Method & Madness

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 Action
If you have any information, you can call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department at:
712-472-8326
Deputy Amy Stoner
[email protected]

And join Krissi’s page that she has dedicated to her advocacy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/950469630056425/



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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 88788
• National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) | childhelp.org
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org   

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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.

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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:
518-388-4364

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can call:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE

All persons of interest and/or suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. 

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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:
844-642-5678


Additional Information:
Jared was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance.
He is 5'9", 175 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes

Knox County Sheriff’s Office:
812-882-7660.

Follow Jared’s case on Facebook:
Finding Jared McColloch

NamUs:
Missing Person / NamUs #MP111425 | NamUs (ojp.gov)

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Sound Editing by Brogan Molloy

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Sources for this Episode:
All sources for this episode were provided by the family of Jared McColloch.

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April 15th, 2025 Update: Enci ‘Aubrey’ Wu has been found safe! More details to come.


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 Tip

Print the family’s flier:
Aubrey's Flier

Aubrey, if you’re listening, there are a lot of people that are concerned and just want you to be safe. Please call 911 or call Palmer PD at (610) 759-2200.
But if you can’t or don’t want to, you have options:

•  Call a member of your family
• Call National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) 
• Call National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) 
• Text Crisis Line: Text HELLO to 741741 
• Reach out to another trusted adult. Your dance teacher, your FBLA teacher 

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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 through the front door. 

Still searching more than 23 years later, Danielle’s sister Bonnie sits down with me to share her story.

We’re calling on YOU for help.

If you have any information, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit:
(850) 436-9580

Or contact Crime Stoppers:
(850) 433-STOP

Danielle’s sister, Bonnie:
[email protected]

Information & Age Progression Photo:
https://charleyproject.org/case/danielle-arion-bell

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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 support for sexual violence, contact:
https://rainn.org/
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

For LGBTQIA support, contact:
https://lgbthotline.org/

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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 children.

This episode includes resources for parents to discuss the dangers of the dark web.

For information about Project Safe Childhood:
http://www.justice.gov/psc

For resources on keeping children safe online:

https://www.wxyz.com/news/reading-this-predators-playbook-could-help-protect-your-child

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https://www.icmec.org/icmec-resources/https://www.d2l.org/child-grooming-signs-behavior-awareness/

https://www.justice.gov/psc/national-strategy-child-exploitation-prevention-and-interdiction

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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.
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