She Goes by Jane: A True Crime Podcast

In May 1990, substitute teacher Paige Renkoski disappeared under unusual circumstances in DeWitt Township, Michigan. After dropping her mother off at Detroit Metro Airport, Paige was last seen on the shoulder of Interstate 96 near Fowlerville, speaking with two unidentified men near a maroon minivan. Hours later, her silver Oldsmobile was found abandoned with the keys in the ignition, doors unlocked, and her personal belongings untouched. Paige has never been heard from again. Investigators have considered multiple leads, including unsolved abductions and reports of impostor police officers in the area at the time. Despite reopening her case and interviewing suspects over the years, Paige’s disappearance remains unsolved. 📍 Fowlerville, Michigan | May 1990 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Belle Adams ➡️ Help shine light on stories like Paige’s—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More About Belle Adams: Belle Adams is best known for her recurring role on SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, recurring role as Janine on 7 episodes of BLESS THIS MESS, directed by Lake Bell, and performing opposite Emmy winner Matthew Rhys on HBO’s new PERRY MASON. 2020 saw her debut in the new Blumhouse / Amazon Feature Film CRONES in which she plays a young woman looking for trouble in the forest, along with her large guest star role on CBS show S.W.A.T. opposite Shemar Moore! Belle has performed in five scenes opp Minnie Driver on SPEECHLESS, in a one-week Guest Star on Disney’s BIZAARDVARK, in Freeform’s GROWN-ISH, and in 5 episodes of Vertical Networks’ SOLVE as a Recurring Guest Star. Adept with both comedy and drama, Belle makes a splash in 2022 critically acclaimed, instant cult-classic horror film, TWO WITCHES, and was awarded Best Actress in 2019 for her work as the lead in indie Feature Film THIS WORLD ALONE. Belle has also appeared in shows on MTV and Lifetime, along with international and national commercials for products like California Lottery, LG, Conde Naste, and more. An Atlanta-area, Georgia-grown gal, Belle had plenty of experience acting in her childhood and teens, and has expanded her pursuits into directing, filmmaking, and producing. She is an active singer-songwriter, has written and directed her own series, short films, and music videos and continues to write/develop original content and visual art. She believes in the power of giving, and looks forward to any opportunity to connect and work alongside open and committed artists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yolanda Panek was a rising star—a record-breaking athlete, Rose Festival Court representative, and mentor to dozens of middle school girls in Portland’s science and math programs. But in July 1995, the 21-year-old mother vanished without a trace. The next morning, her car was found abandoned with her two-year-old son inside, unharmed, and evidence pointed to a shocking case of intimate partner violence. In this episode, we examine the investigation into Panek’s disappearance, the evidence that led to her killer’s conviction despite her body never being recovered, and the lasting legacy she left through programs supporting survivors of domestic violence. 📍 Portland, Oregon | July 1995 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Milcania Diaz-Rojas (40 acres Homekilling Queen) ➡️ Help bring attention to missing women like Yolanda—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More about Milcania Diaz-Rojas: Milcania Diaz-Rojas is a rising Dominican-Canadian actor and writer based in Toronto. Milcania secured her debut role in the HBO feature film SHARE. Since then, she has starred in several notable film and television productions, including HOMEKILLING QUEEN (Lifetime), THE BOLD TYPE (Freeform), and SLIP (Roku). As a 2023-2024 alumna of the prestigious CBC Actors Conservatory at the Canadian Film Centre, Milcania made her writing debut with the short film ZURY. Her performance in the film has garnered significant attention, winning several awards and nominations. Most recently, Milcania can be seen in her leading role in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, and is now streaming on HULU. She has also taken on a leading role in the indie film FAT LADY SRIRACHA that has yet to be released. With her dedication to her craft, Milcania Diaz-Rojas is establishing herself as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story introduced Evelyn Hartley as a victim, it blurred fact and fiction—recreating her kidnapping and murder in a visually stylized narrative. But Evelyn Hartley was no fictional character. A straight-A teen, beloved by friends and family, she vanished from La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1953 while babysitting, sparking one of the largest searches in the state’s history. In this episode, we uncover her life, the massive search for her, and how myths about Ed Gein have overshadowed the truth. Join us as we separate Hollywood storytelling from reality and remember Evelyn as the girl she truly was. This is her story. 