The initial investigation of Corinna Mullen's murder in 1987 was marred by police corruption and mishandling of evidence.
Decades later, a brave witness named Sarah came forward, leading to the arrest and conviction of the true perpetrators of the crime.
Deep dives
The Brutal Murder of Karena Mullin
In 1987, the small town of Central City, Kentucky, was shocked by the brutal murder of 20-year-old Karena Mullin. Her naked and mutilated body was found in the trunk of her car behind her workplace. The investigation led to suspicions of her boyfriend, Jimmy Springer, along with two other accomplices. However, Springer was acquitted, and the case went cold.
New Witness Testimony
Decades later, a witness named Sarah came forward, revealing that she had witnessed the murder. Sarah described how Lieutenant Billy Fields, a local police officer, and two other men abducted Karena and subjected her to a vicious assault before killing her. Sarah managed to escape and remained silent about the incident out of fear.
Case Reopened and Arrests Made
In 2006, the case was reopened, and Fields, along with his accomplices, Jimmy Cramer and Geoffrey Boyd, was arrested and charged with rape, kidnapping, and murder. Angela Smith, Karena's former housemate, became a witness for the prosecution. Fields and Boyd received life sentences, while Cramer was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Final Thoughts and Justice
The trial brought justice for Karena's family, who had endured decades of grief and uncertainty. Karena's daughter Stephane described the impact the case had on her life and expressed relief that her mother's killers were finally held accountable. The reopening of the case shed light on police corruption and mishandling of evidence, raising questions about the initial investigation.
On October 2 1987, a council employee in Central City, Kentucky called police after finding an abandoned, blood-smeared Pontiac outside his workplace. When Lieutenant Billy Fields arrived at the scene, he found the savagely assaulted body of 20-year-old Corinna Mullen in the boot. Corinna hadn’t been seen since the previous night when she’d gone out drinking with her roommate Angela Smith.
