Female Criminals

Female Criminals

Author: Parcast Network Language: English Episodes: 100
Behind every headline, there’s a deeper story waiting to be unraveled. The Female Criminals podcast from Parcast Network steps into that space, moving beyond sensational news clips to examine the lives and choices of women who have committed serious crimes. Host Elizabeth Millner guides each episode with a focus on context, exploring how history, societal pressures, and personal psychology intersect to create a compelling and often tragic narrative. This isn't just about what they did, but about the complex circumstances that led there. You’ll hear detailed accounts of famous and lesser-known cases, each one challenging simplistic notions of guilt and innocence. The analysis delves into the hidden motives and the startling twists that define these legal stories, all while treating the subject with a necessary depth. As a series that sits at the crossroads of true crime, history, and cultural study, this podcast provides a nuanced reexamination of a frequently misunderstood world. It’s an engaging listen for anyone curious about the human stories behind the crime logs, presented with thorough research and narrative care. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the shadows cast by these figures.
Episodes
Monster In The Classroom: Brittany Zamora [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
The arrest of a sixth-grade teacher at Las Brisas Academy shocked the community of Goodyear, Arizona in 2018. Brittany Zamora, a seemingly normal teacher, had a dark secret that came to light. Zamora was confronted by a…
Young Mom Lured to Her Death by Lover's Fiancée [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
A young mother’s routine day took a tragic turn when she believed she was meeting her new lover in a parking lot. Instead, 30-year-old Ashley Bocanegra arrived to find two women waiting for her. Seventeen-year-old Janine…
Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:41
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and l…
Lavinia Fisher, the Innkeeper from Hell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:13
In South Carolina, legend tells of a woman who lured weary travelers to their deaths — turning her inn into a murder house. But there’s more to Lavinia Fisher’s story than bodies beneath floorboards. Was she really Ameri…
Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:26
After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would hau…
Mary Ellen Pleasant, the Millionaire Murderess [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:27
She was a singular woman in Gold Rush-era San Francisco: an entrepreneur, an abolitionist, and extraordinarily wealthy. But Mary Ellen Pleasant’s mere presence was enough to rattle her neighbors, and the accusations levi…
Goody Cole, the Gruff Witch of New Hampshire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:09
In the 17th century, a middle-aged woman remakes her life in New England. But her fresh start turns sour after her neighbors decide she’s a witch. Jailed several times over, Goody Cole is never quite able to reclaim her…
Cordelia Botkin Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
Listeners, we’re back with the finale of The Candy Box Killings from Solved Murders: 44-year-old Cordelia Botkin was the sole suspect in a murder-by-mail case that killed two sisters and involved two jurisdictions on two…
Cordelia Botkin Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Listeners, this week we’re sharing an episode of Solved Murders we think you’ll love: The Candy Box Killings. In the summer of 1898, two sisters died after eating chocolates they received in the mail. Their suffering was…
"Notorious" Nancy Clem Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:42
After the deaths of Jacob and Jane Young, Nancy Clem became a prime suspect. As a business partner of Young's, she had the motive. But at the time, it was unheard of for a woman to participate in a pre-meditated murder.…