Female Criminals
334 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6.8K ratingsFrom callous killers to evil entrepreneurs, explore the psychology, motivations, and atrocities of female criminals. A Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Femme Fatales Pt. 2: Catherine de Medici and Her Flying Squadron
March 10, 2021 08:01 - 49 minutesA cunning puppetmaster, Catherine de Medici is most vividly remembered as a one-time queen of France who dispatched beautiful women in her court to manipulate the men of France. Except… that’s not really the case. But hidden in the spectacular legends lie kernels of truth about Catherine and her Flying Squadron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Femme Fatales Pt. 1: WWII and Origins
March 03, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutesThe term "femme fatale" conjures up noir vixens whose sole purpose is to bring the story's male hero to his knees. But sometimes, women behaving badly are just getting things done the only way society will allow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Bram Stoker Classic from Haunted Places: Ghost Stories
February 25, 2021 08:01 - 31 minutesDracula wasn’t the only frightful fiction conjured by Irish author Bram Stoker… In this retelling of “The Judge’s House,” a Cambridge student is overcome with curiosity — then dread — as he faces an evil man’s terrifying legacy. Listen to Part 1 right here, then search “Haunted Places: Ghost Stories” to hear Part 2, when the Judge himself comes calling… Haunted Places: Ghost Stories is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Every Thursday, find a new tale of terror from some of history’s greatest ...
“The Pizza Bomber Case” Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong Pt. 2
February 24, 2021 08:01 - 42 minutesIn the aftermath of her elaborate bank-robbery-gone-wrong, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong had to resort to every tactic up her sleeve to avoid going to jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Pizza Bomber Case” Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong Pt. 1
February 17, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutesIntelligent and unstable, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong always had a way with men. But they never seemed to live for long. Nobody connected her to their deaths — until she roped an innocent hostage into an elaborate bank heist, and forced him to wear a collar bomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Cut Like A Knife” Abe Sada Pt. 2
February 10, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutesIn 1936, Abe Sada was so in love — and lust — she committed a gruesome crime. The case scandalized all of Japan. When she was finally caught, Abe was resolved to meet her fate. But then she was thrown a twist nobody saw coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Cut Like A Knife” Abe Sada Pt. 1
February 03, 2021 08:01 - 44 minutesAs a young woman in 1920s Tokyo, Abe Sada dreamed of becoming a geisha… but settled for sex work. She began a heated affair with a married man. When his wife threatened their happiness, Abe decided she wouldn’t let him go. Even if it meant losing him forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Limited Series: Criminal Couples
February 01, 2021 08:01 - 1 minuteThis season, “L” stands for love… and lawless… and lethal. Beginning February 1st, uncover history’s most infamous couples in this collection of episodes from across Parcast Network. Follow the misdeeds of married mafiosos. Enter the transgressions of casanova cult leaders. And demystify the lives of coupled kingpins, pirates, and spies… Because in this limited series, romance takes a sharp turn into the radical. Get a preview of Criminal Couples right here, then search “Criminal Couples” t...
"The Blood Countess" Elizabeth Báthory Pt. 2
January 27, 2021 08:01 - 44 minutesThe unceasing stream of deaths in Castle Cachtice did not go unnoticed, but priests and concerned parents alike were powerless to intervene. When the Countess set a new trap to lure more girls, she unwittingly began the end of her torturous reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Blood Countess" Elizabeth Báthory Pt. 1
January 20, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutesReal-life vampire or expert sadist? Elizabeth Báthory was allegedly responsible for killing hundreds of young women in 16th century Hungary. Her story is steeped in the kind of hearsay and legend befitting a cruel, untouchable noblewoman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Family: The Kennedys
January 19, 2021 08:01 - 1 minuteThey’re a powerful political dynasty with no shortage of tragedies, scandals and controversies. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, revisit the most shocking moments in the Kennedy family history — from conspiracies and cover-ups to assassinations and affairs — in this Parcast limited series. All 12 episodes are available January 19th. Listen free, only on Spotify.