📍 La Crosse, Wisconsin | October 1953 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read, this time, by Aimee. ➡️ Help us continue to tell stories that matter like Evelyn’s—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In April 1946, a burlap sack pulled from the Willamette River south of Portland revealed something horrifying: the torso of a woman, carefully dismembered and discarded. Over the next several months, more body parts surfaced, and newspapers across the country covered what became known as the Wisdom Light Murder. Nearly eighty years later, this victim is remembered only as Oak Grove Jane Doe — Oregon’s oldest unidentified person case. In this episode, we explore the chilling discovery, the flawed investigation, and how her remains went missing for decades. We’ll also look at the women she was once suspected to be — Seattle’s missing Marie Nastos and Portland’s vanished Anna Schrader — and why new forensic science may finally give her a name. 👉 If you’re interested in true crime, missing persons, unsolved mysteries, or unidentified victims, this episode takes you deep into one of Oregon’s most haunting cold cases. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. Search terms: Oak Grove Jane Doe, Oregon cold case, Wisdom Light Murder, unidentified woman, true crime podcast, 1940s true crime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On May 30, 2016, 41-year-old Liliana Moreno and her 9-year-old daughter Daniela vanished from Hialeah Gardens, Florida. Their apartment door was locked. Her car was parked outside. Liliana’s purse, wallet, and passport were left behind — and food was still sitting out on the stove. The last person to see them alive was Daniela’s biological father. He claimed he dropped them off on the side of the road after an argument. But within hours, strange events began to unfold: a burglary targeting security footage, Liliana’s documents found in a dumpster, and a van rental that ended with a violent confrontation with police. For eight years, their loved ones have lived with unanswered questions. Then, in October 2024, Daniela’s father was charged with two counts of kidnapping resulting in death in their case. This week, we revisit the disappearance of Liliana and Daniela Moreno, two lives stolen — and a fight for justice that’s still unfolding. 📍 Hialeah Gardens, Florida | May 30, 2016 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by actress Sofia Yepes ➡️ Help bring attention to undercovered cases like Liliana and Daniela’s—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More About Sofia Yepes: Sofia Yepes is a talented actor, producer, and podcaster known for her compelling performances on stage and screen. Born in Medellin, Colombia, and raised in Queens, New York, Sofia's passion for storytelling began early in life. Sofia made her acting debut in the award-winning Columbia University thesis film, “St. Paul,” portraying a young pregnant teenager. Her performance garnered critical acclaim and set the stage for future endeavors. Currently, Sofia released "The Low End Theory," a film she co-wrote, produced alongside Atomic Features, where she also stars. With credits that include appearances on the acclaimed Showtime series, “Ray Donovan,” and a memorable performance in the theater production, "Danny and The Deep Blue Sea," as well as the independent film “Ganymede” (2024), Sofia continues to captivate audiences with her authenticity and talent. As she continues to explore new projects and opportunities, Sofia remains committed to her craft and to telling real and raw stories that resonate with audiences worldwide, and as a bucket list item hopes to work with Marion Cotillard one day. Sofia strives to tell stories from the female Latina/Indigenous/Afro-Latino perspective and empower women both in front of and behind the camera. When not creating multi-dimensional projects in Hollywood, Sofia is equally committed to raising up the voices of single mothers and breaking societal norms. What started out as a podcast called ‘As a Mutha’ which grew from anger at the unfair expectations of single mothers, has expanded into a community called ‘Sana Sana Single Mama’ which now focuses on resources for healing for single mothers coming in 2026. Resources will include access to family lawyers, assistance with funds, therapy, retreats, and more. https://www.instagram.com/sofiajyepes/ https://www.instagram.com/sana_sana_singlemama/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 1995, Diane Van Reeth left her Tucson home for work and never arrived. Two days later, her minivan was found abandoned with the keys still inside. Her husband soon became the focus of the investigation. Detectives discovered he was living under an alias and was a fugitive with a violent history — including a prior manslaughter conviction and an attempted murder charge in Massachusetts. By 1999, he had pleaded no contest to Diane’s murder, but her remains have never been found. Years later, his name surfaced again — this time in connection with a woman once known only as Pima County Jane Doe. When police arrested him for Diane’s disappearance, they found a photograph of a young woman in his wallet. In 2015, DNA confirmed what many had long suspected: that woman was Brenda Gerow, missing from New Hampshire since 1980. This episode tells the intertwined stories of Diane Van Reeth and Brenda Gerow — two women whose lives ended in violence, but whose names and stories now endure. