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Women and Crime

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Rating
★★★★★
4.7
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2873 reviews
This podcast has
419 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Cloud10
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2019/10/27
Latest episode
2026/04/21
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
3 days

Description

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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Heather Rovet
2026/04/21
Ep 338: She thought she found the love of her life, but her perfect match turned into a nightmare. This is the Heather Rovet story. Sources for Today's Episode: Toronto Life Rom Con: Who The F$2k is Jason Porter? Time.com An episode of the podcast Betrayal CNBC.com Insidehalton.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopfiy - Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing  ’CHA CHING’ !   Sign up for your $1-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/crimewomen Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abigail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - 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. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Rom-Con Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Megan Kanka
2026/04/17
Ep 57: When a little girl goes missing, her case will cause one of the most sweeping changes in U.S. criminal law policy. This is the Megan Kanka story. Sources for Today's Episode: • CBS news • Meganslaw.com • ABC Philadelphia • Trial transcript from STATE v. TIMMENDEQUAS (1999) https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-supreme-court/1057862.html • CNN • NJ office of the attorney general 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 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
W&C Reconsidered: Lori Loughlin
2026/04/17
Ep 337: Reconsidered: 56 - Lori Loughlin Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 08/24/21 She was an American television sweetheart, adored for years as Aunt Becky on the television sitcom Full House. In real life, this actress would start a family of her own, having two daughters so close in age they could almost be twins. But when it came time for them to apply for colleges it would become double trouble as Mom would take extraordinary lengths to make sure they got into the school of their dreams. Sources for Today's Episode: CNN NBC News Documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandals” Uproxx; Axios Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maura Murray
2026/04/14
Ep 336: A woman packed a week’s worth of clothing and left without warning. She vanished on the side of a Massachusetts highway and has never been seen again This is the Maura Murray story. Sources for Today's Episode: Coldcases.com Mauramurraymissing.org Caledonian-Record Boston Herald Boston Globe Boston magazine WCVB.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) ButcherBox - butcherbox.com/wac - as an exclusive offer, listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year or ground beef for life, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/wac 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 Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - 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. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)
2026/04/10
Ep 335: Reconsidered: 55 - Cheshire Murders Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 08/10/21 Jennifer Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to grocery store for their weekly shop, as they often would. However, this fateful trip would be different. Predators who saw a nice car, and what they thought, was an easy target stalked this Family to their home. After Cops are notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to Ashes? Sources for Today's Episode: USA Today HBO documentary- Cheshire Murders NY Times CNN CT House GOP Hartford Courant Petit Family Foundation New Haven Register Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shanquella Robinson
2026/04/07
Ep 334: A young woman dies while on vacation with her friends. But dueling international inquests stall the wheels of justice This is the Shanquella Robinson story Sources for Today's Episode: • CNN • NBC News • ABC News • www.wbtv.com • The Charlotte Observer • Associated Press • Blackenterprise.com • U.S. Department of Justice public statements • FBI Charlotte Field Office releases • Mexican Attorney General’s Office (FGR) statements 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 Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Hungryroot - You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do. For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to ⁠Hungryroot.com/WAC⁠ and use code WAC. Shopify - See less carts go abandoned and more sales go ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify and their Shop Pay button. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/crimewomen⁠ Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - 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. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membershipHelp 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
W&C Reconsidered: Shayna Hubers
2026/04/03
Ep 333: Reconsidered: 54 - Shayna Hubers Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 07/27/21 Excited for his evening, Ryan Poston was planning to meet a former Miss Ohio for their first date. While getting ready though, he received a visit from his on and off again girlfriend, with whom he had shared a tumultuous relationship and this visit would change everything. Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News CBS News WLWT The Cincinnati Enquirer ABC's 20/20 Kentucky Department of Corrections Lawandcrime.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer Shah
2026/03/31
Ep 332: For years, this woman showcased luxury and success on national television. However, off camera investigators were building a case that would put her at the center of a major federal investigation. This is the Jennifer Shah story. Sources for Today's Episode: Yahoo.com The Washington Post CBS News People Salt Lake City Tribune TIME Vanity Fair The Guardian Dept of Justice The Federal Trade commission 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 Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - 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. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
W&C Reconsidered: Denise Huskins
2026/03/27
