Evil Son Kills His Father And Hides Body In The Freezer, Shocked He's Not Going Home

October 5, 2026

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In August 2023, Brian Hemert was reported missing. Deputies later found his body in a freezer inside his own home. His son, Jake Hemert, was the last person to see him alive. The interrogation that followed, captured in this episode, reveals a young man who spun an elaborate, unraveling story—and a detective who methodically dismantled it.

The Disappearing Father

When detectives first questioned Jake, he insisted his father was alive and well. Brian, he claimed, had left the country on a secret mission. The story was detailed: Jake said he dropped his father off at a dock near Punta Gorda, where a 60-foot fishing boat was waiting to take him to Cuba. Brian was supposedly working with a retired Navy SEAL named Matt Bracken on some kind of anti-trafficking operation. He would be gone until November or December. "He's out of the country," Jake told the detective. "I can't tell you what he's doing, 'cause I haven't heard from him pretty much since he left… it's mostly illegal, but you probably wouldn't be mad about it."

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1 (01:03) **Case Introduction & Interrogation Begins** - The host introduces the case of Brian Hemert, reported missing in August 2023, and his son Jake Hemert being questioned after Brian’s body was found in a freezer.
2 (01:44) **Jake’s Initial Claim: Father is on a Secret Mission** - Jake insists his father is alive and involved in illegal overseas activities, refusing to cooperate.
3 (07:06) **Detective Challenges Jake’s Credibility** - The detective confronts Jake about his history of lies and the contradictions in his story.
4 (09:19) **The Boat Trip Story Unravels** - Jake provides a detailed but inconsistent account of dropping his father off at a dock for a boat trip to Cuba.
5 (11:05) **Father’s Conspiracy Theories and Mental State** - Jake explains his father’s recent obsession with conspiracy theories as a motive for his disappearance.
6 (15:47) **Jake’s Activities and the Dog’s Mess** - The interrogation shifts to Jake’s daily life and a strange detail about a soiled blanket in the trash.
7 (17:28) **Detective Presses on Lies and Motive** - The detective reframes the interrogation, stating his issue is not with Jake’s appearance but with his lies.

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Evil Son Kills His Father And Hides Body In The Freezer, Shocked He's Not Going Home

The police interrogation follows detectives questioning Jake Hemmert about his father's disappearance and the discovery of Brian Hemmert's body in a freezer. Jake discusses his account of his father's absence, while detectives challenge his statements and ask about the freezer, cleanup, and financial activity.

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