# Missing Wisconsin Woman Found Murdered In 'Car Accident'

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-09-12T02:54:16+00:00
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## Resource

This episode documents the investigation and trial of Todd Kendhammer, a Wisconsin man convicted of murdering his wife, Barbara, in 2016. While Kendhammer maintained that his wife was killed when a pipe fell off a truck and pierced their windshield, forensic evidence and a lack of witnesses for the mystery vehicle led police to suspect a staged accident. Prosecutors argued that Todd beat and strangled his wife before fabricating the scene to conceal his actions. Despite the defense's focus on the couple’s long-standing happy marriage and the absence of a clear motive, the jury found him guilty based on inconsistencies in his testimony. Kendhammer was ultimately sentenced to life in prison, while his children continue to maintain his innocence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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