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With 2022 coming to a close, we figured it was time to check in on all the unsolved cases we hoped would get solved back in 2021.
Between countless selections of true crime shows through podcasting, documentaries, and more, the genre has certainly gained momentum in recent years, with no indication of it slowing down any time soon. With the onset of Netflix, Hulu, and HBO releasing a cadence of new shows on a regular basis, the trend has only peaked as viewers want nothing more than to dive deep into the latest conspiracy on who the real Zodiac killer was or watch in fascination as investigators detail how Ted Bundy broke out of prison – twice.
While these shows provide entertainment, albeit alarming at times, there is an odd sense of comfort society gains from indulging in this particular subject matter. Getting into the minds of these sadistic individuals is beyond intriguing; why do people commit such heinous acts?
The positive side of the attraction to true crime in itself is the exposure to these crimes, for constant attention on a cold case only increases the likelihood of investigators catching the culprit and bringing justice to the victim’s families.
Solved: The Murders of Abigail Williams & Liberty German
Delphi, Indiana was turned upside down on February 14th, 2017, when the bodies of Abigail Williams and Liberty German were found off a desolate pathway of the Delphi Historic Trails. Abby, 13, entered the park with her best friend Libby, 14, the day prior to enjoy a day of hiking on an unseasonably warm February afternoon.
Although Libby had posted photos of their day to her Snapchat around 2 pm local time, the girls failed to meet Libby’s father at the pickup destination, and within a few hours of that last social media post, were reported missing to the authorities. The teenager’s bodies were found the next day with no cause of death announced to the public.
Investigators did, however, release a grainy image of what appeared to be a Caucasian male walking along the bridge towards the victims. Police also found an audio recording from Libby’s phone believed to be the voice of the murderer instructing the girls to head “down the hill”, though no absolute transcription has ever been confirmed.
The composite sketch that was initially released to the public was later retracted by the police and replaced with a new drawing, a completely different portrait of the suspected killer.
SOLVED: After more than five years since the deaths of Abby and Libby, 50-year-old Richard Allen, a Delphi, Indiana resident, was finally charged with their murder as of October 2022. Allen initially plead not guilty to the murder of the two young girls.
Unfortunately, this is the only case to be solved on our list.
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Unsolved Cases That Remain Unsolved In 2022
The Murder of Missy Bevers
Terri “Missy” Bevers was a beloved wife and mother of three who had a devout passion for fitness. The Camp Gladiator instructor headed to the Creekside Midlothian Church in the early hours of April 18th, 2016, to teach a 5 am boot camp class.
However, when attendees arrived at the church, they found Missy’s attacked and lifeless body. As Midlothian police officials scoured the crime scene, they initially suspected Missy had unknowingly stumbled upon a robbery, but the church’s surveillance cameras told a much sinister story.
Police uncovered footage of an unidentified person roaming the hallways of the empty church shortly before Missy’s arrival, covered head to toe in police tactical gear. The low-quality video didn’t capture much, aside from an unusual gait and strange mannerisms consistent with a staged break-in. The video did, however, give investigator’s a trail to follow, for it seems that Missy was most likely preyed upon; by whom, however, still remains a mystery.
UNSOLVED: To date, rumors have circulated through the small Texas town fixating on marital problems, affairs, financial troubles, and even accusations of family betrayal. A billboard of Missy’s unsolved case stands strong in Ellis County while podcasts continuously cover this heinous crime. If you have any information on Missy’s murder, contact Ellis County Crime Stoppers anonymously: 972-937-7297.
The Murder of Lindsay Buziak
For most 25-year-olds, getting a huge opportunity at work can be a life-changing event that can steer the course of one’s life. Unfortunately for Lindsay Buziak, it ended hers.
Lindsay was a beautiful and ambitious real estate agent, living and working in Victoria, Canada. In January 2008, she received a strange phone call from a potential client inquiring about purchasing a million-dollar home in Saanich, a well-off district within the British Columbian region.
