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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

themindsofmadness

True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.4 β€’ 6.5K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 27 April 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Join us, as we examine the murder of Lynn Hernan – a death initially believed to be a tragic suicide.Β 

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.Β 

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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
Eye drop murder trial: Jurors see i nterrogation videos, learn defendant & victim fought day of death
Lynn Hernan Obituary
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day One
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Two
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Two - Part 2
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Three
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Four
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Five
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Six
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Seven
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Eight
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Nine
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Ten
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Eleven
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Twelve
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Thirteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Fourteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Fifteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Day Sixteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial β€” WI v. Jessy Kurczewski β€” Sentencing

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0:26.3

in the following episode

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do not necessarily reflect

0:29.0

those of the minds

0:29.8

of madness podcast.

0:31.6

Listener discretion is advised.

0:33.3

The The There's a moment in Patricia Highsmith, the talented Mr. Ripley, when Tom Ripley stares into

1:12.1

a mirror and practices being someone else.

1:16.1

Not just imitating them, becoming them.

1:20.0

He adopts their mannerism, their smile, their way of showing concern.

1:25.7

He's not pretending to be their friend. He's learning to become the friend

1:29.8

they've always wanted. It's a chilling scene because it exposes an uncomfortable truth.

1:36.3

The most effective predators don't look like predators at all. They look like saviors, confidants, or even the daughter you never had.

1:48.3

They arrive precisely when you need them most, armed with kindness and seemingly infinite patience.

1:55.9

But most of all, they prey on the most valuable personal asset, or trust.

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