The 1993 Attack
On March 23, 1993, 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss was assaulted, mutilated, and killed in a gated Indianapolis apartment complex.
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The Decades-Long Hunt for Carmen Van Huss’s Killer
In 1993, 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss was murdered in an Indianapolis apartment complex. For over 30 years, her case remained unsolved until a relentless investigator identified a suspect.
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Community Response
Neighbors heard the screams during the attack, but no one called 911 at the time.
2Decades of Investigation
For more than 30 years, Carmen’s murder remained unsolved until a relentless investigator identified a suspect.
4Justice for the Family
After more than three decades, Carmen’s family finally saw justice for the murder.
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On March 23, 1993, screams tore through the thin walls of a gated Indianapolis apartment complex as 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss fought for her life.
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Neighbors heard the attack, but no one called 911.
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Carmen was assaulted, mutilated, and killed.
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For decades, her murder remained unsolved – until a relentless investigator identified a suspect.
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And after more than 30 years, Carmen’s family finally saw justice.
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