Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Summary
Dana Chandler was convicted of the 2002 murders of her ex-husband Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness after three trials, including one where she defended herself. The murders happened in Topeka, Kansas, where both victims were found shot in the home, and the case has deeply affected their families.Key Facts
- Dana Chandler was accused of murdering her ex-husband Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness in 2002.
- The murders occurred in Karen Harkness' home in Topeka, Kansas.
- Both victims were shot multiple times while in bed, and robbery was ruled out since valuables were untouched.
- Dana Chandler faced three trials, representing herself in the third one held in 2025.
- The families of the victims, including their daughter Hailey Seel, have grieved and searched for answers for many years.
- Police considered the murder an emotional killing rather than a robbery or random act.
- Surveillance showed Sisco and Harkness were happy the night before the murders, last seen at a casino and getting coffee afterward.
- The murders remain a significant event for the families and the local community.
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