Part 2 | Maryann Measles: Inside the Group That Orchestrated Her Murder

Part 2 | Maryann Measles: Inside the Group That Orchestrated Her Murder

From Criminal Appeal by Criminal Appeal

February 17, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode explores the group dynamics and psychological factors behind the murder of Maryann Measles, featuring insights from criminology experts.

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles, we shift our focus from who Maryann was to the people who betrayed her in the most devastating way. *Featuring clips from our one on one conversation with Maryann’s childhood friend Scott* This episode examines the group dynamics behind the crime. We explore how power, loyalty, and manipulation played a role in a crime that led to the convictions of eight individuals, aged 16 to 24. To help unpack the psychology and criminology behind this case, we’re joined by special guests Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg, hosts of the acclaimed Women & Crime podcast! Both Professors of Criminology. They teach at Columbia, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson and in prison on topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers. Together, we analyze how this crime unfolded, why it happened, and what it reveals about group violence and female involvement in extreme crimes. 🔔 Next episode drops February 24th... 🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime This episode is…

People in this episode

Host: Criminal Appeal

Guests: Scott, Dr. Meghan Sacks, Dr. Amy Shlosberg

Topics covered

  • murder
  • group dynamics
  • betrayal
  • psychology
  • criminology
  • female involvement in crime

Keywords

  • Maryann Measles
  • murder
  • group violence
  • betrayal
  • criminology
  • female crime
  • psychology

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women & Crime, Columbia, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson

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