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  • Women and Crime

    Reconsidered: Recy Taylor

    05/06/2026 | 47 mins.
    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!

    Original Airdate: 11/30/21

    In 1944 Abbeville Alabama, a young African American woman was abducted and assaulted by 7 white men on her way home from church. During a time when the world was against her, the woman bravely fought for her justice; and ultimately, it was this woman’s courage that would help spark a mass-movement for racial justice.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    Apa.org (American Psychological Association)

    Nmaahc.si.edu (National Museum of African American History and Culture)

    The Washington Post

    Womenshistory.org

    Blackpast.org

    Nbc.org

    Nps.gov

    History.com

    Naacp.org

    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/
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  • Women and Crime

    Gabrielle Vega

    02/06/2026 | 44 mins.
    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:

    Netflix documentary “The Predator of Seville”

    Bestlaywers.com

    People.com

    Aol.com

    NJ.com

    Sponsors:

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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

    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: Nikki Whitehead

    29/05/2026 | 51 mins.
    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!

    Original Airdate: 11/16/21

    A young woman and mother brutally murdered in her own home in Georgia in January of 2010 was found by her 16-year-old twin daughters, who frantically flagged down police for help.
    The crime scene pointed to a killer with a lot of anger towards this woman but the investigation would reveal a shocking motive and the most unlikely of suspects

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    CBS News

    Multiple articles by Katherine Heide, a criminologist from University of South Florida

    An episode of Snapped

    The Covington News

    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

    Maya Moore

    26/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    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.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    ESPN.com

    Boston Globe

    CT Insider

    Love and Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts

    CBS Sports

    Mayamoore.com

    Winwithjustice.org

    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: Diane Schuler

    22/05/2026 | 49 mins.
    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 Airdate: 11/02/21 - Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!

    A weekend camping trip with family and nieces ends in tragedy, when a 36-year-old mother of two turns heads as she drove erratically on the wrong side on the road, causing an accident that would expose secrets and cause a family divide.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    - CBS New York
    - Northpointrecovery.com
    - Lohud.com
    - ABC News
    - Allthatsinteresting.com
    - New York Magazine
    - New York Personal injury Blog
    - Nylegalblog.com
    - Newsday

    Credits:

    • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
    • Produced & Edited by James Varga
    • Script Editor,
    • 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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