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Dateline: Secrets Uncovered has returned for season 14 with new mysteries and revisiting old crimes that people still talk about. The show, hosted by Craig Melvin, looks into cold cases and murder investigations by getting first-hand accounts from people who were involved.
Episode 1, titled The Last Weekend, airs on Oxygen on November 6, 2024, at 8 p.m. and is about the murder of Scott Sessions, a 53-year-old musician.
Scott Sessions, a talented trumpet player from Colorado, was known for how much he loved music and how hard he worked at his shows. The community was shocked when he was found nearly beheaded near Poudre Canyon in February 2020. His death revealed a web of violent links that led to Kevin Eastman being found guilty of killing him.
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With five shocking new details about his case, this article shows how brutal and difficult the investigation was.
Disclaimer: This article contains the writer's opinion.
Scott Sessions' murder: Chilling details to explore
1) The gruesome discovery
Scott Sessions' body was found near Poudre Canyon, partially burned and wrapped in plastic with duct tape. An autopsy revealed his throat was cut so deeply it nearly severed his head, indicating a violent, rage-driven attack.
The community was shocked by the brutality, suggesting a planned murder. Investigators believed the method of disposal was intended to destroy evidence and delay identification.
2) The alarming absence from a scheduled performance
Scott Sessions was scheduled to perform at The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse; however, he failed to arrive. His absence was unusual and immediately prompted concern.
After friends were unable to contact him, his father reported him missing. The investigation was also initiated by this, as friends and family suspected foul play as a result of his uncharacteristic failure to attend.
3) Important cell phone records
Investigators used data from Scott Sessions' cell phone to determine his last known location. The last phone ping, which was just three miles from his home, provided a crucial lead and helped focus their search efforts.
Additionally, his final hours and communications were reconstructed through the examination of his phone records. The case was further unraveled when his Facebook Messenger interactions revealed connections to Heather Frank, which was the catalyst for the breakthrough.
4) Heather Frank’s connection
Scott Sessions was associated with Heather Frank, a waitress, from their most recent date. Scott's messages were accessed by investigators, which revealed their ongoing conversation, disclosing her involvement.
Cell phone records and surveillance footage identified her and her former boyfriend, Kevin Eastman, as being present at locations associated with the crime. Eastman's domestic abuse-tainted relationship with Frank aggravated the investigation's complexity, particularly following her discovery in a burn pit.
5) Kevin Eastman’s trial: Uncovering the truth behind two murders
Kevin Eastman was indicted for the murders of Heather Frank and Scott. Eastman's violent past and his toxic relationship with Frank were exposed during the trial.
Despite his assertions of innocence, the sequence of events and DNA evidence suggested his guilt. He was convicted of first-degree murder by the jury, which led to two consecutive life sentences. Eastman’s bizarre behavior during interrogation, such as praying and singing, further highlighted the chilling nature of the case.
The murder of Scott Sessions revealed a disturbing tale of rage, betrayal, and violence. Investigators used forensic evidence, digital tracking, and witness testimony to reconstruct his tragic death. Dateline: Secrets Uncovered season 14 episode The Last Weekend airs on Oxygen on November 6, 2024, at 8 p.m.
