Ep 157 : The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins: A Party, A Freezer, and Unanswered Questions

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

QCODE

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.6 • 769 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

On September 10, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a hotel freezer after attending a party at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. Her tragic death sparked widespread speculation, fueled by unsettling surveillance footage of Kenneka wandering the hotel halls, clearly intoxicated. How did she end up in the freezer, and could she have been saved? In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explore Kenneka’s final hours, the missteps that delayed her discovery, and the lingering questions that haunt this case. From conflicting accounts to a $10 million lawsuit settlement, Kenneka’s death remains a heartbreaking reminder of how crucial urgency and accountability are in missing person cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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