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Bad Women Presents Stolen Sister

Pushkin Industries
Elizabeth Plunkett
Chinatown
Drug Trafficking
Flying Dragons
Ireland
Heroin Trafficking
New York City
Heroin
Johnny Ang
Tina Wong
Beryl Howell
Chinese Exclusion Act
Heroin Smuggling
Johnny Yang
John Shaw
Lydia Abrams
True Crime
Backfire Effect
Idlewild
California

Bad Women Presents Stolen Sister, a special limited series from RTÉ. The story of Elizabeth Plunkett—a 23 year old woman from Dublin who was murdered by Ireland’s first serial killers. On the last weekend of summer in 1976 Elizabeth Plunkett went on a night away with friends, to Brittas Bay in county Wicklow before she was abducted by John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans. Now, almost 50 years later, Eliza... more

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Recent Guests

Herb Welzer
Retired Port Huron police detective, contributor to investigation
Port Huron Police Department
Episode: Examined: The Backfire Effect | New Podcast
Petra Mathers
Artist and author of children's books; referenced in the interview material
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Michael Mathers
Petra's partner; central figure in the letters and incident
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Marcia Etro
Former employee at Paramount Drug; interviewed about Petra and Michael
Paramount Drug (Astoria)
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Corey Gehrig
Friend/associate involved in the broader story
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Eric Halvorson
Deputy Chief of Police, Astoria Police Department
Astoria Police Department
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Michael Coy
Friend and associate of Petra
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Michael Braske
Friend of Petra and Michael
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Marissa Giamanco
One of Keith Giamanco's daughters, who lived through the raid and aftermath
Individual
Episode: Deep Cover: The Family Man | The Raid

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Roz Purcell
Host and narrator across series; key on-camera presence and storytelling

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Meandering…

    I’m a big fan of Hallie’s book and her deep, rich insights on the lives and backstory of these women. But I’m near the end of episode two and the storytelling is meandering and offering only snapshots of each person so I don’t feel like I’m getting to know any of them. Would have benefited from a producer to shape more clarity in the storytelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jake90985
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • What is this accent?!

    Sure the content is great based on other reviews if you can make it past the accent first. An American trying to sound British is very jarring. I can’t get past it to continue listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lbol123
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Season 1 is Amazing!

    I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough. From episode 2 onwards the storytelling is masterful, you really get a feel for what every day life in Whitechapel was like. Focussing on the victims, and what their lives were like, rather than the murders themselves means this podcast is like nothing else out there telling the story of the ripper. Awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the real D4N
    Australiaa year ago
  • The Blackout Ripper

    I discovered this series purely by chance. I must own up; in 2020, I began a wartime trilogy set during the height of the Blitz in London. I used the crimes of Gordon Cummins as a backdrop to the series especially Book 2, which is centred on a sex worker, Nancy Keeling, and her relationships with the men in her life. I moved Cummins’ crimes of 1942 to 1940 for the purposes of the narrative. This trilogy, The Ha’penny Steps, was published in 2024.

    The podcast series delved into the women v... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fed up with Strong
    Francea year ago
  • Interesting story but not ear friendly

    Wonderful research but feels more like a book, not an audio story. Hard to follow in spots. Could have used a script editor who understands audio writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StellaGrace
    United Statesa year ago

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#220
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Apple Podcasts
#104
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#150
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#78
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Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Q: What was the turning point in their relationship and in Petra's art?
The accounts describe Petra discovering a profound artistic calling and a sense of belonging within her circle, contrasting with the tumult of personal relationships and the dynamics with her husband at the time.
Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Q: How did Petra and Michael meet, and what drew them to each other?
Listeners hear firsthand recollections of their intense connection, including a look across a bookstore encounter and the sense of inevitable, all-consuming chemistry that defined their relationship.
Deep Cover: The Family Man | The Raid
Q: So where should we go first?
Marissa suggests starting our road trip at Floorcent, the neighborhood where the story began, to ground the interview in the place where memories were made.
Episode 4: A Ghost Hand from The Chinatown Sting
Q: Did you know that he was head of the Flying Dragons?
Tina explained that while she knew of Johnny, she didn't know much about his rank or operations, indicating a limited insight into the gang's hierarchy.
Episode 4: A Ghost Hand from The Chinatown Sting
Q: When did it occur to you that the government thought you were lying?
Tina believed the government suspected her of lying from the beginning, feeling the untrustworthiness in their interactions.

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The series explores long-unresolved crimes with a strong emphasis on victims and families, blending archival reporting, survivor memories, and investigative storytelling. Across episodes, listeners hear firsthand perspectives from relatives, witnesses, and legal experts, along with creative contributions like music and in-studio collaborations that deepen the emotional resonance. Notable strengths include a clear commitment to giving voice to those affected, rigorous archival context, and a willingness to examine systemic issues in justice processes, though some listeners note pacing and production choices could be tightened for a smoother narrative arc.

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1. Herb Welzer
2. Petra Mathers
3. Michael Mathers
4. Marcia Etro
5. Corey Gehrig
6. Eric Halvorson
7. Michael Coy
8. Michael Braske

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