Women and Crime

Ep 344: A woman is ambushed in her own home by a masked attacker, but what seemed to be a random act of violence turned into a twisted truth almost too bizarre to believe.

This is the Morgan Metzer story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

• People
• 48 hours _The Batman Intruder
• CBS News
• Today.com

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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

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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.

If you are anyone you know is in danger there are
resources available, you can contact the National
Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)    
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
24/7, confidential, multilingual.
Also available online at thehotline.org

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Ep 343: Marlen Ochoa Lopez

Original Airdate: 10/05/21

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was looking for some second-hand baby-gear in an online forum for expecting mothers where she found a generous offer of free baby clothes. After traveling to the home where she was supposed to pick up the items, it became clear she was the unfortunate target of an elaborate plot. What was the twisted motive behind this crime?

Sources for Today's Episode:

● CNN
● Chicago Tribune
● Associated Press
● NBC news
● BlockClubChicago.com
● ABC 7 Chicago
● Insider.com



Credits:

• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced by James Varga

• Music by Dessert Media

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Ep 342: A young college student’s murder case goes cold, but 15 years later an arrest will blindside everyone.
This is Anita Knutson Story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

• Dateline episode
• People.com
• The Tennessian
• Deadline.com
• Abajournal.com
• Death Penalty Information Center

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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

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Ep 341: Reconsidered: 58 - Jessica Heeringa
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 09/21/21

Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!

On an April evening in 2013 a young woman working alone in an Exxon mart was just about to closing after her night shift when she suddenly vanished into thin air. Did she leave of her own will or did something much more sinister happen to her?

Sources for Today's Episode:

Mlive.com

Woodtv.com

Episode of Disappeared

Muskegon Chronicle

Testimony featured on Law and Crime

Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

Produced & Edited by James Varga

Music by Dessert Media

Help is Available:
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Ep 340: A woman dies in the Austrian Alps. Her boyfriend is charged with manslaughter. But was it his fault, or a tragic accident?
This is the Kerstin Gurtner story.

Sources for Today's Episode:

Daily Mail
People
Law and Crime
New York Times
The Times of London



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/

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