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Method & MadnessReplay - Loyalty: Enrique Roman MartinezThis 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 911 call? Why was information withheld that could have helped in the investigation? Where was the loyalty that was expected of soldie...
2025-05-2153 min
Method & MadnessReplay - Consequences: Jacob LandinOn 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 heartbre...
2025-04-291h 02
Method & Madness95. Murdered: Samantha HumphreySamantha 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...
2025-04-0844 min
Method & MadnessReplay - Missing: Jared McColloch33-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 f...
2025-04-0128 min
Method & Madness90. Wicked: Salem’s Youngest Witch4-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 Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay____________________________________REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramXTikTokDIVE INTO MORE: MethodandMadnessPodcast.com____________________________________All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for...
2024-11-0830 minMethod & Madness89. Solving Cold Cases with Othram’s Dr. Kristen MittelmanBuckle 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 provided a huge update in the case of 6-year-old Morgan Nick who was abducted in 1995.Have a case that ne...
2024-10-2254 min
Method & Madness88. Indifference: The Murder of Romona MooreIt 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 series of abductions, allegations of racial bias...
2024-10-0843 min
Method & Madness87. Accused: The Murder of Dolores Della PennaIn 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 Jersey would lead to a decades-long investigation and the horrifying reality of what happened to Dolores Della Penna.____________________________________Method & Mad...
2024-09-1733 min
Method & Madness86. Unforgotten: The Murder of Tammy Jo AlexanderIn 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 Alexander.If...
2024-08-2029 min
Method & Madness85. Targeted: The Murder of John UmbergerToday 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 - and then missed work.Where was he? As each day pas...
2024-07-2350 min
Method & MadnessReplay: Princess Doe Has a NameShe 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 together, helped fund Princess Doe’s funeral, and had...
2024-07-0946 min
Method & Madness84. Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, LCSWCult 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 book, Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People on Amazon here.Find Vaness...
2024-07-0249 min
Method & Madness83. Her Heroine: Fong Hiu-Tung and Lau Kai-HeiIt’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, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay____________________________________REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramXTikTokDIVE INTO MORE: Methoda...
2024-05-3125 min
Method & Madness82. On the Level: The Murder of Eric NelamsEric 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 darker secret lurking underneath the surface?Eric’s mother Annie...
2024-05-1630 min
Method & Madness81. Making Noise: The Murder of Lori McConnell“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 hear from my special guest, Lora Bennett, who tells he...
2024-04-3038 min
Method & Madness80. Forever 23: Deverrie SchillerDeverrie 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 murder of Deverrie Schiller or any of the o...
2024-03-1731 min
Method & Madness79. Missing: Jared McColloch33-year-old Jared McColloch drove over 500 miles north from his home in Louisiana on November 4th, 2023. 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 M...
2024-02-2630 min
Method & Madness78.Cold: Julie & Terry DadeIt was the middle of the night in Junction City, OR when residents on Laurel Street were awakened to the sounds of screaming. Outside, a young woman was struggling with a man before being forced into his car. Minutes later, an explosion heard down the road would lead first responders to something unsettling. A double homicide in the small farming town was unheard of. Who killed Julie & Terry Dade? If you have information about the murders of Julie and Terry Dade, please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Team at 541-682-4513 and refe...
2024-02-1322 min
Method & Madness77. The Path: Murders in Atlantic CityIn the fall of 2006, 2 women were out for a walk in the Atlantic City, NJ area when they came across a disturbing scene. It was the body of a woman, lying face down in a ditch. Police responded and found an even more gruesome discovery- there wasn’t just one body, but 4 lying in that ditch. Was there a serial killer in Atlantic City? Investigators have had their work cut out for them, as they’ve tried to track down who killed Kim Raffo, Tracy Roberts, Barbara Breidor, and Molly Dilts. If you have any informa...
