Ep 121: A woman’s brutal assault only a block away from her home brings the whole British probation system into question.
This is the Zara Aleena story

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Sources for Today's Episode:

BBC.com

Nationalworld.com

The Telegraph

The Guardian

https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk

womensaid.org.uk


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Produced by James Varga

Audio Editor,Seiler Burr

Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro

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Keywords: Illford, London, Jordan McSweeney, Sexual Assault/Homicide, serial offender, UK Probation System flaws,
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Zara Aleena

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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Ep 182: A woman is viscously attacked by a neighbors’ dogs and dies from her injuries. Her neighbor is sentenced to 15 years to life. But is this conviction too harsh for a pet owner? 
This is the Diane Whipple story.

Sources for Today's Episode: 

Sfgate.com- 

**courts.ca.gov https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/revpub/A099250.PDF  

https://www.dogbitelaw.com/the-diane-whipple-case/ 

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Chicago Tribune

San Jose Mercury News 

San Fransisco Chronicle 

ABC 7 news


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Credits: 

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Produced by James Varga

Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo

Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

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Diane Whipple

Giulia Tofana is rumored to be one of the most prolific killers of all time. A woman born in 17th-century Italy, and if the legends are true, she killed around 600 men.

This episode of Serial Killers, a Spotify Podcast features guests Meghan Sacks & Amy Shlosberg, criminologists and hosts of the Women & Crime Podcast. 
You can find  Serial Killers on Spotify or wherever you listen to Podcasts, with new episodes every Monday.
Be sure to check them out on Instagram, @serialkillerspodcast. And if you’re listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts.




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Serial Killers: Giulia Tofana (with Women & Crime)

Ep 181: Twin sisters meet in Ireland, only to end up on a motorway in England where their unexplainable behaviors will lead to murder 
This is the Sabina and Ursula Eriksson story.

Sources for Today's Episode: 

Vice 

Medium.com

Chesire Live 

BBC

Globalgreybooks.com

National Institute of Health


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 


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Ursula and Sabina Eriksson

Ep 180: Dubbed by the media as a monster, is there more to this infamous female serial killer’s story than we know?  
This is the Aileen Wuornos story

Sources for Today's Episode: 

The Journal of Forensic Science

The Journal Behavioral Sciences and the Law

The Guardian 

Crimelibrary.org

Nick Broomfield’s Selling of a Serial Killer

Nick Broomfield’s Life and Death of a Serial Killer


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Credits: 

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Produced by James Varga

Audio Editor, 

Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

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Aileen Wuornos

Ep 179: In 2012, a young woman googled herself out of amusement. But what came back would change the trajectory of her life forever.  
This is the Noelle Martin story.

Sources for Today's Episode: 

Noellemartin.org 

Brennan Center for Justice

Forbes

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 

News.com.au

The Guardian 

Time Magazine

Techspot.com 

Elle magazine

Noelle’s tedx talk

Wonder women tech.com 

Rolling stone


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Credits: 

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Produced by James Varga

Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo

Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro

Music by Dessert Media 


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Zara Aleena

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