It’s a moment we’ve all been waiting for! Today’s Woman Magazine is thrilled to introduce our new True Crime column. We’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of women who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Join us as we explore the intricacies of their cases, asking the tough questions. Did she do it? Or not? Does she deserve jail time, or is she being railroaded as a woman? Our True Crime series promises to be both gripping and thought-provoking.
Kouri Richins –– A Deadly Twist
"Kouri Richins –– A Deadly Twist" By Silvia Pettem In 1944, the popular film "Arsenic and Old Lace" featured two elderly sisters who entertained male visitors by serving them elderberry wine with a twist –– arsenic and strychnine, along with a pinch of cyanide. The sisters promised “peace” to their victims. Critics called the movie a "screwball comedy." Now, 79 years later, we delve into a real-life case that echoes the plot of an old movie but without the humor. Meet Kouri Richins, a mother from Utah whose story is far [...]
What’s Next for Jamie Komoroski?
Written and Photographed by Silvia Pettem On April 28, 2023, in the small city of Folly Beach near Charleston, South Carolina, an alleged speeding-and-drunk driver killed a bride on her wedding night. True crime readers have been drawn into the story for months. It captured the public's interest because it was almost like something that couldn't happen. But it did. Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson's beach wedding was followed by a joyous reception. By 10 p.m., two members of the wedding party had offered to drive the newlyweds to rental accommodations for their [...]