"I have been following this story for while, but have hesitated to reach out. I don't know if the information I have to share is relevant, or helpful, but I feel the need to share it if you want to discuss." This message appeared in … Continue reading 52. “He Was Right There”
51. The Metaphoric Shock Paddles
After Cheryll's cousin sent me that message saying that the cold case detective from the Kentucky State Police wanted to talk to me, I (like always), had so many questions spilling out of me. "What did the two of you talk about? How was he? … Continue reading 51. The Metaphoric Shock Paddles
50. “GREAT NEWS!!”
Here we are at the 50th blog entry on the path of telling Cheryll's story and naming her killer. And as her story continues to be shared and people read about the investigation and possible suspects and theories, I often get asked what I think … Continue reading 50. “GREAT NEWS!!”
49. The Convicted Killer
This blog entry briefly describes a horrific murder. The content may be disturbing to some readers. One day a new message appeared in my inbox. "Have you ever heard of Raymond Clutter? He is in prison for killing a woman with a knife and I … Continue reading 49. The Convicted Killer
48. Two New Questions
This is a continuation of the story started in the last blog entry, 47.Jill. Bridget and I watched as Jill opened her laptop to reveal the homepage of her Ancestry.com account. She explained. "I paid to do an ancestry kit. I've always wondered about my … Continue reading 48. Two New Questions
47. Jill
After our initial meeting with Jill, we learned that because of her psychic abilities, she has worked with the police on some prominent local cases and she also occasionally gives individual readings for people. Bridget and I had so many questions and were intrigued by … Continue reading 47. Jill
46. “What do you want me to know?”
"If Cheryll's family wasn't involved in her murder, then who did they think killed her?" I have been asked this question numerous times by readers of the blog and I have often wondered the same thing. I cannot imagine how maddening it would be to … Continue reading 46. “What do you want me to know?”
45. The Dream
This blog entry briefly describes the murder of a child. The content may be disturbing to some readers. Thursday On a dreary winter morning, I gently woke my daughter in preparation for a mid-morning dental appointment. "Mom,” she called out as she opened her eyes … Continue reading 45. The Dream
44. A Song for Cheryll
Let's end the year with a song for Cheryll
43. In Color
One of the most challenging parts of this endeavor is knowing how exactly to pursue getting Cheryll’s case file and corresponding with the police. Last summer, I wrote an open records request letter to the Kentucky State Police and that first request was denied due … Continue reading 43. In Color