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Taylor Blackwell. Taylor is an actor, musician, visual artist, writer, director, and creator of The Infinite Possibilities Oracle Deck. Taylor is a member of bubblegum punk band "the tenth", which they co-founded with actress Harley Quinn Smith. In addition Taylor released their own solo album, "In Memory of Haroldine”. ➡️ Help bring attention to stories like Diane’s and Brenda’s—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nearly thirty years after her disappearance, Robin Murphy’s case remains unsolved. In Part 2, She Goes By Jane examines the lingering questions: Was Robin’s disappearance connected to the murder of 12-year-old Josette Wright? Did investigators overlook critical evidence? And why does her story still haunt the Hudson Valley today? 📖 Featuring an original poem written in Robin’s honor, read by Canadian actor Nora McLellan. ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing and unidentified women. Each episode combines deep research with original poetry and victim-centered storytelling — no gore, no sensationalism. ➡️ Share Robin’s story and help keep attention on unsolved disappearances. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More About Nora McLellan: Nora is a Canadian actor with an extensive career across theatre, television, and film. A veteran of both the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, she has earned two Dora Mavor Moore Awards, a Jessie Award, and multiple nominations recognizing her versatility and craft. On stage, McLellan has starred in productions ranging from classics to contemporary hits, including Shirley Valentine (Grand Theatre), Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival), Hello Dolly (Citadel Theatre), and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Vancouver Playhouse). At Stratford and Shaw, she has played leading roles in Cabaret, Gypsy, Saint Joan, The House of Bernarda Alba, and The Trojan Women, among dozens of others. Her screen work includes recurring and guest roles on Son of a Critch (Lionsgate/Project 10), Revival (SyFy), Killjoys (SyFy/Temple Street), Cardinal (CTV), Orphan Black (BBC America), and Saving Hope (CTV). Film credits include Sometimes the Good Kill, Tart, My Own Country (Showtime, directed by Mira Nair), and Double, Double, Toil and Trouble. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the spring of 1995, seventeen-year-old Robin Murphy vanished after borrowing her mother’s car to visit her boyfriend in New York’s Hudson Valley. The car was found abandoned the next day — but Robin was gone. Just months earlier, 12-year-old Josette Wright disappeared in the same community. When Josette’s body was discovered, two men were convicted of her murder, but authorities insisted the cases weren’t connected. This episode of She Goes By Jane examines Robin’s unsolved disappearance, the questions that still haunt her community, and why many believe her case may be linked to other crimes against women and girls. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in Robin’s honor, read by Canadian actor Nora McLellan. ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing women and unidentified women. Each episode combines deep research with original poetry and compassionate storytelling — no gore, no gimmicks. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More about Nora McLellan: A veteran of both the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, she has earned two Dora Mavor Moore Awards, a Jessie Award, and multiple nominations recognizing her versatility and craft. On stage, McLellan has starred in productions ranging from classics to contemporary hits, including Shirley Valentine (Grand Theatre), Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Festival), Hello Dolly (Citadel Theatre), and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Vancouver Playhouse). At Stratford and Shaw, she has played leading roles in Cabaret, Gypsy, Saint Joan, The House of Bernarda Alba, and The Trojan Women, among dozens of others. Her screen work includes recurring and guest roles on Son of a Critch (Lionsgate/Project 10), Revival (SyFy), Killjoys (SyFy/Temple Street), Cardinal (CTV), Orphan Black (BBC America), and Saving Hope (CTV). Film credits include Sometimes the Good Kill, Tart, My Own Country (Showtime, directed by Mira Nair), and Double, Double, Toil and Trouble See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 2004, 40-year-old Merrian Carver vanished from a Celebrity Cruise ship traveling from Seattle to Alaska. She was last seen the next day—and then she disappeared without explanation. For a week, no one reported her missing. Her belongings were given away, her absence ignored, and her family left in the dark until they began their own search for answers. Like the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, Merrian’s case is more than a mystery at sea. It exposed the cruise industry’s troubling lack of accountability and sparked a fight for justice led by her father, Kendall Carver. His relentless advocacy brought international attention to missing persons on cruise ships and pushed for landmark changes in maritime law. In this episode of She Goes By Jane, we look at Merrian’s life, her disappearance, the failures that followed, and the legacy of a family who refused to let her be forgotten. ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing and unidentified women. We share the stories of women who vanish—no gore, no sensationalism, just careful, compassionate storytelling. ➡️ Share Merrian’s story to help keep attention on women who are still missing. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December 1979, 28-year-old Angela Allen vanished from Syracuse, New York, the day after Christmas. That morning, she called her mother — sounding tired, but otherwise fine. Hours later, she was gone. Her last paycheck sat unclaimed, until her husband tried to pick it up. Investigators believe Angela was killed that day, possibly buried in one of two places she had once visited on dates. Decades later, Angela’s body has never been found. Her disappearance left behind unanswered questions, suspicions of betrayal, and two daughters still searching for truth. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in Angela’s honor, read by actor Chioma Umeala (Netflix’s One Piece, The Woman King). ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing and unidentified women. We tell their stories with deep research, poetry, and care — no gore, no sensationalism. ➡️ Share Angela’s story to help keep attention on missing mothers whose cases remain unsolved. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More About Chioma Umeala: Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Chioma Umeala is South African-Nigerian actor, which has allowed her to bring a unique look and a fresh, intercontinental perspective to the industry. Chioma is most notably known as Nojiko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of ‘One Piece’. Her other works include her role in the SONY film ‘The Woman King’ appearing on BET’s first African series, ‘Isono’ as Ayo. Additional credits in CBS’s “Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation” and on Novocaine, a comedic film with Jack Quaid at the helm. Due to her work, Chioma has built many relationships in the film industry including with her now mentors, Julius Tennon and Viola Davis. She is also known as championing varied stories and characters due to her casting on One Piece. Nojiko’s race was initially non-descript and so being the only black woman in season one, that opened the stage for conversation and integration in the niche anime community. Chioma has been recognized and invited by many global events, such as Comic Con, to speak on her experiences. Chioma is a steadily rising global talent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They said they were going to go babysit, but secretly had other plans to meet up with a friend. When teenagers Cynthia and Jackie Leslie left their Mesa, Arizona home in 1974, no one was worried. After all, everyone assumed they were exactly where they said: babysitting. When they didn’t return home, though, their family was plunged into a mystery now almost 50 years old. In this episode we cover both what was reported by the media and what was contained in their over 200 page police file. This week, we’re joined by writer Catherine McKenzie. A graduate of McGill in History and Law, Catherine practiced law for twenty years before leaving the practice to write full time. She’s the author of numerous bestsellers including HIDDEN, FRACTURED, THE GOOD LIAR and I’LL NEVER TELL. Her works have been translated into multiple languages and PLEASE JOIN US and I’LL NEVER TELL have all been optioned for development into television series. You can find Catherine on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠TikTok⁠. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on⁠ Instagram⁠ & ⁠Facebook⁠. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via ⁠University of Akron Press⁠, ⁠Bookshop.org⁠, and ⁠Amazon⁠. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, ⁠GIRLHUNT⁠. