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The Vigo County Sheriff's Office is needing your help solving a cold case homicide.

On July 10th 1980, Gloria Hedden was reported missing by her husband. Gloria was last seen near Indiana State University Campus in the early morning hours of that same day. On July 12, 1980, Gloria's body was located in the Wabash River with her hands and feet bound together.

Gloria was an Indiana State University student enrolled in their master's program. She was last seen leaving work near ISU campus.

Detectives continue to work the case after many years. With advancing criminal investigative resources and your help, detectives hope to bring Gloria's killer to justice.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Detective Sergeant Michael Ellsworth at 812-462-3226 (Ext 7304).

Derek Fell
Chief of OperationsThe Vigo County Sheriff's Office is needing your help solving a cold case homicide.

On July 10th 1980, Gloria Hedden was reported missing by her husband. Gloria was last seen near Indiana State University Campus in the early morning hours of that same day. On July 12, 1980, Gloria's body was located in the Wabash River with her hands and feet bound together.

Gloria was an Indiana State University student enrolled in their master's program. She was last seen leaving work near ISU campus.

Detectives continue to work the case after many years. With advancing criminal investigative resources and your help, detectives hope to bring Gloria's killer to justice.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Detective Sergeant Michael Ellsworth at 812-462-3226 (Ext 7304).

Derek Fell
Chief of Operations
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The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office is needing your help solving a cold case homicide. 
 
On July 10th 1980, Gloria Hedden was reported missing by her husband. Gloria was last seen near Indiana State University Campus in the early morning hours of that same day. On July 12, 1980, Gloria’s body was located in the Wabash River with her hands and feet bound together. 
 
Gloria was an Indiana State University student enrolled in their master’s program. She was last seen leaving work near ISU campus.
 
Detectives continue to work the case after many years.  With advancing criminal investigative resources and your help, detectives hope to bring Gloria’s killer to justice.
 
If you have any information on this case, please contact Detective Sergeant Michael Ellsworth at 812-462-3226 (Ext 7304).

Derek Fell
Chief of Operations