Self-Identities Podcast

Self-Identities Podcast

Self-Identities is an educational podcast recorded within the walls of SCI Muncy and SCI Cambridge Springs—two correctional facilities for women in Pennsylvania. The podcast features in-depth conversations with incarcerated women serving life sentences, moving beyond their crimes to explore their identities, perspectives, and personal journeys. Hosted by Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and co-produced by AJ Nutter, Self-Identities shifts the focus away from sensationalized true crime and toward genuine understanding. Through honest dialogue, the series encourages listeners to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of identity, resilience, and lived experience within the criminal justice system.

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Lisa

May 11, 2026 • 61 mins
Lisa became a mother at just 13 years old, stepping into adulthood long before she had the chance to be a child herself. Her life was shaped by cycles of intense partner violence and abuse—experiences that would ultimately lead her into the justice system. When she was incarcerated, she was pregnant, forced to navigate the harsh and unfamiliar reality of prison while carrying new life inside her.

In this episode, Lisa reflects on he...
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Melanie

May 4, 2026 • 49 mins
Melanie’s childhood was shaped by instability and exposure to environments no young person should have to navigate. At an early age, she was taught how to operate within the world of meth production, a reality that would heavily influence the direction of her life. Despite these circumstances, Melanie found strength in her mother, who raised her on her own and remained a steady source of resilience. As she grew older, Melanie faced...
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Season 3 - Introduction with Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter

May 1, 2026 • 25 mins
Join Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter as they take Self-Identities to a new location— SCI Cambridge Springs.

In this next chapter, the conversation deepens inside the historic walls of SCI Cambridge Springs, offering an even more intimate look at the lives of women serving life sentences for murder. Drawing from nearly 20 years of criminological research in maximum-security prisons across Ireland, Australia, Pennsylvania, and Texa...
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Jamie

April 1, 2025 • 42 mins
At just 14 years old, Jamie was charged as an adult and sent to county jail—a decision that would shape the rest of her life. Shortly after, she was incarcerated at SCI-Muncy, where she has remained ever since. Now 23, Jamie reflects on her journey, the loving family she left behind, and the reality of serving a minimum 35-year sentence.
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Shonda

March 25, 2025 • 34 mins
At 45, Shonda reflects on a life shaped by love, loss, and an unthinkable fate. Raised in a home filled with strong, caring women, her childhood was good, despite her parents' divorce. But at 23, everything changed. Arrested and sentenced to death, she spent 11 years on death row before her sentence was reduced to life without parole. Now, she shares her truth from behind bars. Join us as we uncover the complexities of Shonda’s jou...
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Tequilla

March 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Tequilla, now 52, has spent nearly two decades behind bars after entering the prison system at 33. Raised by her grandmother while her mother was incarcerated, her story is one of generational cycles, resilience, and the harsh reality of a life sentence without parole.
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Trisha

March 11, 2025 • 34 mins
Trisha grew up in a close, loving family, but at 25, her life took a devastating turn. Convicted and sentenced to mandatory life in prison, she was forced to leave behind her 18-month-old son in the care of his father. Now 50, she reflects on the past, the impact of her incarceration, and the life she continues to build behind bars.
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Brenda

March 4, 2025 • 36 mins
Brenda, now 64, was just 25 when she was first incarcerated. She cherished her childhood on the family farm, surrounded by her siblings, but her life took a dark turn as addiction took hold. Now serving a life sentence, her story is one of nostalgia, struggle, and resilience.
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Dorothy

February 25, 2025 • 40 mins
Dorothy, now 75, is a former nurse and Vietnam War veteran. For the past 43 years, she has been incarcerated, serving a life sentence without parole.
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Beth

February 18, 2025 • 48 mins
Beth, now in her late 50s, has endured a lifetime of hardship, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as struggles with addiction. At 34, she was incarcerated and spent approximately five years on death row. Though her sentence was later commuted, she now serves life without parole.
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Celeste

February 11, 2025 • 45 mins
Celeste, a vibrant only child who once cherished life’s joys, has spent the last 30 years behind bars. Now 73, she was incarcerated at the age of 43, facing a life sentence without parole. Her story is one of resilience, reflection, and the complexities of a life forever changed.
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Michelle

February 4, 2025 • 27 mins
Michelle, now 55, has lived a life shaped by unimaginable challenges. Convicted at 31 and sentenced to death, she spent 14 years on death row before her sentence was commuted to life without parole. Her story begins in a troubled home, marked by substance abuse and physical and emotional trauma. Join us as we delve into Michelle's past, her time on death row, and the resilience it takes to navigate life behind bars.
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Yvonne

January 28, 2025 • 35 mins
62 years old, witnessed and suffered abuse from the age of ten. Incarcerated at 21 in a county jail, and at 23 at SCI-Muncy. She has served 41 years of her life without parole sentence.
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Season 2 - Introduction with Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter

January 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Join Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter in an eye-opening exploration of the lives of women serving life sentences for murder. Drawing from nearly 20 years of criminological research in maximum-security prisons across Ireland, Australia, Pennsylvania, and Texas, Dr. Whiteley shares insights into the complex realities behind the crimes. Moving beyond the surface of motive and crime, this season delves into the lived experiences of t...
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Heather

March 7, 2024 • 44 mins
Heather was arrested when she was 35, and at 36 he was incarcerated at SCI Muncy. She is 53 years old, and has served 18 years of her sentence of life without parole.
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Jessica

February 29, 2024 • 35 mins
Jessica was incarcerated at age 16 and has served approximately 25 years of incarceration. She was originally to serve a life without parole sentence, however, was resentenced as a juvenile and is now serving a 35 year to life at SCI Muncy.
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Erica

February 22, 2024 • 23 mins
Erica was 29 when she was arrested, and she is now 43 years old. She has been incarcerated for approximately 14 years. She is serving a life sentence in SCI. Muncy.
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Jean

February 15, 2024 • 41 mins
Jean was arrested in 2004 at the age of 45. She is now 64 years old and has been incarcerated for just over 18 years, and is serving a life sentence at SCI. Muncy.
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Nacola

February 8, 2024 • 27 mins
Nacola was 32 when convicted and she has served approximately 11 years of her life sentence. She is incarcerated at SCI Muncy.
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Marilyn

February 1, 2024 • 45 mins
Marilyn was arrested in 1972, when she was 19. She has been incarcerated for approximately 52 years and serving two consecutive life sentence in SCI Muncy.
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