One morning an email appeared in my inbox. The sender shared that he'd been reading the first couple of blog posts and once he read where Cheryll's body had been found, he contacted me because memories of long ago stirred in his mind and he … Continue reading 34. The Cave of Dark Memories
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33. An Alternative Theory
Bridget spoke up and asked perhaps the most important question of him. "So what do YOU think happened that morning?" We could see him collect his thoughts and temper any emotion that was flowing through him. After a brief pause he spoke and an alternative … Continue reading 33. An Alternative Theory
32. Like A Strong Ocean Wave
"Will you tell us why you think it's him?" I asked with a slight hesitation. We were on the precipice of what could be some new revelations and I knew then that I'd either be convinced one way or the other, or be left with … Continue reading 32. Like A Strong Ocean Wave
31. On the Precipice
One of those young men I mentioned in the last blog post seemed to catch the attention of the Highland Heights Police in 1971, but no one now is quite sure how the police came to focus on him as a suspect during the investigation. … Continue reading 31. On the Precipice
29. Will We Ever Know?
As we continue to delve into the mystery of Cheryll's case, we, and others, have questioned whether her murder was carried out by one person and one person only. Or, could two people have worked in tandem to commit the crime? If one person committed … Continue reading 29. Will We Ever Know?
26. A Victim of Time
Through the years I have read about, listened to podcasts about, or watched television programs about other missing and murdered children. Obviously their stories are horrifying and as a parent, strike a fear in me that I never knew I could experience until I actually … Continue reading 26. A Victim of Time
24. 1971
Cheryll Spegal died in 1971. The number one song on the radio was "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart. "The Electric Company" debuted on television that October, around the time of Cheryll's death. "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" was the most popular movie showing in theaters at the … Continue reading 24. 1971
23. 1961
Cheryll Spegal was born in 1961. The number one song on the radio was "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles. "Mister Ed" debuted on television that October, around the time of Cheryll's birth. "West Side Story" and "The Parent Trap" were showing in the … Continue reading 23. 1961
22. Phone Calls
"You know, after Cheryll went missing and was found dead, some of us received phone calls." I heard this when talking to Rose Avenue childhood friends of Cheryll's who are now grown women. I was struck with one part curiosity and one part fear. "What … Continue reading 22. Phone Calls
21. New Hope Road
When Bridget and I made the drive to New Hope Road, we knew then that someone had to have been familiar with the location. It was not a road that one would just stumble upon. I think at this point, everyone can agree that whoever … Continue reading 21. New Hope Road
Gone in the Fog 