Episode 75: The Murder of Patricia Jeschke and Wrongful Conviction of Sandra Hemme

Sandra Hemme, is the longest known wrongfully convicted woman in the United States. Sandra was just 20 years old when she was found guilty of the murder of Patricia Jeschke, despite no solid evidence that she committed the crime. She didn’t know the murder victim, there were no witnesses, and no DNA evidence ever connected to her. We will give you all the information on Sandra, Patricia's murder, Sandra's conviction and exoneration, and maybe most shockingly of all, the person suspected of being Patricia’s true killer.   Sources: 8 facts about Sandra Hemme’s case you need to know - Innocence Project. (2023, May 1). Innocence Project. https://innocenceproject.org/8-facts-about-sandra-hemmes-case-you-need-to-know/ Zeff, S. (2024, October 9). Missouri released Sandra Hemme from prison, so she’s spending time with her dying father. KCUR - Kansas City News and NPR. https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-07-23/missouri-sandra-hemme-innocence-prison-freed-attorney-general-andrew-bailey Ozarks True Crime — Anne Roderique-Jones. (2023, June 13). Anne Roderique-Jones. https://www.anneroderiquejones.com/ozarks-true-crime Nov 14, 1980, page 1 - St. Joseph Gazette at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/563725892/?match=1&terms=Patricia%20Jeschke Dec 13, 1980, page 13 - St. Joseph News-Press at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/562524263/?match=1&terms=sandra%20hemme 8 facts about Sandra Hemme’s case you need to know - Innocence Project. (2023, May 1). Innocence Project. https://innocenceproject.org/8-facts-about-sandra-hemmes-case-you-need-to-know/ Apr 10, 1981, page 1 - St. Joseph News-Press at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/562058591/?match=1&terms=sandra%20hemme Mar 31, 1983, page 7 - St. Joseph Gazette at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/563837303/?match=1&terms=sandra%20hemme Apr 16, 1983, page 27 - St. Joseph News-Press at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/562460478/?match=1&terms=sandra%20hemme Jul 19, 2024, page A6 - Johnson City Press at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). https://www.newspapers.com/image/1126157909/?match=1&terms=sandra%20hemme   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep