"We now have multiple people telling us to look into this guy so I think we should," I told Bridget. "Do you really think it's NOT the man on the porch?" Bridget asked me skeptically, referring to who the killer may have been. "I don't … Continue reading 30. Awakening
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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?
28. Lingering Questions
Recently, we posted on the Gone in the Fog Facebook page, asking our followers if they have any unanswered lingering questions regarding Cheryll's case that they'd like answers to. Of course, we all have a lot of unanswered questions, but I thought I would address … Continue reading 28. Lingering Questions
27. A New Door Opens
When Cheryll disappeared from Highland Heights in 1971, the town police investigated her disappearance. They were a small department with limited resources, but by all accounts they were doing their best to try to find her throughout the 13 days she was missing. Once her … Continue reading 27. A New Door Opens
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
25. “We Were Wary”
On a cool, late spring day, I was walking alone on a city street heading to meet a gentleman who once worked as a police officer in Highland Heights in the 1980s. As I walked, I found myself talking out loud to Cheryll. “Okay Cheryll, … Continue reading 25. “We Were Wary”
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
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