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 In today's episode, we discuss the heartbreaking and chilling case of Stephanie Crowe—a 12-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short. In January 1998, Stephanie was found brutally murdered in her own bedroom. As police arrived at the scene, the initial focus turned toward Stephanie's family members and those close to her. However, a shocking twist occurred when Stephanie's older brother, Michael, confessed to the crime. But the plot thickened when DNA evidence found at the scene didn't match Michael's or any other family member's DNA. So who could have killed this innocent girl? Join us as we explore the twists and turns of the investigation, the shocking false confessions, the unexpected turn that led to the discovery of a new suspect, and more. 

Trigger Warnings for: violence and death of a child.

References

Murder of Stephanie Crowe, Full Crime Documentary 

https://thecrimewire.com/institutional/michael-crowe-murder-sister-stephanie

https://the-line-up.com/stephanie-crowe 

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-family-marks-stephanie-crowes-19th-birthday-2004apr11-story.html 

https://casetext.com/case/crowe-v-county-of-san-diego-3 

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This week is part 2 of R&B in the 90's is continued and we haven't even begun to scratch the surface of all the groups we loved, adored and cried over.  The deeper we dive on this topic we realize more and more how epic R&B was/is and will continue to be forever.  

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"Divorce isn't such a tragedy.  A tragedy's staying in an unhappy marriage..." ~Jennifer Werner

Today on Fridays with Nin... we talk the "D" word.  DIVORCE... its something both Stef and I have been through and we want to talk about it.  Divorce for many is earth shattering, traumatizing and complicated.  Complicated on so many levels.  We talk about our own experiences, reasons behind divorce, statistics on divorce and some interesting divorce facts around the world. 

How many times in life does someone get the chance to start over?  For some, that can be daunting and scary, but for many it can be the chance to truly live your truth and live your life the way you have always dreamt of living it. 


Causes of Divorce: 13 of the Most common Reasons
http://divorce.com

Marriage and Divorce rates in your state
http://census.gov

Countries without Divorce
http://lawforfamilies.com 

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Its our 50th Episode.  What a huge milestone, and what a fantastic way to celebrate the occasion.  Today we are talking 90's R&B.   There is a reason why they say, "if it ain't like a 90's love song, then I don't want it."  Have truer words been spoken?  Today, we are going to embark on a multiple episode journey breaking down R&B into different categories.  It's an epic topic of discussion and lets get real, there are just too  many epic artists and songs to cover.  There is no way to just have one episode.   So lets get this party started.... 

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On today's episode of 90's Crime Talk with Stef, we delve into the heartbreaking case of the San Antonio Four, a group of four women whose lives were irreversibly changed by a miscarriage of justice. This story begins in the early 1990s when Elizabeth Ramirez, Anna Vasquez, Cassandra Rivera, and Kristie Mayhugh, four close friends living in San Antonio, Texas, were accused of an absolutely heinous crime that would shake their lives to the core. 

As we explore the case, we talk about the investigation (or lack thereof) and trials that led to the women's wrongful convictions. We also discuss the role of societal prejudices, homophobia, and the "Satanic panic" hysteria that influenced the case's outcome. During our discussion, our understanding of the case grows (as does our anger) as we learn of the devastating impact of the system's failure on the lives of these women and their loved ones.

Trigger Warnings: homophobia and mentions/descriptions of sexual assault.




References:

Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, documentary, (2016).

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/judge-clears-records-wrongfully-convicted-san-antonio-four-n943751

https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/24/us/san-antonio-four-exonerated/index.html

http://www.southwestofsalem.com/the-women-2

https://meaww.com/living-with-freedom-elizabeth-ramirez-san-antonio-four-wrongful-incarceration 

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We had so much fun last week talking about alternative groups of the 90's, but the majority of our episode pertained to the men of then.  Today we focus on female alternative artists that owned the music scene back then.  Can you guess who our favorites are?  Press play and find out!  

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On this episode of Fridays with Nin, we get personal and ask Stef questions about the LGBTQ+ community.  For outsiders looking in on a topic that they are not familiar with or for topics that are more "sensitive",  people tend to run away from asking the hard questions.  But like they say, "knowledge is power".  Getting informed, asking questions that aren't always easy and educating yourself about something that is confusing, is more than appreciated for the opposing side.   So that is what I am doing today.  I am asking some questions that I personally would like to see and know from Stef's point of view.  But, I also want to stress the importance of handling situations like this with grace, vulnerability and kindness.  Thank you Stef for being such an open book and always handling things with love, and an open mind.  

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When you think of the 90's what is one of the first things that come to mind?  For us one of the first things, will ALWAYS be Alternative rock music.  Bands like Stone Temple Pilots, Sound garden, Matchbox 20, LIVE and Green day... (Just to name a few) had a big part in who we are today and defined our friendship in many ways.  Needless to say, alternative music ran deep in our veins and we enjoyed reminiscing about some of our favorite bands to date.  Lets see if you can relate to our favs this time around... This is definitely a two parter... Stay tuned for the next episode.  We hope you enjoy it!! 

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On today's episode of 90s Crime Talk with Stef, we discuss the murder of Scott Amedure, or as it is more commonly referred to as the Jenny Jones murder. Scott Amedure was a charismatic and openly gay man who appeared on "The Jenny Jones Show" in March 1995, hoping to confess his secret crush on his straight acquaintance, Jonathan Schmitz. Little did Scott know that this revelation would set in motion a sequence of events that would end in a shocking act of violence. Just three days after appearing on the show, Jonathan confronted Scott at his home, armed with a shotgun. In a horrific act of violence, Jonathan ended Scott's life, forever altering the course of both their destinies. The trial that followed would captivate the nation, as the defense argued the concept of "gay panic," a controversial defense strategy at the time, while others placed a huge chunk of the blame on the Jenny Jones show. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to Scott Amedure's untimely death, shedding light on the consequences of sensationalistic television and the devastating aftermath of unrequited love. 

Trigger warnings for discussions of violence, murder, and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised.

References:
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2004/03/21/plenty-of-hugs-but-no-money/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/scott-amedure#:~:text=Born%20in%20Pittsburgh%2C%20Pennsylvania%2C%20Scott,and%20Patricia%20divorced%20shortly%20thereafter.

https://medium.com/crimebeat/murdered-for-being-a-secret-admirer-the-story-of-scott-amedure-f9c09419b638

https://people.com/crime/jenny-jones-show-murderer-jonathan-schmitz-parole/

https://www.voxbliss.com/jonathan-schmitz-now/ 

Netflix, documentary, Trial by Media, Episode 1, The Talk Show Murder 

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Are you a Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte or Samantha?  In June of 1998 we all were graced with the show Sex and the City!  A show that changed, formed and blessed women all over the world.  There was a character for everyone to relate to and has became a cult classic to this day!  Grab a cosmo and explore with us as we reminisce, laugh and cry about our favorite characters and episodes.