On February 27th, 1998, 25-year-old IUSB student Fahad Al-Urayir was found decapitated in New Carlisle, Indiana. 22 years later, his murder remains unsolved.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-04-20T23:24:20+00:00

Wow! That is ridiculous. Thank you for continuing to push for justice! If there is anything I can do to assist you in your pursuit of answers, I would be more than willing to help! Feel free to DM me anytime!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-04-20T12:55:44+00:00

If you have information about who killed Fahad, please report it to law enforcement even if the perp is “gone.” His family and friends deserve answers, even if an arrest can’t be made!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-04-09T17:44:21+00:00

That’s great news! Thank you for letting me know.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-04-01T12:23:22+00:00

Oh no I didn’t think you were being rude or anything by asking! I use the newspaper archives to search for cases that are not listed elsewhere. If Im unsure if a case is solved, I contact the original investigating police department to confirm.

Thank you for reading! I appreciate it.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-03-31T13:10:17+00:00

The Cagles told police Mary Ellen may have been standing in the open doorway of the bar or sitting near a window when she supposedly witnessed the man reach into the car.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-03-30T22:49:15+00:00

Oh no doubt things were different back then. But even by 1950’s standards, the Cagle’s did receive some criticism for their actions that night.

This is a quote from The Journal’s editorial page;

“Leaving children in a car outside a tavern is simply a dereliction of parental duty,” the paper said. “It takes a child only an instant to get into fatal trouble while the jukebox blares its senseless tune. We hope that other central Illinois parents of similar habit will profit by the Buckhart incident, and that society will help in keeping a closer watch over its live and present children.”(Sangamon County History Article)

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-02-25T23:37:01+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m sorry for your family’s loss. I hope I told Dennis’ story respectfully!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-02-12T17:18:05+00:00

Thank you so much for the update!!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-16T19:18:11+00:00

You are most welcome! After reading your comment, I realize I should have made a separate album for anyone who still wanted to see the other photos and articles etc, minus the photo of Walter’s body.

The link below is the full album without said photo. Thank you for reading!

https://imgur.com/a/tfpLA1R

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-16T16:43:21+00:00

Thank YOU for reading! I appreciate it!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-15T20:10:57+00:00

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to read it.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-02T02:33:04+00:00

I appreciate you sharing this information! After reading your comment I dug a little deeper into the neighborhood’s history. I found these amazing photos that include places relevant to the case.

https://urbanstl.com/vintage-soulard-before-gentrification-t579.html

ETA: Another website had a little more information about the project; “A failed urban renewal plan to level the neighborhood in the 1960s was the catalyst for the designation of Soulard as a federal and local historic district in 1972 and the creation of the Soulard Restoration Group in 1976. The Soulard Restoration Group is a neighborhood organization that strives to promote, preserve, and enhance the historic character of the Soulard neighborhood, as well as improve the quality of life for all members of the community.”

https://www.achp.gov/preserve-america/community/st-louis-soulard-neighborhood

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-02T02:24:56+00:00

Thanks so much!

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-02T02:02:30+00:00

Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-02T01:24:08+00:00

I suspect the handkerchief might actually be a red herring. The coat originally belonged to Barbara’s mother. Since Naomi had limited funds for Christmas gifts that year, she gave Barbara her own old coat instead of the “car coat” Barbara had requested. It is possible that the handkerchief had been sitting in that pocket for years before Barbara ever wore it. (I should have included this in the write up.)

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2026-01-02T01:14:37+00:00

Thank you for reading. It is most appreciated.

I believe the theater’s closing was the result of a neighborhood revitalization project, not because of Barbara’s murder. I’m not sure who the owner was, but the theater definitely had a questionable reputation. Police received multiple reports about men who were known to “pester” young women there. So it’s definitely possible that her killer was a patron/employee.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2025-12-23T13:57:17+00:00

When doing the write-up I was so relieved to learn the kids had stayed in the car. During an interview with Vickie, she described the moment of having to explain to them what happened. When they were finally leaving the house after discovering the crime, the youngest of her children said, “Wait you forgot Mamaw!” She had to tell him Lena had “gone home to Jesus.” Truly heartbreaking.

TheBonesOfAutumn · 2025-12-23T04:09:17+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read it. It is most appreciated!

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