Method & Madness

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 examine not just what happened that day, but why it could happen in 2021 despite decades of lessons from past tragedies. Most importantly, we remember Halyna - her artistry, her courage, and the legacy she left behind - and consider what Hollywood can do to prevent another life lost.Support the next generation of cinematographers and honor Halyna’s memory by donating to the Halyna Hutchins Memorial Scholarship Fund:Halyna Hutchins Scholarship Fund | American Film Institute***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!:methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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 stories deserve to be heard.Call to ActionIf you have any information about the murder of Jeremy Waggoner:Call 1-800-CRIME STOPPERSor reach out to the Detroit Police Homicide Division at 313-596-2260.If you want to support businesses supporting the LGBTQ community year-round, consider donating to Viva Rescue, a queer-owned, registered 501c nonprofit and animal sanctuary.https://vivaglobalrescue.org/To support LGBTQ+ youth and help build a safer, more inclusive future, consider donating to The Trevor Project, a leading organization providing crisis support, education, and advocacy.***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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 episode, we remember Priscilla Pimentel not as a headline, but as a human being. We look at her life, the circumstances of her death, and the questions that still haunt her case. We also zoom out to examine the long and painful history of violence against the LGBTQ+ community, from systemic failures in law enforcement to the rise of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and how it continues to manifest today. This is not just a story about loss. It’s about the urgent need for visibility, justice, and respect.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of violent crime, including anti-LGBTQ violence.Call to ActionIf you have any information about the murder of Priscilla Pimentel, please come forward. Your tip could help bring long-overdue justice to her family.📞 Call: 1-800-577-TIPS💻 Submit online: Crimestoppers.NYPDOnline.org Tips are completely confidential.To support LGBTQ+ youth and help build a safer, more inclusive future, consider donating to The Trevor Project, a leading organization providing crisis support, education, and advocacy.***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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 Stoneramy.stoner@lyoncountyia.comAnd 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!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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) 436-9580Or contact Crime Stoppers:(850) 433-STOPDanielle’s sister, Bonnie:justicefordaniellebell@gmail.comInformation & Age Progression Photo:https://charleyproject.org/case/danielle-arion-bell***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT: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.

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/pscFor resources on keeping children safe online:https://www.wxyz.com/news/reading-this-predators-playbook-could-help-protect-your-childENDCANhttps://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____________________________________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 listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.