A suspect was indicted in the cold case murder of Trudy Appleby, an 11-year-old girl whose disappearance shocked the northeast Illinois community of Moline nearly 30 years ago.

Jamison Fisher, 50, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in Henry County, which is east of Moline, reported KWQC, the NBC affiliate in the Quad Cities.

“The arrest of Fisher marks a turning point in this mystery that has spanned nearly three decades," Moline Police Chief Darren Gault said at a news conference Thursday. "While nothing can bring back young Trudy to her family, the relentless pursuit of justice honors her memory and the unwavering support of her loved ones and our community. The Moline Police Department is committed to seeking the tr

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