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Women and Crime

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Domestic Violence
True Crime
Murder
Sexual Assault
Mental Health
Criminal Justice System
Criminology
Wrongful Conviction
New York City
Human Trafficking
New Jersey
Violence Against Women
Joleen Cummings
Danishka Melina Sibaja Mejia
Cold Cases
Kathleen Folbigg
Audrey Marie Hilley
April Tinsley
Maryanne Measles
Genetic Genealogy

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... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes481Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Ep 395: 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: 09/29/20

After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstei... more

Ep 394: A woman dies in a motor vehicle accident, but while police ruled it a horrible tragedy, her loved ones believe she was the victim of foul play…

This is the Morgan Patten story.

Morgan Patton was a driven geoscience student and engaged fianc... more

Ep 393: Attorney Gregg Woodnick joins us to discuss representing former Bachelor Clayton Echard in the Laura Owens paternity case—the legal battle chronicled in the Love Trapped podcast. We explore the disputed pregnancy claims, altered medical recor... more

Ep 392: Rosa Parks was the face of the Montgomery bus boycott, but it really all started with a teenage girl who never made the history books.

This is the Claudette Colvin story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

• Womenshistory.org

• Claudette... more

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Recent Guests

Alexa Sardina
Criminal justice professor who researches sexual violence and female sex offenders
California State University, Sacramento
Episode: Reconsidered: Ghislaine Maxwell
Gregg Woodnick
Arizona attorney and managing partner of Woodnick Law, specializing in family law and criminal defense
Woodnick Law
Episode: Inside the Laura Owens Case: Clayton Echard’s Attorney Speaks
James Varga
Producer
Episode: Amy Eskridge
Vanessa Potkin
Director of Special Litigation at The Innocence Project
The Innocence Project
Episode: Reconsidered: Melissa Lucio
Heather Rovet
Subject of today's case; survivor and advocate
Private individual (Heather Rovet)
Episode: Heather Rovet
Aaron Quinn
Survivor and co-author of Victim F
Victim F (co-author)
Episode: Reconsidered: Denise Huskins
Denise Huskins
Survivor and co-author of Victim F
Victim F (co-author)
Episode: Reconsidered: Denise Huskins
Casey Jordan
criminologist, co-hosts Criminal Appeal
Episode: Sandra Birchmore
Colleen Butler-Sweet
sociologist
Episode: Sandra Birchmore

Hosts

Meghan Sacks
Host of Women and Crime; criminology professor; brings research-based analysis and case storytelling.
Amy Shlosberg
Co-host; criminology professor; co-analyst of cases with emphasis on legal processes and victim-centered discussion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • AMAZING

    By far my absolute favorite podcast to listen to. I wait for the episodes and cant wait to hear you girls! You both explain theories and focus on the WHY not to give offenders an excuse but to maybe explain the why which i appreciate so much. I collect serial killer memorabilia and am so interested in the why. You both do a spectacular job, dont let the bad reviews bring you down!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rae!0311
    United States19 days ago
  • Good Show

    Two very intelligent females who respect each other’s viewpoint and talk it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    historyheather
    United States19 days ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Megan and Amy do a fantastic job at breaking down and explaining the complicated legal process-from both a legal and a social perspective. I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yahtzee429
    United States21 days ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Megan and Amy are really insightful and good at explaining the legal proceedings as well as breaking down the case. They’re both funny and so kind with the way they talk to each other, it never feels like they’re competing with each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammyk011
    United States23 days ago
  • My absolute favorite

    I could listen to these ladies all day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    subplotter
    United States24 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the steady, respectful storytelling and analytical rigor.
Many value the balance of education and accessible, compassionate case discussion.
Audience appreciates deep criminology insights and updates on cases via Reconsidered.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#111
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#145
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#128
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#53
Chile/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#58
Mexico/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reconsidered: Ghislaine Maxwell
Q: Can you explain to us what grooming is?
Sardina described grooming as premeditated manipulation that builds a victim's compliance, often through emotional manipulation, friendship, favors, and acclimating young people to an offender's behavior.
Reconsidered: Ghislaine Maxwell
Q: What were Ghislaine Maxwell's motivations, and is this typical of most female sex offenders?
Alexa Sardina said Maxwell may have been a male-accompanied co-offender motivated by a need to please Epstein and preserve her lifestyle, while also possibly developing her own desire to offend. Sardina cautioned that limited research makes firm conclusions difficult.
Morgan Patten
Q: When wrongful convictions are proven, why shouldn't some of the funds come out of the officers' pensions or prosecutors' retirement?
Amy says proving intent is difficult and wrongful convictions often involve systemic failures; Meghan argues that proven malicious intent should lead to criminal charges and restitution.
Morgan Patten
Q: What annoys you most when people are talking about true crime?
The hosts object to sensationalized focus on graphic details, unsupported conspiracy theories, and language such as saying someone “snapped” without considering context.
Inside the Laura Owens Case: Clayton Echard’s Attorney Speaks
Q: Can you reconcile Clayton's feelings, his perception that the system failed him, with the system working?
Woodnick says the process was fair and Owens was held accountable through a felony conviction and incarceration, but agrees that the sentence was much shorter than he and the victims wanted.

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What is Women and Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful true-crime show that centers on female-focused cases, pairing in-depth case storytelling with criminology theory, victimology, and the workings of the legal system. Episodes routinely analyze why crimes occur, how institutions respond, and what can be learned to prevent repeat patterns, all through a scholarly lens. Noteworthy is the reliance on two criminology professors who bring research-driven insights, accessible debate, and a commitment to respectful representation of victims and survivors. The mix of weekly coverage and ongoing “Reconsidered” updates offers both fresh case storytelling and revisited analyses that reflect new evidence or legal developments.

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Women and Crime launched 7 years ago and published 481 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Women and Crime include:

1. Alexa Sardina
2. Gregg Woodnick
3. James Varga
4. Vanessa Potkin
5. Heather Rovet
6. Aaron Quinn
7. Denise Huskins
8. Casey Jordan

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