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When 30-year-old Pah Pow leaves her apartment, the only witness is her young son who says she left with a man he recognized but whose name he didn’t know. Her family thought she was with family, her family thought she was with friends. This mistake meant nearly a week passed before anyone realized Pah was missing. An immigrant from Thailand, Pah lived with her husband and children in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She has been missing since April 2016. This week, we’re joined by Rainbow Dickerson, the proud daughter of a brave Thai mother who came to the United States during the first small wave of Thai immigrants in the 1960’s. Rainbow is also of Rappahannock and Caucasian descent and is honored to lend her voice to this project. She became a TIFF Rising Star for her work in the feature, BEANS, for which she also received other awards and nominations. She can be seen next in Netflix’s live-action, Avatar: The Last Airbender, premiering February 22nd, 2024. Other selected screen credits include Gone, Chicago Fire, and Banshee. In addition, Rainbow has performed on Broadway and at many of the country’s top theatres, recently closing an Off-Broadway run of Manahatta at The Public Theatre in NYC. Other favorites include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Repertory Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, San Francisco Playhouse, American Players Theatre, and Native Voices. Rainbow currently resides on unceded Tongva/Gabrieleno territory, also known as Los Angeles, CA. Represented by Liberman Zerman Management. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on⁠ Instagram⁠ & ⁠Facebook⁠. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via ⁠University of Akron Press⁠, ⁠Bookshop.org⁠, and ⁠Amazon⁠. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, ⁠GIRLHUNT⁠. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 1991, 25-year-old attorney Carolyn “Carrie” Lawson was living the life she had worked so hard to build—newly married, just admitted to the bar, and settling into her first home in Jasper, Alabama. But one late-night phone call changed everything. A masked gunman abducted Carrie from her driveway, and within hours, her family received a ransom demand. The money was paid—but Carrie was never returned. More than three decades later, her abduction remains one of Alabama’s most haunting unsolved kidnappings. This episode examines the disappearance of Carrie Lawson, the unanswered questions surrounding her case, and the devastating impact on her family and community. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in Carrie Lawson's honor, read by actress Kristin Minter (Home Alone, ER, Ray Donovan). ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing women and unidentified women. We tell their stories with deep research, poetry, and care — no gore, no sensationalism. ➡️ Help bring attention to story's like Carrie's—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. More About Kristin Minter: Kristin Minter is best known as Heather, Kevin McCallister’s oldest cousin in Home Alone, the holiday classic that raked in nearly $500 million worldwide. She also starred opposite Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice (1991). TV fans know her as feisty desk clerk Randi on ER, appearing in 78 episodes. Minter's credits span hit shows like Ray Donovan, Poker Face, Hightown, Nip/Tuck, and Highlander (as Rachel MacLeod). Still acting, she’s also breaking ground as a mature model with Elite NYC. She laughingly says, “It is confronting at this age.” You can see most her work on Minter’s website ⁠kristinminter.com⁠ or on her instagram @Kristin_minter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1986, 28-year-old Rita Eubanks Creasman was found strangled in a Georgia creek. Just three years later, Twyla Mickey left a chilling message for her parents: “I’ve got to get out of here.” Hours later, she vanished. Then, in 1992, Belinda Norred disappeared after an argument with the same man tied to both Rita and Twyla. Three women. Three families. One name that threads through them all. This episode examines the murder of Rita Creasman and the unsolved disappearances of Twyla Mickey and Belinda Norred—cases bound by love, betrayal, and decades of unanswered questions. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in their honor. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For more than 30 years, they had no names. One was known only as Bitter Creek Betty, found murdered near a Wyoming highway in 1992. The other was called the Sheridan County / I-90 Jane Doe, discovered the same year on the opposite end of the state. Both were young. Both were forgotten—until forensic DNA finally gave them back their identities. Now we know who they were: Irene Vasquez and Cindi Arleen Estrada. This episode explores how investigators solved their cases, the tragic connection between them, and what justice looks like when the killer dies before facing trial. For decades, their voices were silenced. Today, we say their names. 