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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How many episodes does Women and Crime have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.

Women and Crime episodes:

June 26, 2026Reconsidered: Shafia Family
Ep 357: 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: 01/25/22
On June 30, 2009, a black Nissan Sentra was found submerged in the Rideau Canal in Ontario Canada. The car contained the bodies of three young girls and one older woman.
It would seem on the outset like a tragic accident but a deeper look would reveal that these women were targeted by someone they knew in an act of betrayal that would shock the entire country
Sources for Today's Episode:
An article in Maclean’s

An episode of Forbidden: Dying for love

An article from the Toronto Star

Stacy Mallicoat’s book, “Women and Crime”
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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52min
June 23, 2026Laura Owens (part 2)
Ep 356: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone.
This is part 2 of the Laura Owens story.

Sources for Today's Episode:
San Francisco Chronicle

Justiceforclayton.com

Love Trapped podcast

Bankruptcy Court “Stipulated Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice”

Victims of Lauraowens.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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46min
June 19, 2026Reconsidered: Meredith Kercher
Ep 355: 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: 01/11/22
While studying in Italy, this vibrant 20-year-old English foreign exchange student was the victim of a horrific crime. What followed was an international media circus that led to several arrests. However, the official narrative would put another women in the forefront, creating new victims and overshadowing the actual victim in this case.

Sources for Today's Episode:
The Guardian

BBC NewsNight

New York Times

Amanda Knox Netflix Doc

European Journal of Women's Studies

Waiting to Be Heard- her book
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/

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1h 10min
June 16, 2026Laura Owens
Ep 354: She said she got pregnant by the bachelor but what followed blindsided everyone.
This is the Laura Owens story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
San Francisco Chronicle

Justiceforclayton.com

Love Trapped podcast

Bankruptcy Court “Stipulated Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice”

Victims of Lauraowens.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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
44min
June 12, 2026Reconsidered: Danielle Imbo
Ep 353: 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: 12/14/21
A young woman goes out one night to meet her boyfriend at a bar where they reportedly had a fun evening but she never returns home again
The boyfriend would usually be the first suspect but the police discover that he was also missing with no sign of either one of them after they had left the bar that evening. Did this young couple simply take off somewhere, were they in an accident or was this something much more sinister?
Sources for Today's Episode:
An episode of Disappeared

Medium.com

An article from Philadelphia Magazine
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/

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50min
June 09, 2026Kristin Rossum
Ep 352: A woman’s husband dies of the same substances she works with. Was she a murderer or was it a coincidence?
This is the Kristin Rossum story.

Sources for Today's Episode:
LA times

Fox 5 san diego

San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego Reader

CBS News

North County Times
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
43min
June 05, 2026Reconsidered: Recy Taylor
Ep 351: 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: 11/30/21
In 1944 Abbeville Alabama, a young African American woman was abducted and assaulted by 7 white men on her way home from church. During a time when the world was against her, the woman bravely fought for her justice; and ultimately, it was this woman’s courage that would help spark a mass-movement for racial justice.

Sources for Today's Episode:
Apa.org (American Psychological Association)

Nmaahc.si.edu (National Museum of African American History and Culture)

The Washington Post

Womenshistory.org

Blackpast.org

Nbc.org

Nps.gov

History.com

Naacp.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.
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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48min
June 02, 2026Gabrielle Vega
Ep 350: A sexual assault on a study abroad program would lead one young woman to seek international justice for not just herself, but many victims.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Netflix documentary “The Predator of Seville”

Bestlaywers.com

People.com

Aol.com

NJ.com
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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
45min
May 29, 2026Reconsidered: Nikki Whitehead
Ep 349: 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: 11/16/21
A young woman and mother brutally murdered in her own home in Georgia in January of 2010 was found by her 16-year-old twin daughters, who frantically flagged down police for help.
The crime scene pointed to a killer with a lot of anger towards this woman but the investigation would reveal a shocking motive and the most unlikely of suspects
Sources for Today's Episode:
CBS News

Multiple articles by Katherine Heide, a criminologist from University of South Florida

An episode of Snapped

The Covington News
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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52min
May 26, 2026Maya Moore
Ep 348: This woman stepped away from the professional sport she dominated for a life involving prison, faith, and a man she believed was innocent.
This is the Maya Moore story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
ESPN.com

Boston Globe

CT Insider

Love and Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts

CBS Sports

Mayamoore.com

Winwithjustice.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
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
44min

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How many episodes does Women and Crime have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.

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