Ep 331: Reconsidered: 53 - Denise Huskins Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 07/13/21 It was a night that was supposed to mark the beginning of a fresh start for this couple, however, it soon became the beginning of an experience so terrible even the police would find it hard to believe. Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News NBC Bay Area People.com Mercurynews.com TheReporter.com LAtimes.com Victim F: Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Agatha Christie
2026/03/24
Ep 330: A silent car at the edge of a quarry… a vanished woman… and a mystery even the Queen of Mysteries never solved This is the Agatha Christie Story Sources for Today's Episode: • Biography.com • Center for Disease Control and Prevention • People.com • Novelsuspects.com • John Hopkins Cyanide Check sheet • Psychology Today • www.agathachristie.com 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 Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - 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. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
W&C Reconsidered: Kelly Ann Tinyes
2026/03/20
Ep 329: Reconsidered: 52 - Kelly Ann Tinyes Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/29/21 On the afternoon of March 3, 1989, in Valley Stream, NY, a thirteen-year old girl watching her younger brother received a phone call. When she hung up, she told her brother that she was going to sneak out to a friend’s for a little while and would be back soon. But “a little while” would come and go and the young girl did not come home as she promised... Sources for Today's Episode: The Long Island Herald, Newsday, CBS Local News, The Long Island Press, Youtube: CBS New York, ChillingCrimes.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diana Bahador
2026/03/17
Ep 328: When a young woman died after publicly protesting her country’s government, her story took on global resonance This is the Diana Bahador story. Sources for Today's Episode: The Standard IntelliNews The Free Press Journal Iran Wire Associated Press MSN Amnesty International Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - It’s time to turn those “What Ifs” into ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify today. Sign up for your $1-per-month trial today at shopify.com/crimewomen 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 Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - 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. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rebecca Schaeffer
2026/03/16
Exclusive #56: She was a rising star on the brink of everything—until an obsessed stranger knocked on her door and took it all away. This is the Rebecca Schaeffer story. Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News The Saturday Evening Post People.com History.com All That’s Interesting 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 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
W&C Reconsidered: Asunta Fong Yang Basterra
2026/03/13
Ep 327: Reconsidered: 51 - Asunta Fong Yang Basterra Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/15/21 Adopted as a baby girl by a well-connected, wealthy family this girl seemed to have it all. But, the bright future of this young women was eventually snuffed out after a series of family betrayals. Sources for Today's Episode: The Guardian; El Pais- English translation; Madrid Metropolitan; The Sun; South China Morning Post; Spain’s News- Spanish news in English; Forensics: The Connection Between Adoption and Murder” by David Kirschner; Adoption and Murder (From Advances in Psychology and Law, P 274-280, 1997; Santiago Redondo and Vicente Garrido, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-175532) Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Preview: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole
2026/03/11
Today, we’re sharing a preview of The Final Hours, a true crime podcast from Crime House, powered by PAVE Studios. Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And the small details that often get overlooked, until it’s too late. Sarah is an advocate for missing and murdered victims whose sister disappeared in 2001. Kourtney is a true crime storyteller and investigator who witnessed firsthand how crime can change a family forever. Together, they bring lived experience into every case, looking not only at what happened, but what led up to it. Listen to and follow The Final Hours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes are out every Monday. Listen and follow here: https://play.megaphone.fm/qa6sj75qqrcwwihme4ljnw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.7 out of 5
2873 reviews
★★★★★
Ambi23 2026/04/03
AMAZING!!!
This podcast should be at 5 because it’s that dam good!! I love how knowledgeable these women are! Love how smart, the respect to the victims while al...
★☆☆☆☆
phdmami 2026/04/10
Amy Locane interview
You really need to address the fact that Amy Locane killed someone as a direct result of her decision to drive while intoxicated, and has expressed ze...
★★★★★
BreTruthSeeker 2026/03/31
Love
I love listening to you guys. Yall cover stories so well, like the Lavena Johnson case. So happy to see years later so many podcasts have covered her ...
★★★★★
DDK 🌼 2026/03/24
Agatha Christie Story
I usually enjoy this podcast and can’t wait for the next episode to come out. I feel like they are knowledgeable of the content they put out. I just f...
★★☆☆☆
Watchathink 2026/03/28
CNN a trusted source, yikes
I have admired you two ladies for years, but when you say that CNN is one of your trusted sources, dang that scares me. Dig deeper for your sources. B...
★★★★★
StefieMJ 2026/03/03
Faces for TV and ASMR Voices
After listening to the latest episode and literally every episode leading up I had to leave a review. I love listening to these ladies discuss cases. ...
★☆☆☆☆
zxclandjsme sk 2026/03/18
Ehh it was so good
lol..they recorded an episode before the current administration took charge and DID what they said should be done, then had to put a long disclaimer i...
★★★☆☆
sportyspice11 2026/03/13
Please stop interrupting each other and end the W&C Reconsidered
I’ve made the decision to cancel my subscription. I’ve been enjoying the podcast for a while, and it seems like interrupting each other has gotten wor...
★★☆☆☆
ToriKat74 2026/03/08
The “Revisiting” Cases is frustrating for loyal listeners
I want to say that I have the utmost respect for both hosts. I am an attorney and have worked in criminal law in the past. I quite enjoy the deep div...
★★★★☆
cb.elisabeth 2026/03/03
Needs better reviewing
You misspelled Suzanne’s name… please fix this, rather inconsiderate lack of proofreading.
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