EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 49 MIN
VIGILANTE JUSTICE OR COLD BLOODED MURDER? The SHOCKING Case of Hannah Payne and Kenneth Herring
from True Crime with Rachel Shannon
On May 7th, 2019, Kenneth Herring caused an accident by running a red light. A few witnesses to the crash stayed behind to monitor the scene until police arrived. However, when a confused and disoriented Kenneth fled the scene, one witness followed him, despite being told not to by authorities. This resulted in a tragic confrontation that ended the life of this beloved husband, father, and grandfather. The tragic incident involving Kenneth Herring and Hannah Payne unfolded after a minor traffic accident in Atlanta, where Kenneth, a family man, died following a confrontation with Hannah, who pursued him against dispatcher warnings. Believing she had police backing to report his license plate, Hannah confronted Kenneth, leading to a struggle over her firearm that resulted in his fatal shooting. During the trial, evidence suggested Hannah acted aggressively, contradicting her claims of self-defense, which raised questions about her accountability and the influence of race on the incident. Ultimately, she was found guilty of felony murder and received a life sentence with the possibility of parole, prompting discussions about road rage and its dire consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On May 7th, 2019, Kenneth Herring caused an accident by running a red light. A few witnesses to the crash stayed behind to monitor the scene until police arrived. However, when a confused and disoriented Kenneth fled the scene, one witness followed him, despite being told not to by authorities. This resulted in a tragic confrontation that ended the life of this beloved husband, father, and grandfather. The tragic incident involving Kenneth Herring and Hannah Payne unfolded after a minor traffic accident in Atlanta, where Kenneth, a family man, died following a confrontation with Hannah, who pursued him against dispatcher warnings. Believing she had police backing to report his license plate, Hannah confronted Kenneth, leading to a struggle over her firearm that resulted in his fatal shooting. During the trial, evidence suggested Hannah acted aggressively, contradicting her claims of self-defense, which raised questions about her accountability and the influence of race on the incident. Ultimately, she was found guilty of felony murder and received a life sentence with the possibility of parole, prompting discussions about road rage and its dire consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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VIGILANTE JUSTICE OR COLD BLOODED MURDER? The SHOCKING Case of Hannah Payne and Kenneth Herring
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