Daughter suspects mom was behind murders of her dad & his girlfriend (Part 1 & 2) | Full Episodes
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1:25:24
- Full Episode
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours" in an update of "My Mother's Murder Trials." This two-part episode aired on July 12, 2026.
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Brief Summary
Dana Chandler is accused of murdering her ex-husband and his girlfriend, with her daughter believing in her guilt despite Chandler's claims of innocence.
Key points
- The Shocking Murders. On July 7, 2002, Mike Cisco and Karen Harkness were found shot in their beds.
- Trial Begins for Dana Chandler. Dana Chandler's trial begins, with her representing herself in court.
- The Arrest of Dana Chandler. After nearly a decade, Dana Chandler is arrested for the murders.
- Haley's Emotional Journey. Haley Seal, Dana's daughter, seeks justice for her father and Karen.
- Verdict Reached. After 83 minutes of deliberation, the jury finds the defendant guilty of first-degree murder.
- Appeal and Overturning. Dana Chandler's conviction is overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, raising questions about justice.
Episode highlights
- The Shocking MurdersOn July 7, 2002, Mike Cisco and Karen Harkness were found shot in their beds.“The killer made it downstairs, shot Karen multiple times.”1:30Aug 27, 2026
- Trial Begins for Dana ChandlerDana Chandler's trial begins, with her representing herself in court.“I knew it was different. I just didn't know what was going to happen.”2:38Aug 27, 2026
- The Arrest of Dana ChandlerAfter nearly a decade, Dana Chandler is arrested for the murders.“I hit a point where I didn't know if justice would ever be served.”20:56Aug 27, 2026
- Haley's Emotional JourneyHaley Seal, Dana's daughter, seeks justice for her father and Karen.“It was such a feeling that I... it was unbelievable.”21:04Aug 27, 2026
- Verdict ReachedAfter 83 minutes of deliberation, the jury finds the defendant guilty of first-degree murder.“We the jury find the defendant guilty of the crime of murder in the first degree.”28:54Aug 27, 2026
- Appeal and OverturningDana Chandler's conviction is overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, raising questions about justice.“The Kansas Supreme Court held that it's so bad that we're going to go ahead and overturn her conviction.”32:00Aug 27, 2026
- Trial for RetrialDana Chandler faces a retrial in 2022, with the prosecution determined to seek justice.“The decision whether to retry Dana Chandler was now in the hands of Shaunie County's new DA.”34:35Aug 27, 2026
- Gas Cans MysteryQuestions arise about gas cans purchased by Dana before the murders, hinting at premeditation.“Authorities wondered why Dana didn't tell them about the gas cans and why she would need them.”50:58Aug 27, 2026
