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Today, we’re telling the incredible story of Phoolan Devi’s life. We talk about how a young girl- once sold for sex in exchange for a cow- became a bandit queen, a gang leader, a prisoner, and eventually a politician in Uttar Pradesh, India before she was assassinated. This is a story of sexual assault, revenge, arranged marriages, feminism, and, of course, murder. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Your reviews really help our show. Join us on Instagram and Facebook @crimecafepod Buy merch here: https://bit.ly/2TPcVL7 Email: [email protected] Sources: https://bbc.in/3jS7jsI Indias Bandit Queen by Mary Anne Weaver The story of the Bandit Queen's Mettle by Molly Moore with the Washington Post https://bit.ly/3m2IOeV https://bit.ly/3B75wH3

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