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Women and Crime

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Women and Crime
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  • Women and Crime

    Reconsidered: Marlen Ochoa Lopez

    08/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    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 found a generous offer of free baby clothes. After traveling to the home where she was supposed to pick up the items, it became clear she was the unfortunate target of an elaborate plot. What was the twisted motive behind this crime?

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    ● CNN
    ● Chicago Tribune
    ● Associated Press
    ● NBC news
    ● BlockClubChicago.com
    ● ABC 7 Chicago
    ● Insider.com



    Credits:

    • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
    • Produced by James Varga

    • 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/
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  • Women and Crime

    Anita Knutson

    05/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    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.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    • Dateline episode
    • People.com
    • The Tennessian
    • Deadline.com
    • Abajournal.com
    • Death Penalty Information Center

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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/
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  • Women and Crime

    W&C Reconsidered: Jessica Heeringa

    01/05/2026 | 49 mins.
    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 Airdate: 09/21/21

    Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!

    On an April evening in 2013 a young woman working alone in an Exxon mart was just about to closing after her night shift when she suddenly vanished into thin air. Did she leave of her own will or did something much more sinister happen to her?

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    Mlive.com

    Woodtv.com

    Episode of Disappeared

    Muskegon Chronicle

    Testimony featured on Law and Crime

    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

    Kerstin Gurtner

    28/04/2026 | 42 mins.
    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 Today's Episode:

    Daily Mail
    People
    Law and Crime
    New York Times
    The Times of London



    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/

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  • Women and Crime

    W&C Reconsidered: Yoselyn Ortega

    24/04/2026 | 54 mins.
    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 Airdate: 09/07/21

    Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!

    The Krim Family was looking for a nanny to care for their growing family and felt blessed when they found a kind woman with a terrific reference.
    However, appearances would prove deceiving, and on a fateful October night, Mrs. Krim would come home to a nightmare.

    Sources for Today's Episode:

    NYTimes

    CNN

    NY Daily News

    NY Mag

    ABC News

    NY Post

    People Mag

    Associate Press

    Medium.com

    https://littlemisslucia.livejournal.com

    https://lululeofund.kindful.com/

    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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