Forensic Files

Episode 249

Sword and Scale

  • Sep 24, 2023
  • 1:19:04
  • Full Episode
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On Mother’s Day weekend of 2018, a hairdresser named Joleen Cummings was reported missing after she failed to pick up her kids from their father. Soon Joleen’s car was found in a Home Depot parking lot and the mystery behind her vanishing would open up a rabbit hole of insanity like never before. This was one of the craziest cases Florida had ever seen.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

Jolene Cummings went missing; Kimberly Kessler was arrested for her murder after evidence linked her to the crime.

Key points

  • Jolene Cummings Goes Missing. A mother reports her daughter missing after she fails to answer calls on Mother's Day.
  • The Search for Jolene's Car. Detectives find Jolene's vehicle, but the mystery deepens when the driver isn't her.
  • Jennifer Seibert's Odd Behavior. Jolene's co-worker exhibits strange behavior and tension with Jolene before her disappearance.
  • The Truth About Jennifer Seibert. Jennifer Seibert wasn't who she claimed to be; her real name was Kimberly Kessler.
  • The Bizarre Behavior of Kimberly Kessler. Kimberly's actions raised red flags, revealing her troubled past and mental state.
  • The Ex-Boyfriend's Account. Kimberly's ex-boyfriend recounts her violent outbursts and erratic behavior.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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