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Women and Crime

Women and Crime

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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.Cloud10 Science Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Reconsidered: Angel Bumpass

    Reconsidered: Angel Bumpass
    Aug 14 2026
    Ep 371: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday! Original Airdate: 05/03/22 - A 10-year-old cold case appeared to be solved when a traffic citation let to the arrest of this mother of two. At only 13-years-old, at the time, would a jury believe that she was really capable of murder? This is the Angel Bumpass Story Sources for Today's Episode: Change.org A & E's Accused: Guilty or Innocent Chattanoogan.com Newschannel9.com Associated Press Augusta Chronicle Chattanooga times Innocence Investigations Facebook Page Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited 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
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    55 mins
  • Zion Foster

    Zion Foster
    Aug 11 2026
    Ep 370: A teenager leaves one night for a quick visit to her cousin’s house, but she is never seen again This is Zion Foster story Sources for Today's Episode: NBC News CBS News Fox 2 Detroit The Detroit News An episode of Just Though Lounge 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
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    40 mins
  • Reconsidered: Kelly Cochran

    Reconsidered: Kelly Cochran
    Aug 7 2026
    Ep 369: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday! Original Airdate: 04/19/22 A frantic 911 call from a wife brings paramedics to a home where her husband has died from an apparent drug overdose. But this woman was no stranger to the authorities and her husband’s death would prove key to unlocking a much bigger mystery This is the Kelly Cochran episode Sources for Today's Episode: The docuseries “Dead North” The Rolling Stone Iron Mountain Daily News Psychology Today Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited 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
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    59 mins
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