Unsolved: Deverrie Schiller with Dawn from Method & Madness

Unsolved: Deverrie Schiller with Dawn from Method & Madness

Author: Our True Crime Podcast October 27, 2025 Duration: 58:08
In this episode, Jen and Cam are joined by their friend Dawn from Method & Madness. Dawn, with her background in Criminal Justice and victim advocacy, brings a unique perspective to the tragic and still unsolved murder of Deverrie Schiller. Deverrie, a young woman of only 23, set out from her home in California City for a simple trip to Taco Bell. Tragically, she never returned. Her lifeless body was discovered the following day, a devastating event that sent shockwaves through her community and shattered the world of her mother, Debi. Method & Madness is not just another true crime podcast. It's a platform with a profound purpose, deeply rooted in compassionate storytelling and a strong focus on victim advocacy. Every episode is crafted to center on the victims and their survivors, ensuring the criminal is never glorified. With Dawn's background in Criminal Justice and victim advocacy, the show's approach is unique. It uses immersive storytelling and insightful commentary to honor the victims and shed light on the broader societal issues connected to violence. Anyone with information about the murder of Deverrie Schiller can contact: California City Police Dept 760-373-8606 Crimestoppers: 800-222-8477 Debi Fones has created coloring books, honoring children gone too soon: Amazon.com: The Wings Of Our Children Book 12: 9798263580339: Lee, Remedy: Books Method and Madness Website:Method & Madness Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Duration: 49:00
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346.  Charmed: Margie's Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:56
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345. Targeted: The Killing of James Craig Anderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:16
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344. Trusting Evil: The Murder of Sarah Everard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
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343. Dardeen Family Massacre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
In the quiet, unassuming town of Ina, Illinois—where life moved slowly and danger felt distant—Keith and Elaine Dardeen were building a modest, faith-centered future with their young son, Peter, and a baby on the way. Th…
342. Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Wayne Adam Ford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:16
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341.  Missoula Mauler: Wayne Nance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:22
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Introducing: Fresh Hell Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
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