2024-01-3039 min
Method & MadnessReplay- Murdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 1)In honor of Kristin's birthday, I am re-releasing the first episode in the 9-part series on her case. Thank you for listening. The entire series on Kristin's case is available here: Kristin O'Connell — Method & Madness Podcast (methodandmadnesspodcast.com)20-year-old Kristin O’Connell was beautiful, bright, and adored. In the summer of 1985, she was brutally murdered while visiting a friend out of town. In over 37 years since- her mother has fought for justice while Kristin's murder remains unsolved. In the first episode of this special mini-series, we’ll explore Kristin’s story and her case. Who was she and wha...
2024-01-1245 min
Method & Madness76. In Broad Daylight: Lucy GrezIn August of 1963, a brutal murder occurred in an unlikely setting. In the idyllic, seaside community of Spring Lake, NJ - the wealthiest of Philadelphia & New York City summered in spacious estates, walked the quiet beach, and grabbed lunch at the local luncheonette. One resident, 65-year-old Lucy Grez was sitting down to watch TV at 7 pm when a trio of masked intruders entered her home. Lucy’s murder launched an investigation that spanned 13 states and 2 continents. Her widower was a prominent man; Alphonso Grez, the Chilean Consul. Did his stance on communism make his wife a target? Who killed Lucy?
2023-12-1223 min
Method & Madness75. One More Sleep: Morgan Patten (Part 2)This is Part 2 of Morgan’s story. Please listen to Episode 74 first. In Part 2 of Morgan’s story, we hear more from Steve & Renee Patten and from Phil Brandon. 24-year-old Morgan Patten planned to spend Veteran’s Day weekend with her fiance, Phil - a Marine, stationed at Camp Geiger in North Carolina. Morgan traveled from her home in Massachusetts down to North Carolina on November 8th, 2019. During her journey, she checked in with her parents and with Phil to let them know she was safe. After checking into her hotel, Morgan walked next door to Applebee...
2023-11-301h 10
Method & Madness74. One More Sleep: Morgan Patten (Part 1)24-year-old Morgan Patten had her future planned; she couldn’t wait to marry her fiance, Phil, and continue her education at Roger Williams Law School. On November 8th, 2019, Morgan traveled from Martha’s Vineyard, MA to Camp Geiger in NC to spend the weekend with Phil. She arrived at her hotel that evening and walked to the nearby Applebees to grab a bite. Morgan texted her parents and her fiance that night, from her seat near the bar. When Morgan’s dad received a knock at the door early the next morning, he learned the devastating news; his daughter, his only c...
2023-11-1436 min
Method & Madness73. Dear DallasDawn is joined by two special guests who share their personal experiences and difficulties in working with the Dallas Police Department and advocating for justice. Listen to previous episodes, covering these cases: The NamesakeJustice for Armani MorganStay up to date on Armani Morgan's and Catrina Mowrey's cases:MURDER - Catherine Catrina Diane Mowrey | Solve the CaseMURDER - Armani Dante Morgan | Solve the CaseThank you to Robin Johnson & Catrina Marshall._________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateSound Edi...
2023-10-3124 min
Method & Madness72. The Namesake Part 3 (The Murder of Catrina Mowrey)In this conclusion of the series, more tragedy strikes as the truth about Catrina Mowrey’s case is discovered.Join Dawn and hear more from the relentless Catrina Marshall, the niece and namesake of Catrina Mowrey. This is a story of tragedy and injustice and it may be up to one person to make it right.Sign the petition!Petition · Why was this homicide swept under the rug? · Change.orgThank you to Jolynn Rice, founder of Cold Case Advocacy _________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Cate
2023-10-1932 minMethod & Madness71. The Namesake Part 2 (The Murder of Catrina Mowrey)24-year-old Catrina Mowrey was discovered dead in the trunk of a car in Dallas, Texas. It was June of 1985 and the only answers that Catrina’s family were given, were that maybe it was a suicide. Or perhaps an overdose. Catrina’s sister Deborah wouldn’t stop asking questions and pushing Dallas PD for answers. She reached a new breaking point in 1993 when another murder would rock the Mowrey Family. Join Dawn and hear more from the relentless Catrina Marshall, the niece and namesake of Catrina Mowrey. This story of tragedy and injustice may be up to one p...
