABC News

Credits:

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

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Phoenix Coldon Sep 02, 2025

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Ep 272: When a young woman seemingly vanishes into the night, her parents will lose everything in their search to bring her home This is the Phoenix Coldon story. Sources for Today's Episode:

Medium.com
Huffington Post
Oxygen
People.com
the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Vanished Podcast

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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

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Reconsidered: Colleen Wood Aug 29, 2025

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Ep 271: Reconsidered: 25 - Colleen Wood Original Airdate: 09/01/20 52-year-old Colleen Wood was planning to embark on her dream trip, sailing around the world with her newfound love, John Paul. But after a while, John Paul resurfaced without Colleen, and her family is shocked when they discover that Colleen’s traveling companion was hiding some very big secrets... Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode:

Disappeared
www.chalicepaul.com
The LA Times
aetv.com
The New York Times
And of course, Colleen Wood’s family

Credits:

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

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Cassie Ventura Aug 26, 2025

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Ep 270: A woman’s allegation of violence against a powerful man triggered a media storm and high-profile trial but left many with questions about justice. This is the Casandra Ventura story.

This episode was a collaboration with Celesia Stanton from "Truer Crime" podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit: https://truercrimepodcast.com

Sources for Today's Episode:

The biography.org
npr.org
cnn.com
New York Daily News
ABC News
People.com

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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: Celesia Stanton

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
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Reconsidered: Sarah Butler Aug 22, 2025

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Ep 268: Reconsidered: 24 - Sarah Butler Original Airdate: 08/18/20 On the evening of November 22, 2016 college sophomore, Sarah Butler left her home in NJ to meet up with a man she met on the Internet. Nine days later her body was found in a nearby park. Soon after, an online sting operation by Sarah’s family and friends led police to her killer and information on two unsolved murders. Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode:

NorthJersey.com
NJ12
Washington Post

Credits:

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

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Grace Millane Aug 19, 2025

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Ep 268: A young backpacker’s disappearance in New Zealand would lead to a massive change in how their media covers violence against women. This is the Grace Millane story. Sources for Today's Episode:

• DOCUMENTARY THE LIE • The BBC • NZ Herald • The Standard • blog — We Can't Consent To This • www.lovegrace.co.uk • Aeoteoroa ( Owa-te-aroa) New Zealand Social Work (Journal) Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)

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Minimum purchase required. New customers only. Terms and conditions apply. See site for complete details. 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 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/membership 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: backpacking,

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Reconsidered: Audrey Marie Hilley Aug 15, 2025

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Ep 267: Reconsidered: 23 - Audrey Marie Hilley Original Airdate: 08/04/20 Beginning with a mother’s lies, scams and other much more serious crimes, Audrey Marie Hilley tries to pull off the ultimate con, but her audacious attempt to outsmart everyone would prove to be this “Black Widow’s” ultimate demise. Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode:

The LA Times
CrimeLibrary.com
The Orlando Sentinal

Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced 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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