Women and Crime

By Cloud10

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 fem... more

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FAQs about Women and Crime:

How many episodes does Women and Crime have?

The podcast currently has 359 episodes available.

Women and Crime episodes:

April 17, 2026W&C Reconsidered: Lori Loughlin
Ep 337: Reconsidered: 56 - Lori Loughlin
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 08/24/21
She was an American television sweetheart, adored for years as Aunt Becky on the television sitcom Full House. In real life, this actress would start a family of her own, having two daughters so close in age they could almost be twins. But when it came time for them to apply for colleges it would become double trouble as Mom would take extraordinary lengths to make sure they got into the school of their dreams.

Sources for Today's Episode:
CNN

NBC News

Documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandals”

Uproxx; Axios
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced 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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43min
April 14, 2026Maura Murray
Ep 336: A woman packed a week’s worth of clothing and left without warning. She vanished on the side of a Massachusetts highway and has never been seen again
This is the Maura Murray story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Coldcases.com

Mauramurraymissing.org

Caledonian-Record

Boston Herald

Boston Globe

Boston magazine

WCVB.com

Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)
ButcherBox - butcherbox.com/wac - as an exclusive offer, listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year or ground beef for life, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/wac

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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49min
April 10, 2026W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)
Ep 335: Reconsidered: 55 - Cheshire Murders
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 08/10/21
Jennifer Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to grocery store for their weekly shop, as they often would. However, this fateful trip would be different. Predators who saw a nice car, and what they thought, was an easy target stalked this Family to their home. After Cops are notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to Ashes?
Sources for Today's Episode:
USA Today

HBO documentary- Cheshire Murders

NY Times

CNN

CT House GOP

Hartford Courant

Petit Family Foundation

New Haven Register
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced 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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1h
April 07, 2026 Shanquella Robinson
Ep 334: A young woman dies while on vacation with her friends. But dueling international inquests stall the wheels of justice
This is the Shanquella Robinson story
Sources for Today's Episode:
• CNN
• NBC News
• ABC News
• www.wbtv.com
• The Charlotte Observer
• Associated Press
• Blackenterprise.com
• U.S. Department of Justice public statements
• FBI Charlotte Field Office releases
• Mexican Attorney General’s Office (FGR) statements
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

Sponsors:
(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)
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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/membershipHelp 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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48min
April 03, 2026W&C Reconsidered: Shayna Hubers
Ep 333: Reconsidered: 54 - Shayna Hubers
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 07/27/21
Excited for his evening, Ryan Poston was planning to meet a former Miss Ohio for their first date. While getting ready though, he received a visit from his on and off again girlfriend, with whom he had shared a tumultuous relationship and this visit would change everything.
Sources for Today's Episode:
ABC News

CBS News

WLWT

The Cincinnati Enquirer

ABC's 20/20

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Lawandcrime.com
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced 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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46min
March 31, 2026Jennifer Shah
Ep 332: For years, this woman showcased luxury and success on national television. However, off camera investigators were building a case that would put her at the center of a major federal investigation.
This is the Jennifer Shah story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Yahoo.com

The Washington Post

CBS News

People

Salt Lake City Tribune

TIME

Vanity Fair

The Guardian

Dept of Justice

The Federal Trade commission
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
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41min
March 27, 2026W&C Reconsidered: Denise Huskins
Ep 331: Reconsidered: 53 - Denise Huskins
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 07/13/21
It was a night that was supposed to mark the beginning of a fresh start for this couple, however, it soon became the beginning of an experience so terrible even the police would find it hard to believe.

Sources for Today's Episode:
ABC News

NBC Bay Area

People.com

Mercurynews.com

TheReporter.com

LAtimes.com

Victim F: Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced 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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1h 32min
March 24, 2026 Agatha Christie
Ep 330: A silent car at the edge of a quarry… a vanished woman… and a mystery even the Queen of Mysteries never solved
This is the Agatha Christie Story
Sources for Today's Episode:
• Biography.com
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• People.com
• Novelsuspects.com
• John Hopkins Cyanide Check sheet
• Psychology Today
• www.agathachristie.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
• 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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...more
41min
March 20, 2026W&C Reconsidered: Kelly Ann Tinyes
Ep 329: Reconsidered: 52 - Kelly Ann Tinyes
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 06/29/21
On the afternoon of March 3, 1989, in Valley Stream, NY, a thirteen-year old girl watching her younger brother received a phone call. When she hung up, she told her brother that she was going to sneak out to a friend’s for a little while and would be back soon. But “a little while” would come and go and the young girl did not come home as she promised...
Sources for Today's Episode:
The Long Island Herald,

Newsday,

CBS Local News,

The Long Island Press,

Youtube: CBS New York,

ChillingCrimes.com
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced 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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46min
March 17, 2026Diana Bahador
Ep 328: When a young woman died after publicly protesting her country’s government, her story took on global resonance
This is the Diana Bahador story.

Sources for Today's Episode:
The Standard

IntelliNews

The Free Press Journal

Iran Wire

Associated Press

MSN

Amnesty International
Sponsors:
(thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!)
Shopify -
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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
...more
46min

FAQs about Women and Crime:

How many episodes does Women and Crime have?

The podcast currently has 359 episodes available.

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