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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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Replay - Fearless: Jyoti Singh

Method & Madness ·

2025/12/02

Originally published January 31, 2023.It started as a simple night out; 2 friends going to see a movie. Afterward, the pair boarded a bus headed for home. What they encountered on that ride would be described in the following days as “barbaric”, “shocking”, and “horrific”.This is the story of 23-year-old Jyoti Singh. She had completed her finals and was preparing for an internship to become a doctor of physiotherapy. She told her parents in December of 2012 not to worry; all of their troubles would

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103. Agony: The Murder of Tina Arriaga

Method & Madness ·

2025/10/28

In March 1994, 28-year-old Tina Marie Arriaga dropped off her two young daughters at their grandmother’s house in Long Branch, New Jersey. She told her mother she was running to the pharmacy. She never came back. Weeks later, Tina’s body was discovered behind an auto shop, strangled and beaten. No one has ever been charged.For more than 30 years, Tina’s family has lived with unanswered questions and growing doubts about the investigation. Her daughter, Patricia, joins Method & Madness to share

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28:13

102. Rumors: The Murder of Joan Feeman

Method & Madness ·

2025/10/07

In the late summer of 1968, 22-year-old Joan Freeman reported for an overtime shift at Hoffman-LaRoche, a sprawling pharmaceutical complex on the border of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey. What should have been an ordinary Saturday at work became a nightmare: Joan would not leave the building alive.From the strange theories surrounding industrial theft and espionage to potential connections with other New Jersey cold cases, we examine the angles investigators considered and what they ultimately

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61:08

Replay - Discarded: Surjit Athwal

Method & Madness ·

2025/09/16

Surjit Athwal was 16 years old when she was forced to marry a man 10 years her senior. It was outside of London, England but life for the young wife was isolating, tense and abusive. As Surjit tried to gain her independence and flee her strict Sikh household, the control over her became worse and worse; until a deadly plan was established followed by one chilling statement, “We have to get rid of her.”Read Sarbjit Kaur Athwal’s Book

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38:25

101. Preventable: The Killing of Halyna Hutchins

Method & Madness ·

2025/08/26

On October 21, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film Rust, a tragedy that shook Hollywood and the world. In this episode, we explore how a series of missteps, overlooked safety protocols, and human error led to her death. We delve into the history of on-set accidents, the role of unions and armorers, and the legal battles that followed - including the trials of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and Alec Baldwin.Through interviews, court records, and eyewitness accounts, we

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47:19

100. Callous: The Murder of Adrianne Reynolds

Method & Madness ·

2025/08/04

This week’s episode of Method & Madness is being released alongside a new installment of Mean Girl Murders titled “Tears of a Clown” on Investigation Discovery and HBO Max, where I was honored to contribute to the retelling of Adrianne Reynolds’ story, especially knowing her family was involved. The TV episode was released on Monday 8/4/25 at 9pm EST and can be streamed anytime.In January 2005, 16-year-old Adrianne Reynolds was reported missing by her parents. Four days later, they learned the

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29:51

99. Unjust: The Murders of Jeremy & Lauri

Method & Madness ·

2025/06/30

As Pride Month comes to a close, we honor two lives taken too soon; one an openly gay man, the other a fierce ally.This week’s episode tells the story of Jeremy Waggoner, a gentle soul and hairstylist murdered in Detroit in 2008. And Lauri Carleton, a California shop owner shot in front of her store in 2023 for flying a Pride flag.One case is unsolved. The other, shockingly recent. Both are reminders of how deadly hate can be, and how powerful love and allyship truly are. Their lives mattered. Their

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2025 Case Updates

Method & Madness ·

2025/06/06

A note from Dawn regarding 2 big updates to cases covered recently on Method & Madness.Listen to the original episodes here:Samantha HumphreyJohn UmbergerThank you for listening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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98. Murdered: Priscilla Pimentel

Method & Madness ·

2025/06/05

On Thanksgiving weekend in 2006, 24-year-old Priscilla Pimentel, affectionately known as “Peaches” by her family, never showed up for dinner. Days later, her siblings made a devastating discovery inside her Queens apartment.Priscilla was kind, funny, full of life, and part of a close-knit Puerto Rican family. She was also a queer woman living independently in New York City, chasing her dreams and always staying connected to her roots. Her brutal murder remains unsolved nearly 18 years later.In this

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53:17

Replay - Loyalty: Enrique Roman Martinez

Method & Madness ·

2025/05/21

This is a replay of Enrique's story. It's been almost 5 years since the remains of Enrique Roman-Martinez washed ashore in North Carolina. Someone knows something.In May 2020, Fort Bragg Paratrooper SPC Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing at Cape Lookout on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Days later, his decapitated head washed onto shore. Many questions about the circumstances surrounding Enrique’s murder have gone unanswered. Why did it take 19 hours for Enrique’s fellow soldiers to make a

