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Women and Crime

Amy Fisher

Women and Crime

Cloud10

True Crime, Social Sciences, Science, Society & Culture

4.62.7K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Ep 155: When a wife and mother of two is shot on the doorstep of her home, the shocking story would captivate the nation This is the Amy Fisher story Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News An episode of American Scandal Crimelibrary.org The New York Times Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Cozy Earth - responsibly-sourced, temperature regulating Bamboo Viscose bedding Make every night a five-star experience with Cozy Earth's responsibly-sourced, temperature regulating Bamboo Viscose bedding. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for our listener’s today. Up to 40% off site wide when you use the code CRIME. Skylight Frames - Digital touchscreen pictureframes As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at Skylight Frame.com/WOMEN  Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: 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: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Mary Jo Buttafuoco; Joey Buttafuoco; Long Island Lolita; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This podcast contains sensitive topics and discussions.

0:03.2

Listen or discretion is advised.

0:05.0

When a wife and mother of two is shot on the doorstep of her home,

0:10.6

the shocking story would captivate the nation.

0:16.0

This is the Amy Fisher story. Oh, Hi Amy, good to see you. I'm Megan. How are you today? I'm good. Today's story is one that I am very surprised I haven't covered yet. It was like,

0:46.7

hmm, wow, must have been an oversight and it wasn't a suggestion by a listener but rather it was

0:51.8

one that I chose myself.

0:53.6

And the reason why, since you are going to ask I know,

0:57.4

is that this infamous crime happened in the town I grew up in,

1:01.1

and friends of mine happened to know some of the people personally that were

1:05.7

involved.

1:06.7

And I think anyone who's our age who lives in this area, the Tri-State Area, knows the name

1:12.1

Amy Fisher. I definitely think so. This case has, it kind of has it all, it has multiple victims. It's one of those stories where victim and offender might be one in the same,

1:23.0

depending on your opinion.

1:24.5

And while I'm sure we all know the headlines,

1:27.6

Amy, you might not know the entire story,

1:29.4

or maybe you don't remember,

1:30.2

because this was a long time ago now.

1:31.8

Despite the heavy coverage on this case,

1:33.6

I wanted to spotlight the story because it brings us

1:36.2

some interesting themes about juvenile cases in particular

1:39.6

and the way in which the juvenile involved was treated by the system and how she was portrayed in the media.

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