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 218: When a supermodel fell in love with an Olympic hero, their romance captured headlines. But behind the glamour and success was a story that would end in heartbreak and scandal.
This is the Reeva Steenkamp story.
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BBC news Africa
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The Telegraph
The Independent
The Times (Johannesburg)
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30 for 30: Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius
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Credits:
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• Produced by James Varga
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• Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
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Rosa Hill
Ep 217: A bitter custody battle ends where obsession and revenge collide.
This is the Rosa Hill story
Sources for Today's Episode:
An episode of Worst Ex Ever
People v. Hill (2015)
The Sun
Mercury News
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Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor,
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Music by Dessert Media
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Bryn Spejcher
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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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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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
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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.