About this episode

The episode explores survivor stories and infamous female serial killers through a book club discussion format.

Welcome to another gripping episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this special book club edition, Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Heroux dive deep into stories of survival, darkness, and the mysteries surrounding some of history’s most notorious criminals. This time, our hosts take on true crime with a twist—choosing books that focus on infamous serial killers, with each selection offering a new perspective. Mary Oquendo discusses "The Son of Sam and Me," a firsthand account from a survivor of the Son of Sam killings, shedding light on the harrowing events and challenging the notion that David Berkowitz acted alone. Sacheen brings us the chilling tale of Madame LaLaurie, the infamous New Orleans socialite and serial killer, exploring both historical fact and the folklore that lingers in the French Quarter. Meanwhile, Denise Heroux shares "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland," the courageous story of Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, two women held captive for a decade, surviving unthinkable abuse and eventually reclaiming their freedom. Together, the trio explores themes of obsession, cruelty, resilience, and justice—reflecting on how these stories of survival connect us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, Denise Heroux

Topics covered

• true crime
• survivor stories
• female serial killers
• resilience
• justice
• obsession
• cruelty

Keywords

• true crime
• serial killers
• survivor stories
• female empowerment
• resilience
• historical crime
• book club

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Son of Sam and Me, Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland

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