W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)
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Episode 335 · April 10, 2026
W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)
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W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)
Summary
Ep 335: Reconsidered: 55 - Cheshire Murders
Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Original Airdate: 08/10/21
Jennifer Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to grocery store for their weekly shop, as they often would. However, this fateful trip would be different. Predators who saw a nice car, and what they thought, was an easy target stalked this Family to their home. After Cops are notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to Ashes?
Sources for Today's Episode:
USA Today
HBO documentary- Cheshire Murders
NY Times
CNN
CT House GOP
Hartford Courant
Petit Family Foundation
New Haven Register
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
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