Voices That Refused to Be Silenced: New Podcast Exposes Serial Killer Case and the Women Who Fought Back

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS

Jenisha Jackson holds a collage of her best friend, Mawa Doumbia, Jan. 11, 2026. Doumbia was a 15-year-old freshman at East Side High School in Newark when she disappeared in 2016.Jeff Rhode | For NJ Advance Media

A gripping new true-crime podcast is shining a national spotlight on a disturbing case—and on the voices that refused to be ignored.

Someone’s Hunting Us, a chart-climbing podcast from NJ.com, takes listeners deep into the story of alleged serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver and the young Black women he targeted in New Jersey. The series not only uncovers the crimes but also raises critical questions about why early warnings from victims and their loved ones were overlooked.

At the heart of the podcast are the stories of the women—many of whom were dismissed, unheard, or underestimated. One survivor who narrowly escaped was initially not believed, while friends and family members worked tirelessly to push for answers when others would not.

The investigation ultimately gained traction when loved ones of a missing college student took matters into their own hands, helping bring long-overdue attention to the case.

Through powerful storytelling, interviews, and real audio recordings, the podcast gives voice to victims like Mawa Doumbia, a 15-year-old whose story had never been fully told.

More than just a crime story, the series highlights a deeper issue—the value placed on certain lives and the consequences of ignoring communities.

For listeners in Huntsville and across Alabama, the message resonates: awareness, advocacy, and community action can make a difference.

The full series is now available to stream, reminding audiences that sometimes justice begins when people refuse to stay silent.