"This is the story of Missy Bevers." — Ashley Flowers
"It's bizarre like there's no rush. There's nothing like even drawn like you kind of expect like a gun and the flashlight cross kind of position and there's kind of like meandering to be honest." — Britt (describing the suspect's movement on surveillance footage)
"The court of public opinion that video of Randy walking is all the proof that some people need and many people are totally convinced that Randy's the killer just because of this video." — Ashley Flowers (discussing public reaction to a person of interest)
The episode delves into the perplexing 2016 murder of Missy Bevers, a beloved fitness instructor found brutally murdered in a Midlothian, Texas church before her early morning Camp Gladiator class. Initial investigations focused on forced entry and a possible robbery gone wrong, but the lack of any missing items from the church, including Missy's jewelry, quickly disproved this theory. The investigation gained a critical, yet mysterious, lead with the release of surveillance footage showing a figure in tactical gear methodically moving through the church hallways hours before Missy's body was discovered. This individual exhibited a distinctive gait, prompting significant public attention and speculation.
As the investigation progressed, several persons of interest emerged. Missy's husband, Brandon Bevers, initially provided an alibi and described their marriage as solid. However, subsequent analysis of electronic devices revealed marital strain, including financial problems and infidelity, suggesting potential motives. Missy's father-in-law, Randy Bevers, also became a focus after presenting a blood-stained shirt, which was later confirmed to be animal blood from a dog. Despite his distinctive walk, which bore similarities to the suspect on the surveillance footage, Randy's alibi was corroborated, and he was cleared. Another person of interest, Bobby, a former police officer, was investigated due to his familiarity with the church, his own distinctive limp, and his possession of tactical gear. However, his alibi checked out, and he was eventually ruled out.
The episode highlights the profound impact of public involvement and online speculation on the case, with the victim's daughter receiving disturbing messages. The investigation also evolved to consider the possibility that the suspect might be female, a theory supported by the suspect's height range and a description in an affidavit noting a "feminine sway." Despite numerous leads, including a suspicious vehicle observed near the church, the identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind Missy Bevers' murder remain unknown, leaving the case unsolved.