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This episode revisits the case of Ellie Nesler, a mother who took the law into her own hands after her son was molested, exploring the complexities of her actions and the subsequent trial.

Ep 359: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday! Original Airdate: 02/08/22 - This woman, like any loving mother would do anything to protect her kids from this unpredictable world turned into a highly overprotective mother who took the law into her own hands when her own son was molested by a Christian summer camp worker who had a previous history of child molestation. Many supported and heralded Ellie Nesler as a hero but that was before a sensational trial that would reveal a side of Ellie Nesler the public had not seen before and this side would raise serious doubt about Ellie's actions. Sources for Today's Episode: Los Angeles Times Recordnet.com Law.justia.com- People v. Nesler (1997) South Florida Sun Sentinel CBS News The New York Times Oprah.com Shouse California Law Group Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media 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…

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