Reverie—a word that evokes dreamy introspection, yet not all daydreams are serene. Sometimes, when our minds wander, they lead us into shadowy corners filled with intrusive thoughts, fears, and questions about the darker aspects of humanity. These unsettling reveries can spiral into haunting curiosity about the crimes, mysteries, and injustices that mark our world.
Paige shares stories of unspeakable crimes and their lasting impacts. She also speaks with survivors, victims' loved ones, and fellow storytellers, creating a space where the weight of these stories is honored with empathy and respect. Occasionally, Paige ventures into the realm of haunting, paranormal tales that blur the line between reality and nightmare.
Her goal is to illuminate the darkness, bringing attention to injustices, overlooked details, and the human stories woven into each crime. This podcast is not only about telling stories—it's about understanding them, confronting them, and, hopefully, learning from them.
You can email case suggestions and even your personal paranormal/strange and/or crime related stories to ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com
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196. Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn: The "Gone Girl Hoax" That Wasn't
This episode explores the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who were initially accused of a hoax, but later vindicated by Detective Misty Carausu's investigation that exposed serial rapist Matthew Muller, which transformed law enforcement's approach to sexual assault cases.
3 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
195. Sword of the Lord: The Daub Family's Descent into Darkness
January 25, 2023, arranged in a line in a frozen Pennsylvania backyard laid a father, mother, and daughter who had executed a planned suicide pact nine months in the making. Over the years the Daub family withdrew from the world until they vanished entirely.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 1-800-950-NAMI (https://tel:1) (6264)
If you or someone you know is experiencing auditory hallucinations, paranoia, or any symptoms of psychosis, please contact a mental health professional immediately. These conditions are treatable.
Sources:
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/01/25/neighbors-ready-for-new-chapter-one-year-after-familys-mysterious-suicide-pact/72343325007/ (https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/01/25/neighbors-ready-for-new-chapter-one-year-after-familys-mysterious-suicide-pact/72343325007/)
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/01/26/west-manchester-township-pa-police-daub-family-deaths-ruled-murder-suicide/69843414007/ (https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/01/26/west-manchester-township-pa-police-daub-family-deaths-ruled-murder-suicide/69843414007/)
https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/01/3-dead-in-apparent-pa-murder-suicide-pact.html (https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/01/3-dead-in-apparent-pa-murder-suicide-pact.html)
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/01/3-family-members-found-dead-in-backyard-of-york-county-home.html (https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/01/3-family-members-found-dead-in-backyard-of-york-county-home.html)
https://www.wgal.com/article/york-county-loman-avenue-deaths-investigation/42584807 (https://www.wgal.com/article/york-county-loman-avenue-deaths-investigation/42584807)
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/3-people-found-dead-west-manchester-township-york-county/521-e4d7e0d7-8f4e-4f7e-9c7a-5d0e5b5c5d7e (https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/3-people-found-dead-west-manchester-township-york-county/521-e4d7e0d7-8f4e-4f7e-9c7a-5d0e5b5c5d7e)
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/york/3-people-found-dead-in-west-manchester-township/ (https://www.abc27.com/local-news/york/3-people-found-dead-in-west-manchester-township/)
https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/york/news/3-relatives-found-dead-in-pa-backyard-were-part-of-suicide-pact-officials/850584/ (https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/york/news/3-relatives-found-dead-in-pa-backyard-were-part-of-suicide-pact-officials/850584/)
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20 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
194. Wilma June Nissen: The Woman in the White Go-Go Boots
For 27 years, she was just Jane Doe, a nameless woman found decomposed in an Iowa ditch in 1978. In 2006, a fingerprint match finally gave her a name: Wilma June Nissen, a 23-year-old mother. Wilma's daughter Krissi spent nearly 30 years believing her mother had abandoned her, only to learn the devastating truth that she'd been murdered just after Krissi's first birthday. Now, Krissi is fighting to solve her mother's cold case, and investigators believe they know who did it. This is the story of a woman who was failed by every system that should have protected her. Someone out there knows what happened that summer night in 1978, and Wilma June Nissen deserves justice.
To Report Information:
Crime Stoppers USA: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Website: crimestoppersusa.org
Cold Case Coalition Tip Line: (385) 258-3313
WeTip Anonymous Tip Line: 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463)
Sioux Falls Crime Stoppers: (605) 367-7007 or toll-free (877) 367-7007
Website: crimestopperssiouxempire.com
Support Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced child abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation:
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Krissi's Platforms:
Justice4WilmaJuneNissen.com
wilmasdaughter.substack.com
Bluesky: @krissihaas1977.bsky.social
TikTok: Krissi_1977
medium.com/@justice4wilma
X (Twitter): @MyMomsMurder
Change.org petition: https://c.org/7jyxTjGVzC
SOURCES:
https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/wilma-june-nissen/ (https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/wilma-june-nissen/)
https://projectcoldcase.org/2025/05/12/wilma-nissen/ (https://projectcoldcase.org/2025/05/12/wilma-nissen/)
https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/new-lead-for-lyon-county-cold-case/article_31e9c062-1961-11e6-a014-53443c67e206.html (https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/new-lead-for-lyon-county-cold-case/article_31e9c062-1961-11e6-a014-53443c67e206.html)
https://www.the-sun.com/news/14825036/wilma-nissen-cold-case-mom-murdered-krissi-atkisson-iowa/ (https://www.the-sun.com/news/14825036/wilma-nissen-cold-case-mom-murdered-krissi-atkisson-iowa/)
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/wilma-nissen-rock-rapids-iowa-homicide-unsolved-rcna232527 (https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/wilma-nissen-rock-rapids-iowa-homicide-unsolved-rcna232527)
https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/article_6820cdc8-6145-5524-9fc2-3e96212da18e.html (https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/article_6820cdc8-6145-5524-9fc2-3e96212da18e.html)
https://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_e6a2c980-b20e-5d53-a74c-435d649b4828.html (https://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_e6a2c980-b20e-5d53-a74c-435d649b4828.html)
https://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_4409d496-4e68-5e8e-b907-f5e1c42decc8.html (https://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_4409d496-4e68-5e8e-b907-f5e1c42decc8.html)
https://siouxlandnews.com/archive/arrest-made-in-1978-lyon-county-cold-case-01-26-2016 (https://siouxlandnews.com/archive/arrest-made-in-1978-lyon-county-cold-case-01-26-2016)
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196. Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn: The "Gone Girl Hoax" That Wasn't
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[…] Denise and Aaron have become advocates. They speak at law enforcement training events, teaching officers how to properly handle sexual assault investigations, and how to avoid re -victimizing survivors. In March of 2024, they appeared at a training event in seaside, California, describing what Vallejo police did wrong and how officers can do better. Denise said, quote, We have two beautiful daughters. Our little ones give us so much joy. We refuse to live our lives in fear and hiding. We want to make a change for our daughters and for all survivors." They've also worked tirelessly to help solve Matthew Muller's cold cases, by corresponding with investigators, reviewing evidence, and even communicating with Muller's former attorney, they've helped bring justice to other victims who might never have been identified. […]
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