2023-10-0324 minMethod & Madness70. The Namesake Part 1 (The Murder of Catrina Mowrey)A new series brought to you by Method & MadnessCatrina Marshall never met her aunt Catrina Mowrey. But she is determined to solve her murder. The 3 Mowrey sisters were born in Lawrence, Kansas in the early 60s. For Catrina, Joann, and Deborah, their sisterhood and friendship were a force that continued to grow into their 20s. But tragedy and turmoil would follow each of them throughout their lives.In this new series, Dawn is joined by Catrina Marshall, the niece of Catrina and Joann Mowrey and the daughter of Deborah. Tune in and listen to the...
2023-09-2626 min
Method & Madness69. Misdeeds: Amanda Pierce (Pt 2)This is Part 2 of Amanda's story. Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence & Discussion of Suicide. Please listen with care. While Amanda Pierce lay in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in Sherman, TX, her sister Kimberly was gathering evidence, taking photos, and making phone calls to the police. Kimberly was suspicious that Amanda's partner had attempted to kill her - he'd already threatened to. He'd put his hands on her neck one too many times. Amanda’s sister, Kimberly Mullens, joins me on this episode as she bravely fights Grayson County, TX to get justice. If you o...
2023-09-2143 min
Method & Madness68. Misdeeds: Amanda Pierce (Part 1)This episode is Part 1 of 2 Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence & Discussion of Suicide. Please listen with care.In May of 2015, a 911 call was made from a home in Sherman, Texas. 32-year-old Amanda Pierce had attempted to die by suicide - or had she? Amanda was a victim of domestic violence, by her boyfriend who repeatedly threatened that if she tried to leave, he’d kill her. On the day she packed her things, police and rescue would arrive at her home to try and resuscitate her. Amanda’s sister, Kimberly Mullens, joins me on this episode as she bravely fight...
2023-08-1741 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 9) The WitnessThis is Part 9 of Kristin’s story.Decades after Kristin O’Connell’s murder, Lori McConnell came forward and told police about something she saw the night of August 14th, 1985 - her stepbrother and 2 other men, covered in blood. Lori is no longer here to tell her story, but her daughter Lora is. Join us. Thank you, to Lora Bennett for joining me on the pod.Correction: Lori McConnell lived with Lora’s dad, not Lori’s dad. I regret this error.CALL TO ACTION: If you have any information about Kristin’s case and want to...
2023-08-0620 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 8) RosesThis is part 8 of Kristin's story.Join Dawn as she travels to Minneapolis to meet the O'Connell family in person. While there, a recorded interview between an Ovid resident and a private investigator in 1988 is listened to and it reveals some truths about Kristin's final days. CALL TO ACTIONIf you have any information about Kristin’s case and want to submit a tip, please do so by contacting:Peter McCadden of the New York State Police:(585)398-4125You can also share this episode and Kristin’s story on social media - there...
2023-07-2533 min
Method & Madness65. Protect: Heather HansonThe Hanson family always backed the blue. They had no reason not to. Until, in January 2019 when tragedy took 24-year-old Heather Hanson’s life. It was a knock at the door that every parent dreads. Law enforcement arrived at the Hanson’s doorstep and delivered the unimaginable news; Heather had been in a car accident on her way to work at a pediatrician’s office. Sadly, Heather didn’t make it. And questions would nag at her mother Carla as more and more evidence came out about the crash; and ultimately revealed that something was not right. This is Heathe...
2023-06-2048 min
Method & Madness64. Consequences: Jacob LandinTrigger Warning: This episode features themes of child abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse. 9-month-old Jacob Landin was injured at home on April 9th, 1987 in New Mexico. He later died in the hospital of blunt force trauma to the head. It was a case that got no media attention back then; but due to the tireless efforts of Jacob’s mother Brenda and big brother Eric, the case has recently been reopened. However, there is still work to be done. Join Dawn and special guest Eric Carter-Landin as we dive into the whole story- how the ba...
