She Goes by Jane: A True Crime Podcast

125: Vanished in Wyoming: The Irene Gakwa Case

In February 2022, 32-year-old Irene Gakwa vanished from Gillette, Wyoming. A nursing student who had moved from Kenya to pursue her dreams, Irene was deeply connected to her family—speaking with them almost every day. Then the calls suddenly stopped.Strange text messages appeared, written in a way that didn’t sound like her. Her accounts were deleted. Her phone was deactivated. She was never heard from again.Investigators believe Irene may have been taken to a remote area, but searches have brought no answers. A 55-gallon burn barrel, a gray Subaru Crosstrek, and a fiancé with disturbing actions are at the center of this unsolved case. Irene’s family continues to fight for justice and to keep her story alive.If you have information about the disappearance of Irene Gakwa, contact the Gillette Police Department.📍 Gillette, Wyoming | February 2022📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by Kim Roberts.➡️ Help shine light on stories like Irene’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 Kim Roberts: Kim Roberts is an internationally known Canadian actor with over 200 film, television, theatre and voice credits. Most recently seen as “Nancy” in All The Lost Ones, you have also enjoyed Kim as “Ms. Patty“ in Alert: Missing Persons Unit,  “Maggie”, in Workin’ Moms, “Alice” in The Changeling and “Nina Fields” in The Good Doctor. Kim’s most memorable roles include “Marnie” in Schitts Creek, ”Christine” in The Handmaid’s Tale,,“Greta” in “The Sinner”, “Neeva” in The Strain, “Mazz” in The Doodlebops, “Deborah” in SAW III and SAW IV, “Mrs. Bosco” in The Cheetah Girls and her continuing role as “Mayor Goodway” in Paw Patrol , Paw Patrol the Movie, Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie and A Paw Patrol Christmas. Kim is a pioneer in her industry.  Not only has she represented Canada on domestic and international screens for the past 35 years, she is one of the first to have paved the way for artists of colour right here at home. Kim was the first Black Woman to speak in a nationally televised Canadian commercial. The spot was for Benalyn cough syrup. She is one of the co-founders of Obsidian Theatre, Canada’s most prominent Black and Diverse theatre company.  And she has remained a mentor to emerging actors throughout her career. Kim has worked alongside the best in the business, from producers and directors like Stephen Spielberg, Zack Snyder, Maya Angelou, Sydney Lumet and Atom Egoyen to actors and musicians like Drake, Robin Williams, Jackie Chan,, Mariah Carey, Lakeith Stanfield, Lindsay Lohan, Bill Pullman, Jeffrey Wight and Helen Mirren. In 2024, Kim was invited to join The Stratford Festival Theatre as a lead performer in the world premiere of “Get That Hope”. Kim’s stellar performance as Margaret Whyte received numerous accolades, and is still being lauded by theatre-goers to this day. Upcoming roles for Kim include playing “Theresa” in THE SNAKE. Shot on Prince Edward Island and set to debut at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival.You can follow Kim on:Instagram: @mskimrobertsX: @kimroberts1Facebook @kimrobertspageThreads: @mskimroberts LinkedIn: Kim Roberts

124: Lola Celli

It’s 1946. Twenty-four year old Lola Celli is visiting her parents in Grandview Heights, Ohio when she decides to take a bus into Columbus to buy some nylons. But her neighbors don’t report seeing her on the morning bus nor is there any record of her making a purchase at the store she planned to visit. Is it possible that something happened to Lola in the two blocks between her parents’ home and the bus stop? Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our August 2024 selection is the Pulitzer Prize winning nonfiction book Liliana’s Invincible Summer by Christina Rivera Garza.You can find us on Instagram and Facebook.To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon.

123: The Disappearance of Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal | Missing Woman in New Jersey

When 32-year-old Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal failed to show up for work in February 1991, her coworkers immediately knew something was wrong. Dede was a dedicated behavioral management specialist at the Elwyn Institute, known for her commitment to supporting autistic clients.A welfare check at her Cherry Hill, New Jersey apartment revealed troubling signs: an unlocked door, untouched newspapers, personal belongings left behind — and no sign of Dede. Her car was still in the parking lot. Her cat was left alone in the winter cold.In this episode of She Goes by Jane, we examine the unsolved disappearance of a missing woman whose remains have never been found, the early missteps in the investigation, and why Dede’s family has always believed she did not leave voluntarily.🎙️ Featuring a special guest reading by actress Laura Ault.📍 Cherry Hill, New Jersey | February 1991If you have information about the disappearance of Yeda “Dede” Rosenthal, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 665-1200.➡️ She Goes by Jane is a victim-centered true crime podcast about missing and unidentified women. Subscribe, rate, and share to help bring attention to cases that still need answers.More About Laura Ault:Originating from Dallas, TX, Laura Ault has cultivated her multi-media talents from an early age. While initially drawn to music, where she showcased her natural talent for creating melodies on the piano, her passion for theatre took center stage during college. Following the completion of her associate degree in 2000, Laura made the bold move to NYC to pursue a career in Musical Theatre.Amid auditioning for Broadway and earning her bachelor's degree, Laura achieved another noteworthy feat—writing, producing, and recording two albums. These albums have not only been licensed for film and TV but have also opened doors for her to write specifically for acclaimed shows like All My Children and General Hospital. No stranger to the creative realm, Laura's dynamic artistic pursuits extend beyond acting. Based in Miami, Laura continues to balance her artistic endeavors with maintaining her fitness, raising two children, and passionately advocating for mental health and breast cancer awareness. Her commitment to these causes reflects her dedication to making a positive impact beyond the entertainment industry.Amidst her various projects, including a musical comedy short film and a full-length romantic comedy, Laura Ault's diverse talents and unwavering dedication to her passions continue to captivate audiences, making her a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment.

122: Wanda Kirkum, a tragically murdered on Valentine's Day

On Valentine’s Day in 1991, a young woman is seen hitchhiking along US 1 in the Florida Keys. The next morning, a pair of windsurfers find her body in a densely wooded area. She’d been beaten to death before being strangled with her own bikini top. For years this young woman was known only as Valentine Doe, named for the last day she was seen alive. But investigators never give up on her case, utilizing new tactics and techniques to identify her.This week our guest reader is Patricia Rae, a dynamic Latin American actress and producer born and raised in New York City, currently based in LA. She starred in John Polson’s cult classic “Swimfan” and starred in a major supporting role in the Academy Award nominated film, “Maria Full of Grace”. She also recurred on “All Rise” on OWN for three seasons as Judge Delgado. Her long list of television credits include NCIS: Los Angeles, Blue Bloods, The Mentalist, and Chuck. She is currently co-hosting podcast “Believe This” on Spotify with Chris Crimy, from the Scientology survivors podcast “Come Get Sum”. Patricia also produces the cooking segments “Cooking With Patty” that can be viewed on instagram and her youtube channel @cookinguppatty. You can also find her on X and Facebook.Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our March 2024 selection is the novel The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.You can find us on Instagram and Facebook.To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon.

121: Gone in Omaha: The Disappearance of Camisha Hollis

On the night of April 1–2, 2018, Camisha Hollis vanished from her Omaha home after a violent argument with her longtime partner, Marvin L. Young III. Her three daughters woke the next morning to find their mother gone, her car and phone missing, and the house silent but for troubling signs of what had occurred.Investigators discovered blood at the home, spent shell casings, and evidence of forced medication given to the children, raising alarms about abuse and coercive control. Days later, Hollis’s vehicle was abandoned downtown, and her whereabouts remain unknown.Camisha’s disappearance remains unsolved. Her family continues to search for answers, highlighting the broader risks mothers face in abusive relationships.📍 Omaha, Nebraska | April 1, 2018📖 Featuring an original poem written in her honor, read by actress Chipo Chung➡️ Help bring attention to missing person’s cases connected to domestic violence like Camisha’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 Chipo: Chipo Chung is a Tanzanian-born, Zimbabwean actress, producer, and activist based in London. She is known for her roles in Into the Badlands, Doctor Who, Sunshine and Black cake. Raised in Zimbabwe and educated at Yale and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she has a diverse career in theater, television, and voice work.