Investigators listen in as two murder suspects seek solace from each other… and the Bible. This episode originally published on December 12, 2024.
Chapter 1: Who are the main characters in this episode?
The pizza joint was about half full when the undercover cop walked in. A midweek crowd having dinner out, parents studying menus, while kids played the video games along the wall. Beyond the front register, the cop caught a glimpse of Sabrina Limon's blonde head bent toward Jonathan Hearns, both deep in conversation. At the next table over, he saw some familiar faces.
three other special ops guys, who were also part of the rotating surveillance detail. Surveillance work can be tedious work. Hours on end spent on stakeout, waiting, watching closed doors and windows while an oven-hot wind blew off the desert. By contrast, this was nice. It was air-conditioned, and here at least they could grab a hot slice and a cold drink.
the cop took a seat at the table with his buddies and joined them in trying to eavesdrop on the couple at the next table. Sabrina and Jonathan spoke in hushed tones while her kids played video games. The cops couldn't make out what they were saying, but they did note the couple's body language.
They appeared very close to one another, would touch one another, hug each other, kiss, just as a normal couple would.
Of course, as the cops knew, this wasn't just any other couple out for pizza with the kids. In this episode, you'll hear how Sabrina and Jonathan reacted when confronted with a critical piece of evidence. He appeared to be very panicked. And what does he say in that phone call? Does it look like me?
You'll hear Jonathan and Sabrina's intimate conversations as they try to match wits with the detective investigating them. Some of the questions that the detectives ask me, just like how much of our story to tell kind of thing.
Well, yeah, they were asking personal questions about Rob and I. Did you guys have an open marriage?
And you'll hear how two murder suspects turn to the Bible for guidance and absolution. As the pressure mounted.
And there's just hour after hour in which they're playing David and Bathsheba, in which they're literally reading these passages, trying to come to grips with what happened. I mean, it's just bizarre. It's absolutely bizarre.
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Chapter 2: What evidence did the detectives have against Sabrina and Jonathan?
In an effort to impress Sabrina's folks and also demonstrate his honorable intentions, Jonathan volunteered to cook dinner for them.
The second time I saw him, he was cooking in the kitchen, and my parents were going over.
He may have thought that gesture made a good impression. It did not.
Was I uncomfortable with it? Yes, because that was Robert's place, you know?
Jonathan had known all along that taking Rob's place and winning over Sabrina's family would not happen quickly. Even so, he was committed and convinced he and Sabrina would be married soon. And why was he so sure? Well, because he felt it was God's will.
I think he just wowed her or whatever with his faith and in his beliefs in God.
You see, God had a course mapped out for Jonathan Hearn. He might be living the cramped and cluttered life of a 24-year-old now, but he was certain God had big plans for his future.
I love you and can't wait to be with you. So I want to be everything that I need to be to prepare for that.
Jonathan knew Sabrina stood to collect $300,000 and perhaps more than that in death benefits from the railroad. He knew that kind of money could come in handy if he and Sabrina married. But he told her he wasn't thinking about the money anymore. God would take care of that.
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Chapter 3: How do Sabrina and Jonathan use religion in their situation?
No, they don't know. Like a quiz show contestant who's been stumped, Jonathan decided to ask a friend and called the man upstairs for help.
God, you've given us a purpose. I think it's somebody trying to frame me because of this affair. God, please keep us safe.
At times during the call, Jonathan and Sabrina both seemed to understand the detective was throwing out some bait, toying with them, just to see what they would say.
So a tall, skinny, white guy driving away on a motorcycle. A John that knew Rob. That just sounds like Detective Meyer trying to make something up, honestly. Why would he tell you that other than to record the conversation?
He was 100% correct. And yet, the two continued to discuss the investigation on a line they now had ample reason to believe was tapped.
I wouldn't be surprised if they were listening to us right now.
There were likely more than a few smiles and knowing glances exchanged back in the wire room when the eavesdroppers heard that one. Remember, please, what they had not heard, at least so far, was anything like a confession, an explicit comment that could be used to convict at a murder trial, proof of guilt. What they did hear through the bad cell reception was a creeping sense of dread.
Both Jonathan and Sabrina seemed to sense they could be arrested at any moment. I don't think they're going to come tonight, do you?
I would say it's a possibility, but I honestly, I don't know.
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