2023-06-061h 04
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 7) StepsThis is part 7 of Kristin’s story. It is recommended that you start with Part 1 first, released on March 7, 2023.Kristin O’Connell’s time in Ovid, NY was short. Today we’ll discuss the steps she took from the time she arrived in the tiny rural town, to the night she took a walk and encountered true darkness. Plus- Dawn poses possible answers to two of the nagging questions from this case. CALL TO ACTION Kristin’s case CAN be solved. Please sign the petition and demand that the NYSP use an outside lab to test the DNA...
2023-05-2530 min
Method & Madness62. Cold: Gail and Butchie SchultzThey were constant companions until the bitter, heartbreaking end. 18-year-old Gail Schultz and her 12-year-old brother Paul “Butchie” Schultz bundled up on March 7, 1953, and headed for an afternoon walk. Gail, a recent high school graduate wanted nothing more than to spend time with her sibling who was born with special needs. But when the pair failed to return home after several hours, their worried father made a horrific discovery. If you have any information about the murders of Gail and Paul "Butchie" Schultz, please contact the Pennslyvania State Police:Lieutenant Adam Reed 717-705-3893 www.psp.pa.go...
2023-05-0933 min
Method & MadnessReplay: Justice for Katie PalmerCase Update! On October 8th, 2025, Grayson County District Attorney John Kermit Hill made an important announcement. A grand jury indicted Cory Foster on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Katie Palmer. After a painful 5 and a half years of fighting, Katie’s loved ones have one big step toward justice.This episode is being re-released ad-free in honor of Katie Palmer and her family. On Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, 39-year-old John Palmer and his wife, 38-year-old Katie Palmer set out for a morning walk in their rural neighborhood in Denison, Texas. It was a sunny morning with te...
2023-04-211h 02
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Pt 6) SignsThis is the 6th part in a series. Today, we hear from Kyle O’Connell, brother of Kristin. You’ll hear in Kyle’s own words what a homicide does to a family, particularly an unsolved one because every day without answers is unpredictable. The phone ringing at any time- during dinner, after 9 PM -is this finally it? There are those moments that come sporadically, without notice, when an investigator says they’re close…only for another decade to go by. This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her. There are memories that t...
2023-04-1827 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 5) "If"This is the 5th part in a series. Today, we’re talking about more twists and turns in a 37-year-long investigation. Plus, DNA, mishandled evidence, and advocacy.Correction: The forensic lab that offered to test evidence in 2021 was not a New York-permitted lab. This has been corrected in the audio of this episode. I apologize for the error.This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her. Thank you to Jolynn Rice, founder of Cold Case Advocacy. CALL TO ACTIONKristin’s case CAN be solved. Please sign the...
2023-04-1142 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 4) HopeThis is the 4th part in a series. “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”― Elie WieselIn part 4; another tip comes in years after Kristin’s murder, what the crime scene may say about the killer, the possibility that this was a random killing, and how a hidden file may reveal more than just an incompetent investigator.This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her. CALL TO ACTIONKristin’s case CAN be so...
2023-03-2838 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 3) Days Turn to DecadesThis is the 3rd part in a series. In part 3 of Kristin’s story, we explore those early days, immediately following Ovid’s brutal murder. A call to police is either a tip or a diversion, an FBI agent that Kristin met before visiting Ovid is hard to track down, and finally - we discuss a witness account of men, covered in blood.Also- we’ll talk more about theories and possible motives that have been introduced over the years, after careful investigation.This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her.
2023-03-2134 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 2) The TownThis is part 2 of a series.In part 2 of Kristin’s story, we’re taking a road trip to Ovid, NY. An investigator, Noel Hotchkiss will show Dawn where Kristin spent her time, where she took her fateful walk, and what witnesses have said about that night.This is Kristin’s story, told by those who are fighting for her.CALL TO ACTIONKristin’s case CAN be solved. Please sign the petition and demand that the NYSP use an outside lab to test the DNA: Sign HereIf you have any infor...
2023-03-1448 min
Method & MadnessMurdered: Kristin O'Connell (Part 1) Kristin's Story20-year-old Kristin O’Connell was beautiful, bright, and adored. In the summer of 1985, she was brutally murdered while visiting a friend out of town. In over 37 years since- her mother has fought for justice while Kristin's murder remains unsolved. In the first episode of this special mini-series, we’ll explore Kristin’s story and her case.Who was she, and what brought her to a rural town, 1000 miles from home?Who were the last people to see her alive, and who would want her dead?We’re going to attempt to answer some of these questions...
