Christina Hester

Bloodstains & Breakthroughs

Health EN ↓ 4 episodes

I used to investigate crime scenes. Now I clean them. Bloodstains & Breakthroughs is a true crime, trauma, and healing podcast hosted by Christina Hester, a former Crime Scene Investigator and Financial Crimes Analyst who is now the Founder and CEO of CSI: Clean Scene Investigators. Go beyond the yellow tape to explore what happens after investigators leave, the cameras disappear, and families are left to face what comes next. Through firsthand insight, honest storytelling, and powerful conversations, Christina explores crime scene investigation, forensic science, trauma and biohazard cleanup,...

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Christina Hester

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Blind react to Crime Scenes 08.02.2026 8:52

I’m finally sharing a look into my past as a crime scene investigator. For the first time, I’m revisiting some of the 124 cases I worked on. Due to my CPTSD, I’ve lost about 98% of my memories from that time, so these videos are a “blind reaction” as I rediscover my own work through old photos and reports. In this first episode, I’m walking through one of my first cases—a deceased elderly man foun...

The Case That Changed Me Forever Pt 3 05.02.2026 11:45

Episode 3 of Bloodstains & Breakthroughs is officially out! This one is honest and vulnerable. I talk about rebuilding after trauma, learning who you are after survival, and what it really looks like to keep going when no one is watching. Full episode is live on TikTok and YouTube. Short clips will be shared here and on Instagram. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this journey.

The Case That Changed Me Pt 2 02.02.2026 15:12

The Case That Changed Me Part 2 is not about the scene. It is about what followed me home. The case that changed me did not end when the tape came down. 👀 Watch on Youtube at Bloodstains and Breakthroughs

The Case That Changed Me Pt 1 02.02.2026 16:36

First podcast episode energy: unfiltered, a little messy, and very real. This podcast isn’t a lecture. It’s me talking to you like a friend. The kind of friend who’s been through it, learned a few things, and isn’t pretending to have it all polished. We talk about growth, grief, grit, and the stuff people usually skip. And yes, there are bloopers at the end because perfection is overrated and laug...