Sneak peek: Death by Eye Drops | Forensic Files

thank you everyone please have a seat if you are satisfied Beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant
caused the death of Lynn hearnen with the intent to kill you should find the defendant guilty of first-degree
intentional homicide if you are not So Satisfied you must find the defendant not
guilty Lyn hern's not here to tell you what went on we were dispatched to a suicide a female had located her friend
deceased in a residence it was immediately obvious that the decedent was there in a
recliner she has multiple medication bottles that are within Arms Reach she has multiple medications that are kind
of scattered on her carpet and this appears to be an unknown powdery substance left behind on a plate I
received a witness statement from Jesse from what I knew Jesse was the caretaker
of the individual Jesse kvy took care of Lynn during the last year of Lynn's Life
Jesse was like an adopted daughter to Lynn so Jesse and Lynn were very close Lynn was really sick and depressed Lynn
started suffering from health issues that were unexplained she was was going in and out of the hospital but doctors
couldn't figure out what it was that was ailing Lynn she was going to like doctor
after doctor and then she'd call me and say they can't find anything wrong with me the defense argued that Lynn wanted
to die by suicide because she was sick of being sick I remember hearing it from Jesse on the phone looks like Lynn you
know committed suicide when you heard your auntie Lenny died by Suicide did you believe that I
wasn't really sure at the time what to believe cuz you I just couldn't see her you know ending her own
life she wants to die she doesn't like life the speculation at the time on law enforcement's behalf was that this was
clearly a suicide you received information from the medical examiner did that cause the Sheriff's Office to
change the investigation yes there was a substance that was unusual the medical examiner found
tetrahydrozoline in Lin hearnen system it's the active ingredient in eye drops that when ingested can be fatal my
opinion is that Lin hernon died of tetrah hydrosaline poisoning what about the manner of death in this case it's
homicide Till There is the eye drops are you serious do you guys think I murdered
her did you I swear to God I could in June of 2021 Jesse kesi was charged with first-degree intentional homicide the
state argued that Linn hearnen was worth more dead than alive to Jesse keski you're going to see that the access Miss
keski had to Lyn hearnen allowed her to steal every dollar almost that Lyn hearnen was worth in life Lynn gave
Jesse money all the time because she wanted to she wanted Jesse to have it this is not a suicide this was
intentional homicide L love Jesse if Lyn hernard was here today she would say are
you crazy prosecution Jesse's innocent

A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports Saturday, April 20 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Brief Summary

Lynn Hearnan's death sparks a homicide investigation against her caretaker Jesse Keski, raising questions of motive and intent.

Key points

Lynn's Health Struggles. Lynn's unexplained health issues lead to her tragic demise.
Mysterious Substance Found. Medical examiner discovers tetrahydrozoline in Lynn's system, raising questions about her death.
Jesse's Emotional Testimony. Jesse expresses disbelief over the accusation of murder, claiming her innocence.
Prosecution's Motive Argument. Prosecution argues that Lynn was worth more dead than alive to Jesse.
Intentional Homicide Charge. Jesse Keski is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Lynn Hearn.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Lynn was really sick and depressed.

Describing Lynn's mental state before her death.

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