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October 27Claudette Colvin
Ep 392: Rosa Parks was the face of the Montgomery bus boycott, but it really all started with a teenage girl who never made the history books.
This is the Claudette Colvin story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Womenshistory.org

Claudettecolvinfoundation.com

NPR.org

Biography.com

BBC.com

NYtimes.com

Equal Justice Initiative.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

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40 min
October 23Reconsidered: Ethel Rosenberg
Ep 391: 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: 07/26/22
In the summer of 1949, the FBI learned that secrets regarding the construction of the atomic bomb had been shared with soviet spies. An immediate investigation led to an arrest of several people, including a young mother of two. Was this woman part of a communist plot to sell our secrets or was she an innocent scapegoat swept up in one of the most sensational trials in U.S. history?
This is the Ethel Rosenberg story
Sources for Today's Episode:
Ethel Rosenberg by Anne Sebba

https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rosenberg-ethel

Life Magazine

Several articles from the NY times

FBI.gov
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced & Edited by James Varga

Music by Dessert Media
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52 min
October 20Carla Stefaniak
Ep 390: A woman’s stay at a Costa Rica AirBnB ended in her murder. But whether the company holds any responsibility for her death is still in question.
This is the Carla Stefaniak story.
In November 2018, Carla Stefaniak flew to Costa Rica with her sister-in-law April Burton to celebrate her 29th birthday. Born in Venezuela and raised in South Florida, Carla was warm, adventurous and constantly in touch with her enormous extended family. When April flew home early, Carla booked one more night through Airbnb at Villa Buena Vista, an upscale gated condominium complex just outside San José — close to the airport, well reviewed, and staffed with on-site security. Then a storm rolled in, the power went out, and a FaceTime call ended abruptly at 9 p.m. Megan and Amy walk through Carla's final known hours, the account given by the overnight security guard, and the search mounted by police, volunteers and Carla's own relatives who flew down to look for her. Along the way they explore how Costa Rica's courts work, including why there are no jury trials in Costa Rica and what that means for a case like this. The second half turns to the civil side: the negligent hiring lawsuit filed in Florida, the limits of Airbnb liability when a platform merely connects travelers with hosts, and what this case should change about solo female travel safety.
Sources for Today's Episode:
CBS News

ABC News

The Washington Post

Tampa Bay 28 WFTS

Costa Rica Star News

FOX 13 Tampa

Miami Herald
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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40 min
October 16Reconsidered: Tiana Notice
Ep 389: 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: 07/19/22
A young woman’s repeated cries for help begging for protection against a predator go unanswered by so many who were sworn to protect, resulting in a tragedy that could have been avoided at every turn.
This is the Tiana Notice story.

Sources for Today's Episode:
An episode of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall

The Washington Times

True Crime Daily

Courant.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.
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48 min
October 13Tina Watson
Ep 388: On their honeymoon in Australia, newlywed Tina Watson died minutes into her first ocean dive — and almost immediately, questions emerged about how she ended up on the seafloor alone
This is the Tina Watson story
On their honeymoon in Australia, newlywed Tina Watson died minutes into her first ocean dive, sparking immediate questions about how she ended up on the seafloor alone. This episode explores the tragic story of Tina Thomas and Gabe Watson, whose relationship was marked by family tension and Gabe’s controlling behavior regarding scuba diving. Despite Tina’s limited experience and heart condition, the couple embarked on a week-long trip to the Great Barrier Reef, targeting the wreck of the SS Yungala, a site recommended only for experienced divers.

Sources for Today's Episode:
Casefile Podcast, Episode 51

Medium

Tuscaloosa News;

ABC

CBS News

NBC News

BBC News

The Guardian

7News.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/

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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.
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49 min
October 09Reconsidered: Sherri Rasmussen
Ep 387: 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: 07/12/22
For 23 years, the unsolved murder of this women was thought to be the result of a burglary gone wrong. The case would remain cold until 2009 when DNA evidence pointed to someone in very close proximity to the investigation.
Sherri Rasmussen story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/07/lapd-lazurus-murder-mystery-killer

people.com

Associated Press

The Atlantic

LA times
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.
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57 min
October 06Christa Pike Update (LIVESTREAM)
Ep 386: Dr Sacks and Dr Shlosberg review the case with covered back in July 2023 (episode 137) and review the new developments, including her botched execution.

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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/

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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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52 min
October 02Reconsidered: Devon Guzman
Ep 385: 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: 07/05/22
When a 19-year-old woman is found deceased from an apparent suicide, an investigation revealed the victim’s involvement in a volatile love triangle.
The evidence quickly gathered by police would point to not one, not two, but a trio of viable suspects with a motive to kill.
This is the Devon Guzman Story
Sources for Today's Episode:
COMMONWEALTH v. HETZEL (2003, March 14). Caselaw. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/pa-superior-court/1315945.html

Commonwealth v. Hetzel: Pennsylvania Superior Court Decisions. (2013, June 3). Justia Law. https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/superior-court/2013/2664-eda-2012.html

Forensic Files: “Cries Unheard,” (S9, Episode 16). (2004).

HETZEL v. LAMAS: 630 F.Supp.2d 563 (2009, June 22). Leagle.com. https://www.leagle.com/decision/20091193630befsupp2d56311137.

Hetzel v. Lamas. (2010, March 24). AnyLaw. https://www.anylaw.com/case/hetzel-v-lamas/third-circuit/03-23-2010/bIEJPmYBTlTomsSBVrr_

Scorned: Love Kills. “Best Friends For Never” (Season 2, Episode 5). (2013, February 23).

Writes, A. (2021, July 12). Love Triangle Ends in the Murder of 19-Year-Old Devon Guzman. Medium. https://medium.com/the-criminalist/love-triangle-ends-in-the-murder-of-19-year-old-devon-guzman-88fd92ebe29a
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced & Edited by James Varga

Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
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49 min
September 29Christa Gilley
Ep 384: When a pregnant mother of two is found dead inside her Houston home, investigators uncover a case that would ultimately stretch from Texas to Italy.
This is the Christa Gilley story.
Crista Gilley, was a dedicated physical therapist and mother of two found deceased in her Houston home in October 2024. Her husband, Lee Gilley, initially claimed she died from an accidental overdose or suicide, but medical evidence revealed signs of strangulation, leading to capital murder charges that included the unborn child. The discussion explores the complex legal landscape of fetal homicide statutes across different states, highlighting how Texas defines personhood from conception. As Lee was released on bond, he allegedly fled to Italy using fake documents, triggering a high-stakes international legal battle over extradition. We analyze the nuances of the extradition treaty between the U.S. and Italy, particularly regarding the potential application of the death penalty and life without parole.

Sources for Today's Episode:
People.com

Houston Chronicle

Legacy.com- obituary

scstatehouse.gov

aol.com

CRBC

NBC dateline
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.
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40 min
September 25Reconsidered: Regina Kelly
Ep 383: 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: 06/28/22
Young mother, victim of drug war
wrongly arrested, jailed, and indicted based on the word of a confidential informant…
After being involved in a drug sweep… with no prior drug record, no evidence or any drugs found on her, Regina had a choice: plead guilty and go home to her four children as a convicted felon or remain in prison for potentially decades for a crime she did not commit.
This is the Regina Kelly story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
essence.com

pbs.org

Radley Balko of Reason magazine’s YouTube Channel

NPR

aclu.org

texasobserver.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.
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52 min

About Women and Crime

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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.