Method & Madness

• 97. Unfinished: The Murder of Wilma June Nissen

  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 any information, you can call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department at:712-472-8326Deputy Amy [email protected] join Krissi’s page that she has dedicated to her advocacy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/950469630056425/***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: [email protected]:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE: MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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• Replay - Consequences: Jacob Landin

  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 danger is closer than we think, and that true heroes can rise from unimaginable heartbreak. This is Jacob’s story.Content Warning: This episode discusses child abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse.Call to Action:Please help by sharing Jacob’s story and supporting the effort to seek justice.Eric is raising funds to hire a private investigator. Donate here: GoFundMe link  Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) | childhelp.orgNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org   ***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!:[email protected]:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE: MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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• 96. Found: Enci 'Aubrey' Wu

  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 from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: [email protected]:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE:  MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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• 95. Murdered: Samantha Humphrey

  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 late in the night to meet someone at Riverside Park. Join Dawn as she sits down with Samantha’s father, Jeff, and her aunt, Nica as they share this heartbreaking story.There is currently a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have any information about the murder of Samantha Humphrey, please contact the Schenectady County District Attorney, Robert Carney:518-388-4364If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can call:National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFEAll persons of interest and/or suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. ***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!:[email protected]:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE:  MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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• Replay - Missing: Jared McColloch

  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 had been left running with his 2 beloved dogs still inside. He has not been heard from since. Where is Jared McColloch?Join Dawn as she sits down with Jared's mom, Tammie Reppond.This episode originally aired on 2/25/24. Note: In the original episode, Tammie discussed working with a few search & rescue organizations. That information has been removed from this replay.There is a $2500 reward offered by Dylan's Legacy.Call the tipline:844-642-5678Additional Information:Jared was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance.He is 5'9", 175 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyesKnox County Sheriff’s Office:812-882-7660.Follow Jared’s case on Facebook:Finding Jared McCollochNamUs:Missing Person / NamUs #MP111425 | NamUs (ojp.gov)_________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateSound Editing by Brogan MolloyMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay____________________________________REACH OUT: [email protected]:InstagramXTikTok____________________________________Sources for this Episode:All sources for this episode were provided by the family of Jared McColloch.Thank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

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