True Crime
**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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Ellie Nesler Feb 08, 2022

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Ep 69: This woman, like any loving mother would do anything to protect her kids from this unpredictable world turned into a highly overprotective mother who took the law into her own hands when her own son was molested by a Christian summer camp worker who had a previous history of child molestation. Many supported and heralded Ellie Nesler as a hero but that was before a sensational trial that would reveal a side of Ellie Nesler the public had not seen before and this side would raise serious doubt about Ellie's actions.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Los Angeles Times
Recordnet.com
Law.justia.com- People v. Nesler (1997)
South Florida Sun Sentinel
CBS News
The New York Times
Oprah.com
Shouse California Law Group

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced and Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Sydney Anderson

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Keywords: Daniel Mark Driver, Jamestown Justice Court, William Nesler, 1993, Vigelante Justice, Child Molestation, Methamphetamine

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Shafia Family Murders Jan 25, 2022

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Ep 68: On June 30, 2009, a black Nissan Sentra was found submerged in the Rideau Canal in Ontario Canada. The car contained the bodies of three young girls and one older woman.

It would seem on the outset like a tragic accident but a deeper look would reveal that these women were targeted by someone they knew in an act of betrayal that would shock the entire country

Sources for Today's Episode:

• An article in Maclean’s

• An episode of Forbidden: Dying for love

• An article from the Toronto Star

• Stacy Mallicoat’s book, “Women and Crime”

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• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced by James Varga

• Edited by Jose Alfonzo

• Music by Dessert Media

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Keywords: Kingston Ontario, Canada, Zainab, Sahar, Geeti, Rona Muhammad Omar, Afghan decent, "Honor Killing", Tooba Mohammad Yahya, Mohammad Safia, Hamed Safia, Rideau Canal

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Interview with Amanda Knox Jan 18, 2022

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Ep 67: Convicted of murder twice, this young woman suddenly found herself as tabloid headline during Italy’s highly sensationalized “Trial of the Century”.

She spent 4 years in prison prior to being fully exonerated by the Italian Supreme Court. Today she is an advocate for criminal justice reform and for the wrongfully accused.

Credits:

• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced and Edited by James Varga

• Music by Dessert Media

• Special Thanks to: Amanda Knox

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Keywords: Italy, Raffaele Sollecito, Meredith Kercher, Patrick Lumumba, University of Washinton, "Waiting to be Heard"

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Meredith Kercher Jan 11, 2022

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Ep 66: While studying in Italy, this vibrant 20-year-old English foreign exchange student was the victim of a horrific crime. What followed was an international media circus that led to several arrests. However, the official narrative would put another women in the forefront, creating new victims and overshadowing the actual victim in this case

Sources for Today's Episode:

• The Guardian

• BBC NewsNight

• New York Times

• Amanda Knox Netflix Doc

• European Journal of Women's Studies

• Waiting to Be Heard- by Amanda Knox

• Our Interview with Amanda Knox

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• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced and Edited by James Varga

• Music by Dessert Media

• Special Thanks to: Jessica Symcox

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Keywords: Perugia, Italy, Amanda Knox, Rudy Guede, University of Leeds, "Mez", Raffaele Sollecito

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Case Update: Ghislaine Maxwell Dec 30, 2021

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On August 10, 2018, infamous sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a federal jail for those awaiting trial in the Southern District of New York

After Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion and alleged right “hand woman” in his criminal endeavors

In this update episode, we also turn our attention to this woman and the outcome of her very famous trial, which just came to an end

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• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced & Edited by James Varga

• Music by Dessert Media

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Mary Vincent (Holiday Special from Patreon) Dec 28, 2021

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While the team is taking a break this week, please enjoy this 'Holiday Gift' as suggested by one of our Patrons. This was a Patron exclusive episode that some felt was important to share...

Ep 65: A young teen's life would forever change after accepting a ride from a seemingly nice old man,

but after surviving the unthinkable…and Left for dead…

She would become a symbol of bravery, strength, and resilience.. igniting change that would save countless lives.

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Keywords: Lost Her Arms, Hitchhiking, 1978, Berkley, California, Lawrence Singleton, Artist, Victim's Advocate

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Danielle Imbo Dec 14, 2021

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Ep 64: A young woman goes out one night to meet her boyfriend at a bar where they reportedly had a fun evening but she never returns home again

The boyfriend would usually be the first suspect but the police discover that he was also missing with no sign of either one of them after they had left the bar that evening. Did this young couple simply take off somewhere, were they in an accident or was this something much more sinister?

Sources for Today's Episode:

• An episode of Disappeared

• Medium.com

• An article from Philadelphia Magazine

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• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced by James Varga

• Edited by Jose Alfonzo

• Music by Dessert Media

• Special Thanks to: Dr. Marianne Hamel

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Keywords: Richard A. Petrone Jr, 2005, Unsolved Disappearence, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Abeline's Bar, The Vanished,

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Recy Taylor Nov 30, 2021

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Ep 63: In 1944 Abbeville Alabama, a young African American woman was abducted and assaulted by 7 white men on her way home from church. During a time when the world was against her, the woman bravely fought for her justice; and ultimately, it was this woman’s courage that would help spark a mass-movement for racial justice.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Apa.org (American Psychological Association)
Nmaahc.si.edu (National Museum of African American History and Culture)
The Washington Post
Womenshistory.org
Blackpast.org
Nbc.org
Nps.gov
History.com
Naacp.org

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Produced by James Varga
Edited by Jose Alfonzo
Music by Dessert Media
Research by Sydney Anderson

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Keywords: Abbevile, Alabama, Henry County, Civil Rights, Kidnapping / Rape, Congressional Black Caucus, "Recy" , 1944

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Nikki Whitehead Nov 16, 2021

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Ep 62: A young woman and mother brutally murdered in her own home in Georgia in January of 2010 was found by her 16-year-old twin daughters, who frantically flagged down police for help.

The crime scene pointed to a killer with a lot of anger towards this woman but the investigation would reveal a shocking motive and the most unlikely of suspects

Sources for Today's Episode:

CBS News
Multiple articles by Katherine Heide, a criminologist from University of South Florida
An episode of Snapped
The Covington News

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• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

• Produced by James Varga

• Edited by Jose Alfonzo

• Music by Dessert Media

• This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kaia, the best dog anyone could've asked for. We all love you girl.

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Diane Schuler Nov 02, 2021

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Ep 61: A weekend camping trip with family and nieces ends in tragedy, when a 36-year-old mother of two turns heads as she drove erratically on the wrong side on the road, causing an accident that would expose secrets and cause a family divide.

Sources for Today's Episode:

CBS New York
Northpointrecovery.com
Lohud.com
ABC News
Allthatsinteresting.com
New York Magazine
New York Personal injury Blog
Nylegalblog.com
Newsday

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• Produced by James Varga

• Edited by Jose Alfonzo

• Music by Dessert Media

• Research: Sydney Anderson

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Keywords: 2009 Taconic State Parkway Crash, Mount Pleasant, New York, Michael Bastardi, Guy Bastardi, Dan Longo, DUI, Daniel Schuler

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