2023-03-0745 min
Method & Madness55. Loyalty: Enrique Roman-MartinezIn 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 911 call? Why was information withheld that could have helped in the investigation? Where was the loyalty that was expected of soldiers when wearing the uniform of the United States Army?Today, Dawn is joined by a very special guest - Enrique’s sister, Griselda Martinez. Griselda...
2023-02-2153 min
Method & Madness54. Fearless: Jyoti SinghA warning that this episode features extremely graphic content.23-year-old Jyoti Singh 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 be over soon. But one night while traveling back from a movie, Jyoti and her friend Awindra were lured onto a private bus by a group of men “looking for some fun”. The brutal violence they endured that night can only be described as pure evil.ResourcesNational Resources for Sexual Assault Surv...
2023-01-3140 min
Method & Madness53. The Stalking and Murder of Shana GriceVictim blaming can result in serious and deadly consequences. 19-year-old Shana Grice reported her abuser to the police 5 times in a period of 6 months. The police issued her a fine for “wasting their time”. In August 2016, Shana was found murdered in her bedroom.If you are a victim of stalking, help is available. In the UK, you can call the National Stalker Helpline - 0808 802 0300In the US, call Victim Connect: 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) ___________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn CateSound Editing by moIns...
2022-12-0639 min
Method & MadnessJustice for Adolfo Jimenez VegaAdolfo Jimenez Vega was a 41-year-old man, father, grandfather, and beloved son and brother. He was murdered on April 6, 2022 and since then, his family has received few answers about what happened that evening in California City. There’s been victim-blaming, praise for the alleged murderer, and racial bias.Today, I’m joined by Adolfo’s sister Nancy who is using her voice to fight for justice.Sign the petition:Petition · CONVICT THE MURDER of our little brother our MOTHERS SON. Adolfo Vega needs JUSTICE · Change.orgMethod & Madness is researched, written, hosted...
2022-11-2223 min
Method & Madness52. Unchained: Tamara's StoryShe was 5 when her father joined a cult. She was 12 when she was forced into a child marriage. Today, she is telling her story.Dr. Tamara MC is an Applied Linguist who researches language, culture, and identity in the Middle East and beyond. She studied poetry and nonfiction at Columbia University. She’s been granted numerous residencies and fellowships, including Bread Loaf, Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Sewanee, Ragdale, Cave Canem, and Vermont Studio Center. She’s widely published in places such as Salon, The Independent, Parents Magazine, Food52, and Ms. Magazine. She was awarded the Pauline Scheer Fellowship and recent...
2022-11-151h 04
Method & MadnessGarden State of FearTurn off the lights, it’s time to take a break from true crime and dive into some truly terrifying tales. In honor of the most spooky time of the year, let’s talk haunted roads and mansions. Evil trees and elusive creatures. All from my home state of New Jersey.Wait, Bigfoot is in the woods here in NJ? Maybe. We'll also hear from a Bigfoot researcher, who is out to find what threw rocks at him in 2011.Thank you to my special guest, Mike Familant! ShadowofredeyeThank you to Byron T and the anonymous contr...
2022-10-2737 min
Method & Madness51. Princess Doe Has A NameShe 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 together, helped fund Princess Doe’s funeral, and had a gravestone m...
2022-10-2546 min
Method & Madness50. FGMWarning: This episode features detailed and graphic accounts of female genital mutilation, including abuse of children - this content may not be appropriate for all audiences.All survivors' names have been changed for their safety and to protect anonymity.For information on how to get involved and to learn more about FGM, visit Global Media Campaign: Global Media Campaign – Media To End FGM Donate to Help End Female Genital Mutilation: End FGM - Donor Direct Action_________________________________________Special thank you to these amazing friends of the podcast who lent their voices for thi...
