In a tragic turn of events, on September 25, 1989, the lifeless body of a young woman was discovered by two Texas highway department employees on the side of the road along the I-35 west side frontage road in Jarrell, Williamson County. The unidentified victim was dubbed “Corona Girl” by investigators due to the distinctive clothing found on her body.
According to Detective Mary Lewis from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit, the young woman was found wearing a Corona beer T-shirt designed to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the victim remained nameless for over three decades, her identity shrouded in mystery.
The medical examiner determined that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, indicating a violent end to a young life. The case of “Corona Girl” remained unsolved until 2018 when the Cold Case Unit enlisted the help of the DNA Doe Project to identify the victim using genetic genealogy. Finally, in 2020, after years of tireless investigation, the victim was identified as 17-year-old Sue Ann Huskey from Sulphur Springs.
Sue’s tragic story took a new turn as details emerged about her life and the circumstances leading to her untimely demise. Described as a friendly and outgoing girl with many friends, Sue’s sister Michelle Barnard shared memories of her lost sibling. Despite the passage of time, the pain of Sue’s absence still lingers, with her family left to wonder about the events that led to her tragic end.
As Sue’s story continues to unfold, questions remain about how she ended up in Jarrell, over 200 miles away from her hometown. Barnard revealed a haunting tale of Sue’s disappearance, shedding light on the uncertainty surrounding the events leading up to her death.
In a poignant gesture of remembrance, Sue’s name was finally engraved on her headstone in August 2020, providing a sense of closure for her family. Though Sue’s life was cut short, her sister hopes that others will remember her for the vibrant and kind-hearted person she was.
To this day, detectives are actively seeking information that may lead to answers about Sue’s murder. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office or Williamson County Crime Stoppers to help bring closure to this long-standing cold case..
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