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True crime fans interested in the psychology of women connected to violent men; listeners who want to understand the role of gender in criminal relationships.
Verdict: Good if niche interests you. The Girlfriends asks the question true crime usually skips — what do the women who loved these men actually know, and why did they stay?
About this podcast
Wondery podcast investigating the women connected to serial killers — their girlfriends, wives, and female associates who knew the men committing the crimes. Examines why women love, protect, and sometimes enable killers, and what the justice system makes of the women who knew.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Girlfriends?
- True crime fans interested in the psychology of women connected to violent men; listeners who want to understand the role of gender in criminal relationships.
- Is The Girlfriends worth listening to?
- Good if niche interests you. The Girlfriends asks the question true crime usually skips — what do the women who loved these men actually know, and why did they stay?
- Where can I listen to The Girlfriends?
- The Girlfriends is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.
- Where should I start with The Girlfriends?
- Start with: Episode 1 — start from the beginning
- What format is The Girlfriends?
- Serialized — approximately Multiple episodes per season; bingeable each.
- What type of crime does The Girlfriends cover?
- The Girlfriends covers Serial Killer, Domestic Abuse, Courtroom.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Analytical, serious, psychologically focused
- Episode length
- Multiple episodes per season; bingeable
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — start from the beginning
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