2022-10-1142 minMethod & Madness49. AsylumsWhat's more terrifying? The idea that an abandoned hospital is haunted, or the truth about what went on when it was open? This week we'll explore the "asylum", the treatments and mistreatments that went on inside, and what became of them. __________________________________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn CateSound Editing by moInspoMusic by Tymur Khakimov from PixabayREACH OUT:methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comFOLLOW:Instagram.com/MethodAndMadnessPodTwitter.com/MethodPodPromo: Corpus Delicti Podcast ___________________________________________________________This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer to Method and Madness listeners; y...
2022-09-2738 min
Method & Madness48. Discarded - Surjit AthwalSurjit 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.”National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or text “start” to 88788UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247Read Sarbjit Kaur Athwal’s Book Here: https://read.amazon.com...
2022-09-131h 01
Method & MadnessReplay: The Murder of Journalist Kim WallMethod & Madness returns soon! Until then, let’s revisit a case that didn’t get a lot of attention in the U.S. An award-winning journalist boards a submarine for a long-awaited interview and is reported missing the following day.This is the case of journalist Kim Wall, a talented up-and-coming journalist from Sweden who was brutally murdered aboard a homemade submarine in Denmark in 2017 by Peter Madsen. ___________________________________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn CateSound Editing by moInspoMusic by Tymur Khakimov from PixabayREACH OUT:
2022-09-0645 minMethod & MadnessJustice for Katie PalmerCase Update! On October 8th, 2025, Grayson County District Attorney John Kermit Hill made an important announcement. A grand jury indicted Cory Foster on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Katie Palmer. After a painful 5 and a half years of fighting, Katie’s loved ones have one big step toward justice.On Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, 39-year-old John Palmer and his wife, 38-year-old Katie Palmer set out for a morning walk in their rural neighborhood in Denison, Texas. It was a sunny morning with temperatures in the mid-60s. The road they were walking is residential- with homes an...
2022-08-231h 02
Method & Madness47. The Murder of Betsy Faria42-year-old Betsy Faria was vibrant, positive, and surrounded by a supportive circle of family and friends. In 2011, she was murdered in her own home, allegedly by her friend, Pam Hupp.In this episode, Dawn sits down with Betsy’s daughter Mariah Day. Mariah is speaking out about an investigation that was misguided from the start, and the irreparable damage it has caused her family. Although her stepfather Russ Faria was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted for the murder of her mother, Mariah is still facing obstacles. She wants people to know that what you hear or see in th...
2022-08-161h 01
Method & Madness46. Trapped - Shafilea AhmedIn 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed was feeling trapped; between who she wanted to be and who her family expected her to be. She went missing in September of that year, and the investigation uncovered a secret world of incomprehensible abuse.Honor-based abuse stems from a perceived violation of the ‘honor’ and ‘shame’ codes of a particular society or community.If you are experiencing honor-based abuse you can safely reach out for help by contacting the UK Helpline:UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247 Helpline – Karma NirvanaIn the U.S you can contact the National Domestic Violence Ho...
2022-08-0243 min
Method & Madness45. The Hitchhiker70-year-old woman, mother, and grandmother Dorothy Donovan was found brutally stabbed to death in her bedroom in June of 1991. Her son Charles Holden had discovered her in the middle of the night and was immediately brought to police headquarters for questioning. Charles was the likely suspect; a man in debt who was the beneficiary of Dorothy’s life insurance policy. But Charles insisted that he was not his mother’s killer and was about to tell an implausible story of the night’s events. Method & Madness will appear at the True Crime Podcast Festival at the Westin Park Ce...
2022-07-1932 min
Method & Madness44. Vicious- The Killing of Nancy SpungenSid and Nancy have been called a modern-day “punk Romeo and Juliet”, but underneath that surface-level romanticism was a dark reality. Sid Vicious, the notoriously rebellious member of the punk band The Sex Pistols met bleach-blonde groupie Nancy Spungen (yes, Spungen is pronounced with a “hard G”) in London at the height of the punk rock movement. What followed was a relationship fueled by drug addiction, and Nancy would end up dead from a stab wound in NYC in 1978.Method & Madness will be appearing at the True Crime Podcast Festival at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, Texas...
2022-07-0438 min