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Female Criminals

From callous killers to evil entrepreneurs, explore the psychology, motivations, and atrocities of female criminals. A Spotify Original from Parcast.

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“Cut Like A Knife” Abe Sada Pt. 1

“Cut Like A Knife” Abe Sada Pt. 1

As a young woman in 1920s Tokyo, Abe Sada dreamed of becoming a geisha… but settled for sex work. She began a heated aff... Read more

3 Feb 2021

44mins

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“The Perpetual Teen” Treva Throneberry

“The Perpetual Teen” Treva Throneberry

She never wanted to grow up. Treva Throneberry did everything she could to delay adulthood, even going as far as traveli... Read more

22 Jan 2020

48mins

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“Brainwashed Bomber” - Kim Hyon-hui

“Brainwashed Bomber” - Kim Hyon-hui

Would you blow up a plane to be a hero? In November, 1987, twenty-five-year-old Kim Hyon-hui was given what would be her... Read more

3 Oct 2018

48mins

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“Flamingo” - Virginia Hill

“Flamingo” - Virginia Hill

A trusted operative, she ascended to the highest ranks of the Chicago Outfit in the 1930s and made millions of the dolla... Read more

16 Jan 2019

46mins

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“The La Jolla Socialite” Pt. 2: Betty Broderick

“The La Jolla Socialite” Pt. 2: Betty Broderick

The Broderick’s bitter divorce unleashed an unpredictable, raging violence in Betty. She sought the ultimate revenge whe... Read more

19 Feb 2020

50mins

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“The Cheerleader Mom” Pt. 1: Wanda Holloway

“The Cheerleader Mom” Pt. 1: Wanda Holloway

In the small, industrial town of Channelview, Texas, everyone was content with what they had—except Wanda Holloway. She ... Read more

6 May 2020

42mins

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“The Failed Assassin” Pt. 2: Sara Jane Moore

“The Failed Assassin” Pt. 2: Sara Jane Moore

After her attempt in 1975 to assassinate President Gerald Ford failed, Sara Jane Moore was incarcerated. Her contempt fo... Read more

8 Apr 2020

51mins

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“The Bermondsey Horror” Pt. 2: Marie Manning

“The Bermondsey Horror” Pt. 2: Marie Manning

After murdering Patrick O'Connor in 1849, Marie and Frederick Manning split up so they could more effectively evade the ... Read more

10 Jun 2020

46mins

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“Best Frenemies” Pt. 2: Willis & Connelly

“Best Frenemies” Pt. 2: Willis & Connelly

Bobby ruined every single romantic moment Lisa Connelly had with Marty Puccio. He was always hanging around, saying crue... Read more

4 Mar 2020

57mins

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“The Pizza Bomber Case” Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong Pt. 1

“The Pizza Bomber Case” Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong Pt. 1

Intelligent and unstable, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong always had a way with men. But they never seemed to live for long. No... Read more

17 Feb 2021

45mins

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Female Criminals Bites: Wealthy Criminals

Female Criminals Bites: Wealthy Criminals

In addition to new episodes of Female Criminals each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bit... Read more

22 May 2020

21mins

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Medical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 1

Medical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 1

Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy these episo... Read more

18 Nov 2020

45mins

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"The Slender Man Stabbing" Pt. 1: Anissa Weier & Morgan Geyser

"The Slender Man Stabbing" Pt. 1: Anissa Weier & Morgan Geyser

A made-up bogeyman went viral in 2009, inspiring low-budget web series, video games and fanfiction. The Slender Man was ... Read more

25 Nov 2020

45mins

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“Moors Murderer” - Myra Hindley

“Moors Murderer” - Myra Hindley

Myra Hindley would do anything for her boyfriend, Ian Brady. She would even go as far as to murder someone for him. Both... Read more

21 Nov 2018

47mins

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Crossover Week: Crimes of Passion (Michelle Carter Pt. 1)

Crossover Week: Crimes of Passion (Michelle Carter Pt. 1)

If you enjoy the true stories told in Female Criminals, check out this episode from our series Crimes of Passion: They b... Read more

15 Apr 2020

49mins

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Black Widows Series: Uloma Curry-Walker

Black Widows Series: Uloma Curry-Walker

This episode is part of our “Black Widows” series, where we detail how these female criminals lured their prey, and why ... Read more

28 Jun 2020

8mins

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Black Widows Series: Denise William

Black Widows Series: Denise William

This episode is part of our “Black Widows” series, where we detail how these female criminals lured their prey, and why ... Read more

16 Jun 2020

8mins

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Black Widows Series: Martha Needle

Black Widows Series: Martha Needle

This episode is part of our “Black Widows” series, where we detail how these female criminals lured their prey, and why ... Read more

26 Jun 2020

11mins

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Black Widows Series: Lynn Turner

Black Widows Series: Lynn Turner

This episode is part of our “Black Widows” series, where we detail how these female criminals lured their prey, and why ... Read more

27 Jun 2020

9mins

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“The 900-Mile Mission” Pt. 2: Lisa Nowak

“The 900-Mile Mission” Pt. 2: Lisa Nowak

By 2004, Lisa Nowak’s friendship with Bill Oefelein had heated up into an extramarital affair. Despite knowing she was r... Read more

18 Mar 2020

50mins

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