Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes The Nun’s Skeleton PT 2
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Jan 15, 2025 Dive back into the chilling case of Sister Kathy Sesnick, a nun whose tragic murder in 1969 reveals deep-rooted institutional abuse. The testimony of a local student raises questions about the reliability of recovered memories. Discover the tangled connections to key suspects, including Father Maskell, and hear about the emotional struggles of the survivors from Archbishop Keogh school. The discussion also touches on the ethics of true crime storytelling, aiming for a respectful narrative that honors victims and their stories.
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Maskell's Threat
- Jean alleges Father Maskell showed her Sister Kathy's body.
- He threatened her with the same fate if she revealed abuse.
Maskell's Involvement
- Maskell's knowledge of the body's location implicates him.
- He either acted alone or as part of a group.
Kathy's Suspicions and Maskell's Actions
- Sister Kathy suspected abuse and promised Jean to fix it.
- Maskell later threatened Jean using Kathy's body.
