Undetermined
In a coroner’s report, the word “undetermined” is used to describe the cause or manner of death when there’s insufficient evidence to lend a more specific classification. In 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning went missing from her New Orleans home; her body was found days later, just two and a half blocks away. Her death was classified as undetermined, but due to evidence of foul play, her friends and family believe someone played a role in her suspicious disappearance. Investigative journalist Jessica Noll and former Detective Todd McComas dig deep into this unsolved case and search for answers to Jessica’s untimely death. From the team that brought you ‘To Live and Die in LA’ and ‘Culpable’, this is ‘Undetermined’.
Episodes
In the summer of 2019, 43-year-old Jessica Easterly Durning, was found dead in her New Orleans suburb. Her cause and manner of death were ruled undetermined. That word has haunted Jessica’s loved ones, and hindered her investigation ever since. Her case hangs in limbo, until that word, undetermined, is changed. From the team that brought you ‘To Live and Die in LA’ and ‘Culpable,’ this is ‘Undetermined.’ Catch the 2-episode premier...
In the summer of 2019, 43-year-old Jessica Easterly Durning, was found dead in her New Orleans suburb. Her cause and manner of death were ruled undetermined. Hear how the Resonate team first learned about Jessica’s case and the full circle process that took place that helped this story evolve from a plea from her family asking for help into a full investigation into her death.
All Jessica Easterly Durning ever wanted was her happily ever after. She finally met and married her Prince Charming and became a mother. But when Jessica goes missing, the fairytale she once dreamt of, quickly fades to black.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Jessica’s birthday passed without a word from her, her family feared the worst. But for her friend, Maria, it was more than just a bad feeling – she’d received an alarming message from Jessica leading up to her disappearance.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omnys...
In episodes 1 and 2, you heard NOPD body cam footage, which was recorded during two separate visits to the Durnings’ home shortly after Jessica went missing. In this episode, Jessica and Todd share their analysis of the body cam footage.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omnyst...
Ten days after Jessica’s disappearance, her sisters travel to New Orleans where they find Jessica’s body roughly 2 1/2 blocks from her Lakeview home. The Coroner’s office rules Jessica's cause and manner of death as Undetermined, but her autopsy report reveals injuries sustained prior to her death.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Another woman named Jessica has an odd encounter with Justin in the restaurant she works at, a few months following Jessica’s death. She wants to report him to the police and give them a new piece of evidence… but she is met with some resistance.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Up to this point, you've heard about multiple interactions with the NOPD regarding this case, including body cam footage with Justin at their home following Jessica's disappearance, and most recently Jessica V.'s experience with the police and the coroner. In this bonus episode, Jessica and Todd discuss the investigation and where it should be at this point with Todd's expertise and insight into protocol and procedure as a former d...
Jessica and Justin had a secret life. And a few months before Jessica disappeared, the couple has a rendezvous in their home with another couple from Florida. But it quickly goes south.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is investigating Jessica’s case? We uncover the answer and moreover, a systemic issue within New Orleans.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some Lakeview neighbors and an entire online community rally for justice for Jessica. One neighbor tells his story about aggressive and volatile messages between himself and someone who he believes is Justin about a year after Jessica’s death – in which, the person sending those text messages, confesses to some things surrounding her case. Another neighbor is the eyes and ears for Jessica’s family, taking photos and circling the ne...
There’s a lot of talk about one person in this podcast. Everyone has an opinion about Jessica’s husband. But we want to hear his story first-hand.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the year 2021 rolled around, it had been more than 500 days since Jessica death. Her case remained unsolved, and her body remained at the morgue. But the next several months would leave Jessica’s family with more hope than ever before.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See omn...
How does Jessica's case go from Undetermined to solved? We review everything we've learned up to this point and reach out to both the District Attorney and the NOPD to share our recommendations, and seek answers about the status of Jessica's case.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey reported harassment from her ex—but her pleas for help were ignored, leading to tragic consequences. From Tenderfoot TV, Truer Crime investigates the deadly cost of inaction.
New episodes every Monday here—don’t miss it!
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoic...
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.