Episodes

  • Agatha Christie
    Mar 24 2026
    Ep 330: A silent car at the edge of a quarry… a vanished woman… and a mystery even the Queen of Mysteries never solved This is the Agatha Christie Story Sources for Today's Episode: • Biography.com • Center for Disease Control and Prevention • People.com • Novelsuspects.com • John Hopkins Cyanide Check sheet • Psychology Today • www.agathachristie.com 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 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 • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • W&C Reconsidered: Kelly Ann Tinyes
    Mar 20 2026
    Ep 329: Reconsidered: 52 - Kelly Ann Tinyes Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/29/21 On the afternoon of March 3, 1989, in Valley Stream, NY, a thirteen-year old girl watching her younger brother received a phone call. When she hung up, she told her brother that she was going to sneak out to a friend’s for a little while and would be back soon. But “a little while” would come and go and the young girl did not come home as she promised... Sources for Today's Episode: The Long Island Herald, Newsday, CBS Local News, The Long Island Press, Youtube: CBS New York, ChillingCrimes.com 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Diana Bahador
    Mar 17 2026
    Ep 328: When a young woman died after publicly protesting her country’s government, her story took on global resonance This is the Diana Bahador story. Sources for Today's Episode: The Standard IntelliNews The Free Press Journal Iran Wire Associated Press MSN Amnesty International Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - It’s time to turn those “What Ifs” into ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify today. Sign up for your $1-per-month trial today at shopify.com/crimewomen 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 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 Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • W&C Reconsidered: Asunta Fong Yang Basterra
    Mar 13 2026
    Ep 327: Reconsidered: 51 - Asunta Fong Yang Basterra Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/15/21 Adopted as a baby girl by a well-connected, wealthy family this girl seemed to have it all. But, the bright future of this young women was eventually snuffed out after a series of family betrayals. Sources for Today's Episode: The Guardian; El Pais- English translation; Madrid Metropolitan; The Sun; South China Morning Post; Spain’s News- Spanish news in English; Forensics: The Connection Between Adoption and Murder” by David Kirschner; Adoption and Murder (From Advances in Psychology and Law, P 274-280, 1997; Santiago Redondo and Vicente Garrido, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-175532) 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Special Preview: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole
    Mar 11 2026
    Today, we’re sharing a preview of The Final Hours, a true crime podcast from Crime House, powered by PAVE Studios. Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And the small details that often get overlooked, until it’s too late. Sarah is an advocate for missing and murdered victims whose sister disappeared in 2001. Kourtney is a true crime storyteller and investigator who witnessed firsthand how crime can change a family forever. Together, they bring lived experience into every case, looking not only at what happened, but what led up to it. Listen to and follow The Final Hours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes are out every Monday. Listen and follow here: https://play.megaphone.fm/qa6sj75qqrcwwihme4ljnw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Sandra Birchmore
    Mar 10 2026
    Ep 326: An expectant mother is found deceased in an apparent suicide but later evidence revealed a more sinister reality This is the Sandra Birchmore Story Sources for Today's Episode: Dateline The Marshall Project Court TV’s “Opening Statements” Masslive.com The Handbook of Police Psychology by Gerber & Ward (2011) The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology DOJ Detention Affidavit of Matthew Farwell Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Jones Road - Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code WAC at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. 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 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 • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • W&C Reconsidered: Heidi Fleiss
    Mar 6 2026
    Ep 325: Reconsidered: 50 - Heidi Fleiss Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 06/01/21 At just 22 years old, this Hollywood madam earned $1,000,000 in her first four months of running an upscale prostitution ring. But, how long would she stay on top and when eventually caught, would she trade the one thing in the world that would guarantee her freedom? This is the Heidi Fleiss Story Sources for Today's Episode: • USA Today • LA TIMES • Fox News • The NY Post NY Times • Reuters • The Seattle Times • Chicago Tribune • Hollywood Reporter • Pittsburgh Tribune Review • CNN • Larry King Live 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Susan Eberson Adams
    Mar 3 2026
    Ep 324: A woman is found murdered by her own son. But when the family blames a chatbot, Criminal Law is helpless to press charges. This is the Suzanne Eberson Adams story. Sources for Today's Episode: CT Post Greenwich Times Stamford Advocate Spectrum News 13 The Independent CBS news Business Today Greenwich Free Press NY Post Fox News Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing 'CHA CHING’ ! Sign up for your $1-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/crimewomen 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 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 Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins