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I've been following the Burger Chef murders for a while now, and one thing that continues to haunt me is the loss of potential seen in Ruth Ellen Shelton's life. At just 17, she seemed to have the world at her feet. Being on the honor roll and already taking college credits shows how dedicated she was to her dream of becoming a computer scientist. It’s tough to imagine the depth of loss her family must feel knowing Ruth had such a bright future ahead of her. For the police to not initially treat the disappearance as serious is something I can't wrap my head around. I understand it was a different time, but leaving the crime scene unprocessed was a huge misstep. This poor investigation not only let down Ruth and the others but their families too, who deserved so much better. I can’t help but think what Ruth could have achieved, especially in a field like computer science, which was just beginning to take off in the 1970s. Her story shows us the importance of honoring both the potential and memory of victims. RIP Ruth ?
