Where is Sarah Jean Hartsfield now? NBC 'Dateline' takes up case of Texas woman accused of killing husband

Keith Morrison will interview Sarah Jean Hartsfield's relatives and close ones on NBC 'Dateline'
PUBLISHED APR 29, 2023
Sarah Jean Hartsfield has been accused of her husband's murder (ABC13 Houston)
Sarah Jean Hartsfield has been accused of her husband's murder (ABC13 Houston)

BAYTOWN, TEXAS: NBC 'Dateline' is back again with another murder case. This time around, it's the story of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, who is under investigation and charged with murder after her fifth husband's death was deemed suspicious by officials. The popular NBC show will interview people related to Sarah to know more about her personal life and the murder case that's been going on.

The synopsis of the episode reads, "When Army intelligence veteran and mother-of-four Sarah Jean Hartsfield brings her comatose husband to the hospital, the emergency room staff suspects foul play and contacts local investigators. In Friday’s all-new Dateline, Keith Morrison embarks on a cross-country investigation to unravel her mysterious past." The production will travel from Baytown, Texas to Douglas County, Minnesota. The interview will be conducted by Keith Morrison, a Canadian broadcast journalist. 

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Where is Sarah Jean Hartsfield now?

Sarah, who has a history of assaulting partners, is an army veteran. She apparently held onto a burning rage inside that she unleashed behind closed doors. Sarah's former partners "were glad" that she was arrested and also made a statement saying it was high time she was recognized for who she was. Sarah served in the Army for more than a decade and was a dedicated employee. Neighbors and friends were shocked as the news of her arrest broke. Sarah Hartsfield, who has been charged with the murder of her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, in Chambers County, has had other brushes with the law. She is currently held at Chambers County, with a bond set at $5 million. 

(Chambers County Sheriff's Office)
Sarah Jean Hartsfield is being held as a murder suspect (Chambers County Sheriff's Office)

Who will be interviewed in 'Dateline'?

Keith Morrison will interview everyone related to the case, including Hartsfield's relatives and close ones. The list includes Sarah’s daughter Ashley Donohue, son Ryan Donohue, the suspect's foster parent Barbara Stuart, and Chambers County DA Cheryl Lieck. To know more about the case that became a national sensation, watch 'Dateline' on NBC on Friday, April 28 at 9 pm. 

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