Women and Crime

Ep 258: Two women are murdered days apart in Harris County Texas, but over 20 years later their cases remain unsolved This is the Mary McGinnis Morris and Mary Lou Henderson Morris story. Sources for Today's Episode: * Unsolved Mysteries * Houston Chronicle * ABC News * Fox 26 Houston * Associated Press Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Turn your big business idea into ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify on your side. $1-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/crimewomen [https://www.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 [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 [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/ [https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 257: Reconsidered: 18 - Shanda Sharer Original Airdate: 05/26/20 In the backdrop of Teenage relationships and rivalry, the jealousy of one would be the impetuous for a shocking crime involving not one or two but 4 murderers and one innocent 12 year old girl. This is a case that will have us all asking: Is there such a thing as redemption? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: * Dr. Phil * The Los Angeles Times * Death of Innocence: The Murder of Yound Shanda Sharer, by David Lore * NBC Exclusive by Ann Ryder - Convicted Killer now Training Dogs in Honor of her Young Victim. 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/ [https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 256: A bombing rocks the home of a man with a dangerous past. But the real story begins blocks away—with a woman who refused to open her door. This is the Dollree Mapp story Sources for Today's Episode: • The Marshall Project • Mapp v. Ohio (1961) • The Patriot Ledger • The New York Times • The LA Times • Justia.com • League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Flamingo - Keep smooth and refreshed with Flamingo: hair removal products made with your body in mind. Get started with an exclusive offer for our listeners. 25% OFF your first order at shopflamingo.com/WAC [https://www.shopflamingo.com/wac]. 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 [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 [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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 255: Reconsidered: 16 - Cyntoia Brown Original Airdate: 05/12/20 At just 16 years old Cyntoia Brown was arrested for the murder of 43 year old Johnny Micahel Allen. After being tried as an adult Cyntoia was sentenced to life in prison. After years of advocacy and a tremendous outpouring of celebrity-driven public support, Brown was granted clemency and released from prison. Why would a young girl commit such an act and what led to Cyntoia’s eventual freedom?  Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Sources for Today's Episode: * Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Criminal Justice System, by Cyntoia Brown-Long * Murder to Mercy (documentart aired on netflix, 4/29/20) * Oprah Magazine * Time Magazine 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/ [https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 254: A woman’s death is ruled as accidental, but her family’s suspicions all point to her husband This is the Shele Danishefsky Covlin story. Sources for Today's Episode: • ABC 7 NY • Oxygen • At Any Cost: A Father's Betrayal, a Wife's Murder, and a Ten-Year War for Justice • by Rebecca Rosenberg & Selim Algar • NY Times • NBC NY • NY Post Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Flamingo - Keep smooth and refreshed with Flamingo: hair removal products made with your body in mind. ● Get started with an exclusive offer for our listeners. 25% OFF your first order at shopflamingo.com/WAC [https://www.shopflamingo.com/wac]. Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • 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 [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 [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/ [https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]