Ep 4. I Speak for Amy

In season 1 episode 4 of Impact of Murder, titled "I Speak for Amy," viewers are taken back to 1989 in a small town in Illinois where the horrific murder of a 7-year-old girl named Amy Mihaljevic occurs.

The episode begins by introducing Amy, a sweet and innocent girl who loved horses and playing with her friends. However, on October 27, 1989, Amy was abducted from a shopping center after meeting with an unknown man who claimed to have been sent by her mother to pick her up. Her body was found three months later in a field, sparking a decades-long investigation that would come to involve the FBI and multiple suspects.

"I Speak for Amy" tells the story of the investigation, with interviews with law enforcement officials, family members, and others involved in the case. Throughout the episode, viewers learn about the chilling details and evidence that were uncovered during the investigation, including a phone call made to Amy's mother by the abductor and a handwritten letter that was sent to Amy's father after her body was discovered.

The episode also delves into the impact of Amy's murder on her family and the community. Amy's mother recounts the moment she realized her daughter had been taken and the agonizing days that followed as she waited for news. Amy's brother speaks about the guilt he felt for not being able to protect his sister, and her father remembers the painful moments following the discovery of her body.

As the investigation progressed, law enforcement officials focused on a few key suspects, including a man named Richard Allen who had been seen by witnesses talking to Amy at the shopping center. However, despite multiple pieces of circumstantial evidence, no one was ever charged with Amy's murder.

"I Speak for Amy" is a haunting reminder of the impact that just one murder can have on a family and a community. Even decades after her death, Amy's story continues to capture the public's attention and spark new leads in the investigation. This episode sheds light on the ongoing search for justice for Amy and the impact her tragic death has had on those who loved her.