Building associated with notorious murder case demolished
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WIBC) — In 1978, the Burger Chef murders shook Speedway when four people were kidnapped and later found murdered in Johnson County.
Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved.
Four people — Jayne Friedt, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis, and Mark Flemmonds — were tragically killed in a violent and senseless attack.
On Thursday, the building where the victims were taken was demolished.
Despite occasional leads, like a photo of a knife that police say may have been connected to the killings, the murders continue to haunt Indiana as one of its most notorious unsolved crimes, leaving families and the community still seeking closure.
The property owner expects the spot to be turned into new retail space.
Building associated with notorious murder case demolished
Nearly half a century ago, Burger Chef in Speedway was thriving, before most of the other businesses in Speedway even existed. (Photo Credit: WISH Archives)
