Shanda Sharer

Ep 18: In the backdrop of Teenange relationships and rivalry, the jealousy of one would be the impetous 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? Sources Cited for this 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. 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 Keywords: Madison Indiana, 12 years old, Melinda Loveless, Juveniles, Laurie Tackett, 1992, Tortured, Hope Rippey, Toni Lawrence, mean girls  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.