“The Free Speech Anarchist” Emma Goldman Pt. 2
January 13, 2021 08:01 - 44 minutesCalled one of the most dangerous anarchists in the country, Emma Goldman was deported back to Soviet Russia in 1919. Ostracized from her peers and the movement she helped progress, Goldman found new ways to advance anarchist causes until her death at 70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Free Speech Anarchist” Emma Goldman Pt. 1
January 06, 2021 08:01 - 46 minutesAt the turn of the 20th century, a Russian immigrant spent decades supporting the anarchist cause in America — plotting an assassination, publishing a magazine, and lecturing on everything from freedom of speech to prison reform to birth control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Superstitions Special: New Year’s Eve Festivities
December 31, 2020 08:01 - 34 minutesThe clock’s winding down on the final moments of the year and people around the world are putting their charms and traditions to work, shoring up good fortune for the future. But it’s not always our own personal luck that’s on the line… In this story, a night of superstitions weaves together the fates of merrymakers eager for fresh starts. This episode is presented by Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Follow Superstitions free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 3)
December 21, 2020 08:10 - 41 minutesFor decades, family members and sleuths have tried to determine what really happened the night of the fire. As of yet, they have been unsuccessful. But the clues remain, the questions linger, and the case unofficially stays open… This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 2)
December 21, 2020 08:05 - 42 minutesIn the aftermath of the fire, a startling number of tips, twists, and witnesses came forward regarding the fate of the Sodder children. Their father, George, followed the clues for decades, driven by a suspicion of the “official” story and a belief that the blaze was no accident. This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 1)
December 21, 2020 08:01 - 38 minutesEarly Christmas day in 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to her house on fire. The blaze consumed her home, and five of her young children. Or did it? Strange events, prescient remarks, and a lack of human remains hinted at more nefarious — though no less tragic — outcomes. This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
“Part of the Family” Pt. 2: Karen Severson and Laura Doyle
December 16, 2020 08:01 - 50 minutesIn the aftermath of 17-year-old Missy Avila’s murder, a killer moved into the Avila family home, a witness stepped forward after three years, and Missy’s Law was passed in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Part of the Family” Pt. 1: Karen Severson and Laura Doyle
December 09, 2020 08:01 - 44 minutesA revenge plot turned deadly in 1985 after two teenage girls unleashed their jealous rage on their former friend, Missy Avila. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Slender Man Stabbing" Pt. 2: Anissa Weier & Morgan Geyser
December 02, 2020 08:01 - 44 minutesAfter luring their friend Payton Leutner into the woods in May 2014, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser stabbed her 19 times — all in the name of Slender Man, a horror character that had materialized on the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Slender Man Stabbing" Pt. 1: Anissa Weier & Morgan Geyser
November 25, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutesA made-up bogeyman went viral in 2009, inspiring low-budget web series, video games and fanfiction. The Slender Man was pure invention, but he seemed all too real to two Wisconsin girls. And in 2014, they set out to prove their devotion to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Medical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 2
November 18, 2020 08:05 - 48 minutesToday we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy these episodes, check out Medical Murders on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She became the most sought after nurse in eastern Massachusetts. But “Jolly Jane” Toppan preyed on the sickly and poisoned unsuspecting patients. And when pressed for a sizable debt, she embarked on a killing spree that decimated a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Medical Murders Crossover: Jane Toppan Pt. 1
November 18, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutesToday we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy these episodes, check out Medical Murders on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She became the most sought after nurse in eastern Massachusetts. But “Jolly Jane” Toppan preyed on the sickly and poisoned unsuspecting patients. And when pressed for a sizable debt, she embarked on a killing spree that decimated a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
"The Scandalous Screen Siren" Pt. 2: Mae West
November 11, 2020 08:01 - 43 minutesAfter fighting obscenity charges for her stage plays, Mae West went to Hollywood and quickly earned a level of power unheard-of for women in movies. But between censors' efforts to sanitize her, and the revelation of a shocking secret from her past, Mae had to do everything she could to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Scandalous Screen Siren" Pt. 1: Mae West
November 04, 2020 08:01 - 43 minutesWhen one of the most famous entertainers in America couldn’t find another good role, she wrote one for herself. The result was a play titled “Sex,” and it became a Broadway smash in 1926 — but moral reformers couldn’t handle its heat, and took drastic action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The American Beauty Murder" Pt. 2: Kristin Rossum
October 28, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutesFacing an ultimatum from her husband, 24-year-old Kristin drugged him with a lethal mix of prescription drugs, then staged his death to look like a suicide. Her story quickly unraveled, but to this day she claims innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
True Horror: Top 10 Haunted Crime Scenes
October 22, 2020 07:01 - 41 minutesParcast Network is spinning a web of new shows and special programming to celebrate our favorite season. Follow us into the darkest depths of history, mystery, and the human mind — starting with this episode of Crime Countdown! Hosts Ash and Alaina are ranking the top 10 haunted crime scenes, including an Irish castle with a deadly trap door and the home of a ghostly bride. If you enjoy this episode, search Crime Countdown to find more passionate takes on top-ten rankings. Listen free on Sp...
