Deborah Roberts sits down with 20/20 Producer Keren Shiffman to unravel the disturbing case of Kimberly Kessler, the woman living with over 18 false identities. She was found guilty of murdering her hair salon co-worker, Joleen Cummings, after investigators suspect she threatened to expose who she really was. We reveal never-before-heard interviews from law enforcement and sources close to Kessler. Plus, an emotional conversation with Joleen’s mother…will her daughter’s body ever be found? Listen to full episodes, including “The After Show,” on the 20/20 Podcast feed. Stream 20/20’s “The Final Cut” on Disney+ and Hulu, under Season 48, Episode 9.
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