Women and Crime
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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October 23, 2026 • 51 mins
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...
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October 20, 2026 • 39 mins
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 e...
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October 16, 2026 • 48 mins
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 N...
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October 13, 2026 • 48 mins
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 ...
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October 9, 2026 • 56 mins
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.
Sh...
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October 6, 2026 • 51 mins
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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October 2, 2026 • 48 mins
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,...
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September 29, 2026 • 40 mins
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 ...
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September 25, 2026 • 51 mins
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 fou...
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September 22, 2026 • 47 mins
Ep 382: A woman’s organization was supposed to bring healing and liberation. Instead it was investigated by the Federal government
This is the Nicole Daedone story.
In the heart of the Bay Area self-care boom, Nicole Daedone built One Taste, a wellness organization promising women liberation through mindfulness and intimacy. Marketed as a revolutionary approach to female sexual health, the company attracted wealthy followe...
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September 18, 2026 • 50 mins
Ep 381: 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: 06/21/22
This teacher made national headlines when she was caught having an inappropriate and illegal relationship.
But even after getting caught and being warned by the courts to stay away from her victim, could this woman keep apart f...
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September 15, 2026 • 96 mins
Ep 380: Both sides agreed Lindsay Clancy killed her children and was mentally ill. But on the issue of criminal responsibility, Twelve jurors could not agree.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Boston Globe trial reporting
Boston.com
CBS Boston
CT Insider
CT Post
AP
People
NY Post
NBC Boston
WCVB/WMTW
Court testimony/transcripts (where available)
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Written and Hosted by Amy Sh...
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September 11, 2026 • 51 mins
Ep 379: 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: 06/14/22
A family’s Caribbean cruise was cut short when their 23-year-old daughter vanished while onboard.
The desperate search across several borders left her family with few clues… and worried about a sinister fate.
Thi...
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September 8, 2026 • 41 mins
Ep 378: She was a young woman trying to walk away — 48 hours after filing for divorce, she was found dead in a state park
This is the Mica Miller story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
People.com
Newsweek.com
The Independent
FITSNews.com
WPDE / ABC15 (Myrtle Beach)
WCIV / ABC News 4 (Charleston)
Daily Mail
The Christian Post
The Marshall Project
The Sidebar Podcast
Law&Crime Network
Doe...
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September 4, 2026 • 52 mins
Ep 377: 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: 06/07/22
A brutal attack of a young child and her grandmother resulted in the conviction of the child’s uncle of murder.
But his wife was adamant her husband did not commit this crime and she set out to prove to everyone that the...
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September 1, 2026 • 50 mins
Ep 376: Join Amy and Meghan in a live recording, as they discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury heads into deliberation. We'll be discussing the case, Trial strategy, criminological theories and our opinions on the case.
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August 28, 2026 • 52 mins
Ep 375: 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: 05/31/22
From dating to home buying, many people nowadays turn to strangers on the internet to solve some of their biggest life problems. But as this woman found out, you can’t always trust someone you met online.
This is the Wend...
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August 25, 2026 • 53 mins
Ep 374: This woman stepped out of the shadows, refused anonymity and forced the world to face what she survived
This is the Gisèle Pelicot story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Gisele Pelicot’s Book “A Hymn to Life”
An episode of Australia’s 60 Minutes
PBS.org
Marie Claire
The New York Times
CBS News
The Independent
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August 23, 2026 • 53 mins
Ep 373: 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: 05/17/22
A nurse’s deadly mistake during a routine procedure; could set a dangerous precedent for all healthcare workers.
But was this tragedy the result of criminal incompetence or the product of a systemic failure?
This is the R...
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August 18, 2026 • 45 mins
Ep 372: For five years, this Australian girl’s disappearance caused her family, and the police, to believe she’d died. But a random tip would prove them all wrong.
This is the Natasha Ryan story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News archives)
ABC News Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Courier-Mail
The Australian
60 Minutes Australia
National C...
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