Crime Junkie MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Gwen Hasselquist
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Oct 27, 2025 The case of Gwen Hasselquist unfolds with mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, initially ruled a suicide. Loved ones uncover discrepancies, including unsettling footage of Gwen leaving home. Investigators delve into conflicting accounts from witnesses and the absence of crucial video evidence. As doubts mount about the official ruling, tensions rise with Eric's behavior post-tragedy, leading to speculation about his past. The hosts urge listeners to provide any tips that could shed light on the case, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
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Bridge Crash And Strange Witness
- Trooper Daniel Knox found a Chrysler minivan crashed on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with all doors open and broken passenger-side windows.
- A man, Demetrius Jackson, claimed he was offered a ride by a woman and later found the van wrecked, creating an early confusing witness account.
Ring Camera Screenshot And Missing Wife Report
- Officer visits Eric Hasselquist's home and sees two awake children; Eric first shows a ring camera screenshot he says captures Gwen leaving at 10:19 p.m.
- An hour later Eric calls 911 reporting Gwen missing, triggering a Coast Guard search and Demetrius's identification of Gwen.
Autopsy Supports Jump Ruling
- Gwen's body was found seven miles from the bridge with glass in her clothes, broken arm, rib fractures, and clonazepam and its metabolite present.
- The medical examiner ruled her death a suicide from injuries consistent with a 195-foot jump, citing toxicology and trauma.