New Podcast Investigates Young Serial Killer's Undetected Crimes

NJ.com's 'Someone's Hunting Us' traces how Khalil Wheeler-Weaver targeted Black girls and young women in North Jersey

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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NJ.com's new true-crime podcast 'Someone's Hunting Us' traces how 19-year-old serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver moved undetected through North Jersey as he targeted Black girls and young women he believed would not be protected. The podcast is reported, produced and hosted by NJ.com/Star-Ledger journalists Daysi Calavia-Robertson and Rebecca Everett, who spent over a year interviewing sources, reviewing interrogation footage, and uncovering new details about Wheeler-Weaver and his victims.

Why it matters

This case highlights the racial disparities in how missing persons cases are handled, with missing white girls often receiving far more media attention and law enforcement resources than missing Black girls and young women. The podcast aims to center the stories of Wheeler-Weaver's victims, who were largely overlooked by authorities and the media.

The details

Wheeler-Weaver, who comes from a law enforcement family, stalked the streets and dating apps undetected, slipping past investigators over and over again. His victims include 15-year-old Mawa Doumbia, whose disappearance in Newark prompted urgent efforts by her friends long before police recognized the threat. The podcast also features the story of Robin West, a woman who survived an encounter with Wheeler-Weaver and helped outsmart him, ultimately leading to his arrest.

  • The first murders committed by Khalil Wheeler-Weaver occurred around 10 years ago.
  • The final episode of 'Someone's Hunting Us' podcast will be released on Tuesday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver

A 19-year-old serial killer from a law enforcement family who targeted Black girls and young women in North Jersey.

Mawa Doumbia

A 15-year-old victim of Wheeler-Weaver whose disappearance in Newark prompted urgent efforts by her friends long before police recognized the threat.

Robin West

A woman who survived an encounter with Wheeler-Weaver and helped outsmart him, ultimately leading to his arrest.

Daysi Calavia-Robertson

An award-winning columnist focused on New Jersey's diverse communities and co-host of the 'Someone's Hunting Us' podcast.

Rebecca Everett

A veteran crime reporter and host of podcasts 'Father Wants Us Dead' and 'In the Shadow of Princeton', and co-host of 'Someone's Hunting Us'.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The podcast team plans to continue covering Khalil Wheeler-Weaver's efforts to avoid being tried for Mawa Doumbia's death. If there is a trial, they will be there to report on it.

The takeaway

This case highlights the systemic racial disparities in how missing persons cases are handled, with missing Black girls and young women often overlooked by authorities and the media. The 'Someone's Hunting Us' podcast aims to center the stories of Wheeler-Weaver's victims and shine a light on these troubling inequities.