Missy Bevers Murder Investigation

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SUMMARY

Terri 'Missy' Bevers, a fitness instructor, was found murdered at Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. Surveillance footage showed an individual in tactical gear inside the church shortly before her death. The case remains unsolved, with police continuing to receive tips and a $150,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest.

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2026

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Midlothian Police Chief Carl Smith has reaffirmed his commitment to solving the Missy Bevers homicide case before his retirement.

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Missy Bevers' husband recently discussed the unsolved case, nearly eight years after her murder.

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Missy Bevers is listed as an Executive Assistant on the Port Commission meeting agenda, which includes discussion of criminal justice matters.

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2025

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Nearly a decade after the murder, Midlothian police state that new leads continue to come in, both locally and from out of town, and that these tips 'look promising' but cannot be detailed further. Community tip drives are held to keep the case alive.

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A rally was held in June 2025 to maintain public attention on the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers as the 10-year anniversary approaches. Organizers, including a former coworker who created a podcast about the crime, are intensifying their efforts.

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On the ninth anniversary of Missy Bevers' murder, the city of Midlothian dedicated a bench in her honor.

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Police investigators have stated their belief that Missy Bevers' murder was a targeted crime, despite having no suspect, motive, or clear theory after collecting thousands of tips and extensive evidence.

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Midlothian Police have commented on the use of AI in the investigation of Missy Bevers' murder, a new procedural detail in the ongoing case. The 'True Crime Broads' podcast discussed these comments, expressing hope for a resolution in 2025.

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2024

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Brandon Bevers stated that police had 2000 Altimas under surveillance for a while after the murder.

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In April 2024, police shared new surveillance footage showing a silver Nissan Altima in a business parking lot near the church hours before Missy Bevers' murder. The vehicle was seen driving slowly and turning off its lights.

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Midlothian Police Chief Carl Smith stated that solving Missy Bevers' 2016 murder remains one of his highest priorities, explaining that the department cannot risk compromising the ongoing investigation by discussing specific details.

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A criminal complaint from February 2024 related to Don Steven McDougal is mentioned in relation to evidence in the Terri "Missy" Bevers warrant.

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2023

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Seven years after the murder, a team of investigators continues to dedicate time each month to work on hundreds of tips received from around the world, with police stating the case is not considered cold.

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2022

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2021

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Investigators in the Missy Bevers case utilized technology to identify cellphones and electronic devices present in the area during a specific timeframe.

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The FBI consults forensic podiatrist Dr. Michael Nirenberg to study the suspect's gait from the surveillance video. Nirenberg concludes that gender cannot be determined solely from the gait, as it is affected by the weight of the gear.

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2016

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Full surveillance footage from a nearby store's parking lot is released, showing a 'vehicle of interest' entering the parking lot the same morning as the murder. The driver exhibits bizarre behavior, circling the lot and flashing headlights, though police have not definitively concluded if this vehicle is related to the killing.

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Police have stated that the surveillance footage from the Missy Bevers case is believed to be pre-attack, recorded between 3:50 and 4:15 AM, and the attack itself did not occur on camera.

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Midlothian police release surveillance footage from inside the church showing an unknown person, dressed in what appears to be police tactical gear and carrying a hammer, wandering the hallways shortly before Bevers' murder. This individual is considered the prime suspect.

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Story began · 10 years ago