📖 Featuring an original poem in their honor, read by Ginger Strand. Ginger is the author of Killer on the Road: Violence and the American Interstate and several other works of narrative nonfiction. ✨ She Goes By Jane is a true crime podcast about missing and unidentified women. Each episode combines deep research with original poetry and victim-centered storytelling — no gore, no sensationalism. ➡️ Help us honor Irene Vasquez and Cindi Estrada by sharing their story and subscribing to She Goes by Jane 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In August 1994, 79-year-old Ruth Loader was recovering from her cancer treatments at her rural Ohio farmhouse, ready for a quiet evening with her book. She never made it to the breakfast she had planned with her sister the next morning. When her daughter arrived at Ruth’s home, the back door was splintered, her glasses were left on the pillow, and Ruth was gone. In this episode, we trace the disturbing series of events that followed: a red Buick seen across state lines, a pair of fugitives on a multi-state killing spree, and a confession that came too late. Ruth’s body has never been found, but who were the men responsible, and why did they target Ruth? What can this case tell us about how vulnerable women are treated in the criminal justice system and in public memory? 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Ruth Loader, please contact the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office at (330) 339-2000. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After newspaper owner and journalist Amelia Zelko vanished in 1957, the search for answers stretched from the streets of Joliet, Illinois, all the way to Washington, D.C. In this second part of our series, we uncover how Robert F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI secretly joined the investigation, chasing leads that pointed to organized crime. We also revisit a chilling claim: a woman who believed she saw Amelia’s body being buried at a construction site on the night she disappeared. While Amelia Zelko’s disappearance remains one of Illinois’ most haunting unsolved mysteries, her story endures as a powerful reminder of the risks journalists take in pursuit of the truth. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Taylor Meskimen. Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Taylor is a multifaceted actress and artist, well-versed across a variety of creative fields with professional accomplishments in Theater, Film, Music and Television. Taylor has been performing live for over a decade at venues throughout Los Angeles when she hasn't been in recording studios voicing characters for animation and commercials. She has also won awards for her Audiobook Narrations and has over 130 audiobooks available on Audible. No stranger to artistry and hard work, talent and success run Taylor's blood. She is the granddaughter of television star Marion Ross, best known for her role alongside Ron Howard in the hit TV series Happy Days. Taylor's parents are also both professional actors and her mother runs one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles, The Acting Center. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Amelia Zelko, contact the Illinois State Police - District 5 at (815) 726-6377. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just before midnight on September 27, 1957, a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, Illinois, was jolted awake by the sound of a woman’s scream, a car door slamming, and tires screeching into the night. By morning, 47-year-old journalist and co-owner of The Joliet Spectator, Amelia Zelko, was gone. Known for her fearless reporting on organized crime and political corruption, Amelia had powerful enemies and a long list of people who might’ve wanted to silence her. In this first episode of a two-part series, we trace Amelia’s path from her role as a pioneering woman in media to the final night she was seen alive. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Taylor Meskimen. Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Taylor is a multifaceted actress and artist, well-versed across a variety of creative fields with professional accomplishments in Theater, Film, Music and Television. Taylor has been performing live for over a decade at venues throughout Los Angeles when she hasn't been in recording studios voicing characters for animation and commercials. She has also won awards for her Audiobook Narrations and has over 130 audiobooks available on Audible. No stranger to artistry and hard work, talent and success run Taylor's blood. She is the granddaughter of television star Marion Ross, best known for her role alongside Ron Howard in the hit TV series Happy Days. Taylor's parents are also both professional actors and her mother runs one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles, The Acting Center. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Amelia Zelko, contact the Illinois State Police - District 5 at (815) 726-6377. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sixteen-year-old Nicole Russo loved poetry, dreamed of becoming an auto mechanic, and had just started preparing for her GED. In March 1995, she left her Brick, New Jersey home to visit her new boyfriend’s mother on Long Island. She never came home. What followed was a deeply troubling investigation that would uncover bloodstains, a chilling confession, and a desperate attempt to cover up the truth. And yet, Nicole has never been found. In this episode, we explore Nicole Russo’s story. Nicole, a teenager navigating love and independence while dangers she couldn’t see coming. Featuring a special reading by Clueless and Sabrina the Teenage Witch actress Elisa Donovan, honoring Nicole’s love of poetry. This is a story of heartbreak, violence, and a young woman who deserved so much more. