Podcast Summary:

Murder Sheet — "The Murder of Scott Macklem: The Guilt of Temujin Kensu: A Wife’s Story, Part Two"

Release Date: October 16, 2025
Hosts: Áine Cain (A), Kevin Greenlee (B)
Guests: "G" (ex-wife of Temujin Kensu, read by her daughter Lena), Lena
Episode Theme:
A raw, illuminating conversation with "G", the ex-wife of Temujin Kensu (aka Fred Freeman), read by her daughter Lena. Through "G’s" personal account, the episode explores abuse, control, and survival, while raising hard questions about Kensu’s character, the persistent trauma of his victims, and the ongoing claims of his innocence in the murder of Scott Macklem.

Episode Overview

This episode continues the deeply personal testimony of "G," Temujin Kensu’s ex-wife, as read by their daughter Lena. The goal: to bring forth the lived experiences and abuses suffered by "G" during her marriage, providing context for claims about Kensu’s behavior, and contributing depth to the broader conversation around his conviction and the legitimacy of innocence narratives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Methodology & Sensitivity (03:02–04:31)

• The hosts explain how the episode was crafted to honor "G’s" privacy and trauma. Lena interviews her mother with host-supplied questions, records the conversation, and reads both sides for the podcast to maintain safety and comfort for "G".
  • “We took all of these steps because we wish to be a trauma informed show and not re-traumatize victims.” (03:01, B)

2. Control, Surveillance & Abuse (05:41–08:45)

• "G" recalls Kensu’s manipulation tactics, from eavesdropping on her conversations to instilling fear through claims of omnipresence (“ninja” mythology).
  • He overheard her conversations through old house vents and used this to intimidate and prevent her from leaving:
    • “You know, he told me that I wasn't going anywhere. He was going to settle it with my mom or whatever.” (06:25, D)
• Kensu’s focus was on creating an environment of constant surveillance and control—psychological brainwashing to make "G" feel perpetually monitored.

3. Ninja Mythology, Weapon Use & “Training” (09:10–16:31)

• Kensu, obsessed with martial arts, subjected "G" to bizarre “ninja training”—from running obstacle courses in parks to being shot at with a pellet gun for “dodging practice.”
  • “He takes me outside and he's like, all right, here's how this is going to go down... he starts shooting at me. And I do know that I got hit. I remember having pain and marks from being hit a few times.” (15:29–16:31, D)
• Despite their poverty, he constructed a world of control through imagination, violence, and intimidation, including fake stories of “ninjas” surveilling her.

4. Isolation, Additional Victims, and Cycles of Abuse (17:15–24:47)

• "G" was forced to sever contact with friends and family, with Kensu orchestrating harassment, collecting money under fraudulent pretenses, and dragging other women into his web.
  • Kensu’s method included having his partners call and harass others or pretend to be military personnel to spread his lies.
  • Stories intersect with those of other victims, including Elle—another young woman drawn from out-of-state, who suffered severe physical abuse before eventually escaping:
    • “I know that Kay and some other people were present when he beat her up and threw her her full body onto a car... she was smaller than me.” (32:42, D)

5. Motherhood, Jealousy, and Child Abuse (33:31–38:46)

• The only period "G" recalls Kensu behaving like a doting father was the first three days of their daughter’s life, after which he exhibited jealousy and violence towards their baby:
  • “He basically told me, nobody's going to be more important than me. I don't give a damn about this kid. You're mine. If she's here or not, it doesn't matter.” (34:32, D)
  • He frequently targeted their infant, refusing to allow "G" to comfort her, striking her as a baby, and using suffocating techniques to stop her crying.

6. Fraud, Criminal Background, and Pathological Lying (24:47–29:46)

• Kensu has a documented history of fraud, including check kiting and impersonation.
  • “He did commit actual bank fraud, correct? He did, yes. In Washington.” (28:10–28:13, D)
• Lies were central to his persona—financial, personal, and relational.

7. Personality: Charm, Ego, and Violence (29:52–31:09)

• Described as self-absorbed, egotistical, and controlling, with moments of apparent sentimentality.
• He joined a band and sought admiration, but underneath was manipulative and menacing.

8. Leaving & Surviving (38:46–42:35)

• "G" details her escape, spurred by a vision of Jesus, which gave her the resolve to flee despite guilt and fear for her daughter:
  • “I'm walking... I see this vision of Jesus... he’s illuminating and he’s very, very large... he's telling me like, 'Go, Gail, just go.'” (40:49–41:47, D)
• She left her child behind temporarily, later regaining custody after a painful, year-long separation.

