Barbara Rae-Venter

Ep 26: Now a genetic genealogist this women is best known for her groundbreaking work on the Golden State Killer case, she was recently named one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2019. What people don’t know, however, is that she also played an integral role in solving a 30 year cold case . Episode Transcript Sources Cited for this episode: New York Times, Geneologyconsult.com (her website), Oxygen, ABC News  Sponsors:  Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.tv and use our promo code "women". Green Chef - Use code women80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/women80 to redeem and for more details. Support Our Work: 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:  Patron - If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear ad-free shows, have access to exclusive AMAs with the hosts, or just want support what we are doing in general, please checkout our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime 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 and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter 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 details please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Genealogist, Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, Terry Peder Rasmussen, Bear Brook Murders, Boy in the Box Case  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We’ll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system. Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system. They teach classes covering topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers.