MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — This week marks 10 years since the killing of Terri “Missy” Bevers, a case that continues to be actively investigated, according to the Midlothian Police Department.
Bevers was murdered in the early morning hours of April 18, 2016, while preparing to lead a fitness class at a church in the 5400 block of U.S. Highway 287. The case has drawn national attention over the years, in part due to widely circulated surveillance footage of a person of interest captured inside the building.
Police emphasized that the case is not considered cold and remains a priority for investigators.
“This is not a ‘cold’ case,” the department said in a statement. “Investigators continue to pursue new leads and analyze existing information.”
Authorities said they continue to review all credible tips from the public. In the past year alone, more than 100 leads have been received and examined, with information coming not only from Texas but across the United States and internationally.
Investigators also noted that advancements in forensic technology over the past decade are being utilized as they become available.
Police addressed misinformation circulating online, stating that claims they have refused assistance from other agencies are false. The department continues to work with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, and federal partners.
Officials also clarified that no individual has been completely ruled out as a suspect.
Key points highlighted by investigators include:
- The case is not cold and remains an active investigation.
- More than 100 tips were received and reviewed in the past year alone.
- Leads come from across Texas, the United States, and internationally.
- Investigators continue to use advancing forensic technologies.
- The department is working with state, local, and federal partners.
- No individual has been completely ruled out as a suspect.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that even small details could be significant.
Anyone with information can submit a tip to them by calling 972‑937‑PAYS (7297) or visiting www.elliscountycrimestoppers.org. If a tip leads to an arrest and conviction, the reporting party may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips can also be submitted directly to the Midlothian Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 972‑775‑3333 or through private message in their Facebook page, Midlothian Police Department – Texas (@MidlothianTXPD).
The investigation remains ongoing.
