Episode 1: The Murder of Jill Behrman

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In our first episode, we examine the disappearance and murder of Indiana University student Jill Behrman, walking through the publicly documented timeline of her final morning, the early search efforts, and the decades-long legal and investigative aftermath of her case.

Jill’s case is a defining moment in Indiana true-crime history, shaped by early investigative focus, disputed testimony, overturned convictions, appellate review, and a long wait for certainty that never fully arrived.

Using the Casewalker Evidence Book Method, we reconstruct this case through publicly available law-enforcement records, court findings, appellate rulings, and on-location fieldwork conducted in Bloomington, Indiana. We focus only on what is known, what is alleged, and what remains unresolved, clearly distinguishing between documented facts, court analysis, and areas of uncertainty.

This episode lays the foundation for how cases are approached throughout the Casewalker series:
Every route. Every minute. Only what the record supports, and clearly labeled when it does not.

This episode discusses a case that includes criminal prosecution and appellate review; a conviction currently stands.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

  • Jill Behrman’s last documented movements on the morning of May 31, 2000

  • The immediate missing-person response and early search operations

  • The discovery of Jill’s bicycle and how it influenced the investigation

  • Conflicting statements and investigative focus during the early stages of the case

  • Disputed confession testimony and later legal scrutiny

  • The recovery of Jill’s remains and forensic findings

  • The criminal prosecution, conviction, and later federal habeas review

  • Appellate rulings that overturned and later reinstated the conviction

  • How terrain, timing, and rural geography shaped both the investigation and trial

  • Casewalker on-location observations conducted in Bloomington, Indiana

  • Episode 1 Missing Person Spotlights (2 cases)

ABOUT THE BICYCLE (CLARIFICATION)

This episode discusses the discovery of Jill Behrman’s bicycle as a key investigative development.
Specific geographic direction and street-level details regarding the bicycle’s location were intentionally removed in a later edit to reflect clearer sourcing standards and to avoid overstating certainty beyond what is firmly established in the public record.

The discussion of the bicycle remains focused on its investigative significance, not speculative conclusions.

MISSING PERSON SPOTLIGHTS — EPISODE 1

🕊️ Ashley Elaine Morris-Mullis

Ashley disappeared from Delaware County in 2013 and has not been seen or heard from since. She left behind family and children who continue to wait for answers.

🕊️ Darrian H. Burdine

Darrian was 19 years old when they disappeared — the same age Jill Behrman was. Their family continues to search for information more than a decade later.

TIP LINES & RESOURCES

If you have information related to the disappearance or murder of Jill Behrman, or either missing person spotlighted in this episode, please contact:

  • Bloomington Police Department

  • Indiana State Police: 317-262-8477 or 1-800-222-8477

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation: 1-800-225-5324

  • Indiana Crime Stoppers: 317-262-TIPS (8477)

Anonymous tips are encouraged. Even small details can matter.

SOURCES & DOCUMENTATION

This episode is based on publicly available records and verified sources, including:

  • Indiana State Police public statements

  • Bloomington Police Department records and releases

  • Indiana court rulings and appellate decisions

  • Federal habeas corpus opinions related to the Behrman case

  • Verified contemporaneous media reporting

  • Casewalker on-location fieldwork conducted in Bloomington, Indiana

A full Evidence Book and source index for this episode is available on our website.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER

This episode discusses violent crime, missing persons, and the recovery of human remains.
Listener discretion is advised.

All information presented is sourced from publicly available documents, verified law-enforcement records, court filings, or is clearly identified as allegation when applicable.

The Casewalker Chronicles does not speculate on guilt and does not accuse any individual or group of criminal conduct unless legally established by court judgment.

EPISODE UPDATE

Episode Update: This episode has been edited to clarify certain geographic details discussed during the investigation. The current version reflects our most accurate sourcing and documentation standards.

FOLLOW & CONNECT

Email: casewalkerchronicles@gmail.comhe current version reflects our most accurate understanding of the record.