9. Ongoing Harassment and Lingering Fear (43:32–49:27)

• Even post-incarceration, Kensu continued to harass "G" and Lena via letters, third parties, and even prison phone calls years into his sentence.
  • "He’s on a five to ten year recycling program constantly. It’s ridiculous.” (49:27, D)

10. Media Narratives, Rehabilitation, and Danger (49:35–54:33)

• "G" notes her frustration at the media portraying Kensu as "a good guy" and victim of injustice, when the truth—as experienced by his survivors—is much darker:
  • "This man does not deserve any help from proving innocence … if he gets out, it’ll go on, except it’ll be in person." (50:02–50:25, D)
• She is unequivocal: Kensu remains highly dangerous, and his release would put victims and new potential victims at risk.

11. Transformation: Victim to Advocate (54:33–58:15)

• "G" became a victims’ advocate, using her experiences to guide and support others through trauma and the justice system:
  • “God’s just always given me a good gut and he’s taken my life experiences ... and built some strengths as a survivor.” (54:58, D)
  • Empathy from her abuse informed her approach in preparing other victims for trial.

12. Forgiveness & Closure (58:27–60:58)

• Asked what she would say to Kensu if safe, "G" would recite the Ten Commandments and wish him healing—not out of reconciliation, but as a wish no one need live in such misery.
• Lena and "G" discuss the possibility of spiritual redemption, voicing a hope to see a healed version of the man in the afterlife.

13. Closing Messages (61:03–62:48)

• "G" thanks the hosts and other survivors for seeking and revealing the truth, expressing hope that sharing her story will help others. Special thanks are given to Crystal, another victim who testified at Kensu’s commutation hearing.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Control and Surveillance:
  “He told me that I wasn’t going anywhere. He was going to settle it with my mom or whatever.” (06:25, D)
• On “Ninja” Brainwashing:
  “He hears it when he’s in the bathtub... part of his introductory brainwashing, fear training... make me think that I’m never gonna be able to get away.” (07:56, D)
• On the Extent of Kensu’s Abuse:
  “He takes me outside and... he starts shooting at me... I got hit. I remember having pain and marks from being hit a few times.” (15:29–16:31, D)
• On What Kept her with Kensu:
  “I couldn’t leave because I didn’t know what would happen to Lena... I didn’t know what to do.” (40:00–40:49, D)
• On Getting her Child Back:
  “The day I left, you were nine months old. The day I got you back, you were a year and nine months old. So I missed out on more than a year of your life.” (42:35, D)
• On Ongoing Danger:
  “If he gets out, it will go on, except it’ll be in person.” (50:25, D)
• On Kensu’s Personality:
  “He’s very egotistical, ridiculously so. And controlling.” (30:36, D)
• On Forgiveness:
  “If he doesn’t find God, then... he’s burning... I never want to see him. Nothing. But I do wish that he could be healed and fixed and normal.” (58:57–59:19, D)
• On Victims Supporting Each Other:
  “There was a connection between the victims that day at the hearing, all of us. And there was this huge disconnection... But I’d just like to say thank you, Crystal. Thank you to your family for being that way with Laina and I that day. I wish them well and so much in healing.” (62:01–62:48, D)

Important Timestamps

• 03:02–04:31 – Methodology & trauma-informed approach
• 05:41–08:45 – Surveillance, intimidation, and early abuse
• 09:10–16:31 – “Ninja” training, pellet gun, and martial arts
• 24:47–29:46 – Kensu’s criminal background and fraud
• 33:31–38:46 – Violence against their baby, isolation as a mother
• 38:46–42:35 – “G’s” escape and spiritual turning point
• 43:32–49:27 – Post-escape harassment and legal system’s failures
• 49:35–54:33 – Media portrayal; debate about innocence
• 54:33–58:15 – Being a victims’ advocate and healing
• 58:27–60:58 – On forgiveness and closure
• 61:03–62:48 – Direct messages to hosts, other survivors

Final Reflections & Tone

The episode is an unflinching first-person testimony of manipulation, violence, and the ripple effects of trauma. Through Lena’s warm and sometimes darkly humorous narration, and with empathic, probing questions from the hosts, "G’s" story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. It undercuts common innocence narratives about Kensu with chilling details, but ultimately stands as an example of resilience, the importance of listening to victims, and the power of speaking one’s truth.

For listeners seeking a deep, human look behind the headlines and legal debates, this episode is essential—not just for understanding this case, but for appreciating the magnitude of harm abusers can cause, and the long road to recovery their victims travel.