"The American Beauty Murder" Pt. 1: Kristin Rossum
October 21, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesAfter a childhood spent striving for perfection in the early '90s, a devastating ballet injury turned Kristin Rossum to drugs. She married the man who helped her get clean, but after a series of marital rifts, she used her knowledge as a toxicologist to plan the perfect murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Fearsome Torso Murderess” Pt. 2: Hannah Mary Tabbs
October 14, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesIn February 1887, a man opened a package to find a bloody torso, and police set to work following a trail of clues that led right to Hannah Mary Tabbs — but she knew exactly how to play her cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All New! Superstitions
October 13, 2020 07:01 - 12 minutesEvery Wednesday, meet us at the intersection of chaos and fate… We’re unveiling the backstories and hidden lessons inside superstitions from around the world, and telling the stories of those who dare to defy them. Are these eerie codes of conduct simply about exerting control in an unpredictable world? Or can we truly sway supernatural forces to work in our favor? Enjoy this exclusive clip from our episode on black cats. Then search Superstitions to find more episodes, free on Spotify or wh...
“The Fearsome Torso Murderess” Pt. 1: Hannah Mary Tabbs
October 07, 2020 07:01 - 40 minutesIn the late 19th century, Hannah Mary Tabbs used violence to control those around her, directing her cruelty toward family and acquaintances. When she began an affair with a younger man, she thought she'd found happiness. Until he lost interest, and she began to plot her revenge... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing Blind Dating
October 01, 2020 07:01 - 19 minutesCan you meet the love of your life doing a socially distanced podcast in your living room? There’s only one way to find out! Every Wednesday on Blind Dating, host Tara Michelle introduces one hopeful single to two strangers in a voice-only virtual hangout. They’ll chat, flirt, and make the case for why they deserve a second date. But once a match is made and the cameras are turned on, will the new connection be strong enough to last? Enjoy the first episode of Blind Dating, then follow Blind...
“The Obsessive Fan” Pt. 2: Yolanda Saldívar
September 30, 2020 07:01 - 43 minutesAfter an argument in a Days Inn Motel, Yolanda Saldívar shot her boss, beloved Tejana superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, in the back. The murder shocked the world. When her trial began in October 1995, Yolanda stood in a Houston courthouse and swore: Not Guilty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solved Murders: The Story of Helen Potts
September 25, 2020 07:01 - 35 minutesListeners, we’re excited to bring you an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries. Every Wednesday on Solved Murders, we explore the days, months, and even years leading up to the closure of a seemingly uncrackable case. This is part 1 of our episode on Helen Potts, a young girl who gets tangled up with a playboy medical student, with deadly consequences—but not for the reasons you might first suspect. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out p...
“The Obsessive Fan” Pt. 1: Yolanda Saldívar
September 23, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesFrom the moment she saw Selena perform, loner and misfit Yolanda Saldívar was obsessed. But it wasn't enough to just be a fan. Within months, she was Selena's personal assistant and one of her closest friends. And Yolanda was prepared to do everything she could to keep Selena close—even if it meant harming her... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Killer Housewife" Pt. 2: Candy Montgomery
September 16, 2020 07:01 - 49 minutesOn the morning of Friday, June 13th, 1980, suburban housewife Candy Montgomery was confronted by the wife of her ex-lover. Betty Gore was desperate—and holding an axe. Candy had no choice but to fight for her life... or so she says today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New! Incredible Feats with Dan Cummins
September 14, 2020 07:01 - 5 minutesHumanity’s most daring achievements are coming together in the new Spotify Original from Parcast! Every weekday, Incredible Feats introduces you to a new story of jaw-dropping physical strength, mental focus, and bizarre behavior. Join comedian Dan Cummins as he profiles the people who turned the impossible into the incredible, breaking records and making history along the way. Enjoy this exclusive clip from our first episode, and stay tuned for episodes on daredevils, ultramarathoners, per...
