Devon Guzman

Ep 121: A woman’s brutal assault only a block away from her home brings the whole British probation system into question. This is the Zara Aleena story CCTV footage via Sky News on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyNZwMoVcVE Sources for Today's Episode: BBC.com Nationalworld.com The Telegraph The Guardian https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk womensaid.org.uk Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. 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 by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Illford, London, Jordan McSweeney, Sexual Assault/Homicide, serial offender, UK Probation System flaws, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Huhti 202342min

Ep 120: A tumultuous divorce ends with one woman’s death but is her wife the true perpetrator or just a convenient one? This is the Cara Rintala Story Sources for Today's Episode: An article from Boston Magazine Commonwealth v. Rintala Several articles from Masslive.com The Daily Hampshire Gazette An episode of Dateline Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Granby, Massachusetts, Annamarie Rintala, Fourth Trial, Paramedic, domestic violence,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Maalis 202336min

Ep 119: (part 2) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 2. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Childrenofgod.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Daily Harvest Let Daily Harvest do more so you can do less. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $40 off your first box. This is Actually Happening (Podcast) Follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING wherever you listen to podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App. https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: cults, unCULTured, Children of God Cult, Veteran, The Family, Texas, Brazil, Mexico, Child Abuse, David Brant Berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Maalis 202343min

Ep 118: (Part 1) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 1. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Childrenofgod.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Prose (Personalized Haircare) Prose is the key to achieving all your hair goals this year. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/women This is Actually Happening (Podcast) Follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING wherever you listen to podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App. https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: cults, unCULTured, Children of God Cult, Veteran, The Family, Texas, Brazil, Mexico, Child Abuse, David Brant Berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Maalis 202341min

Ep 117: A Tinder meetup leads to a woman’s disappearance and her date on the run. Is it a bad coincidence or something more sinister? This is the Sydney Loofe Story Sources for Today's Episode: Klkntv.com An article in People.com An episode of Heartland Homicide Nebraska Supreme Court transcript of appeal Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to Mary Ruth Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Tinder Date, Bailey Boswell, Aubery Trail, Nebraska, Cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maalis 202339min

Ep 116: A battered woman watches a murder in helpless horror. But when her abuser cites her as an accomplice to save his own skin, she’s convicted and sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit. This is the Kelly Harnett story Article mentioned in episode: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kelly-harnett-jailhouse-lawyer-rikers-dvsja-profile.html Sources for Today's Episode: NYmag https://www.survivedandpunishedny.org/kelly-harnett/ https://thecrimereport.org/2023/01/04/profile-follows-life-of-kelly-harnett-jailhouse-lawyer/ freethemny.com https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kelly-harnett-jailhouse-lawyer-rikers-dvsja-profile.html Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Just As Deadly by Marissa Harrison (BOOK) - Pick up a copy of Just As Deadly by Professor Marissa Harrison today, wherever books are sold. You can also listen to Just as Deadly on Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks! Find out more at www.cambridge.org/justasdeadly Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Jamie Weiner Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: wrongfully convicted, Rikers Island, Jailhouse Lawyer, domestic violence, Tommy Donovan, Astoria Park, Queens,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Helmi 202339min

Ep 115: A farewell dinner is hosted by a killer. Where everyone attending, except one person, knows that it will end in murder. This is the Anu Singh story Sources for Today's Episode: Crimes that Shook Australia, Season 3, Episode 5 The Daily Mail Nzherald.co.nz The Sydney Morning Herald The Daily Telegraph citing chapter from Libby-Jane Charleston’s book Fatal Females titled Bright Young Things. The Canberra Times Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Just As Deadly by Marissa Harrison (BOOK) - Pick up a copy of Just As Deadly by Professor Marissa Harrison today, wherever books are sold. You can also listen to Just as Deadly on Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks! Find out more at www.cambridge.org/justasdeadly COLD, Season 3 is Here - Follow COLD wherever you get your podcasts. Hey Prime Members, you can binge the entire series ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: bizarre, Joe Cinque, poisoning, Canberra, Australia, Madhavi Rao, Heroin, Personality Disorder, Manslaughter due to Diminshed Responsbility  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Helmi 202342min

Ep 114: An infant’s tragic death is ruled a homicide, and his grieving mother suddenly finds herself at the mercy of the Justice System. This is the Kristina Kerlus story Sources for Today's Episode: Las Vegas Review Journal KTNV Las Vegas https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/12765 docket alarm.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Prose - Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/women. Daily Harvest - Let Daily Harvest do more so you can do less. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/women to get up to $40 off your first box. Just as Deadly - Delve into this fascinating account of why women have committed some of the most disturbing serial killings ever seen in the United States. Publishing this month! Order your copy and save 20% with code CRIME20 from www.cambridge.org/justasdeadly 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 Show your Support: 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:  Follow Us on Social:  YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron  Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions  Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise  For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch 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 direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: wrongful conviction, No-Crime Wrongful Conviction, Las Vegas, Jocai Davis, "Shaken Baby Syndrome", SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Sickle Cell Anemia,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Helmi 202336min