Female Criminals

All she really wanted in life was freedom. But Betty Lou Beets wound up trapped in abusive marriage after abusive marriage. It was only a matter of time before she would strike back. Learn more abou...

6 Jul 202244min

She initially struggled with her decision, but ultimately Chelsea Manning became the biggest whistleblower in American history. Though she did what she thought was right, it cost her her freedom. And ...

29 Jun 202248min

She wanted to find structure and serve her country. But after joining the Army as an intelligence officer, Chelsea Manning felt American citizens weren't getting an accurate version of the country's o...

22 Jun 202244min

Known to her followers as “La Madrina,” Sara Aldrete was targeted by a charming cult leader as part of a plot to make money and recruit new members. But as the animal sacrifices turned to human sacrif...

15 Jun 202254min

Known as the Queen of the French Quarter, Norma Wallace raked in cash and protected her girls. But the one thing she couldn't protect was her heart. She fell in love with a younger man while she was i...

8 Jun 202242min

Growing up in poverty, Norma Wallace saw that neighborhood sex workers had nice clothes, sparkling jewels, and cash. So as a teenager, she pursued the trade — only to find that the real money was in m...

1 Jun 202241min

Belle Gibson’s diet and wellness business, The Whole Pantry, thrived off her devoted followers, who believed Belle had cured her brain cancer by eating healthy. She was an unprecedented sensation, bac...

25 Mai 202247min

In 2012, after spending most of her childhood lying for attention, 20-year-old Belle Gibson turned to Instagram to find a new audience. She was a good photographer and an even better storyteller, but ...

18 Mai 202240min