This week we are discussing the murder of Lynn Hernan, initially deemed a suicide, but later revealed as a homicide when investigators uncovered evidence of her fatal poisoning with Visine eye drops.

Look for a new crossover episode next Tuesday, and we will return with brand-new episodes on January 2, 2024!

Thank you to this week’s sponsors!

Get the kids in your life a gift they will actually enjoy this year with Crunchlabs. Go to crunchlabs.com/MOMS to sign up today. For their holiday special they are offering two months free when you sign up for an annual subscription. 

Keep things fresh this holiday with Lume! As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumePodcast.com.

Get affordable luxury for everyone on your list with Quince! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. In the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need – with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/MOMS today to get 10% off your first month.

New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast

Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality 

Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!

Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

Sources:

2. Jessy Kurczewski complaint
4. Jessy Kurczewski court records
6. “WI v. Jessy Kurczewski…”, Court TV, 14 Nov 2023
8. Lynn Hernan obituary
10. Hanley, Erik S., “Jessy Kurczewski found…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov 2023
12. Kozlowicz, Cathy, “In eye drops…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov 2023
14. Ramirez, Chris, “Waukesha County eye…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Oct 2023
16. Ramirez, Chris, “Eye drops trial…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct 2023
18. Hughes, Elliot, “Defense attorney’s comments…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct 2023
20. Hughes, Elliot, “Here are 3…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct 2023
22. Lemoine, Bret, “Wisconsin eye drops…”, FOX6 Milwaukee, 14 Nov 2023
24. Huber, Brian, “Witnesses discuss attempt…”, Waukesha County Freeman, 1 Nov 2023
26. Attorneys withdraw, Jessy Kurczewski's sentencing in Waukesha eye drops trial delayed

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices