5 Cases We Believe Will Be Solved in 2021

2020 certainly held a number of surprises for the true crime community. While there are thousands of cold cases out there, recent developments and ongoing investigations in these cases may reach resolution by the end of the year.

The Delphi Murders
Even the most casual true crime fans are likely familiar with the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) in Delphi, Indiana. Although the Indiana State Police have released two composite sketches, a photo, a brief video clip, and an audio recording of the suspect taken from Liberty’s cell phone, their killer remains at large.

What is going on at Fort Hood?
The April 2020 disappearance and murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen brought national attention to the most populated US Army post. The murder also shone light on several other disappearances, murders, or suicides at the Kileen, Texas post and further exposed the underlying culture of sexual harassment and assault in the military.

The Zodiac Killer
Although the notorious Zodiac Killer is ubiquitous in the true crime community, very few held out hope that the unidentified killer would ever be caught or brought to justice. That is, however, until December 2020, when three men solved the Zodiac 340 cypher, renewing hope among amateur and professional investigators alike that the solution could lead to a break in the long-frozen cold case.

The Disappearance of Karlie Guse
While the 2018 disappearance of Karlie Guse from Chalfant Valley, California received little national news coverage, the baffling case continues to generate “spirited” discussion on discussion boards. The 17-year-old was last seen walking the main road in the wee hours following a bad trip after consuming unknown drugs at a party that evening. With her family has been splintered by accusations, blame-shifting, and name-calling, Karlie remains missing two years after wandering into the desert near her central California home.

The deaths of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow. Unless you’ve been quarantining under a large rock, you are likely familiar with the crazy-making, head-scratching case of “cult mom” Lori Vallow and her husband Chad Di aybell. The 13-year-old Tylee and 7-year-old J.J. mysteriously disappeared shortly after a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Their bodies were later found buried on Chad Daybell’s property.