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34:16

Unfinished The Murder of Wilma June Nissen

Method & Madness ·

2025/05/09

An investigator, determined to identify a Jane Doe. A young woman, determined to meet her birth mother. Their paths would cross in 2006, and a murder investigation would begin.In October 1978, 23-year-old Wilma June Nissen was found discarded on the side of a road in rural Iowa. For nearly 3 decades, she was known only as Jane Doe. This week on Method & Madness, we sit down with Wilma’s daughter, Krissi, who has found purpose in advocating for her mother’s cold case.Call to ActionIf you have

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Replay - Consequences: Jacob Landin

Method & Madness ·

2025/04/29

On April 9, 1987, 9-month-old Jacob Landin was critically injured in his New Mexico home. He later died from blunt force trauma to the head. Despite the tragedy, Jacob’s case received no media attention at the time. Now, thanks to the tireless efforts of his mother, Brenda, and brother, Eric Carter-Landin, Jacob’s case has been reopened — but the fight for justice is far from over.Join Dawn and special guest Eric Carter-Landin as they uncover Jacob’s story: a painful reminder that sometimes the

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96. Found: Enci 'Aubrey' Wu

Method & Madness ·

2025/04/26

14-year-old Enci “Aubrey” Wu vanished in January 2025, leaving a Pennsylvania community desperate for answers. Three months later, she was found — safe — hundreds of miles from home. This episode unpacks her disappearance, the digital movement that followed, and the legal questions still unfolding. A rare case with a hopeful ending — and a hard look at the power and pitfalls of social media.***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov

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95. Murdered: Samantha Humphrey

Method & Madness ·

2025/04/08

Samantha Humphrey was a brilliant, funny, and empathetic child taken far too soon. Who would want to harm her?It was the day after Thanksgiving, 2022, when 14-year-old Samantha went missing in Schenectady, NY. For 3 months, New York State Police worked with various search & rescue organizations to look for the child in and around the last area she was seen - Riverside Park & The Mohawk River. Meanwhile, a heartbroken family was putting the pieces together to figure out why Samantha left

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Replay - Missing: Jared McColloch

Method & Madness ·

2025/04/01

33-year-old Jared McColloch has been missing since 11/5/23.On November 4th, 2023, Jared drove over 500 miles north from his home in Louisiana. He arrived in Salem, Illinois, at 1:38 AM the next day and stopped for gas at a local convenience store. According to Jared's ex-girlfriend, the two were supposed to meet up and then visit their teenage son later that day. The following day, a local citizen called the police to report an abandoned truck on a remote road in Knox County, Indiana. Jared's truck

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94. Missing: Enci 'Aubrey' Wu

Method & Madness ·

2025/03/25

Enci Wu, who goes by Aubrey, is a 14-year-old girl who went missing in January 2025 from her Palmer Township, PA home. Her family is desperately trying to find her. Authorities have classified her as a runaway, but her parents do not believe she left willingly. They fear that she may be the victim of human trafficking.We’re calling on YOU for help.Call in tips:Palmer Township Police Northampton County non-emergency dispatch line:610-759-2200 or 911 (Case # 25-00323)Submit a tip anonymously:Submit a

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93. Missing: Danielle Bell

Method & Madness ·

2025/03/11

Months went by and a 14-year-old's disappearance got little media attention. 23 years later, one woman is ensuring this story isn't forgotten.High School freshman Danielle Bell went to a party on the evening of September 28th, 2001 in Cantonment, Florida. It was the last time the 14-year-old was ever seen.Her loved ones describe her as “a stranger to nobody”. When she didn’t return home that fall evening, her heartbroken family clung to hope. They waited for the day Danielle would walk back

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92. The Fight: Eva’s Story (Higui)

Method & Madness ·

2025/02/25

A day meant to honor and celebrate mothers became a moment of cruelty for a childless woman.On October 16, 2016 police in Bella Vista were called to a bloody scene outside a residence. Piecing together what had happened that night was looking simple enough; multiple witnesses, one man dead, a suspect in custody- case solved, right? Not quite.This is the unbelievable true story of “Higui” Eva Analía De Jesús, and how adversity, hate, and violence intersected one night.If you or someone you know needs

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91. User: The Danger Online

Method & Madness ·

2024/11/22

Two cases are discussed today, both involving sensitive topics about child sexual abuse. Please listen with care.His message to her read “I made a vow to you that in sickness and in health I would always be with you.”It’s not a romantic notion sent from one loving spouse to another, but rather - a real-life message sent from an adult male to a child. A Roblox developer known as “Doc” and a group of online predators known as “The Bored Group” are taken down and prosecuted for targeting dozens of

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90. Wicked: Salem’s Youngest Witch

Method & Madness ·

2024/11/08

4-year-old Dorothy Good was taken into custody by the Marshalls’ deputy on March 24th,1692. She was questioned in court briefly and sent to jail. She spent her “sentence” in a dark, grim dungeon after being convicted of witchcraft.This is her story.____________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by DawnMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay____________________________________REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramXTikTokDIVE

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