Episode 263 - Clear Eyes, Dark Heart - The Murder of Lynn Hernan

04/27/25 • 58 min

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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

Join us, as we examine the murder of Lynn Hernan – a death initially believed to be a tragic suicide.
You'll learn how a routine toxicology report uncovered a sinister secret hidden in Lynn's blood and how suspicious financial clues and her family's questions pointed detectives toward an unexpected suspect.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf Sources:
Criminal Complaint
Wisconsin woman convicted of intentional homicide says victim liked to drink vodka and Visine
Woman sobs at photos of friend she’s accused of killing with eye drops
A Wisconsin caretaker claims her friend was drinking an unusual cocktail before her death. Was she poisoned?
Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Killing Beautician Friend with Eye Drops in Her Water
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Lynn Hernan Obituary
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Episode 262 - Shattered - The Strange Death of Barbara Kendhammer

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Join us, as we examine the strange death of Barbara Kendhammer—a loving mother whose life ended under bizarre and tragic circumstances.
You'll hear how such an unimaginable misfortune, as described by Barbara’s husband, led to investigators uncovering troubling inconsistencies that cast doubt on his story and raised serious questions.
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Mystery on County Road M: 48 Hours
Kendhammer Appeal
Appeal.pdf
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Winona Daily News
WXOW
Todd Kendhammer Trial Prosecution Opening Statements
Todd Kendhammer Trial Defense Opening Statements
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 1 Dashcam Video is Played
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 2 Part 1 Forensic Pathologist Kathleen McCubbin Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 2 Part 2 Sgt Mark Yehle Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 3 Part 1 Defendants Police Interview
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 3 Part 2 Defendant's Police Interview