The Evil Story Of Sarah Hartsfield
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The podcast episode 'The Evil Story Of Sarah Hartsfield' from TruRed CRIME delves into the disturbing life of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, a woman accused of murdering her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, after he fell into a diabetic coma under suspicious circumstances. The investigation revealed a pattern of manipulation, abuse, and death across her four previous marriages and relationships, including the mysterious deaths of her first husband Titus Nornskeild’s brother, the fire that nearly killed Titus and his wife, and the fatal shooting of her third husband, David Bragg, which she claimed was self-defense. Evidence suggests Sarah orchestrated multiple attempts at murder, including a failed hit on her ex-husband’s new wife, and has a history of domestic violence, arson, and emotional abuse toward her children. Her past, marked by foster care trauma and a history of inconsistent stories, paints a picture of a deeply manipulative and dangerous individual. Despite being presumed innocent until proven guilty, the case has led to reopened investigations into other deaths linked to her, including those of her ex-husband’s wife and a former partner’s girlfriend. The episode concludes with her son Ryan expressing long-held belief that justice would eventually catch up with her, while Sarah remains defiant and bitter.
Sarah Hartsfield has a documented history of controlling, abusive, and manipulative behavior across multiple relationships.
She is accused of orchestrating the death of her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, through insulin overdose, leading to a fatal stroke.
Multiple suspicious deaths and fires in her past have been reopened for investigation due to new evidence.
Sarah allegedly attempted to have her ex-husband’s new wife murdered and used her children as pawns in her schemes.
Her children, particularly her son Ryan, have expressed deep fear and trauma from her abuse and now support the investigation.
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Introduction: The Rise of a Suspected Serial Killer
The episode opens with a promotional segment for Shopify before introducing Sarah Hartsfield as a woman under indictment for murder, with a history of suspicious deaths and marital turmoil.
The Death of Joseph Hartsfield: A Diabetic Coma or Murder?
“He's the guy you jump out of a plane with. Like, he's that person. Like, whatever you're ready for, he's always ready.”
Sarah's Dark Past: From Foster Care to First Marriage
“I was honestly surprised to get out of my marriage alive because I was in the army. I had a $200,000 life insurance on myself at the time.”
Military Career, Abuse, and the Death of Her Father
“She's not going to admit any wrongdoing. She's just not that kind of person.”
The Fires, the Shooting, and the Botched Murder Plot
“If I didn't answer a text, she'd send an email or a Facebook message to me. If I didn't respond quick enough to one of her questions, she would go ballistic.”
“Absolutely. There are some I have in mind that I'm kind of waiting to come to light.”
“I was honestly surprised to get out of my marriage alive because I was in the army. I had a $200,000 life insurance on myself at the time.”
“It's unreal seeing my mom in that jumpsuit now, he says. I've waited for it my whole life.”
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Sarah Hartsfield
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Joseph Hartsfield
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David Bragg
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Titus Nornskeild
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Ryan Donahue
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TruRed CRIME
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Ashley Donahue
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Chambers County Sheriff's Office
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David George
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Barb Stewart
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