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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
Heroin Smuggling
Chinese Exclusion Act
Johnny Yang
John Shaw
Lydia Abrams
True Crime
Idlewild
California
Jesse Owens

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

Stephen Warbeck
Oscar-winning composer who created the music for the episode
Stephen Warbeck (composer)
Episode: Stolen Sister 07: A Chance for Justice
Bernadette Barry
Elizabeth's sister (family member advocating for the case)
Plunkett family
Episode: Stolen Sister 06: Irrelevant Victims
Kathleen Nolan
Elizabeth's sister (family member advocating for the case)
Plunkett family
Episode: Stolen Sister 06: Irrelevant Victims
Tommy Plunkett
Elizabeth's father who describes the family's experience
Family of Elizabeth Plunkett
Episode: Stolen Sister 05: The Trials
Vincent Porphy
Resident of Featherton; provides new information about events
Featherton local
Episode: Stolen Sister 03: On the Hunt
Bernie Plunkett
Elizabeth Plunkett's sister
Family
Episode: Stolen Sister 02: Missing
Kathleen Plunkett
Elizabeth Plunkett's sister
Family
Episode: Stolen Sister 02: Missing
Nicki Crennan
Garda stationed in Wicklow Garda Station
Irish Police
Episode: Stolen Sister 02: Missing
Joe McCoy
Elizabeth's friend who helped with the search
Friend
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.6k 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 Kingdom5 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 Kingdom8 months 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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Listeners praise rigorous historical framing and empathic portrayal of women in crime stories.
Some critiques mention inconsistent pacing or accent/style choices in narration.
Guest variety and depth of expert commentary are frequently cited as strengths.
Quality production and strong storytelling are frequently highlighted by listeners.

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Apple Podcasts
#174
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#176
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#220
Canada/True Crime
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#209
France/True Crime
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#234
Australia/True Crime
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#136
South Africa/True Crime

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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.
Episode 3: What’s a Friend? from The Chinatown Sting
Q: What was it like to testify against Wah in court?
Tina felt conflicted, she saw Wah mad during her testimony but still held affection for their past friendship, suggesting both were hurt by the situation.
Episode 3: What’s a Friend? from The Chinatown Sting
Q: How did you meet Wah?
Tina explains that she met Wah when she was eleven, bonding over a game of Chinese jump rope and developing a close friendship from there.

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This series centers on historical true-crime storytelling with a strong emphasis on the perspectives and lives of women who were involved or affected by major cases. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth historical context, legal processes, and social dynamics surrounding famous investigations, often highlighting overlooked voices and the broader impact on families and communities. The show frequently threads together archival research, expert commentary, and narrative storytelling to illuminate how gender, power, and crime intersect in historical episodes. A notable strength is the production's ability to weave intimate human stories with wider cultural and legal themes, providing a compelling angle for listeners who value context,... more

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