The Discovery of Jessica's Body

Jessica Nelson was found in her bathtub by her mother, Missy, on June 25, 2015, after she failed to arrive at work. Missy described the scene as alarming, noting the circumstances that suggested foul play, including marks on Jessica's neck and the presence of a phone cord. Investigators initially faced confusion regarding whether it was a homicide or a medical emergency due to the lack of obvious trauma. However, detectives quickly shifted their focus to treating it as a homicide, prompted by the unusual crime scene details.