Ep 271: Reconsidered: 25 - Colleen Wood
Original Airdate: 09/01/20
52-year-old Colleen Wood was planning to embark on her dream trip, sailing around the world with her newfound love, John Paul. But after a while, John Paul resurfaced without Colleen, and her family is shocked when they discover that Colleen’s traveling companion was hiding some very big secrets...
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Disappeared
www.chalicepaul.com
The LA Times
aetv.com
The New York Times
And of course, Colleen Wood’s family
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.
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Cassie Ventura
Ep 270: A woman’s allegation of violence against a powerful man triggered a media storm and high-profile trial but left many with questions about justice.
This is the Casandra Ventura story.
This episode was a collaboration with Celesia Stanton from "Truer Crime" podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit: https://truercrimepodcast.com
Sources for Today's Episode:
The biography.org
npr.org
cnn.com
New York Daily News
ABC News
People.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
Special Thanks to: Celesia Stanton
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W&C Reconsidered: Sarah Butler
Ep 268: Reconsidered: 24 - Sarah Butler
Original Airdate: 08/18/20
On the evening of November 22, 2016 college sophomore, Sarah Butler left her home in NJ to meet up with a man she met on the Internet. Nine days later her body was found in a nearby park. Soon after, an online sting operation by Sarah’s family and friends led police to her killer and information on two unsolved murders.
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
NorthJersey.com
NJ12
Washington Post
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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Grace Millane
Ep 268: A young backpacker’s disappearance in New Zealand would lead to a massive change in how their media covers violence against women.
This is the Grace Millane story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
• DOCUMENTARY THE LIE
• The BBC
• NZ Herald
• The Standard
• blog — We Can't Consent To This
• www.lovegrace.co.uk
• Aeoteoroa ( Owa-te-aroa) New Zealand Social Work (Journal)
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Credits:
• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga
• Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
• Script Editor, Abigail 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.
For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
Keywords: backpacking,
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W&C Reconsidered: Audrey Marie Hilley
Ep 267: Reconsidered: 23 - Audrey Marie Hilley
Original Airdate: 08/04/20
Beginning with a mother’s lies, scams and other much more serious crimes, Audrey Marie Hilley tries to pull off the ultimate con, but her audacious attempt to outsmart everyone would prove to be this “Black Widow’s” ultimate demise.
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Sources for Today's Episode:
The LA Times
CrimeLibrary.com
The Orlando Sentinal
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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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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