DarksideOfMuncie The Unsolved Murder Howard “Pete” Journay jr.

🎙️ THE DARKSIDE OF MUNCIE — SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 The Unsolved Murder of Howard “Pete” Journay Jr. On April 29, 1979, around 1:00 a.m., Howard “Pete” Journay Jr. was last seen alive leaving Gene’s Tavern on South Walnut in Muncie, Indiana. Days later… On May 8, 1979… His body was found under a bridge on County Road 364-W in the Mississinewa River. Police said he had been beaten to death—hit around 20 times in the head. No confirmed suspect. No clear crime scene. No answers. ⸻ In this episode, we go beyond the headlines. We talk about who Pete really was—a wrestler, a man his family described as intelligent, someone who was loved. We also bring in real interviews from family members, including Peggy and Heidi, who share what they’ve been told for years. According to family accounts, there were long-standing rumors that Pete may have been telling people about stolen gardening tools and equipment, including items taken from backyards and resold. Some believe this may have played a role in what happened to him. ⚠️ These claims are based on what was shared by family and community memory and have not been confirmed by law enforcement. Names like Wendell Raines and Richard Green are discussed in this episode as part of that history. Records show both names appear in separate Muncie-area cases, but there is no confirmed evidence tying them directly to Pete’s murder. ⸻ This episode is about truth, memory, and the space in between. 🕯️ Light a candle and say his name. If you don’t have one, drop a candle emoji in the comments. Howard “Pete” Journay Jr. If you know anything about this case, please contact your local law enforcement. ⸻ #DarksideOfMuncie #Unsolved #JusticeForPete #MuncieIndiana #TrueCrime