The call concerned Lindsay as she herself was still a budding agent and taking on a sale of this magnitude was unusual. However, with the support of her boyfriend, a fellow agent, Lindsay proceeded with the client despite her gut feeling that something was amiss. On February 2nd, 2008, Lindsay met with the client at a home she had listed, eager to make her first large-scale commission. Her boyfriend Jason agreed to meet her at the lot for support and protection but was late to the showing.
When he arrived, he could not get a hold of Lindsay. Upon taking matters into his own hands, he entered the premises, only to find his girlfriend murdered in the upstairs master bedroom. Jason and his friend, who was also on the scene, were eliminated as suspects due to their solid alibi, but today, police are still as stumped as to who would want to murder the aspiring realtor.
UNSOLVED: Eyewitnesses reported seeing a couple meet Lindsay outside the home, describing them as middle-aged and Caucasian, with the woman wearing a dress with an unusual pattern.
Due to the lack of DNA on the scene, investigators are certain this was a hit, but the reasons why continue to haunt those close to Lindsay years later. If you have any information, contact Saanich Police: tips@saanichpolice.ca or call: 1-888-980-1919.
As of 2022, Lindsay’s father, Jeff Buziak, has hired a private investigation firm to help solve the case.
The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
After enjoying a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, Jennifer Kesse headed back home to Orlando, Florida on January 22nd, 2006, eager to get back to work. After a full day at the office the following day, Jennifer entered her one-bedroom condo later that evening, the last time anyone would’ve seen Jennifer Kesse alive.
The next morning, Jennifer’s parents were alarmed when her employer called them to ask where Jennifer was as. It was highly out of character for her to miss work. Jennifer’s boyfriend was also concerned as he had not heard from his girlfriend that morning either. Both parties made the 2-hour drive to Orlando to Jennifer’s condo to investigate her whereabouts.
When they entered her home, they noticed her car was missing from the parking lot, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary inside her apartment. With no leads, police released her photo and a description of her car to the local news, and the following day, they received a tip that her car was parked in the lot of a nearby complex that was tightly secured with surveillance.
Their high hopes quickly became futile when they obtained the video footage from the lot, as the grainy clips captured an individual parking her car and walking away, but do not give a clear indication of who was in the video.
UNSOLVED: Jennifer’s complex was undergoing renovations and she constantly complained about the workers harassing and catcalling her, but at this time, police have no other leads or theories as to what happened to Jennifer on that fateful morning.
Drew Kesse, Jennifer’s father, has fought the Orlando Police Department for records regarding the investigation into his daughter’s case. He claims that the department had botched the investigation which may explain his decision to take full control of the investigation with a team of private detectives.
The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit
In a case eerily similar to Jennifer Kesse, Jodi Huisentruit was a lead anchor for KIMT, a CBS affiliate in Mason City, Iowa. On June 27th, 1995, Jodi’s producer called her home in the early hours of the morning, as Jodi was expected on set to prepare for her morning segment.
Jodi answered and apologetically explained she had overslept and would leave immediately. However, a few hours later, as Jodi had yet to appear at the station, her producer called the police.
Investigators arrived on the scene and found her vehicle was still in her parking spot at her apartment complex with evidence of a struggle. Items from her purse were scattered around her car, the car key was bent, and an unidentified palm print was found on the vehicle.
UNSOLVED: Despite neighbors hearing Jodi’s screams and reporting a mysterious white van parked in the lot around the time of her disappearance, police have never positively identified her abductor, nor have Jodi’s remains ever been found. The case is still ongoing. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jodi Huisentruit, please call 970-458-JODI.
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You should look at the Karina Holmer case in Boston from 1996. Horrifying. Sad.
It has always been my understanding that we’re innocent until proven guilty. They have released very little about the Delphi murders case. Albeit, the finger points directly at Allen with the little evidence the police/prosecutors have released thus far, but by no means has Allen pled guilty/been convicted of a crime, yet… Would this be considered slander if Allen were to be acquitted? Idk, but what I do know is saying a case is “Solved” before it has even reached trial is dangerous, trashy writing. An easy edit is to just list a suspect has been apprehended/charged, not solved, but ya might not get the traffic you desire reporting the truth…