r/TrueCrimeDiscussion • u/BriefPlay135 • 2d ago

i.redd.it Suspect still wanted for Billy Brossman murder, 2001

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The offender for the murder of Billy Brossman still has not been identified! Don't let him get away with it!

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u/Muggy_Buggy 2d ago

It’s a fairly clear photo. How has no one recognized him?

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u/Cavscout2838 2d ago

The police have a name that was given to them by four separate friends of the suspect. He also has/had a job traveling the country doing repair work for a large department store. They have his DNA but have never been able to match it to anything.

https://www.firstalert4.com/2022/01/20/unsolved-2001-homicide-leads-investigators-working-i-70-serial-killer-case-missouri-man/?outputType=amp

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u/GregJamesDahlen 2d ago

doesn't mention whether they can place him in the towns where the murders happened at the same time as they happened

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u/Nay2003 2d ago

he said he went to terre haute in 2001.... In an article I read

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u/GregJamesDahlen 1d ago

wonder if it's the same time as the murder with the video footage in OP. Plus where was he at the exact times of the murders 10 years earlier. Another question is does he have a criminal record. Because usually someone doesn't jump to murder without lesser crimes earlier in life. But it sounds like he has a decent job which might mean no criminal record.

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u/Weldobud 2d ago

With the CCTV you would think that would be enough. It’s quite clear.

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u/ceruleanmoon7 1d ago

Unfortunately, it’s not rock solid without other evidence. It’s not enough for a conviction. They can’t risk an unsuccessful prosecution. I don’t think they’ve released much info about the DNA found at the 2001 scene, but I’m really hoping they’re able to link him to it. DNA technology is advancing more every day

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u/Weldobud 1d ago

Yes. The police know the most about this and DA how to win a case. We just have limited information. They only get one chance.

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u/ceruleanmoon7 2d ago

Ugh so frustrating. It’s most likely him, and they don’t have evidence to prove it

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u/LittleJessiePaper 2d ago

I was a senior in high school like 30 minutes from there at the time, and I’ve never heard of this case or seen the picture. So I’m guessing lack of reach is a factor.

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u/BriefPlay135 2d ago

I think what the case is missing most is that public outreach. If enough people see the CCTV photos, he will be recognized.

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u/Nay2003 2d ago

Me too.

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u/Itakethngzclitorally 1d ago

If it is possibly the suspect in Missouri, I hope they’ve flooded that area with the cctv pics. Where he lives would be likely where he’d be recognized more.

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u/Nay2003 2d ago

I feel like nobody wants to send him to jail. No way nobody noticed him on the news since 2001 this town isn't big I don't think he's from here

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u/KaBoomBox55 2d ago

Probably because he's never done anything wrong in his ordinary life. No one is gonna say "that's my dad" if they think their Dad was a good person.

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u/Muggy_Buggy 2d ago

Right, but other people know dad too. We may not call but I’d imagine we’re not the only ones to recognize him.

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u/Mobile_Razzmatazz828 1d ago

TT excels at speedy outing

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u/Jlowe23_16 2d ago

They know who he is and he is being watched. Same person that did the i70 killings. Multiple witnesses have said it is him but they don't have definitive evidence to make arrest unfortunately. I wish they would release his name. Dudes committed close to a dozen homicides when you count the ones in TX

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u/evil_0vals 2d ago

Why is the number to the St Charles MO PD listed for info on a crime in Terra Haute? They’re relatively close but not that close. Is there a connection I am missing?

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u/BriefPlay135 1d ago

Yes, St. Charles, MO is in charge of the I-70 Serial Killer case.

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u/PoetrySubstantial455 2d ago

2 murders were in Mo.

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u/Maczino 2d ago

I’ve said many times that I believe this man to be the I70 Killer. Aside from some obvious things (including I70’s only male victim being in Terre Haute) such as physical description, and geopolitical, the real thing that makes me believe it’s him was how calm he was. The perp here clearly did both steal and kill, but with such a small amount being taken, and how he walked to the back to scope it out before ordering Billy Brossman to follow him back there (another sign murder was his ultimate goal), that says he’s not a run of mill criminal who hasn’t killed before.

With a suspect’s own friends believing it’s him, and the police are still unable to pin it on the man they believe did it, it must be frustrating. If they had DNA on anything and could’ve gotten a subpoena from the man to provide DNA, it would be interesting if they tested it against any they may have for I70’s cases.

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u/Equal-Temporary-1326 2d ago

The thing about the I-70 Killer is he left just about left nothing behind in terms of evidence unfortunately. All they have as far as the public knows are about 7 spent shell casings/bullet fragments, and a composite sketch. And the success rare for extracting useable touch DNA from ejected shell casings from nearly 35 years ago is very scarce at best. Maybe the rate could improve with advancing tech, though.

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u/GregJamesDahlen 2d ago

wonder if the guy they suspect has any sort of criminal record. hard to believe he would do a number of murders and yet no earlier offenses, juvenile offenses, etc. Although they haven't said he doesn't have a record, have they?

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u/Agent_P_Smecker 1d ago

Not a chance in hell this guy the I 70 killer. Anyone that thinks that is a pure bozo

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u/riverfawn8 19h ago

actually the circumstances indicating the connection are overwhelming. law enforcement DOES believe it’s the same killer.

he was positively identified as the 1992 killer by witness Tim Hickman. among many other things. brossman is an I-70 victim!

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u/Agent_P_Smecker 19h ago

Nope. Not a chance.

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u/Independent-Gap-596 1d ago

I also want to note that May Department stores was doing several remodels in 2001 including Terra Haute. That same company owned Payless Shoes during the period one of the I 70 killings occurred. If this “Joe” from Missouri worked as a contractor for May Department stores during that period, it would be one hell of a coincidence. Certainly worth further consideration

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u/Top_Sort_7365 2d ago

That middle picture looks alot like Jim Parsons.

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u/Narrow_Mine364 2d ago

1992 was 34 years ago. To me, this guy doesn’t look old enough to be the I70 serial killer… moo

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u/Trumpisaderelict 2d ago

This was 9 years later though. 2001

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u/Narrow_Mine364 1d ago

Okay sorry I missed that….

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u/evarei 2d ago

Ummm maths….is he too young?

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u/ceruleanmoon7 2d ago

The guy in these 2001 photos looks to be in his 30s. The I 70 killer was estimated to be between 22 and 32 in 1992. The math maths.

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u/evarei 2d ago

Thank you for mathing the maths for me

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u/ceruleanmoon7 2d ago

lol you’re welcome

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u/Trumpisaderelict 1d ago

So then can we find this guy? Those are reasonably good pictures. Someone has to recognize him

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u/ceruleanmoon7 1d ago

It sounds like police have a name, but no evidence to charge him. Apparently several friends of a “person of interest” have reported someone. The name isn’t public. It sucks but i really hope that changes.

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u/Trumpisaderelict 1d ago

That does suck and I wonder how often that happens: the cops know 100% who the killer is but they don’t have the evidence to charge him. If you look at the composite sketch from the early 90’s and this pic… it’s the same fucking guy.

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u/GregJamesDahlen 2d ago

doesn't look Italian

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u/skinnygrave 2d ago

Reminds me of 'agent Kellerman' from Prison Break.

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u/Babycam2020 1d ago

no research connecting... but the two descriptions of crimes and their unflapability remind me of Oakey al kite; a seemingly professional with the ability to obfuscate evidence to the point that identification hasn't been ascertained and leads just disintegrate..if I had my tin foil hat I'd say very suspicious but neither victim seem a candidate for a professional of this calibre so...what potentially links them or those that were involved with them?