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Self-Identities Podcast
AJ Nutter and Kathryn Whiteley
22 episodes
7 months ago
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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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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Education
Society & Culture,
True Crime
Episodes (20/22)
Self-Identities Podcast
Jamie
At just 14 years old, Jamie was charged as an adult and sent to county jail—a decision that would shape the rest of her life. Shortly after, she was incarcerated at SCI-Muncy, where she has remained ever since. Now 23, Jamie reflects on her journey, the loving family she left behind, and the reality of serving a minimum 35-year sentence.
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7 months ago
42 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Shonda
At 45, Shonda reflects on a life shaped by love, loss, and an unthinkable fate. Raised in a home filled with strong, caring women, her childhood was good, despite her parents' divorce. But at 23, everything changed. Arrested and sentenced to death, she spent 11 years on death row before her sentence was reduced to life without parole. Now, she shares her truth from behind bars. Join us as we uncover the complexities of Shonda’s journey.
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7 months ago
34 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Tequilla
Tequilla, now 52, has spent nearly two decades behind bars after entering the prison system at 33. Raised by her grandmother while her mother was incarcerated, her story is one of generational cycles, resilience, and the harsh reality of a life sentence without parole.
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7 months ago
27 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Trisha
Trisha grew up in a close, loving family, but at 25, her life took a devastating turn. Convicted and sentenced to mandatory life in prison, she was forced to leave behind her 18-month-old son in the care of his father. Now 50, she reflects on the past, the impact of her incarceration, and the life she continues to build behind bars.
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7 months ago
34 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Brenda
Brenda, now 64, was just 25 when she was first incarcerated. She cherished her childhood on the family farm, surrounded by her siblings, but her life took a dark turn as addiction took hold. Now serving a life sentence, her story is one of nostalgia, struggle, and resilience.
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8 months ago
36 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Dorothy
Dorothy, now 75, is a former nurse and Vietnam War veteran. For the past 43 years, she has been incarcerated, serving a life sentence without parole.
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8 months ago
40 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Beth
Beth, now in her late 50s, has endured a lifetime of hardship, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as struggles with addiction. At 34, she was incarcerated and spent approximately five years on death row. Though her sentence was later commuted, she now serves life without parole.
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8 months ago
48 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Celeste
Celeste, a vibrant only child who once cherished life’s joys, has spent the last 30 years behind bars. Now 73, she was incarcerated at the age of 43, facing a life sentence without parole. Her story is one of resilience, reflection, and the complexities of a life forever changed.
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8 months ago
45 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Michelle
Michelle, now 55, has lived a life shaped by unimaginable challenges. Convicted at 31 and sentenced to death, she spent 14 years on death row before her sentence was commuted to life without parole. Her story begins in a troubled home, marked by substance abuse and physical and emotional trauma. Join us as we delve into Michelle's past, her time on death row, and the resilience it takes to navigate life behind bars.
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9 months ago
27 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Yvonne
62 years old, witnessed and suffered abuse from the age of ten. Incarcerated at 21 in a county jail, and at 23 at SCI-Muncy. She has served 41 years of her life without parole sentence.
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9 months ago
35 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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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9 months ago
38 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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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1 year ago
44 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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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1 year ago
35 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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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1 year ago
23 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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.
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1 year ago
41 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Nacola
Nacola was 32 when convicted and she has served approximately 11 years of her life sentence. She is incarcerated at SCI Muncy.
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Marilyn
Marilyn was arrested in 1972, when she was 19. She has been incarcerated for approximately 52 years and serving two consecutive life sentence in SCI Muncy.
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1 year ago
45 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Tanya
Tanya was incarcerated in 1989 at the age of 19. She has served approximately 35 years of her life sentence. She is currently incarcerated at SCI. Muncy.
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Elena
Incarcerated at 21, Elena has served approximately 6 years of her 20 to 40 year sentence at SCI.
Muncy.
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
Patricia
At 33 Patricia received a double life sentence. Today she is 59 and currently incarcerated at SCI
Muncy.
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1 year ago
35 minutes

Self-Identities Podcast
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.