"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?”
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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
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
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
17. A Tale of Two Mothers
On another beautiful spring day, while parked in my car waiting for my children to exit their school building for the day, my cell phone rang and a number I did not recognize appeared on the screen. On that day, I felt compelled to answer … Continue reading 17. A Tale of Two Mothers
16. The Brothers
Bridget and I hearing about the brothers on the same night at the same time felt like more than a coincidence. What were Tom and Cheryll trying to tell us by moving those pieces of the puzzle? Yes, an obvious thought would be that maybe … Continue reading 16. The Brothers
15. Billy Joe
Throughout this yearlong journey of learning all that I could about Cheryll, I've noticed that whenever I choose a day to meet someone involved in her case or when I travel to a location important to the story, the weather outside is beautiful. Perhaps it's … Continue reading 15. Billy Joe
14. Behind Closed Doors
Do we really know what goes on behind the closed doors of anyone's home? We think we do and we can guess, but we don't always really know. And for some households, the answer to the question is even more elusive. I am not sure … Continue reading 14. Behind Closed Doors
8. 11th Birthday
November 2, 1971-- This was the day that the Spegal family learned that a girl's body had been found in rural Pendleton County and that they should prepare themselves for the worst. November 2, 1971 was important for another reason-- it was Cheryll's brother Mark's … Continue reading 8. 11th Birthday
Gone in the Fog 