The Killing of Terry Fremody

A few days before Christmas in 1989, Terry Fremody left his home in California after an argument with his fiancé and hitchhiked east out of the state. Seven weeks later, his body was discovered off an undeveloped road in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He had been shot through the chest with a shotgun. More than three decades later, Terry Fremody’s murder remains unsolved. In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, we examine the life and mysterious death of Terry Fremody—from his childhood and family tragedies to his final journey across the country. We walk through the discovery of his body, the investigation by Benton County authorities, and why the case still haunts those who worked it. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project. Written by Chris Swindle Hosted by Diana Campos For more on this case, read Tracy Neal’s in-depth arti...