Decades of Grief: Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Jeanie Childs

Jeanie Childs' Murder: A Family's Decades-Long Search for Justice On June 13, 1993, Jeanie Childs was found murdered in her Minneapolis apartment. Her mother, initially learning of the tragedy from a news report, expressed her shock and grief. "I turned the TV on. I saw the apartment. They said they found a young woman in her early 30s. I just got chills all over. Don’t tell me that was Jeanie." The coroner's warning to her mother to not be alone underscored the gravity of the situation. Jeanie's sister, Cindy Blumer, remembers her as a playful individual whose spirit touched many lives. "Lionel Richie was one of her favorites, and as soon as she would hear him play, her fingers would start snapping and she would dance around." Blumer reflects on the deep sadness of not being able to call her sister after the murder. "A lot of sadness when you wanted to pick up the phone and call your sister. I needed my sister. I wanted to talk to her. Wondering what actually took place—who did this?" Despite the pain, the family's unwavering faith and determination to find justice are evident. The mother's statement, "I knew that God was going to make sure that I was going to know what happened," highlights their resilience and hope for closure. The case continues to serve as a reminder of the enduring impact of violence and the importance of seeking justice for victims.