Sometimes, some things happen that simply can not be - and may not ever be - explained. Occasionally, that comes in the form of a spooky coincidence or a sighting of something out of the corner of one's eye, but more often than not, the mystery comes in the form of unsolved crimes that, to this day, seem to have no answers at all. The Hoosier State has its fair share of mysteries, both intriguing and distressing, and some of them are decades old at this point. Here are five creepy unsolved mysteries in Indiana that still have authorities looking for answers.
Several of these cases, though cold, are still open - and someone somewhere out there might just know the truth.
1. The Unlikely "Suicide" of Garnet Ginn
In 1950, a 33-year-old schoolteacher by the name of Garnet Ginn was found deceased in the garage she was renting. She was discovered hanging by her neck from a sewing machine belt attached to the door of her car. At first, it was declared a suicide, but upon a secondary autopsy, it was found that she had been badly beaten and strangled before being posed to appear as if she had killed herself. Over the decades, suspects have been announced and investigated, but unfortunately, there is still no sign of the truth about what happened to Ms. Ginn in her final minutes.
2. The Disappearance and Murder of Jill Behrman
On May 31, 2000, a young woman named Jill Behrman left home for a bike ride. She never returned, and her bike was found three days later with no sign of her. Over the years, suspects were named (and some people even came forward claiming to have been responsible for accidentally killing her and disposing of her body) but they were never charged. In 2003, her bones were found in a remote area of wilderness with evidence supporting the notion that she had been shot in the head. A man was eventually convicted of her murder... but his conviction was overturned in 2019, meaning that this mystery is still unsolved.
3. The Infamous Delphi Murders
This one is particularly terrifying because it's so recent (and because the victims were so young). Two girls, ages 13 and 14, went hiking on their own nearby the Monon Bridge High Trail on February 13, 2017. The next day, their bodies were found. Police have never released details of how the girls were killed, hoping not to compromise a future trial. The most maddening aspect of the mystery, however, is that audio and video of the #1 suspect were recovered from one of the girls' phones; photos, a short video clip of the man's unusual gait, and a brief clip of his voice were released to the public in hopes that someone would direct authorities to the right person. So far, no luck... and the mystery surrounding the murders continues to deepen. Tips can be emailed to [email protected].
4. The Murder of Lowell Badger
On December 8, 2012, an elderly man by the name of Lowell Badger was found shot to death in the bedroom of his rural Merom, Indiana, home. His home safe and his television were both missing, and it's assumed the murder took place during a burglary at the house. So far, there have been no leads, but a $30,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be called in to (765) 653-4114.
5. The LaSalle Street Murders
On December 1, 1971, three men were found deceased at 1318 LaSalle Street. Over the decades there have been plenty of suspects... but no arrests. The case, though cold, is still open.
It's important to remember that no matter how much time may have passed, each of these cases are still incredibly personal to the people involved, and to those who loved them.
So, what do you think? Are you aware of any cold cases in Indiana that you'd like to see featured someday? If so, please tell us about it using this form - and you might just see your suggestion become a feature story!
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