It was on January 13th that Missy was sadly found dead on a trail that wove through the Ozark National Forest. She had been strangled, and all of her clothing was removed.
That was 27 years ago that Missy was discovered in the woods, and her killer has never been identified.
Although it’s closing in on 3 decades that Missy has gone without receiving justice, 2 people have steadfastly tried to solve her case.
One of these people is none other than the detective who initially handled her case; Jay C. Rider. Though Jay C. has retired from the department, he hasn’t given up on Missy.
The second person who is committed to seeing justice in Missy’s case is a woman by the name of LaDonna Humphrey.
Together, Jay C. and LaDonna have created a website to drive awareness for Missy, and they recently launched a local billboard campaign that begs the question, “Who Killed Missy Witt?”
Jay C. and LaDonna also have a Facebook page, where Jay C. recently addressed who he thinks Missy’s killer really is.
According to Jay C., he doesn’t believe the serial killer Charles Ray Vines took Missy’s life, as many have speculated over the years.
“Whoever killed Melissa Witt went to great lengths to hide their crimes against her,” Jay C. explained.
Facebook; pictured above Missy smiles