Love. Honor. Betray. (Rebroadcast)

20/201h 25mJune 6, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

The murder of Sergeant Tyrone Hassel III, a 23-year-old Army officer on leave for Christmas, was initially a baffling case with no clear motive—until an anonymous tip revealed a shocking truth: his wife, Specialist Kamiya Hassel, had been having a secret affair with another soldier, Jeremy Cuellar. What began as a seemingly random assassination in the family's driveway was, in fact, a meticulously planned execution. Cuellar, driven by jealousy and a desire for a new life, orchestrated the killing, with Kamiya providing critical intelligence via Snapchat and phone calls to track her husband’s movements. Despite her initial denials, she confessed under pressure during a polygraph and interrogation, admitting she had been emotionally neglected at home and saw the murder as her only path to freedom. The case unraveled through forensic evidence, surveillance footage, and testimony from military colleagues who had heard Cuellar brag about the crime. Kamiya was sentenced to life without parole, while Cuellar pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received 65 to 90 years. The story exposes how love, betrayal, and desperation can collide in the most tragic ways—turning a family’s holiday into a national tragedy and a courtroom drama that shocked the nation. The episode reveals that the murder was not a crime of passion but a cold, calculated act fueled by emotional abandonment and financial gain.

Key Takeaways
1

Kamiya Hassel was emotionally neglected by her husband and used the murder as a way to escape her marriage, not out of love for Cuellar but out of desperation.

2

The murder was premeditated: Cuellar had attempted to kill Tyrone at least six times before succeeding, showing this was not a spur-of-the-moment act.

3

Kamiya used Snapchat to send real-time updates about her husband’s movements, including when he was leaving the house and returning with food.

4

Cuellar bragged to multiple soldiers about the murder, including describing standing over Tyrone and firing a second shot to confirm the kill.

5

The couple’s son, Tyrone IV, now lives with Kamiya’s mother, and the family honors his father’s legacy with an annual 'Fly High Tie Day' at local games.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:31
2 min

The Scene of the Crime

I saw the subject, who was later identified as Sergeant Tyrone Hassel, laying on the ground next to his pickup truck with a large amount of blood, with his wife had grasped onto him hysterical.

Highlight
2:16
3 min

The First Investigation

Police begin gathering evidence, including shell casings and a black duffel bag, while trying to piece together what happened. The lack of motive and the absence of a robbery suggest a targeted assassination.

5:10
3 min

The Innocent Witness

I won't hurt you, okay? I'll probably never forget that. He was probably a year and a half old at the time. You know, total innocent person there and you have to um go and get him out but you also have to kick into dad mode so he is comfortable enough to come to me so i can pick him up take him out to his grandpa

Highlight
8:28
3 min

The Search for Motive

Investigators struggle to find a motive. The victim was a respected sergeant with no known enemies. The case is baffling—until a neighbor provides a critical lead about a black sedan.

11:15
3 min

A Life of Promise

The episode shifts to Tyrone’s background—his academic excellence, athletic talent, and military success. He was a role model from Benton Harbor, a town with high crime rates, making his death even more tragic.

High-Impact Quotes
I probably could have stopped it, but the reason why I didn't because I felt like he would be mad at me. And not love you anymore? Yeah. Because I just felt like I wasn't getting that love at home like I wanted to.
Kamiya Hassel60:31
You guys should look at your wife. She basically told us we need to look at Kamiya.
Anonymous Caller40:41
I'm being real with you like I'm truly sorry. I thought I loved her. You know what I'm saying? I was all over the place.
Jeremy Cuellar78:45
Speakers

Hosts

David MuirDeborah Roberts

Guests

Tyrone Hassel Jr.Sergeant Mike LanierRick BiggertSteve PerangeliDefense AttorneyJaquan HamiltonJeremy Cuellar
Topics Discussed
murder investigation95%affair leading to murder90%military homicide88%spousal betrayal87%police body camera footage85%forensic evidence82%military base scandal80%lie detector test78%
People & Brands

Kamiya Hassel

person

18xNegative

Jeremy Cuellar

person

15xNegative

Tyrone Hassel III

person

12xNeutral

Tyrone Hassel Jr.

person

10xNeutral

Sergeant Mike Lanier

person

8xNeutral

Benton Harbor

place

7xNeutral

Fort Stewart

organization

6xNeutral

St. Joe Township Police Department

organization

6xNeutral

Army CID

organization

5xNeutral

Berrien County Jail

organization

4xNeutral

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