Lorena (Bobbitt) Gallo Interview

Ep 17: In 1993, after years of alleged physical and sexual abuse, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband John’s penis with a knife while he was asleep in bed.  The case made international news and tabloid headlines, a story so scandalous, it became inspiration for many SNL skits and late-night monologues.  After making it through the Trial and ensuing media circus, Lorena was found not guilty due to temporary insanity.  Today Lorena is a staunch advocate for survivors of domestic violence and served as an executive producer and narrator for the soon to be released, Lifetime film ‘I Was Lorena Bobbitt’. 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 one of the websites below. • National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/help/  • RAINN https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline • Women’s Law https://hotline.womenslaw.org/ • Victim Connect List of resources https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/ 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 • Special Thanks: Lorena Gallo, Dani Montalvo, Luke Humphrey Social Links: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Reddit | Twitter Keywords: John Wayne Bobbit, Malicious Wounding, Insanity Plea, Mannassas VA, "I Was Lorena Bobbit"  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.