In May 1985, Kathryn "Katie" Eastburn and her two young daughters, Kara and Erin, were found brutally murdered in their Fayetteville, North Carolina home. Sergeant Timothy Hennis was arrested and convicted for the crimes, but a series of legal twists, appeals, and new evidence would challenge the case for years to come. This episode unpacks the mysterious details, controversial trials, and shocking developments surrounding the Eastburn family murders.
Sources:
https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-eastburn-family-murders
Innocent Victims: The True Story of the Eastburn Family Murders by Scott Whisnant
https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/staff-sergeant-tim-hennis-murder
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