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...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 40:00
Ep 384: When a pregnant mother of two is found dead inside her Houston home, investigators uncover a case that would ultimately stretch from Texas to Italy. This is the Christa…
Sep 25, 2026 · 51:06
Ep 383: 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!…
Sep 22, 2026 · 47:58
Ep 382: A woman’s organization was supposed to bring healing and liberation. Instead it was investigated by the Federal government This is the Nicole Daedone story. In the heart…
Sep 18, 2026 · 50:44
Ep 381: 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!…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:36:00
Ep 380: Both sides agreed Lindsay Clancy killed her children and was mentally ill. But on the issue of criminal responsibility, Twelve jurors could not agree. Sources for Today's…
Sep 11, 2026 · 51:46
Ep 379: 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!…
Sep 8, 2026 · 41:04
Ep 378: She was a young woman trying to walk away — 48 hours after filing for divorce, she was found dead in a state park This is the Mica Miller story. Sources for Today's…
Sep 4, 2026 · 52:54
Ep 377: 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!…
Sep 1, 2026 · 50:16
Ep 376: Join Amy and Meghan in a live recording, as they discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury heads into deliberation. We'll be discussing the case, Trial strategy,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 52:50
Ep 375: 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!…
Aug 25, 2026 · 53:14
Ep 374: This woman stepped out of the shadows, refused anonymity and forced the world to face what she survived This is the Gisèle Pelicot story. Sources for Today's Episode:…
Aug 23, 2026 · 53:05
Ep 373: 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!…
Aug 18, 2026 · 45:57
Ep 372: For five years, this Australian girl’s disappearance caused her family, and the police, to believe she’d died. But a random tip would prove them all wrong. This is the…
Aug 14, 2026 · 54:55
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!…
Aug 11, 2026 · 40:25
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…
Aug 7, 2026 · 59:08
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!…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:01:40
Ep 368: A young aerospace engineer dies, and within months internet speculation runs rampant. Did she die by suicide, or was her death part of a bigger pattern? After a women…
Jul 31, 2026 · 49:10
Ep 367: 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!…
Jul 28, 2026 · 46:23
Ep 366: When a woman’s sexual assault claims are dismissed, law enforcement lets a killer walk free This is the Kelly Matthews story. Sources for Today's Episode: People.com An…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:10:19
Ep 365: 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!…
Jul 21, 2026 · 45:31
Ep 364: When a young woman disappears, her family knows exactly who to blame. But do they have enough evidence? This is the Miya Marcano story. Sources for Today's Episode: Miami…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:08:34
Ep 363: 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!…
Jul 14, 2026 · 43:04
Ep 362: A college student is fatally struck by a car, but why she was on the side of the road would unveil a complicated crime. This is the Madison Brooks story. Sources for…
Jul 10, 2026 · 53:09
Ep 361: 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!…
Jul 7, 2026 · 52:09
Ep 360: A woman confesses to a brutal crime. But what could have pushed someone with no criminal history to such violence? This is the Sarah Buzzard story. Sources for Today's…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:00:26
Ep 359: 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!…
Jun 30, 2026 · 37:16
Melissa Herstrum: A Campus Killing Revisited This week on Women & Crime, we’re sharing a case from our sister podcast, Campus Killings, while we take a short holiday break. In…
Jun 26, 2026 · 51:45
Ep 357: 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!…
Jun 23, 2026 · 45:21
Ep 356: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone. This is part 2 of the Laura Owens story. In this installment of the Laura Owens story,…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:09:37
Ep 355: 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!…
Jun 16, 2026 · 43:43
Ep 354: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone. This is the Laura Owens story. In part one of the Laura Owens story, Megan and Amy trace…
Jun 12, 2026 · 49:34
Ep 353: 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!…
Jun 9, 2026 · 42:21
Ep 352: A woman’s husband dies of the same substances she works with. Was she a murderer or was it a coincidence? This is the Kristin Rossum story. Sources for Today's Episode:…
Jun 5, 2026 · 47:24
Ep 351: 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!…
Jun 2, 2026 · 44:51
