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Method & Madness

Seeking truth in true crime? Whether it’s challenging what you think you know about a case, pushing for answers on an unsolved murder, or highlighting injustice, you"ll find it here with your host, Dawn.Method and Madness will take you on a journey of immersive storytelling, insight, and advocacy as we dive into mostly lesser-known cases.You"ll hear from survivors, family members, investigators, and more.REACH

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89. Solving Cold Cases with Othram’s Dr. Kristen...

Method & Madness ·

2024/10/22

Buckle up for an in-depth conversation with Othram’s Dr. Kristen Mittelman. We delve into the fascinating world of genetic genealogy and how it’s revolutionizing the way we solve cold cases. Dr. Mittelman shares insights on the science behind DNA analysis, how Othram is building the infrastructure and metrics for all labs to use this technology, the challenges faced in cold case investigations, and some remarkable success stories that have brought closure to families. Most recently, Othram’s work

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88. Indifference: The Murder of Romona Moore

Method & Madness ·

2024/10/08

It wasn’t like 21-year-old Romona Moore to run off. Nobody knew that better than her mom, Ellie Carmichael. In April of 2003, Romona left the Brooklyn home she shared with her mother and said she was heading to Burger King to grab dinner. She never returned.It took days of pleading for Ellie to get the NYPD to take Romona’s disappearance seriously. By the time detectives began looking, it was too late. Romona had endured days of torture, before being discarded like trash.This case unfolds with a

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87. Accused: The Murder of Dolores Della Penna

Method & Madness ·

2024/09/17

In July of 1972, residents in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia witnessed a violent abduction right outside their homes. Nobody called the police. The next morning, 17-year-old Dolores Della Penna was confirmed missing and her family was sick with worry. Law enforcement canvassed the area and interviewed more than 100 people as the city of brotherly love offered their support to the heartbroken Della Penna family. Ten days after the abduction, a gruesome discovery in the pine barrens of New

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29:26

86. Unforgotten: The Murder of Tammy Jo Alexander

Method & Madness ·

2024/08/20

In November of 1979, the body of a female was found in a cornfield in the village of Caledonia, New York. She had been shot twice.With no identification on her and no missing persons reports matching her description, her identity was a mystery. She became known as Caledonia Jane Doe.Over the next 3 decades, thousands of tips came in but nothing that provided answers. Then one day, a woman took to Facebook in hopes of finding her old friend, and a mystery was solved.This is the story of Tammy Jo

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57:09

Method & Madness Presents: Unforbidden Truth

Method & Madness ·

2024/08/05

In this bonus episode, Method & Madness presents an episode from the podcast "Unforbidden Truth". On this week's episode, Andrew speaks with deceased serial killer, Billy Chemirmir. Billy Chemirmir is a Kenyan-American convicted serial killer known for his crimes in the United States. Born in Kenya in 1969, Chemirmir immigrated to the U.S. in the early 2000s. He gained notoriety for a series of murders targeting elderly women, primarily in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Chemirmir's modus

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108:08

Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 2)

Method & Madness ·

2024/08/01

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination,

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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration

Method & Madness ·

2024/07/30

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination,

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85. Targeted: The Murder of John Umberger

Method & Madness ·

2024/07/23

Today we’re headed to New York City, where in May of 2022, 33-year-old John Umberger walked out of the townhome where he was staying - and headed to dinner with some friends. John, the social creature he was, met with more friends at a rooftop bar. After midnight, John made his last stop; the Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood. After leaving the Q, nobody heard from John again. He stopped answering calls, didn’t respond to texts, missed social events with friends -

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00:46:07

Replay: Princess Doe Has a Name

Method & Madness ·

2024/07/09

She was unknown to those who loved her, for 40 years.It’s 1982 in Blairstown, NJ - a quaint town with an old-timey feel, its residents were rocked upon the discovery of a murder victim in the local cemetery. The lead investigator Eric Kranz said “I’ll worry about the murder later on. My main concern is finding out who she is.” He was tired of writing “Jane Doe”, so, she was named “Princess Doe”. Her autopsy revealed she was between 14 and 18 years old, and she put up a fight. The residents came

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00:49:08

84. Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, LCSW

Method & Madness ·

2024/07/01

Cult leaders, parents, spouses, ex-partners…narcissistic abuse can affect any of us. But what are some of the signs we’re under a narcissist’s spell?Today’s guest is Vanessa Reiser, a psychotherapist, author & narcissistic abuse survivor. She recently stopped by to chat with Dawn about how to detect if you're in an abusive relationship, why cults and narcissistic abuse go hand-in-hand, and why she thinks it's time to move past the term "narcissist". Pre-Order Vanessa's

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00:25:10

83. Her Heroine: Fong Hiu-Tung and Lau Kai-Hei

Method & Madness ·

2024/05/31

It’s an important question. Why was she targeted? 26-year-old Fong Hiu-Tung 方曉彤 and 22-year-old Lau Kai-Hei 劉繼禧 were shopping at the Hollywood Plaza Mall in Diamond Hill on June 2nd, 2023. Without warning, they became victims of a horrific attack that prompted a discussion of hate crimes and erasure in LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder. Please listen with care. ________________________________ Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted,

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00:30:47

82. On the Level: The Murder of Eric Nelams

Method & Madness ·

2024/05/15

Eric Nelams was on his way to work one morning in 2003. He walked out of his house and headed toward his car, but the peaceful morning routine was shattered by the sound of gunshots. After Eric’s murder, his family was thrown into a long painful journey of profound loss, while searching for answers. Questions swirled about the motive behind the senseless act, and speculation ran rampant about who could have committed such a heinous crime. Was this a robbery gone wrong? A random act? Or was there a

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00:38:45

81. Making Noise: The Murder of Lori McConnell

Method & Madness ·

2024/04/30

“All my mom could think about while this was happening, was to get his DNA under her nails. Because she thought he was going to kill her that night.”After years of being terrorized by her abusive boyfriend, 53-year-old Lori McConnell made a plan and left him in June of 2018. She asked her daughter Lora to promise to make some noise if anything ever happened. Emerson “John” Tohafjian made it clear that if he couldn’t have Lori, nobody would. And on July 10th, 2018, he kept his promise. Tune in to

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00:31:09

80. Forever 23: Deverrie Schiller

Method & Madness ·

2024/03/17

Deverrie Schiller was 23 years old when she left her home for the final time. She was only walking to the store with a friend and was supposed to be back shortly.Instead, Deverrie’s mother Debi received a knock at the door the next day. Nothing would ever be the same. Debi would never be the same. And she would dedicate her life to making sure that her daughter’s murderer was brought to justice; including taking on unconventional methods to raise awareness. If you have any information about the

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