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The Women of Death Row

The Women of Death Row

Mariel and Amanda

The Women of Death Row is a true-crime podcast. Sisters Amanda & Mariel will tell the stories behind condemned women on death row, exploring crime details, circumstances of the women's lives before & after sentencing, the role of gender and racial bias surrounding the justice system, and cases involving capital punishment plenty of opinions, sarcasm, and digressions.

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The Women of Death Row - It's Pronounced Kamala

It's Pronounced Kamala

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08/19/20 • 48 min

In this episode of the The Women of Death Row podcast, hosts Amanda and Mariel take a look at the case of Maureen “Miki” McDermott after a brief time talking about the recent choice of Kamala Harris to be Joe Biden’s presidential running mate. Moving into the main topic of the episode, listeners learn that Miki was born in 1947 in New Jersey, the third of four children and the only girl among her siblings. After growing up in a working class family with a religious mother and an alcoholic and often absent father, Miki worked her way to a position as a nurse. She was known for being compassionate, generous, and a lover of animals, and her colleagues continue to maintain her innocence for the crime that ultimately landed her on death row. The problems for Miki arose in relation to an orderly at the hospital where she worked: Jimmy Luna. Jimmy’s background was far darker than that of Miki. He was born to parents who were heroin addicts and soon abandoned him, faced a great deal of abuse, and suffered from mental illness. He was a liar, a convicted criminal, a violent man, and a compulsive phone caller. He was understandably not well regarded by peers, although Miki remained kind to him. Even after he was fired from the hospital, he continued to rely on Miki as a friend and provider. However, Miki made plans with a colleague to spend time working in the Middle East. She arranged for her friend Stephen Eldridge to buy into her property to care for it and her animals, and for a time, the two of them lived in the home together as roommates. Miki was not in a position at that time to offer financial help to Jimmy, but he took it into his own hands to secure money from Miki by planning to kill her roommate and make a way to collect mortgage insurance money. After one robbery effort before the night of the murder, Jimmy and two friends entered the home where Miki and Stephen resided. They injured Miki by leaving her with a cut and hitting her on the head, and killed Stephen. Stephen was stabbed 44 times and his body maimed. In the investigation that followed, Miki faced a shambolic police investigation plagued by neglect, speculation, reliance on memory rather than notes, and flawed interview processes. Lack of advanced investigative technology, lack of effort and a conflict of interests on the part of legal representation, and deals made by the perpetrators of the crime all worked together to land Miki in prison for a crime she denied having committed. While Jimmy ended up with only life in prison, Miki lives on death row. She appealed to the public for support in 2004, but her situation has not changed in any notable way since then. After concluding the story on such a conflicting note, Amanda and Mariel wrap up the episode with talk of kittens, auctions, politics, disco, and more! Links: Learn more about Miki McDermott.Learn more about The Women of Death Row.
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The Women of Death Row - "Germany's Secret Hero" and the Sabrina Butler Story
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12/03/19 • 49 min

In this episode, we begin with a death penalty related story, then Amanda tells us about the woman from Wisconsin who was sentenced to death by Hitler and Mariel talks about that time Mississippi sentenced a teenage mother to death.
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By total coincidence and perhaps sister-like-mindedness, our first story, as told by Mariel, includes the oldest woman on death row, Blanche Taylor Moore, then Amanda covers the crimes and conviction of Christa Pike, the youngest woman currently on death row.
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The Women of Death Row - Understanding Subwoofer

Understanding Subwoofer

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07/16/20 • 25 min

Hello! This week Amanda tells the story of Frances Newton. Thank you so much for listening! To learn more about Frances NewtonPlease wear your masks & wash your hands; protect yourself AND others
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The Women of Death Row - Horse Girl

Horse Girl

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05/03/20 • 27 min

This week, Mariel tells the crimes that inspired movies like "Lonely Hearts" and "The Honeymoon Killers", Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez. Digressions include a 'cult mom' (Lori Vallow) update.Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
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The Women of Death Row - "Fat A** Kelly Price"

"Fat A** Kelly Price"

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04/26/20 • 23 min

This week, Amanda tells the story of Rosie Alfaro and the horrific murder of 9 year old Autumn Wallace. Digressions include a classic episode of Catfish, and The Innocence Files on Netflix. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
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The Women of Death Row - Polite Moon Walker

Polite Moon Walker

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05/07/20 • 23 min

Amanda discusses the case of serial killer Celeste Carrington. Digressions include Cyntoia Brown, another 'cult mom'- Lori Vallow update, with many Netflix recommendations. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
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The Women of Death Row - COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

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03/23/20 • 2 min

Hey listeners! Just a quick update to let you know that we are still here and more episodes are on the way!The world is facing a global health pandemic and we all have to make adjustments accordingly. Reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or you can also get in touch with us by visiting our website.We are here for you in any capacity that we are able. We would love to hear from you and we would also love any fun ideas you have for shelter-in-place distractions. Take care of yourself, take care of others, wash your hands! Thank you!
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The Women of Death Row - An Episode Like This Only Happens Once Every Four Years
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03/04/20 • 26 min

*Insert Leap Day One Liner* This week, Mariel sheds light on the plight of Overseas Filipino & migrant workers with the case of Flor Contemplacion and the death of Joanna Demafelis. Amanda shares the crimes of Florida Death Row Inmate, Tiffany Cole, her crimes, including the murders of Carol and Reggie Sumner. Digressions include Netflix's "The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez." On the bright side, NBC's new season of "Good Girls" is on now, and the latest episodes are available on Hulu. Thanks for listening!For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, see more episode-related content and stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
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The Women of Death Row - Jeez Louise

Jeez Louise

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04/15/20 • 30 min

Hello! Thanks for coming back. This week, Mariel discusses convicted serial killer, Louise Peete. Digressions include a dating story, quarantine, Bob's Burgers, and election 2020. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
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How many episodes does The Women of Death Row have?

The Women of Death Row currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does The Women of Death Row cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Women of Death Row?

The episode title 'It's Pronounced Kamala' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Women of Death Row?

The average episode length on The Women of Death Row is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Women of Death Row released?

Episodes of The Women of Death Row are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Women of Death Row?

The first episode of The Women of Death Row was released on Nov 26, 2019.

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