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Elisa Donovan. Elisa has been a part of multiple iconic pop culture phenomenons. She began her film career originating the role of Amber in the Paramount Pictures comedy Clueless. She followed that up with a turn on another pop culture sensation, the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, playing bad girl Ginger LaMonica. Then after reprising her role of Amber for three seasons on the television series of Clueless, and shooting the Paramount/SNL Films comedy, A Night At The Roxbury, Elisa went on to the monster hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, playing Morgan Cavanaugh. Elisa has also had recurring roles on multiple other TV series and has starred in numerous telefilms. In 2023, to the delight of fans all over the world, Elisa reunited with her Clueless co-star Alicia Silverstone reprising their iconic roles for a Rakuten Super Bowl commercial that had a reach of 12.7 BILLION impressions. As a Celebrity Mom Blogger for people.com Elisa was voted Reader Favorite for her hilarious & heartwarming blogs on being a new mother. Elisa was also hand selected by Sheryl Sandberg to be the voice of her #1 bestsellers Lean In and Option B. The audiobook for Lean In was #1 on the charts and was submitted for a Grammy nomination. Elisa’s first book, Wake Me When You Leave, was released by Llewellyn Worldwide in North America (audiobook released by Penguin Random House everywhere) and sold out on Amazon on the first day. WMWYL was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2022 COVR Awards for Autobiographical/Biographical books and the Silver Medal for the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards in the Death/Dying & Grief category. Currently, Wake Me When You Leave is in development as a film, which Elisa has written the screenplay for and will be her directorial debut. The film is being produced by Richard J. Bosner. Elisa is a graduate of Eugene Lang College at The New School University in NYC, where she majored in dramatic literature and writing, with a minor in acting. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their 12 year old daughter. 🎙️ If you have any information about the location of Nicole Russo, contact the Brick Township police at (732) 262-1100. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When 23-year-old Arrilla Webb-Vaul vanished from Bossier, Louisiana in 1979, all she left behind was a slashed tire and a silent car on a quiet road. Authorities said she walked away. Her family never believed it. In this episode, we investigate the unsolved disappearance of Arrilla Webb-Vaul, exploring the overlooked evidence, the eerily similar case of another missing woman, and the patterns of neglect that too often surround missing women, especially those whose lives are deemed less newsworthy. Featuring original poetry read by Cassandra Naud, this story asks: what happens when warning signs are ignored, and when missing women are treated like mysteries not worth solving? Listen, share, and help keep Arrilla’s name alive. 📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Cassandra Naud. Cassandra Naud is a queer Canadian actor, dancer and filmmaker originally from Fort McMurray, Alberta. At 19, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for performance, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts before booking notable dance credits and eventually transitioning into acting. Cassandra is best known for her breakout role as CW in Influencer (Shudder). She made her television debut as Fiona in Snowpiercer (TBS/Netflix) and has since appeared in recurring roles in See (Apple TV+), and Loudermilk (Netflix). She will next be seen leading in her upcoming sequel, Influencers set to premiere this summer at Fantasia Film Festival. In 2023, Cassandra made her directorial debut and has since had two short films featured on the festival circuit — one of which screened at Vancouver’s Innovate Film Festival. A passionate advocate for inclusion, Cassandra brings lived experience to her work across disciplines. She continues to challenge traditional beauty standards and is proud to be part of a generation reshaping the narrative around identity and representation in media. 🎙️ If you have any information about the disappearance of Arrilla Webb-Vaul, contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-965-2203. ➡️ Help bring attention to missing and unidentified women—subscribe and share this episode. 📍 Find us on Instagram & Facebook. 📚 Get Aimee’s book, Doe, now available via University of Akron Press, Bookshop.org, and Amazon. 📰 For more women-centered true crime content, subscribe to Aimee’s newsletter, GIRLHUNT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.