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 off...
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Episode List

Maryanne Measles with Criminal Appeal podcast

Feb 20th, 2026 5:00 AM

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 discuss the murder of thirteen-year-old Maryanne Measles of New Milford, Connecticut. The case is deeply personal to Casey, who lived in the area at the time and even joined the searches for Maryanne before her body was found. This is Part Two of Criminal Appeal’s coverage, so we strongly encourage you to listen to Part One for a full narrative of the case, including interviews with those who knew Maryanne best. Part 1 can be found here: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ We’re grateful to share this conversation with you — and we hope you find it as compelling as we did. Be sure to listen and subscribe to Criminal Appeal, wherever you listen to podcasts!

Samantha Josephson

Feb 17th, 2026 11:30 AM

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 This is the Samantha Josephson story. Sources for Today’s Episode: People.com Law and crime Medium.com Wistv.com Court Junkie podcast Prosecutors podcast Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify – Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing ’CHA CHING’ ! Sign up for your $1 dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/crimewomen⁠ Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga 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/⁠

W&C Reconsidered: Debra McNeal

Feb 14th, 2026 3:00 AM

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 Airdate: 05/04/21 A brutal act of violence against a Native American woman in her own home highlights an epidemic of violence – the shocking number of crimes committed against Native American women and the lack of response to these crimes. The community rallied to fight for justice for this woman, but what about all the forgotten other women? Will they ever receive that same justice? Sources for Today’s Episode: Two articles from the Sun Change.org Native News Online Unicorn Riot Rodney McNeal’s parole transcript An article from Cultural Survival A report from the Urban Indian Health Institute 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/

Jessica Currin

Feb 10th, 2026 5:00 AM

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 get it right? This is the Jessica Currin story. For a deep dive on this case check out⁠ Bone Valley, Season 3, Graves County hosted by Maggie Freleng⁠. Sources for Today’s Episode: An Episode of 20/20 People.com ABC News Bone Valley, Season 3 Interview with Maggie Freleng Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Hello Fresh: Go to ⁠HelloFresh.com/wac10fm⁠ to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Maggie Freleng 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/

W&C Reconsidered: Ellen Rae Greenberg

Feb 6th, 2026 5:00 AM

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 Airdate: 04/20/21 In Jan 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds to her head, neck and stomach and a 10-inch knife lodged in her chest. Yet despite these wounds, Ellen’s cause of death was ruled a suicide. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ellen’s death, and her family is still on a mission to find out what really happened and finally get justice for their daughter. Sources for Today’s Episode: CBS PBS Philadelphia Inquirer Inquirer Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office Autopsy Report of Ellen Greenberg Oxygen Photomodeler.com 48 hours 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/

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