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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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Ruth Markel - Part 1 May 09, 2023

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Ep 126 (Part 1): 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

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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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
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Keywords: Danny Markel,, Canada, Charlie Adelson, Criminal Attorney, Tallahassee Florida, Wendi Adelson,

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Betty Williams May 02, 2023

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Ep 125: A teenage girls’ murder rocks a small Texas town, but during the trial, it’s her assailant who finds favor with the court.

This is the Betty Williams story

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Medium
Texas Monthly (most info from here)
NY Daily News
San Antonio Express
State v Olsen

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Keywords: suicide, insanity plea, juvenile, "Kiss and Kill Murder", 1961, Odessa, Texas, John Mack Herring,

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Presenting: Direct Appeal Season 2: Ryan Widmer Apr 27, 2023

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In August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old is found dead in her bathtub, just four months after marrying her husband Ryan… the only person at home with Sarah that night.

Suspicion quickly fell on Ryan, leading to his arrest and conviction for Sarah’s murder. But could this have been a tragic accident?

Ryan has adamantly maintained his innocence for the last 15 years, but now, two seasoned criminologists examine the very controversial conviction of Ryan Widmer, for the murder of his wife Sarah.

Is Ryan a murder or did something else happen in that bathroom? Join us for the season 2 premiere, May 1st, to find out.

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Lori Poland Apr 25, 2023

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Ep 124: A toddler girl’s violent abduction would lead one woman on an ongoing quest to end child abuse and neglect

This is the Lori Poland story

Sources for Today's Episode:

END Can
An episode of Unseen
A Today segment with Megan Kelly
Denver 7 News

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Keywords: EndCAN, Colorado, Kidnapping Survivor, Robert Paul Thiret, child abuse,

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Brynn Hartman Apr 18, 2023

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Ep 123: A failed career and a spouse’s jealousy leads to murder and suicide. Was this a shocking event, or something that had been brewing for years?

This is the Brynn Hartman story

Sources for Today's Episode:

IMBD
Daily News
LA Times
CNN
History.com
Biography
https://abc.com/movies-and-specials/the-last-days-of-phil-hartman

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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: substance abuse, murder-suicide, Phil Hartman, Encino, Simpsons, Troy McClure, California, Saturday Night Live

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Lauren Kanarek Apr 11, 2023

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Ep 122: When a social media smear campaign leads to a violent crime, who is to blame and how should they be punished?

This is the Lauren Kanarek Story

Sources for Today's Episode:

An episode of 48 Hours
CBS News
The New York Times

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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: Michael Barisone, Olympic Horse rider, Long Valley, New Jersey, Social Media Feud, Rob Goodwin

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Zara Aleena Apr 04, 2023

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Ep 121: A woman’s brutal assault only a block away from her home brings the whole British probation system into question.

This is the Zara Aleena story

CCTV footage via Sky News on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyNZwMoVcVE

Sources for Today's Episode:

BBC.com
Nationalworld.com
The Telegraph
The Guardian
https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk
womensaid.org.uk

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

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Keywords: Illford, London, Jordan McSweeney, Sexual Assault/Homicide, serial offender, UK Probation System flaws,

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Cara Rintala Mar 28, 2023

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Ep 120: A tumultuous divorce ends with one woman’s death but is her wife the true perpetrator or just a convenient one?

This is the Cara Rintala Story

Sources for Today's Episode:

An article from Boston Magazine
Commonwealth v. Rintala
Several articles from Masslive.com
The Daily Hampshire Gazette
An episode of Dateline

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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: Granby, Massachusetts, Annamarie Rintala, Fourth Trial, Paramedic, domestic violence,

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Daniella Mestyanek Young - part 2 Mar 21, 2023

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Ep 119: (part 2) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light.

This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 2.

For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com

Sources for Today's Episode:

Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young
Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young
Davidberg.org
Childrenofgod.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: Daniella Mestyanek Young

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Keywords: cults, unCULTured, Children of God Cult, Veteran, The Family, Texas, Brazil, Mexico, Child Abuse, David Brant Berg

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Daniella Mestyanek Young - Part 1 Mar 14, 2023

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Ep 118: (Part 1) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light.

This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 1.

For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com

Sources for Today's Episode:

Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young
Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young
Davidberg.org
Childrenofgod.com

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Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young

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