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  • Women and Crime

    Reconsidered: Shafia Family

    26/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    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!

    Original Airdate: 01/25/22

    On June 30, 2009, a black Nissan Sentra was found submerged in the Rideau Canal in Ontario Canada. The car contained the bodies of three young girls and one older woman.
    It would seem on the outset like a tragic accident but a deeper look would reveal that these women were targeted by someone they knew in an act of betrayal that would shock the entire country

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    An article in Maclean’s

    An episode of Forbidden: Dying for love

    An article from the Toronto Star

    Stacy Mallicoat’s book, “Women and Crime”

    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
  • Women and Crime

    Laura Owens (part 2)

    23/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    Ep 356: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone.
    This is part 2 of the Laura Owens story.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    San Francisco Chronicle

    Justiceforclayton.com

    Love Trapped podcast

    Bankruptcy Court “Stipulated Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice”

    Victims of Lauraowens.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
  • Women and Crime

    Reconsidered: Meredith Kercher

    19/06/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    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!

    Original Airdate: 01/11/22

    While studying in Italy, this vibrant 20-year-old English foreign exchange student was the victim of a horrific crime. What followed was an international media circus that led to several arrests. However, the official narrative would put another women in the forefront, creating new victims and overshadowing the actual victim in this case.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    The Guardian

    BBC NewsNight

    New York Times

    Amanda Knox Netflix Doc

    European Journal of Women's Studies

    Waiting to Be Heard- her book

    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
  • Women and Crime

    Laura Owens

    16/06/2026 | 43 mins.
    Ep 354: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone.
    This is the Laura Owens story.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    San Francisco Chronicle

    Justiceforclayton.com

    Love Trapped podcast

    Bankruptcy Court “Stipulated Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice”

    Victims of Lauraowens.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
  • Women and Crime

    Reconsidered: Danielle Imbo

    12/06/2026 | 49 mins.
    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!

    Original Airdate: 12/14/21

    A young woman goes out one night to meet her boyfriend at a bar where they reportedly had a fun evening but she never returns home again
    The boyfriend would usually be the first suspect but the police discover that he was also missing with no sign of either one of them after they had left the bar that evening. Did this young couple simply take off somewhere, were they in an accident or was this something much more sinister?

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    An episode of Disappeared

    Medium.com

    An article from Philadelphia Magazine

    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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About Women and Crime
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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