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Ep 237: Reconsidered: 8 - Lavena Johnson Original Airdate: 02/18/20 Lavena Johnson was just a few days shy of her 20th birthday when her body was found lifeless in a tent on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide by army investigators, however it didn’t take long for questions to arise. Was this a case of suicide? Murder? A systematic cover-up by the U.S. military? More than a decade later, questions still linger … Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: Democracy Now, Huffington Post, NPR, The Silent Truth, LavenaJohnson.com, St. Louis Public Radio 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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Ep 236: A popular mom influencer is called out for potential abuse, but what happens after her Youtube channel failed would shock the nation This is the Ruby Franke story Sources for Today's Episode: Biography.com NBC News ABC News People.com USA magazine JodiHildebrant.com The documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Lumen - The warmer months are coming. Spring back into your health and fitness: go to lumen.me/CRIMEWOMEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Spot & Tango - Upgrade your pets bowl with Spot and Tango Unkibble! For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/wac and use code wac to get 50% off your first order! 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/ Keywords: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 235: Reconsidered: 7 - Darlie Routier Original Airdate: 02/03/20 Darlie Routier was convicted of the 1996 murder of her two small children, Damon and Devon, but she has always adamantly maintained her innocence. Did this seemingly happy housewife and mother commit this brutal act or did tunnel vision taint the investigation from the start? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: ABC Documentary Last Defense, CNN, Injustice Watch and Dallas Morning News 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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Ep 234: Joyce Chiang A woman disappeared from Dupont Circle, DC in 1999. 25 years later, her case remains unsolved This is the Joyce Chiang story. Sources for Today's Episode: Los Angeles Times Washington City Paper NBC 4 Washington The Washington Post WTTG Fox 5 Unsolved.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Chewy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewy.com/women. Shopify - If you want to see less carts being abandoned, its time for you to head over to Shopify. Sign up for your o$1-per-month trial and start selling 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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Ep 233: Reconsidered: 6 - Noura Jackson Original Airdate: 01/20/20 In the early morning hours of June 5, 2005, 18 year old Noura Jackson discovered her mother naked and brutally stabbed in their Memphis home. Just three months into the investigation Noura was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder. Was this a case of cold-blooded murder of a mother by her daughter or was this a case of wrongful conviction? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: Charged by Emily Bazelon New York Times Magazine The Daily Memphian 20/20: Season 40, Episode 29 Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Audio Editor, • Script Editor, • 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

18 Huhti 56min

Ep 232: A young nurse with a bright future, a brutal crime scene, and a witness pointing the finger—was justice served, or was the real killer hiding in plain sight? This is the Lanelle Barsock story Sources for Today's Episode: Dateline NBC Oxygen.com Latimes.com Nbc.com An episode of Minds of Madness Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Shopify - Turn your big business idea into ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify on your side. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling 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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Ep 231: Reconsidered: 5 - Sheila Davaloo Original Airdate: 01/07/20 Sheila Davaloo was convicted of the attempted murder but was that her only brutal crime? She says she is guilty of a crime but also the victim of a wrongful conviction. What is the real story and who is the real victim? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: Snapped Killer Women with Piers Morgan The Stamford Advocate Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Script Editor, 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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Ep 230: A woman fears her husband will kill her when he finds out she’s having an affair. She ends up dead, but did he do it? This is the Amy Mullis story. Sources for Today's Episode: CBS News Oxygen State v. Mullis (2022) Court TV People.com Iowacourts.gov Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Tushbaby - Whether you’re carrying a kid who wants to see the world or just looking to save your back, Tushbaby is here to make parenting a little easier—one day/carry at a time. Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code CRIMEWOMEN for 20% your first order. 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

8 Huhti 43min