(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
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52. “He Was Right There”
"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
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
41. The Phantom Car Versus The Sober Reality
Throughout my journey to learn about and tell Cheryll's story, small signs have manifested along the way, usually in the form of a cardinal, the timing of a message, an answered prayer, or an unexpected new door opening. I try not to overthink things and … Continue reading 41. The Phantom Car Versus The Sober Reality
40. Collateral Damage
The collateral damage that was created because of Cheryll's murder is immeasurable. Many of the now-grown kids from 1971 Rose Avenue have shared that they've had failed relationships, failed marriages, and some have no children. They have shared how the death of a childhood friend … Continue reading 40. Collateral Damage
39. The Local Police
My family and friends have grown used to me sharing random thoughts that come to my mind regarding Cheryll's case. This evening was no different. As my husband and I sat together watching TV, I sighed. Sensing something was bothering me, he asked what I … Continue reading 39. The Local Police
38. The Serial Killer
No one is quite sure when Eugene Gall of Hillsboro, Ohio started scouring city streets looking for young women and girls to rape, but by most estimates, this disgusting past time of his began in the mid to late 1960s. In 1970, he was 23-years-old … Continue reading 38. The Serial Killer
