Episodes

  • 21: The Mystery of Bog Bodies

    21: The Mystery of Bog Bodies
    Mar 31 2025
    This week Carrie and Mandy explore both a modern conspiracy theory surrounding a beauty queen named Barbra Miller, also known as Barbie, and the ancient phenomenon of bog bodies found primarily in Europe.

    After talking about the Barbie conspiracy Carrie dives into the ancient mystery of bog bodies, which are remarkably preserved human remains found in bogs across Europe. These bodies date back to the Iron Age, and their preservation is attributed to the unique chemical conditions of the bogs, which prevent decomposition. Carrie provides a detailed explanation of how bogs form and how they contribute to the preservation of organic matter and then she tells about some of these bodies found and what is believed to have happened to them when they died.


    Book:

    Bog bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe’s Ancient Mystery


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 21: Ann Burgess and Isabella Goodwin

    21: Ann Burgess and Isabella Goodwin
    Mar 24 2025
    In this weeks episode Carrie covers the contributions of two trailblazing women in law enforcement. It highlights their significant impacts in their respective fields and the challenges they faced as women in male-dominated professions.

    Carrie begins by discussing Mandy first choice Ann Burgess a psychiatric nurse who was fascinated by human behavior. Following graduation with her doctorate ann partners up with sociologist Linda Holstrom. The two go on to publish a study that changed societal perceptions of sexual assault victims. This work revolutionized the understanding of sexual assault and helped reshape how law enforcement treated victims. She then collaborated with the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) of the FBI, helping to develop offender profiles based on her insights into victims' experiences. Anns contributions were pivotal in establishing classifications for serial offenders. The legacy Ann will someday leave behind includes pioneering forensic nursing, helping the FBI to create offender profilers and be able to profile them along with changing how the world viewed sexual assault victims and how these cases were handled.

    Following Ann Carrie moves on to tell us about the woman who became the first female detective in the New York Police Department or the NYPD, Isabella Goodwin.

    Isabellas early work in her career involved caring for women and children in police custody, where she demonstrated exceptional compassion and competence. Her breakthrough came when she was assigned to investigate a high-profile bank robbery in 1912. This undercover work garnered significant media attention and ultimately led to her promotion as the NYPD's first female detective. Throughout her career, Isabella tackled various cases involving fraud and corruption, proving her capabilities in a male-dominated field. Her legacy paved the way for future generations of women in law enforcement, and she continued to inspire others until her retirement.

    Their stories serve as inspiration for future generations and give hope to those that are blocked by the glass ceiling many women still today find themselves trapped by.


    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 20: Nellie Bly

    20: Nellie Bly
    Mar 17 2025
    This episode dives into the life of a trailblazing female journalist who broke societal norms and made significant contributions to investigative journalism during a time when women’s lives were planned out for them.

    Today Carrie tells us about the journalist pioneer Nellie Bly. A woman determined to forge her own path and make her own name. Nellie Bly takes going above and beyond your job to the next level.


    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    48 mins
  • 19: Doris Payne

    19: Doris Payne
    Mar 10 2025
    In this weeks case Carrie tells us the story of Diamond Doris, a woman that led a thrilling life and lived a life of crime for decades.

    Doris Payne's life is the wild story of a woman who chose a life of crime over a mundane one. From a tough childhood in West Virginia to becoming a notorious jewel thief, she lived an extraordinary life full of daring heists and thrilling escapes that spanned over several decades and continents.

    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    38 mins
  • 18: Bettie Page

    18: Bettie Page
    Mar 3 2025
    In todays episode we cover our first case in honor of women’s history month.

    For this week we cover the life of a starlet that was a mixture of glamour, tragedy, and resilience. Known as the Queen of Pinups from the 1950s to today the woman we cover this week had a turbulent life marked by early childhood trauma, a successful yet controversial modeling career, and severe mental health issues that led to multiple hospitalizations and legal troubles.

    This week Carrie dives into the traumatic, iconic and controversial life and career of Bettie Page, the Queen of Pinups.


    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    55 mins
  • 17: Lamonte McIntyre and Willie Grimes

    17: Lamonte McIntyre and Willie Grimes
    Feb 24 2025
    This episode dives into the wrongful convictions of Lamonte McIntyre and Willie Grimes, it highlight the flaws in the justice system, the impact of systemic racism and the present unchecked power. The cases highlight the pervasive racism in the criminal justice system, with Black defendants facing harsher sentences and wrongful convictions more frequently. These stories emphasize the need for systemic changes to address the root causes of wrongful convictions and ensure justice for all.

    List of innocent projects by state:

    https://www.aallnet.org/srsis/resources-publications/assistance-for-prisoners/list-innocence-projects/

    Where to donate:

    http://www.centurion.org

    https://www.miracleofinnocence.org/

    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 16: The Exonerated 5

    16: The Exonerated 5
    Feb 17 2025
    When a woman is left barely alive police zero in on a group of kids in the wrong place at the wrong time and leads to a case that was doomed from the start. This case left 5 young boys fighting for their innocence and ultimately leads to wrongful convictions that changed the lives of 5 families forever. This week Carrie dives into the case of the Central Park jogger, the wrongful convictions that resulted, its connection to other cases and the aftermath that followed.

    Netflix Series When They See Us:

    https://www.netflix.com/us/title/80200549?s=i&trkid=0&vlang=en

    The Korey Wise Innocence Project:

    Main website - https://www.colorado.edu/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/

    How to get involved - https://www.colorado.edu/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/get-involved

    Their Work - https://www.colorado.edu/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/our-work

    Request Legal Assistance - https://www.colorado.edu/outreach/korey-wise-innocence-project/request-legal-assistance

    Donate - https://giveto.colorado.edu/campaigns/50951/donations/new?amt=50.00


    List of innocent projects by state:

    https://www.aallnet.org/srsis/resources-publications/assistance-for-prisoners/list-innocence-projects/

    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 15: Wrongful Convictions of Black Americans

    15: Wrongful Convictions of Black Americans
    Feb 10 2025
    The history of racial injustice in America has contributed to the presumption that people of color are more likely to be criminals, leading to wrongful convictions. With recent data showing that Black Americans account for a large percentage of exonerations, with many wrongful convictions still being uncovered. In this episode Carrie dives into the issue of wrongful convictions of Black Americans, highlighting the deep-rooted racial biases in the U.S. justice system.

    List of innocent projects by state:

    https://www.aallnet.org/srsis/resources-publications/assistance-for-prisoners/list-innocence-projects/

    Sources and photos for this episode can be found at:
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715
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    40 mins