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 wen...
Ep 216: It was just another night partying at home—until everything unraveled. A tragic act caused by a break in reality — but did justice truly prevail?
This is the Bryn Spejcher story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
WGNTV
Vcstar.com
Dr.Phil interview
The Thousand Oaks Acorn
CBS News
Rolling Stone
US dept of Justice
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Credits:
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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If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
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Joleen Cummings
Ep 215: A woman vanishes after a day at work but the truth behind her mystery would stun everyone...
This is the Joleen Cummings story
Sources for Today's Episode:
An episode of Snapped
Action News
Oxygen.com
First Coast News
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Music by Dessert Media
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Renay Lynch
Ep 214:  Desperate to escape her fate as a thief, this woman found herself entangled with murder. But 30 years later, would justice prevail? This is the Renee Lynch story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
The Innocence Project
The Exonerations
WGRZ
Buffalo News
Women Behind Bars.
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Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
• Music by Dessert Media
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• Patron - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime
• Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership.
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Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
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Abigail Williams and Liberty German
Ep 213: The senseless murder of two teenage girls shocked an entire nation – Seven years later would the girls and their families find justice?
This is the Abigail Williams and Liberty German story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Journal & Courier
An episode of 20/20
Indystar.com
Cnn.com
Defense Motion to Admit Evidence of Odinism and Third Party Suspects
Fox59.com
Dephi Murders: Inside the Crime podcast
alltrails.com
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonso
Music by Dessert Media
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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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