Echoes of Innocence: The Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic
In 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic vanished from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping center after a deceptive phone call lured her into danger. Her body was found months later in a remote field, launching one of Ohio's largest unsolved investigati…Echoes of Innocence: The Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic
In 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic vanished from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping center after a deceptive phone call lured her into danger. Her body was found months later in a remote field, launching one of Ohio's largest unsolved investigations. From chilling patterns of similar calls to other girls, mysterious fibers, dog hairs on a curtain, and recent DNA breakthroughs—including unknown hairs discovered in 2025—this case grips the nation decades later. Host Jay Nicoll, a private investigator, examines the facts, suspects like William McClellan, and the relentless FBI pursuit. A story of lost innocence, community heartbreak, and hope for answers. Could new forensic testing finally identify her killer?
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On Friday, October 27, 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic rode her bike to Bay Middle School in Bay Village, Ohio. She was excited about yearbook photo retakes, but after classes ended Amy’s mother expected a daily check-in call, and although Amy phoned her saying her choir tryout went well, she never…On Friday, October 27, 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic rode her bike to Bay Middle School in Bay Village, Ohio. She was excited about yearbook photo retakes, but after classes ended Amy’s mother expected a daily check-in call, and although Amy phoned her saying her choir tryout went well, she never came home.
Investigators learned Amy had actually walked to the nearby Bay Square Shopping Center with friends after school. An unknown caller had convinced her to meet them there to buy a “gift” for her mother — a story that wasn't true. Witnesses saw her speaking with a man in the parking lot before she vanished. Months later, on February 8, 1990, a jogger discovered Amy’s body in a rural cornfield in Ashland County, ending the search but leaving behind a haunting mystery.
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In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. We’ll take you through the chilling timeline, exploring the ongo…In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. We’ll take you through the chilling timeline, exploring the ongoing investigation, new DNA testing, and the relentless pursuit of answers that still grips investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike. With fresh updates and expert insights, we ask, will Amy’s killer finally be brought to justice? Despite the passage of 35 years, hope remains alive, and the truth is still waiting to be uncovered.
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Explore the chilling and unsolved mystery of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who vanished on October 27, 1989, after leaving Bay Village Middle School. Learn about her last known moments, the iconic turquoise horse-head earrings she wore, and the ongoing investigation into her disappearance. Di…Explore the chilling and unsolved mystery of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who vanished on October 27, 1989, after leaving Bay Village Middle School. Learn about her last known moments, the iconic turquoise horse-head earrings she wore, and the ongoing investigation into her disappearance. Dive into the heart of this true crime case that continues to baffle authorities and captivate the public.
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On October 27, 1989, 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic was abducted from a local strip mall in Bay Village, Ohio. What first appeared to be a random stranger abduction soon turned more concerning, when investigators learned details that made this abduction seem not so random after all.
If you have any in…On October 27, 1989, 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic was abducted from a local strip mall in Bay Village, Ohio. What first appeared to be a random stranger abduction soon turned more concerning, when investigators learned details that made this abduction seem not so random after all.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Bay Village Police Department at 440-871-1234.
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Amy Mihaljevic was just 10 years old when she went missing. She told friends at school the day she disappeared that she was going with someone to buy her mom a surprise gift.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Amy speaking with a white male, at a local ice cream shop and then leaving with him through a p…Amy Mihaljevic was just 10 years old when she went missing. She told friends at school the day she disappeared that she was going with someone to buy her mom a surprise gift.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Amy speaking with a white male, at a local ice cream shop and then leaving with him through a parking lot. Later police discover that Mihaljevic and other girls in the area had been contacted by telephone by the abductor. The estimated 30-something-year-old man arranged to meet Mihaljevic after school.
Just over three months later, Amy's body was found by a jogger in a farm field in a nearby town. Investigators say it appears the little girl's body was most likely dumped shortly after her abduction. Mihaljevic dies from a combination of stab wounds to the neck and a blow to her head.
Some of the things that were known to be with or on Mihaljevic that day have never been found: the boots Amy was wearing, a denim backpack, a binder with "Buick, Best in Class" written on it, and turquoise earrings in the shape of horse heads.
TIPLINE: Bay Village Police Department (440) 871-1234
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• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com
• Dr. Jorey Krawczyn - Psychologist (Panama City Beach, FL), Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: "Operation S.O.S.", bw-institute.com
• Greg Smith - Special Deputy Sheriff, Johnson County Sheriff's Office (Kansas), Executive Director of the Kelsey Smith Foundation, www.kelseysarmy.com
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com
• Nichole Vrsansky - News Anchor, CBS 19 News, Facebook: "Nichole Vrsansky Cleveland 19", Twitter: @NVrsansky, Podcast: "Dark Side of the Land, Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.more
For more than 30 years, Ohio investigators have searched for answers in the murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic. Now they’re enlisting your help to solve the case. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Examine the evidence in this case:
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/watch-dateline-episode-what-h…For more than 30 years, Ohio investigators have searched for answers in the murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic. Now they’re enlisting your help to solve the case. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Examine the evidence in this case:
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/watch-dateline-episode-what-happened-amy-now-n1279797
If you have any tips for investigators in Amy’s case, call Bay Village PD at (440) 871-1234more
Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating psychological exploration of the unsolved 1989 murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic from Bay Village, OH. (Please note this episode was originally released to the CCMM premium-subscription catalogue on coldcasemurdermysteries.com.)
Amy Mihaljevic, known to her parents and various schoolmates as a sparkling young girl to their family and loving neighbourhood, was an adventurous and outgoing resident of Bay Village, Ohio. Her passion for the natural world and promising athletic talents were cut short by an unexplainable, unsolve…Amy Mihaljevic, known to her parents and various schoolmates as a sparkling young girl to their family and loving neighbourhood, was an adventurous and outgoing resident of Bay Village, Ohio. Her passion for the natural world and promising athletic talents were cut short by an unexplainable, unsolved death in late October of 1989, leaving all who knew her across the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio and later the entire country grasping for answers in a sea of evidence that drowned us all in doubt… ...more
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This week Nic and the Captain revisit one of Northeast Ohio’s coldest cases. Join us for an in-depth review and discussion of the abduction of 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic.
This week Nic and the Captain revisit one of Northeast Ohio’s coldest cases. Join us for an in-depth review and discussion of the abduction of 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic.
