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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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Brittany Maynard Jul 11, 2023

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Ep 135: One woman’s terminal diagnosis leads her to search for death on her own terms.

This is the Brittany Maynard story

Sources for Today's Episode:

Wild and Precious Life by Deborah Ziegler
People.com
Deathwithdignity.org
Thebrittanyfund.org
Comapssionandchoices.org
American medical association

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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Keywords: Assisted Suicide Advocate, terminal cancer, Portland, Oregon, Death With Dignity Law, Brittany Maynard Fund, Daniel Diaz

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Revisited: LaVena Johnson Jul 04, 2023

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Ep 134:

This week we're taking the week off, but revisiting an episode with you from one of our earliest cases. Next week we'll be back with new episodes every Tuesday.

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Lavena Johnson was just a few days shy of her 20th birthday when her body was found lifeless in a tent on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide by army investigators, however it didn’t take long for questions to arise.

Was this a case of suicide? Murder?

A systematic cover-up by the U.S. military?

More than a decade later, questions still linger …

Sources for Today's Episode:

Democracy Now
Huffington Post, NPR
The Silent Truth
LavenaJohnson.com
St. Louis Public Radio

Credits:

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

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Tabitha Queen Jun 27, 2023

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Ep 133: A young mother leaves her three children at home for a quick trip to the supermarket and vanishes. No one has heard from her since.

This is the Tabitha Queen Story

If you any information on this case please call Bastrop Police at (318) 281-1322

Last Video of Tabitha: https://www.knoe.com/2021/11/11/exclusive-video-missing-bastrop-mother/

Man Leaving Tabitha's Car: https://www.knoe.com/2021/06/11/items-queens-car-will-be-taken-north-louisiana-crime-lab/

Sources for Today's Episode:

KNOE News
An interview with Mary
The Charlie Project
Citydata.com

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Credits:

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: Jesse Buchard, Mary Lunsford

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Keywords: Bastrop, Louisiana, missing, unsolved, Mary Lunsford, Search and Rescue SATX

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Alice Marie Johnson Jun 20, 2023

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Ep 132: A woman’s life-sentence over a non-violent drug offense would lead to new policies and a celebrity intervention.

This is the Alice Marie Johnson story

Sources for Today's Episode:

After Life by Alice Marie Johnson
CAN- DO Foundation
Harpers Bazaar
Heal America

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Audio Editor,Seiler Burr
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Keywords: Kim Kardashian, War on Drugs, Drug Policy, Crack, Cocaine, First Step Act, ACLU, Criminal Justice Reform

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The Psychology of Lizzie Borden - Featuring Heart Starts Pounding Podcast Jun 17, 2023

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Today we’re sharing a special bonus episode on the Psychology of Lizzie Borden which we recorded with Kaelyn Moore from the hit new podcast, Heart Starts Pounding. This bonus episode expands on a full episode Kaelyn aired about Lizzie Borden on May 31st.

If you’d like to hear more about historical cases, haunting and mysteries, or for a more detailed review of this case, we encourage folks to listen to the Heart Starts Pounding podcast.

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Megan Meier Jun 13, 2023

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Ep 131: A barrage of online hate drives a young teenage girl to the unthinkable

This is the Megan Meier Story

Sources for Today's Episode:

The Megan Meier Foundation
NBC News
ABC News
Statista.com
An article in Wired

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Keywords: juvenile, suicide, Lori Drew, cyberbullying, Missouri, "Josh Evans", Sarah Drew, Ashley Grills, Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act, Megan Meier Foundation

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Celina Mays Jun 06, 2023

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Ep 130: A twelve year old girl ends up pregnant, but two weeks before she’s scheduled for a C-section, her family wakes up to find her gone.

Did she run away, or did someone try to eliminate her?

This is the Celina Mays story

Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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1800 843-5678

Missing Children Video Mentioned: https://runawaytrain25.com

Freedom of Mind Resource Center

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Encourage Cult Survivors

http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org

Sources for Today's Episode:

The Trenton Times
https://childfindofamerica.org/resources/facts-and-stats-missing-children/
https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/75531/report.pdf
Philly Voice
The Charley Project
Burlington County Times
https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2021/12/11/willingboro-nj-celina-mays-missing-person-25-years/8858145002/

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Music by Dessert Media

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Keywords: unsolved, 1996, Willingboro, New Jersey, disappearence, pregnant teen, C.J Mays,

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Jade Janks May 30, 2023

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Ep 129: In this special crossover episode with Killer Psyche podcast, retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong and criminologist Meghan Sacks unravel the case of Jade Janks.

After discovering nude photos of herself on her stepfather's computer - including when she was underage - Did Jade commit the ultimate act of revenge?

Follow Candice DeLong's podcast, Killer Psyche here: https://wondery.com/shows/killer-psyche/

Sources for Today's Episode:

The Coast News
Aleidalaw.org
Lawandcrime.com
Original.newsbreak.com
California Penal Law 192(a)
The Guardian

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Audio Editor,
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Candice DeLong

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Keywords: bizarre, Tom Merriman, Solana Beach, California, drugging, homicide, nude photos,

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Chanel Miller May 23, 2023

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Ep 128: Known only as Emily Doe, the unconscious women who was assaulted by a Stanford swimmer, this woman not only took her name back, but changed the conversation around sexual assault forever.

This is the Chanel Miller story

Sources for Today's Episode:

Know My Name by Chanel Miller
The New Yorker
New York Times

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Keywords:

Rapist, Brock Turner, Stanford, Swimmer, People v. Turner, victim

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Ruth Markel - Part 2 May 16, 2023

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Ep 127: A mother’s worst nightmare and her grief leads to her ongoing quest for justice and her push for new legislation

This is the Ruth Markel story with a tribute to her son, Dan Markel

Link to Ruth's book, The Unveiling

Sources for Today's Episode:

The Unveiling by Ruth Markel
An interview with Ruth Markel
20/20 episode “Over My Dead Body”
Fox News
Florida Politics
Wctv.com
Original Jurisdiction

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Keywords: Danny Markel,, Canada, Charlie Adelson, Criminal Attorney, Tallahassee Florida, Wendi Adelson,

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