"The Killer Housewife" Pt. 1: Candy Montgomery
September 09, 2020 07:01 - 49 minutesPretty, perky, and careful to always mind her manners, Candy Montgomery was married with children before realizing she wanted more. She wanted passion. So she set her sights on a man she knew from church. But there was only one problem: his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Mercedes Killer" Pt. 2: Clara Harris
September 02, 2020 07:01 - 48 minutesWith twin sons, a sprawling mansion, and a blossoming career, Clara Harris had it all—or so she thought. But when her world came crashing down in 2002, her anger fueled a violent outburst… with deadly consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Parcast Original: Medical Murders
August 27, 2020 07:01 - 14 minutesWe all know that medical professionals are trained to give exceptional care. But in the new Parcast Original, Medical Murders, you’ll discover a disturbing diagnosis… that not every doctor wants to extend your life. Every Wednesday, meet the men and women who used their expertise to develop sinister specialties. Host Alastair Murden examines the formative years and motives of history’s most infamous killer doctors, dissecting their medical backgrounds with expert analysis provided by practici...
"The Mercedes Killer" Pt. 1: Clara Harris
August 26, 2020 07:01 - 42 minutesAfter pursuing a career that launched her from Colombia to America, Clara Harris met the man who would turn her world upside down. The two married and built the perfect life together, but something wicked began brewing in 2002, when Clara discovered her husband was having an affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Hippie Skyjacker" Pt. 2: Cathy Kerkow
August 19, 2020 07:01 - 46 minutesOn June 2, 1972, 20-year old Cathy Kerkow drove to the airport with her boyfriend on a mission to hijack a plane. But several hours after takeoff, the ambitious trip took a turn that landed young Cathy halfway across the world—and onto the FBI's most-wanted list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Hippie Skyjacker" Pt. 1: Cathy Kerkow
August 12, 2020 07:01 - 42 minutesBefore she hijacked a plane in 1972, Cathy Kerkow was simply a young woman from Oregon with a penchant for risk and scandal. Days of aimless rebellion reunited her with a man from her past, who enlisted her in a brash scheme to free the imprisoned political activist, Angela Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Yoga Store Slaying” Pt. 2: Brittany Norwood
August 05, 2020 07:01 - 44 minutesWhen Brittany Norwood’s Lululemon coworker was found dead on March 12, 2011, police initially thought Brittany was a victim, too—of a store robbery gone wrong. When shoeprint and blood analysis results arrived, they realized: The killer had never left the store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Yoga Store Slaying” Pt. 1: Brittany Norwood
July 29, 2020 07:01 - 41 minutesUnderneath her bubbly exterior, 28-year-old Brittany Norwood lived a secret life that involved thievery, deception, and sugar daddies. When she was caught shoplifting from the Lululemon store where she worked, she decided nothing would stop her from keeping the crime quiet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Cold Case Cover-Up” Pt. 2: Stephanie Lazarus
July 22, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutesIn February 1986, Stephanie Lazarus’ strange visits to her ex-lover’s new wife turned to deadly assault. She covered her tracks and hid from suspicion for over twenty years—until the discovery of one piece of evidence unraveled everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Cold Case Cover-Up” Pt. 1: Stephanie Lazarus
July 15, 2020 07:01 - 42 minutesShe spent the duration of her college years nurturing feelings for a man named John Ruetten. Years later, upon learning of his engagement to another woman, Stephanie Lazarus lashed out—turning her LAPD status into a violent threat on his new lover’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing Crime Countdown, A Parcast Original Series!
July 13, 2020 07:01 - 13 minutesTrue crime fans: There’s a new Parcast original on the roster, and it’s packed with passionate opinions on the worst serial killers, creepiest cults, coldest cold cases, and all things criminal… Every Monday, co-hosts Ash and Alaina from the hit podcast Morbid rank ten true crime stories centered around a common theme—debating each case and their rankings with a hint of humor to lighten the mood. Enjoy this exclusive clip from our first episode of Crime Countdown! Then search Crime Countdown ...
“The Hollywood Madam” Pt. 2: Heidi Fleiss
July 08, 2020 07:01 - 45 minutesIn the early 1990s, after her mentor, Madam Alex, was thrown in jail, 26-year-old Heidi Fleiss had a decision to make: stay loyal to her former boss, or steal Madam Alex's client list and mount a career of her own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“The Hollywood Madam” Pt. 1: Heidi Fleiss
July 01, 2020 07:01 - 43 minutesAfter a disastrous break-up with a rich older man in 1989, 22-year-old Heidi Fleiss wasn’t ready to give up the luxuries she's grown accustomed to. Instead, she joined the underground world of high-class Los Angeles escorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices