Method & Madness

Join Dawn and guests Debra and Terra Newell as we discuss the infamous case of "Dirty John". It’s the story of how John Meehan conned his way into the hearts of trusting women, how he wasn't at all who he said he was.

This is how he used manipulation tactics and coercive control to get what he wanted.  The methods he used; well, it was like he wrote the manual on manipulation. And his victims didn’t even see it coming. It’s also the story of how a survivor- was villainized. Blamed for what came down to being a victim. And how a killing in broad daylight wasn’t the ending she imagined in a million years.

A huge thank you to Debra and Terra for sharing your stories with me.

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From Sherri Papini to Susan Smith. Jussie Smollet to the runaway bride. People who (allegedly) fake crimes or orchestrate a hoax where they’re the victim; is this really a victimless crime? And what is to gain? The answer may not be so simple.
 
If you have any information on missing person Stacey Smart, please call the Trinity County Sheriff’s Dept at 530-378-4491
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Bonus Episode and Call to Action: Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist went missing in the Arizona desert in June of 2021. In July, his Jeep Renegade was found in a desert ravine by a local rancher. Police have said Daniel simply walked off of his own volition. But a private investigator hired by Daniel’s father says that there were suspicious circumstances surrounding the found vehicle. Daniel’s father, frustrated with the lack of attention to his son’s case launched his own investigation and has been searching for his son ever since. In this episode, Dawn sits down with Daniel’s father, David to hear directly from him; what went wrong with law enforcement’s investigation? How can we help?

Thank you to David Robinson. 

Call to Action:
If you have any information about Daniel Robinson, you can reach out and remain anonymous if you’d like- Call or text: 844.602.0660 with your tip. 

To help with donations or to volunteer for searches, visit the website: Pleasehelpfinddaniel.com

From David Robinson: The current investigation by law enforcement is not progressing and we are raising money to fund other resources and present initiatives to locate Daniel. Every dollar will be used to cover expenses for:

• Private investigator
• Printing of missing flyers
• Desert search and rescue team ( this is highly important to collect supplies and ensure the safety of volunteers in the desert heat)
• Hotel expenses ( I am currently covering hotel costs to stay in AZ as long as possible)
• Any other resources and expenses to continue the search. (ex. helicopter aerial search; drone; etc.)

You can contact the Buckeye police dept with a tip by calling: (623) 349-6411

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 This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer to Method and Madness listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy at BetterHelp.com/methodandmadness
 
Researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn Cate

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Music by Timmoor from Pixabay

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Puerto Rico is dealing with an epidemic. One so bad that the governor declared a state of emergency. Women are disappearing at alarming rates as a result of abduction and murder. This is about the murder of Keishla Rodriguez and her unborn child; they were killed by boxer Felix Verdejo in April 2021.

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Colleen Slemmer was a trusting, kind 19-year-old when she was lured to a park one night in January 1995. After an hour spent fighting for her life through torture and beatings, she was dead; left half-naked in a pile of debris. The motive behind the killing would reveal itself as one of the darkest and most disturbing that investigators in Knoxville, TN ever saw.

Dawn sits down with Colleen’s mother, May Martinez as well as the former Lead Investigator for the Knoxville Police Department, Randy York.

 Dr. Shira Schaktman provides insight into the psychological diagnosis of one of Colleen’s killers, Christa Pike. Pike was the youngest woman in the United States to be sentenced to death.

“It’s a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.” -Buddha

This episode features graphic and disturbing details of murder as well as Satanic elements. Listener discretion is advised.

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Method and Madness is Researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn Cate

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Dawn sits down with Westfield Detective Barron Chambliss in this update to an episode released in September of 2021. Detective Chambliss investigated the case of “The Watcher”. What’s his opinion on this mystery?  Who does he think was responsible? Who is the watcher? He had a lot to say. Listen to the exclusive interview here.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The original episode #25 "The Watcher" is included in this update.  If you're already familiar, feel free to skip ahead to timestamp 38:00. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note: The interview with Detective Chambliss is based on his professional opinion as a law enforcement officer and doesn’t necessarily reflect the opinion of Method and Madness or its host. Method and Madness is a true crime podcast. Listener discretion is advised. __________________________________________________________________ Thank you to Detective Barron Chambliss for taking the time to discuss! __________________________________________________________________ The case of a family in Westfield, NJ who, while in the process of moving into a new home… received threatening letters signed ‘The Watcher’. The story became international news as the contents of the letters were made public, and the Broaddus family of Westfield, lived in fear, particularly for their 3 young children who were named in some of the letters.  Maria and Derek Broaddus struggled with the agonizing decision to officially move into their dream home…or sell it and move on. So many theories; was the watcher some supernatural force that was watching and writing? Was the watcher a local stalker? Did the Broaddus family…write the letters themselves? Was this a neighbor, annoyed and fixated on the home because of their renovations?
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Dominique Dunne was a 22-year-old rising star in Hollywood when her ex-boyfriend showed up at her door in a jealous rage. This is the story of her life being senselessly cut short, the family that adored her, and the trial that followed. A trial, which resulted in a verdict that sparked protests.

Method and Madness is a true crime podcast and contains descriptions of violence. This episode features themes of domestic violence. 

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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, anonymous, confidential help is available. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text “start” to 88788.
 
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In December of 1992, a young couple named Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier were out for a drive when the unthinkable occurred. Their car flipped over and landed in a ditch. Their passenger, Tracy was trapped upside-down; but Arnold & Ruby were nowhere to be found.
 
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A Method and Madness Mystery: Strange texts turn into threatening phone calls for 3 families...and someone knows their every move. 16-year-old Courtney Kuykendall’s phone starts sending harassing texts and calls to her own family but she swears she’s not doing it. The harassment escalates to threats of violence and soon the technology is used as eavesdropping devices.
Note: A voice actor provided the reenactments of the phone messages based on actual transcripts.

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Early Release!   The discovery of the 39 cult members that died by suicide in a mansion near San Diego in March 1997. The response from the public, the investigation into the cult and a revealing letter from Bonnie Nettles. This is the conclusion of a 3-part series. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you suspect that someone you know may be in a cult and would like to seek help, visit: freedomofmind.com Steven Hassan, PhD is a mental health professional and expert in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and destructive cults. His expertise includes harmful influence in cases of destructive religious and political cults, human trafficking, extremist and terrorist groups, one-on-one relationships, families, parental alienation, mini-cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional and institutional abuse, corporate and multi-level marketing programs, and harmful belief systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: A voice actor provided the reenactments of Marshall Applewhite's speeches based on actual transcripts.
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