A young girl is shot and killed while on her way home from school On May 16, 1989, 13-year-old Amanda "Sissy" Goodman was brutally murdered while walking home from Brownwood Middle School in Brownwood, Texas. Her body was discovered later that day along Indian Creek Road, about ten miles south of Brownwood, with a single gunshot wound to the head. It was a rainy day, which made the collection of evidence particularly challenging for law enforcement.
Her death remains an unsolved mystery and continues to be classified as a cold case by the Brownwood Police Department.
Amanda’s family and community were devastated by her untimely death. Her mother, Barbara Nejtek, sadly passed away without ever seeing justice for her daughter. The community has continued to remember Amanda over the years, organizing commemorative events to ensure her memory lives on. In May 2014, on the 25th anniversary of her death, friends and family hosted a memorial at Coggin Park, where Amanda's last birthday celebration had been held. They gathered to release balloons, share memories, and raise awareness, hoping that someone with knowledge of the crime might come forward.
The investigation has seen little progress over the years, with no suspects officially identified. Authorities are still appealing to the public for information that might help solve the case, and there is an ongoing hope within the community that justice will one day be served for Amanda Goodman. Her tragic story has left a lasting impact on Brownwood, with family and friends actively seeking closure for over three decades.
