In Indianapolis, the family of Scott Reese, a legally blind man who was tragically murdered in 2019, continues to seek justice nearly seven years later. Scott was a beloved figure in both his hometown of Griffith, Indiana, and his adopted community of Indianapolis. On October 29, 2019, his life was violently taken in his Castleton apartment.
Family’s Ongoing Fight for Answers
Scott’s sister, Cathy, recalls the devastating phone call from the Indianapolis Metro Homicide Division informing her of her brother’s death. Despite Scott’s efforts to escape his attacker, he succumbed to his injuries on a neighbor’s doorstep. Cathy expressed gratitude that he did not die alone, as a neighbor called 911 and attempted to help.
For years, the investigation into Scott’s murder went cold. Cathy tirelessly contacted detectives and city officials, only to be met with silence. It was not until this year that the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) acknowledged an administrative failure: Scott’s case file had been lost during a 2020 computer system transition.
New Developments and Community Support
Recently, a new detective, Jeremy Ingram, was assigned to the case. Although initially facing a backlog, he has since communicated with Cathy about working on the case sooner than expected. Cathy fears that her brother’s disability may have influenced the initial handling of the case.
Scott was an inspiration to many, overcoming his blindness to become a high school football placekicker and living independently in Indianapolis through the Bosma Enterprises program. His death deeply affected his family, including Cathy’s autistic son, for whom Scott was a vital support.
The community has rallied around the family, with regional media, true-crime podcasts, and national organizations like Project Cold Case drawing attention to Scott’s story. Cathy hopes this pressure will lead to a breakthrough, especially with DNA evidence and the mystery of Scott’s missing state ID still unresolved.
The IMPD maintains that no case files were lost and emphasizes their commitment to solving every case. They urge anyone with information to come forward, highlighting the importance of community assistance in resolving such cases.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
