48 Hours Help Find Molly Bish's Killer
Dec 8, 2025
Heather Bish, sister of murder victim Molly Bish, shares her powerful journey as an advocate for justice on social media. She reveals her innovative TikTok campaign to gather tips and keep the case alive. Worcester District Attorney Joe Early Jr. discusses the investigation's challenges, naming Frank Sumner as a person of interest and the ongoing DNA efforts. Together, they explore the emotional toll on the family, the perseverance in the search for answers, and the community's role in seeking justice for Molly.
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Last Morning At Cummins Pond
- Heather Bish recounts dropping Molly off at Cummins Pond and discovering later that she was missing with her flip-flops and radio left behind.
- The family immediately searched the pond and surrounding area, convinced Molly wouldn’t have left without her shoes.
White Car Sighting Sparks Sketch
- Maggie Bish reported seeing a man in a white car smoking near the pond the morning before Molly disappeared, leading to a composite sketch.
- That sketch produced hundreds of tips but never yielded a definitive identification.
Bathing Suit Discovery On Whiskey Hill
- In May 2003 a hunter found a weather‑beaten blue bathing suit on Whiskey Hill that matched Molly's, triggering a major recovery effort.
- Heather and investigators were devastated when testing and search confirmed the discovery related to Molly.