Driving past the scene of Hugo Selinski's monstrous acts, Laura and I could never have imagined that the peaceful backyards of Luzerne County concealed the horrors of a mass murderer. On our podcast, we delve into the chilling narrative that ties Selinski to the tragic deaths of Michael Krakowski and Tammy Fassett, whose bodies were unearthed on his property. We compare notes on our personal connections to the case, pondering the nature versus nurture debate as we explore Selinski's descent into depravity—an individual whose high school echo our own, whose paths almost crossed with ours.

The twists of Selinski's story are as perplexing as they are horrifying. A pharmacist by trade, he succumbed to the darkness of greed, weaving a web of criminal activity that spiraled into murder. Laura and I dissect the choices that led Selinski away from a life seemingly laid out for success, to a shadowy world where selling illegal pills seemed like a solution, and killing became a means to hide his sins. The conversation becomes a stark reminder of how one man's relentless pursuit of wealth can culminate in unfathomable loss.

Piecing together the events leading to Selinski's capture is like following a breadcrumb trail through a nightmare. We recount the fateful evening when Hugo and his associate Paul Weekly ensnared Krakowski and Fassett, sharing insights into their brutal end and the investigation that followed. This tapestry of crimes, which paints a portrait of Selinski's transformation from petty criminal to cold-blooded killer, compels us to reflect on the intricate, often tragic, interweaving of lives touched by such heinous acts. Join Laura and me as we tackle the grim realities of a case that shook our community to its core.

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Could the disappearance of a young mother be linked to a woman with 18 aliases and a penchant for the occult? Join me, your host Rich, as we unravel the chilling story of Jolene Cummings, whose absence echoed through the hearts of her children and her community. We piece together the dark puzzle of Kimberly Kessler's life, discussing her nomadic existence and the twisted path that led to a gruesome fate for Cummings. This journey through the shadows will challenge what you think you know about identity, deception, and the lengths to which one will go to hide their past.

The enigma of Kessler deepens as we scrutinize her life post-child custody loss. What propelled her into the abyss of disappearance, adopting aliases and veiling her life in secrecy? This episode sifts through the murky details, from her child's custody battle to her own vanishing act, offering a stark look at the complexities of living off the grid. As I navigate through the tangles of Kessler's web, including accusations of bank robbery and questions about her employment history, we're left pondering the deeper narrative of a woman perpetually on the run.

The courtroom became a theater of the macabre, with Kessler revealing behavior that's as erratic as it is telling. While the justice system has spoken, it is in remembering Jolene Cummings—mother, friend, beacon in her community—that we find a measure of solace. Her memory lingers, a testament to the lives she touched, and a reminder of the quest for truth in the face of profound loss. So, lend an ear as we venture through this harrowing episode of "Digging In Deep.

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