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**Women and Crime**

Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We’ll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system.
Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system. They teach classes covering topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers.

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Diane Whipple Jun 04, 2024

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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 Tribune
San Jose Mercury News
San Fransisco Chronicle
ABC 7 news

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
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Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
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Serial Killers: Giulia Tofana (with Women & Crime) Jun 03, 2024

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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 new episodes every Monday.

Be sure to check them out on Instagram, @serialkillerspodcast. And if you’re listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts.

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Ursula and Sabina Eriksson May 28, 2024

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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

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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
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Aileen Wuornos May 21, 2024

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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

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Audio Editor,
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Noelle Martin May 14, 2024

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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
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Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
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Mary Shieler May 07, 2024

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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

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Audio Editor,
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Introducing: Moms and Mysteries May 03, 2024

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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.

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Madison Russo Apr 30, 2024

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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, Seiler Burr
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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Jordan Turpin Apr 23, 2024

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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

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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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Mekayla Bali Apr 16, 2024

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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 News
Global News
Sakstoday.ca

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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