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John Cawley

Case from Elkhart, IN dated Apr 22, 2000

Victim Details

John Cawley, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Elkhart

IN

2000-04-22

56

John

Cawley

07/22/2026

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In the quiet city of Elkhart, Indiana, a concerned friend made a discovery that would unravel a mystery that lingers to this day. On April 22, 2000, after being unable to reach him, the friend went to the home of 56-year-old John Cawley, a local attorney. Inside the residence at 2002 Raintree, a grim scene awaited; Cawley was found deceased on the floor of his bedroom. The man was a White male.

Investigators who arrived at the scene soon determined that this was no accident. The cause of ...
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