In the late hours of a November evening in 2020, the life of 19-year-old Marysa Collins was tragically cut short in Indianapolis, Indiana. On November 22nd, less than two weeks after her birthday, the young female was fatally shot while sitting in her car in the 3900 block of Downes Drive on the city's northeast side. Despite the immediate response of emergency services, her injuries proved to be fatal.
Marysa was a recent graduate of Mt.
Vernon High School, having completed her studies a year ahead of schedule. At the time of her death, she was enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College, pursuing a degree in nursing with aspirations of becoming a neonatal nurse. Described by her mother as a compassionate and determined individual, Marysa dedicated her time to helping others, working as a certified nursing assistant and mentoring children with special needs. Her family remembers her as a loving and caring person with a bright future ahead of her.
In the years that have followed Marysa's death, no arrests have been made, and her case remains one of many unsolved homicides in Indianapolis from that year. Her parents have been vocal in their quest for justice, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation. Marysa's mother has publicly raised concerns about the handling of the investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, alleging that potential evidence was mismanaged. The family continues to advocate for answers and holds out hope that someone will come forward with information that could lead to an arrest in her case.
