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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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Jessica Chambers Jan 31, 2024

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Ep 164: A young woman is burned alive, and survives long enough to identify her attacker. But is it enough for her family to find justice in the end?

This is the Jessica Chambers story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Jessica Chambers: An ID Mystery
The Clarion Ledger
People.com
Oxygen.com
Star News
Darkhorse Press

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
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Janice Trahan Jan 23, 2024

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Ep 163: A woman receives a B12 shot from her doctor, but only days later she starts feeling very sick. When she seeks care for her illness, her bloodwork would reveal the unthinkable….

This is the Janice Trahan story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Abc news
The advocate.com
Hivlawandpolicy.org
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/courts/lafayette-doctor-who-injected-mistress-with-hiv-dies/article_075af60a-c836-11ed-a62b-13766f1b7315.html
newsweek
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1285834.html
https://www.wired.com/story/strands-of-evidence-genetic-testing-trial/

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Keywords: murder by HIV, AIDS

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Sparkle Rai Jan 16, 2024

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Ep 162: A young mother is savagely murdered in her own home, leaving little evidence and no witnesses. But investigators would find her killer through the most unlikely testimony….

This is the Sparkle Rai story

Sources for Today's Episode:

Several articles from the Atlanta Journal Constitution
NBC News
An episode of Black Girl Gone
ABC News
Transcript from Rai v. State

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Audio Editor, Seiler Burr
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Keywords: honor killing, arranged marriage

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Kaia Rolle Jan 09, 2024

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Ep 161: When a six-year old first grader is formally arrested and booked for behavioral issues at her Florida school, her family begins a campaign to stop underaged arrests in their state.

This is the Kaia Rolle story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

National Juvenile Justice Network,
Florida senate. gov
Newsweek
https://publicintegrity.org/education/criminalizing-kids/young-kids-arrested-at-schools/
NYPost
USA today
https://www.insider.com/6-year-old-black-girl-arrested-school-disturbing-trend-criminalization-2021-3
NYTimes

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Audio Editor, Seiler Burr
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Keywords:school to prison pipeline, juvenile justice

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Krystal Straw Jan 02, 2024

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Ep 160: A woman’s three-year-old child is viciously beaten to death – is she also a victim of this crime or is she a perpetrator?

This is the Krystal Straw story

Sources for Today's Episode:

NJ.com
Arrest warrants for Urbina and Straw
Probably Cause Affidavits
Grand Jury Indictments
People
Interview with Tracy
Morris County Focus
Morristowngreen.com

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Tara Wang

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Holiday Rewind - Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom Dec 26, 2023

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Ep 159: In Knoxville Tennessee, a young woman and her new boyfriend, leave the house one night for a movie at a friend’s house but they never return home.

Soon after their disappearance, the community would be shocked by the discovery of the fate of this young couple, and would make this case known as one of the most horrific crimes in Knoxville history

Sources for Today's Episode:

Documentary “Faith on Trial: The Gary Christian Story”
Knox news.com
Wate.com
The True Crime Times
Sentinel Sun

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor,
Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: The Listeners who have supported us for 4 seasons

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Mackenzie Shirilla Dec 19, 2023

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Ep 158: After a fatal car crash, investigators find evidence that this tragedy may have actually held a deadly motive

This is the Mackenzie Shirilla story.

YouTube video of crash can be found on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJGVsCm5oSBQk2ARWFiNMXM0H-bFltS_g

The national domestic violence hotline

1-800-799-7233
www.ndvh.org

The national dating abuse helpline

1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org

Sources for Today's Episode:

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/teenager-could-walk-free-in-15-years-after-intentionally-driving-into-brick-wall-to-murder-her-boyfriend-and-another-man/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PjHyLaO5bM
https://thenetline.com/mackenzie-shirillas-parents/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-murdered-boyfriend-100-mph-crash-toxic-relationship-prosecutors-s-rcna100636
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/judge-convicts-teen-of-driving-into-brick-wall-on-purpose-in-order-to-murder-her-boyfriend-and-another-young-man/
https://meaww.com/what-did-mackenzie-shirilla-do-after-killing-her-boyfriend-and-his-friend-ohio-teen-was-found-guilty-of-murder
WKYC
Cleveland19
Law and Crime Network

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Alison Botha Dec 12, 2023

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Ep 157: A woman is kidnapped by two extremely violent offenders. But despite her traumatic experience, her story is extraordinary.

This is the Alison Botha story

Sources for Today's Episode:

News24
The film Alison
All that’s Interesting
Medium.com
World Health Organization
Crimelibrary.org
The National Institute of Health

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Jasmine Richardson Dec 05, 2023

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Ep 156: When a 12 year old girl’s parents forbid her from seeing her adult boyfriend, she commits an unthinkable act in the name of revenge. But, was she the mastermind of this terrible plot? Or was she groomed?

This is the Jasmine Richardson story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Murderous-Children-Jasmine-Richardson.
Medium.com
Investigation Discovery
CBC news
Toronto star
Calgary Herald

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Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
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Amy Fisher Nov 28, 2023

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Ep 155: When a wife and mother of two is shot on the doorstep of her home, the shocking story would captivate the nation

This is the Amy Fisher story

Sources for Today's Episode:

ABC News
An episode of American Scandal
Crimelibrary.org
The New York Times

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