Ep 350: A sexual assault on a study abroad program would lead one young woman to seek international justice for not just herself, but many victims. Sources for Today's Episode:…
May 29, 2026 · 51:53
Ep 349: 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!…
May 26, 2026 · 43:02
Ep 348: This woman stepped away from the professional sport she dominated for a life involving prison, faith, and a man she believed was innocent. This is the Maya Moore story.…
May 22, 2026 · 49:48
Ep 347: Reconsidered: 61 - Diane Schuler Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
May 21, 2026 · 9:37
Serial killers. Unsolved murders. Investigations that gripped America. If you think you know these cases, think again. America's Most Infamous Crimes is a Crime House original…
May 19, 2026 · 45:15
Ep 346: She was voted teacher of the year, but behind the classroom door she was a predator This is the Brittany Zamora story Sources for Today's Episode: People.com Oxygen.com…
May 15, 2026 · 49:15
Ep 344: Reconsidered: 60 - Jenelle Potter Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new…
May 12, 2026 · 40:22
Ep 344: A woman is ambushed in her own home by a masked attacker, but what seemed to be a random act of violence turned into a twisted truth almost too bizarre to believe. This…
May 8, 2026 · 43:55
Ep 343: Marlen Ochoa Lopez Original Airdate: 10/05/21 A 19-year-old pregnant woman was looking for some second-hand baby-gear in an online forum for expecting mothers where she…
May 5, 2026 · 47:14
Ep 342: A young college student’s murder case goes cold, but 15 years later an arrest will blindside everyone. This is Anita Knutson Story. In June 2007, Minot State University…
May 1, 2026 · 49:59
Ep 341: Reconsidered: 58 - Jessica Heeringa Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Apr 28, 2026 · 42:15
Ep 340: A woman dies in the Austrian Alps. Her boyfriend is charged with manslaughter. But was it his fault, or a tragic accident? This is the Kerstin Gurtner story. Sources for…
Apr 24, 2026 · 54:35
Ep 339: Reconsidered: 57 - Yoselyn Ortega Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Apr 21, 2026 · 45:14
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…
Apr 17, 2026 · 42:15
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 48:14
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…
Apr 10, 2026 · 59:20
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 47:06
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…
Apr 3, 2026 · 45:29
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 40:49
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…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:31:52
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…
Mar 24, 2026 · 40:22
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…
Mar 20, 2026 · 45:38
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…
Mar 17, 2026 · 45:21
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…
Mar 13, 2026 · 49:45
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.…
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:23
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 44:26
Ep 326: An expectant mother is found deceased in an apparent suicide but later evidence revealed a more sinister reality. This is the Sandra Birchmore Story. In February 2021,…
Mar 6, 2026 · 40:06
Ep 325: Reconsidered: 50 - Heidi Fleiss Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Mar 3, 2026 · 44:59
Ep 324: A woman is found murdered by her own son. But when the family blames a chatbot, Criminal Law is helpless to press charges. This is the Suzanne Eberson Adams story.…
Feb 27, 2026 · 55:20
Ep 323: Reconsidered: 49 - Jennifer Thompson Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Feb 24, 2026 · 39:15
Ep 322: When a mother disappears on New Years Eve, investigators find her killer very close to home. This is the Ana Walshe story. On New Year's Eve 2022, Ana Walshe hosted…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:12:23
ep 321: Maryanne Measles. Today we’re sharing a special collaboration episode we recorded with Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet of the podcast, Criminal Appeal. We…
Feb 17, 2026 · 49:17
Ep 320: A woman’s phone showed she ordered an Uber. The app claimed the trip never happened. Somewhere in between those two facts a murder forced an entire industry to change…
Feb 14, 2026 · 48:20
Ep 319: Reconsidered: 48 - Debra McNeal Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Feb 10, 2026 · 49:00
Ep 318: An 18 year old mother vanished… and what followed would fracture a town, send five people to prison, and leave one question lingering twenty five years later: Did they…
Feb 6, 2026 · 59:19
Ep 317: Reconsidered: 47 - Ellen Rae Greenberg Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Feb 3, 2026 · 41:32
Ep 316: A young woman’s disappearance from her home in Puerto Rico is a reminder of how urgently violence against women needs to be combated in this US territory This is the…
Jan 30, 2026 · 46:25
Ep 315: Reconsidered: 46 - Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes…
Jan 27, 2026 · 43:31
