Ep 121 : The Eastburn Family Murders: Betrayal, DNA, and Three Trials for Justice

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.6 • 996 Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

The Eastburn family’s story is one of unimaginable tragedy and relentless pursuit of justice. In May 1985, Kathryn Eastburn and her two young daughters, Kara and Erin, were found brutally murdered in their Fayetteville, North Carolina, home. The only survivor was 21-month-old Jana, who was discovered dehydrated but alive in her crib. Suspicion quickly turned to Tim Hennis, a man who had recently visited the Eastburn home to adopt their dog. What followed were three separate trials that spanned decades, making this case one of the most complex in legal history. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we dive into the chilling details of the crime, the groundbreaking DNA evidence that ultimately sealed Tim Hennis’s fate, and the emotional toll on the Eastburn family and the investigators who worked tirelessly to uncover the truth. Join us as we examine the twists and turns of a case that shocked a community and forever changed the landscape of criminal justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:41.8	Welcome back to Mama Mystery.
0:43.3	I am your host, Kelly.
0:46.0	And I am your co-host, Austin.
0:50.6	And we are here with another episode of Mama Mystery.
0:54.1	You may have noticed that our last episode was a little bit different. It was Mama Mystery Headlines.
0:56.2	Oh, we got the different shows now. Yes. So that is a new segment that we're doing in addition to
1:03.3	our regular programming. So we're going to have our weekly episodes where we have like a 30 to 45
1:09.6	minute story on just one case.
1:12.6	Full length.
1:13.4	Full length.
1:14.6	And you will likely be on it.
1:16.6	Me or some co-host.
1:19.0	And then the headlines will probably just be me, but it'll just be some quick recaps of the stories, the top stories that caught my eye during the week.
1:27.2	And then we're shoot to have some mama Minutes in there where we just discuss some
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