About this episode
The episode discusses the murder of Army Sergeant Kemia Hessel's husband and the subsequent investigation into her possible involvement.
On New Year's Eve in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Army Sergeant Kemia Hessel's husband is murdered. Police video shows a distraught Hessel, but investigators believe she arranged her spouse's death. (OAD 2/16/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics covered
- murder
- investigation
- betrayal
- true crime
- military
- law enforcement
Keywords
- Kemia Hessel
- murder
- Benton Harbor
- investigation
- true crime
- New Year's Eve
- Army Sergeant
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Benton Harbor, Michigan
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