A 10 year old boy and his stepmother are murdered in their Franklin, IN home On a summer afternoon in Franklin, Indiana, the sense of security in a quiet subdivision was shattered. Ten-year-old Blake Michael Dickus, a male who was looking forward to starting the fourth grade, was found murdered in his father's home on Aberdeen Drive on July 24, 2006. He was not alone; his 26-year-old stepmother, Chynna Dickus, was also a victim of the brutal attack. Blake’s father, Sean Dickus, made the horrific discovery when he returned home from work.
Both Blake and his stepmother had been repeatedly stabbed. Further investigation revealed that Blake had also been beaten.
The Franklin Police Department launched an extensive investigation into the double homicide, dedicating countless hours to unraveling the tragic events of that day. In the initial stages of the investigation, suspicion fell upon Sean Dickus, as is common in such cases. However, he was officially cleared as a suspect after extensive questioning and a polygraph test. Investigators explored numerous leads, including the possibility that the murders were connected to a series of unsolved burglaries in the area. These burglaries were characterized by a distinctive 'T' shaped slice in window screens. One of these burglaries occurred on the same day and on the same street as the murders. Another theory pursued was that the killer might have been one of the many construction workers in the developing subdivision.
Despite the mountain of evidence collected at the scene and the hundreds of leads pursued over the years, the case grew cold. To this day, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in the murders of Blake and Chynna Dickus. The community of Franklin was deeply shocked by the violent crime, and the family and friends of the victims continue to seek justice. Law enforcement officials have repeatedly stated their commitment to solving the case and have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. A substantial reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this devastating crime. The case remains an open and active investigation, a painful and unsolved chapter in the city's history.
