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Sneak peek: My Mother's Murder Trials

May 29, 2025 / 02:52

This episode covers the murder of Mike Cisco and Karen Harkness, the investigation into their deaths, and the allegations against Dana Chandler, their daughter.

It begins with the shocking details of the crime, where Mike Cisco and Karen Harkness were found shot in their beds on July 7th. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of their daughter, who believes her mother, Dana Chandler, is responsible for the murders.

The episode features recorded conversations between the daughter and Dana, highlighting the tension and emotional turmoil surrounding the case. The daughter expresses her desire for the truth while grappling with her mother's denial of involvement.

As the legal proceedings progress, the daughter reflects on the impact of the trial and the Kansas Supreme Court's decision to overturn Dana's conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct. The episode concludes with the daughter's feelings of fear and uncertainty regarding her mother's potential guilt.

TLDR

A daughter believes her mother killed her father and his fiancée, revealing family turmoil and legal battles.

Episode

2:52
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[Music] They were found uh Sunday afternoon, July 7th. My dad and his fianceé Karen were
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shot and killed in their beds. I was 17 and my brother was 15. And there was just shock.
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The killer made it downstairs, shot Karen Harkness multiple times, shot Mike Cisco multiple times. Whoever it was
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that did this hated these people. The only person that hated them was my mom. Dana, what should people understand
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about the fact that you, Dana Chandler's daughter, thinks Dana Chandler killed your father? I do have a mind of my own
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and I'm not biased in this situation. I don't want it to be her. I want the truth to come out. I wanted to
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help the police. So, I started to record my conversations with her. I think that the
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only way I can really move on with a relationship with you is if we can get it, you know, if you can just tell me
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yourself that you did it. You know, number one, I didn't do it. And number one, I number two, I don't know what
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happened. Did you know anything about the death of Michael and Karen? I have no idea what happened. I hit a point
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where I didn't know if justice would ever be served. both hands out of the car. I needed justice for my dad and for
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Karen. We the jury find the defendant guilty of the crime of murder in the first degree. I feel better in the sense
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that my dad's killer is paying for their actions. I don't feel better that my mom
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is capable of killing my dad. And then the Kansas Supreme Court comes and says, "This is prosecutorial misconduct. We're
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going to go ahead and overturn her conviction. You have a new trial. My liberty, my freedom is hanging in the
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balance." If she could bring out something to prove she didn't do it, that's for her and her own freedom. But
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she can't and she hasn't. I did not kill Mike Cisco. She would not hesitate to get revenge on me. I did not kill Karen
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Hartness. I know the truth. I am an innocent woman. The truth is that she murdered them.
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She scares me. Your mom scares you? Yeah.

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 85
    Most controversial
  • 80
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • A Daughter's Quest for Truth
    Dana Chandler's daughter grapples with the possibility that her mother killed her father.
    “I want the truth to come out.”
    @ 01m 00s
    May 29, 2025
  • The Verdict
    The jury finds the defendant guilty of first-degree murder, bringing a sense of justice.
    “We the jury find the defendant guilty of the crime of murder in the first degree.”
    @ 01m 43s
    May 29, 2025
  • Supreme Court Overturns Conviction
    The Kansas Supreme Court declares prosecutorial misconduct, leading to a new trial for Dana.
    “This is prosecutorial misconduct. We're going to go ahead and overturn her conviction.”
    @ 02m 03s
    May 29, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I needed justice for my dad and for Karen.
    Sneak peek: My Mother's Murder Trials
  • She scares me. Your mom scares you? Yeah.
    Sneak peek: My Mother's Murder Trials

Key Moments

  • Tragic Loss00:13
  • Seeking Justice01:37
  • Fear of Mom02:45

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