Ep 314: A teenager vanishes one night after leaving work– decades later, the haunting truth of who took her has finally been revealed. This is Theresa Fusco story. On the night…
Jan 24, 2026 · 48:18
Ep 313: Reconsidered: 45 - Beverly Gail Allitt Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Jan 20, 2026 · 46:59
Ep 312: A young woman takes a deal to downgrade a drug sentence, but instead of freeing her, it cost her everything This is the Rachel Morningstar Hoffman story. Sources for…
Jan 18, 2026 · 48:37
Ep 309: Reconsidered: 44 - Sandy Melgar Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:29:31
Ep 310: She was the girl next door on screen until a tragic evening put her in the headlines for all the wrong reasons... This is the Amy Locane story Sponsors: (thanks for using…
Jan 9, 2026 · 45:29
Reconsidered: 43 - Myrah Hindley Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate:…
Jan 6, 2026 · 50:13
Ep 308: A woman vanished right before the 9/11 attacks, but whether she was a victim of the devastating national attack or unrelated foul play has never been discovered This is…
Dec 30, 2025 · 41:16
A special episode from Meg & Amy's other podcast, Campus Killings while Meg & Amy take some time off for the holidays. In this episode, we explore the 2014 disappearance and…
Dec 28, 2025 · 16:57
Preview: This woman spent more than four decades in prison for a crime that she did not commit, making her the longest-known wrongly incarcerated woman in the U.S. Links:…
Dec 23, 2025 · 42:18
Ep 304: A woman shot her neighbor through a locked door. Was it self-defense or premeditated murder? This is the Susan Lorincz Story Sources for Today's Episode: • The Ocala Star…
Dec 21, 2025 · 52:27
Ep 303: Reconsidered: 42 - Berlinah Wallace Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Dec 16, 2025 · 46:10
Ep 302: A woman’s assault during a nighttime jog in Central Park would set off a series of systemic injustice. This is the Patricia Meili story. Sources for Today's Episode: ABC…
Dec 12, 2025 · 45:28
Ep 301: Reconsidered: 41 - Tracey Thurman Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Dec 9, 2025 · 49:55
Ep 300: A brutal attack left this woman scarred beyond recognition, but her resilience in recovery would lead her to a brand new life This is the Katie Piper story. Sources for…
Dec 5, 2025 · 42:27
Ep 299: Reconsidered: 40 - Suzanne Capper Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:15:56
Ep 298: (People are the Worst Collab) What first seemed to be a case of self defense, quickly became something far more sinister. Special Thanks to Rebecca & Rachel from People…
Nov 29, 2025 · 51:22
Ep 297: Reconsidered: 39 - Judge Esther Salas (Original Airdate: 02/23/21 ) Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the…
Nov 25, 2025 · 42:34
Ep 296: When a woman is found murdered in an alley on New Years Eve, her death would uncover a complicated plot for revenge. This is the Monique Baugh story. Sources for Today's…
Nov 21, 2025 · 54:10
Ep 295: Reconsidered: 38 - Michelle Carter Original Airdate: 02/09/21 Though they only met a few times, this teenage couple claimed to be in love. And after one of them winds up…
Nov 18, 2025 · 50:06
Ep 294: A woman vanishes just weeks after a Latin Kings’ narcotics bust and 25 years later, her family is still waiting for answers. This is the Lourdes Contreras story. Sources…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:18:41
Ep 293: Recently we had the pleasure of holding our very first live show: The Women of Edna Mahan; where we had an Amazoing conversation with three panelists, all of whom had…
Nov 11, 2025 · 42:49
Ep 292: A high school student received hundreds of cruel messages from a mysterious sender. What investigators uncovered left a community stunned. This is the Lauryn Licari story…
Nov 7, 2025 · 52:47
Ep 291: Reconsidered: 37 - Sherri Papini Original Airdate: 01/26/21 It’s been over four years since 34 year old mother Sherri Papini vanished then reappeared 22 days later,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 49:40
Ep 290: After a Tinder romance turned out to be the most infamous scam of the digital age, one woman turned her heartbreak into purpose This is the Cecilie Fjellhøy story.…
Oct 31, 2025 · 49:33
Ep 289: Reconsidered: 36 - Wendy Trapaga Original Airdate: 01/12/21 Four days after her wedding, this beautiful, loving, young 21-year-old newlywed, was murdered. Was this a…
Oct 28, 2025 · 49:21
Ep 288: She was a beloved university advisor. He was a retired detective. They were the perfect couple—until one morning, everything shattered. This is the Rosaria Andraka Story.…
Oct 25, 2025 · 1:01:37
Ep 287: Reconsidered: 35 - Patricia Stallings and Interview with Jessica Henry Original Airdate: 12/15/20 After her three month old son Ryan got violently ill, Patricia Stallings…
Oct 21, 2025 · 45:02
Ep 286: Instead of protection, this domestic violence survivor was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Was it justice, or a system stacked against her? This is the Marissa…
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