Sometimes I find myself seemingly buried-- buried in the frustration, the questions, the investigative construct, in the discussions, and in documents all relating to Cheryll's case; feeling sadness and despair over the unanswered questions about her last day alive and in the investigation that ensued. … Continue reading 61. The Sweetest Girl
60. Mounds of Dirt
I came to learn that the name in lights that I saw spelled out in front of a house on Route 8-- JON-- was the name of the homeowner's son who had recently passed away, and as a way to remember him, his name was … Continue reading 60. Mounds of Dirt
59. The Name in Lights
And then, in a sort of bomb-dropping moment, Mark took a turn answering Bridget's question. "You know I talked to the police detective about a month ago and he gave me the name of a man he thinks could have done it. And you haven't … Continue reading 59. The Name in Lights
58. “I Want to Know Who Killed My Sister”
(Note: This blog post is a continuation of the previous blog entries #55-57). "Let's talk about the aftermath of Cheryll's murder," I said to Mike and Mark, hesitating slightly knowing this could continue to be difficult to discuss. "You eventually moved off of Rose Avenue. … Continue reading 58. “I Want to Know Who Killed My Sister”
57. It Is Time
(Note: This blog post is a continuation of the previous blog entry #56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared). Having talked about the day Cheryll disappeared and the desperate searching that ensued, I wanted to learn what I could about the Spegal family's thoughts on what had … Continue reading 57. It Is Time
“Gone in the Fog” Audio Blog
Now, all of the files for the narrations of the blog entries can be found here, on Sound Cloud. You can select the chapter you want to listen to, start from the beginning and let it play, or skip to the last track to listen … Continue reading “Gone in the Fog” Audio Blog
Just the Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast
Just the Tip-Sters is a true crime podcast that I recently discovered where the host, Melissa Morgan (a Kentucky native herself), and her producer/husband, Mark, brought attention to a few local unsolved, cold cases: the brutal murders of the Stephensons in Boone County, Kentucky, the … Continue reading Just the Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast
56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared
(Note: This blog post is a continuation from the last blog entry number 55, Work Together and Keep Talking). And soon enough, as we settled into our seats at an outdoor dining table, the sun was shining brightly overhead. It truly felt as though Cheryll … Continue reading 56. The Day Cheryll Disappeared
55. Work Together and Keep Talking
"I plan on being in Cincinnati in September....if you would like to get together and talk." This brief sentence appeared in an email sent to me by Cheryll's oldest brother, Mike, (he went by Mickey when he was younger), as we had been exchanging emails … Continue reading 55. Work Together and Keep Talking
54. October 19th. Again.
An open letter to a girl I have never met. Dear Cheryll, As I type this letter to you, I'm gazing out my window, noticing how the autumn leaves seem to be shining more brightly this year. The array of colors adorning the trees are … Continue reading 54. October 19th. Again.
