Cold Case Chronicles

Avon, Indiana was a small town back in November of 1988 when a young mother of three was found shot to death in her running car, just a half of a mile from her home. Mary Plummer was murdered without witness. 32 years later, her case remains unsolved.

In the last 18 months the Cold Case Chronicles team has covered 17 cases in over 70 episodes. In each case the crew dives as deep as possible, researching and talking to family and local investigators where allowed. Inevitably, some of these cases become very personal to the team. We have built many relationships and are grateful for every single one of them. Just like the families of victims we don't stop seeking justice and truth. We still follow up, dig for more answers, and every so often we see motion in the cases. Here are the latest updates from a few of our cases.

Live from from Indianapolis' Ash and Elm Cider Company, the Cold Case Chronicles Crew delivers the case of Trisha Meredith to live audience. On April 7th, 1986, 19 year old Trisha was brutally murdered in an apartment laundry room on the Indianapolis west side. Her live in boyfriend found her, but was he guilty? Or was it a crime of opportunity?

These days, most of our cases come from listeners, or family members who want desperately to solve a case close to them. The family of a missing Missouri MMA fighter wants answers before the case becomes cold. This is the story of David Koenig, The Missing Giant.

Marcie Fuller Swinford deserves justice. As do many missing and murdered victims. Surely, in a free society adults have a right to be missing, to run away, or start over. But where does that right end as the families and loved ones fear for their well being? That is why many states have adopted laws forcing local law enforcement to investigate adult missing persons cases, so the critical time and evidence isn't lost in the delay. But still some cases seem to get priority over others. What makes one life worth more than another?

This week, we hear from family: Marcie's niece, Courtney tell us what the case means to her. We'll update our relationship with the Sheriff's Department and give a special insight from Marcie's youngest son. Why contrast sides of a story when we all have a common goal?

In the 1985 murder of Marcie Fuller Swinford there is no shortage of suspects. Each with his own opportunity, but the motives raise eyebrows. That's not all of Vigo County's secrets.

On August 2nd, 1985 Marcie Fuller Swinford went missing while out running errands. The young mother's remains were found nine days later in a wooded area, miles from where the car she was driving was found. More than 35 years later, the case remains unsolved.

Tawnya's Mother, Lori shares her thoughts and knowledge on her daughter's murder. Time and lies have marred the case over the years. Almost as much as police treating her like a runaway instead of a victim.

Sara's own words contradicted themselves in her recorded statement to police. The timeline was further muddied by Steve's statements to Tawnya's mother. The only thing clear, is that someone is lying.