Self-Identities is an educational podcast recorded within the walls of SCI Muncy, a maximum security correctional facility for women in Pennsylvania. The podcas...
Season 2 - Introduction with Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter
Join Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and AJ Nutter in an eye-opening exploration of the lives of women serving life sentences for murder. Drawing from nearly 20 years of criminological research in maximum-security prisons across Ireland, Australia, Pennsylvania, and Texas, Dr. Whiteley shares insights into the complex realities behind the crimes. Moving beyond the surface of motive and crime, this season delves into the lived experiences of these women—examining their childhoods, adult lives, and incarceration stories. Together, Kathryn and AJ challenge societal perceptions, revealing that these women are far more than their convictions.
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Heather
Heather was arrested when she was 35, and at 36 he was incarcerated at SCI Muncy. She is 53 years old, and has served 18 years of her sentence of life without parole.
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Jessica
Jessica was incarcerated at age 16 and has served approximately 25 years of incarceration. She was originally to serve a life without parole sentence, however, was resentenced as a juvenile and is now serving a 35 year to life at SCI Muncy.
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Erica
Erica was 29 when she was arrested, and she is now 43 years old. She has been incarcerated for approximately 14 years. She is serving a life sentence in SCI. Muncy.
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Jean
Jean was arrested in 2004 at the age of 45. She is now 64 years old and has been incarcerated for just over 18 years, and is serving a life sentence at SCI. Muncy.
Self-Identities is an educational podcast recorded within the walls of SCI Muncy, a maximum security correctional facility for women in Pennsylvania. The podcast features in-depth conversations with incarcerated women serving life sentences, moving beyond their crimes to explore their identities, perspectives, and personal journeys.Hosted by feminist criminologist Dr. Kathryn Whiteley and co-produced by AJ Nutter, Self-Identities aims to shift the focus from sensationalized true crime to genuine understanding, encouraging listeners to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of identity and resilience within the criminal justice system.
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