W&C Reconsidered: Amanda Lewis

Ep 28: A night that started with a birthday celebration ended in tragedy when a fire erupted in the early hours at the Freeman home. Among the rubble, two adults were found, both with a gun shot wound to the head. However, two teenage girls Ashley Freeman and her friend Laura Bible were missing. Where were the two girls? Finally after more than twenty years some questions have been answered, while others still remain.  Sources Cited for this episode: Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller, Unsolved Mysteries, Washington Post, Oxygen  Sponsors:  Pretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order. Care/Of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code womenandcrime50 Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks: Jax Miller, Author of "Hell in the Heartland: Murder Meth and the Case of Two Missing Girls" Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Keywords: Welch, Oklahoma, Kathy and Danny Freeman, Ronnie Dean Busick, Cold Case Files "Cold Ashes" episode, 1999  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Loka 202042min

Ep 27: After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion, and alleged "madame".  In this episode, Meghan is joined by sex crimes & trafficking expert Dr. Alexa Sardina, as they examine her role in her alleged crimes, explain possible motives and psychologal theories, and how she will be handled in the criminal justice system. Sponsors:  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace.com when you use promo code: WOMENANDCRIME Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com when you use the promo code: WOMEN Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks: Our Guest Host, Dr. Alexa Sardina from the "Beyond Fear: The Sex Crimes Podcast" Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, or experiencing a crisis there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.  For a list of resources please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Sex Offender, Jeffery Epstein, United Kingdom, France, Sex Trafficking, New York, Socialite,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Syys 202053min

Ep 26: Now a genetic genealogist this women is best known for her groundbreaking work on the Golden State Killer case, she was recently named one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2019. What people don’t know, however, is that she also played an integral role in solving a 30 year cold case . Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: New York Times, Geneologyconsult.com (her website), Oxygen, ABC News  Sponsors:  Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.tv and use our promo code "women". Green Chef - Use code women80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/women80 to redeem and for more details. Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.  For details please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Genealogist, Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, Terry Peder Rasmussen, Bear Brook Murders, Boy in the Box Case  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Syys 202038min

Ep 25: Colleen Wood was planning to embark on her dream trip, sailing around the world with her newfound love, John Paul. But after a while, John Paul resurfaced without Colleen, and her family is shocked when they discover that the 52-year-old ’s traveling companion was hiding some very big secrets... Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: Disappeared; www.chalicepaul.com; The LA Times; www.aetv.com; The New York Times; And of course, Colleen Wood’s family Sponsors:  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace.com when you use promo code: WOMENANDCRIME Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com when you use the promo code: WOMEN Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks: Mandy, Colleen Wood's Granddaughter Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.  For details please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: John Paul, Michael Tandarich, Unsolved Mysteries, Florida, Island Girl, Sailing Trip  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Syys 202040min

Ep 24: On the evening of November 22, 2016 college Sophomore Sarah Butler left her home in NJ to meet up with a man she met on the Internet. Nine days later her body was found in a nearby park. Soon after, an online sting operation by Sarah’s family and friends led police to her killer and information on two unsolved murders.  Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: NorthJersey.com; NJ12; Washington Post Sponsors:  Pretty Litter - Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order. Green Chef - Use code women80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/women80 to redeem and for more details. Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.  For details please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Montclair New Jersey, Robin West, Joanne Brown, Kahlil Wheeler-Weaver, 2016, Essex County, Eagle Rock Reservation, Tiffany Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Elo 202037min

Ep 23: Beginning with a mother’s lies, scams and other much more serious crimes, Audrey Marie Hilley tries to pull off the ultimate con, but her audacious attempt to outsmart everyone would prove to be this “Black Widow’s” ultimate demise. Sources Cited for this episode: The LA Times, CrimeLibrary.com, The Orlando Sentinal  Sponsors:  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace.com when you use promo code: WOMENANDCRIME Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com when you use the promo code: WOMEN Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Keywords: Blue Mountain, Alabama, Frank Hilley, Mike and Carol Hilley, 1950s, Poisoning, Alabama's Black Widow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Elo 202037min

Ep 22: On the evening of September 28, 2017, 30-year-old Christoper Grover was shot in the head by his live in girlfriend and mother of his two children, Nicole Addimando. Was this self-defense after years of physical and sexual abuse or was this a cold blooded murder? Sources Cited for this episode: westandwithnikki.com, The New Yorker, and The Poughkeepsie Journal Sponsors:  Get the world’s smartest litter without leaving home by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code WOMEN for 20% off your first order. Use code women80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/women80 to redeem and for more details. Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Keywords: domestic violence, Poughkeepsie NY, Christopher Grover, The Domestic Violence Survivors Act, Self Defense, Believe Her  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Heinä 202034min

Ep 21: This is the story of a woman is known for her commitment to fight for justice for those who most of society has given up on. This woman's notorious work in the criminal justice system has shined the spotlight on wrongful convictions in the United States and while herwork has enlightened us all, the case that inspired her efforts is one that just might haunt us all. Sources Cited for this episode: Esquire, Chicago Tribune Article, Newsweek, Dream/Killer documentary, Los Angeles Times article Episode 21 Transcript Sponsors:  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month at http://www.talkspace.com when you use promo code: WOMENANDCRIME Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at http://www.daily-harvest.com when you use the promo code: WOMEN Support Our Work: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Keywords: Steven Avery, Wrongful Conviction Lawyer, Teresa Halbach, Zellner Law, "Making a Murderer" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Heinä 202040min