The Midlothian Police Department posted on Facebook late Tuesday to mark the decade since 45-year-old Terri “Missy” Bevers was found dead at Creekside Church. Investigators called the case active.
“Our investigators remain fully committed to identifying the person responsible, bringing them to justice, and providing the Bevers family and our community with answers,” the department stated in the post.
Police stressed the probe is not cold. They review all credible tips and apply new forensic technology. The department rejected rumors that it was turning down outside agency assistance or clearing certain individuals as suspects.
Fitness class participants found Bevers’ body inside Creekside Church the morning of April 18, 2016. She had planned to lead a boot camp there. An autopsy showed she died from a head wound.
Police emphasized that no one has been ruled out as a suspect, adding that this will remain true until the case is closed.
Surveillance captured an intruder inside the church. The figure stood 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, with lighter skin, and was clad in what resembled police tactical gear — a helmet, vest, and gloves — not affiliated with any law enforcement agency. The video showed the person walking through hallways and shattering glass doors. Nothing was stolen, including Bevers’ wedding ring.
Renae Rodden, a friend who met Bevers in 2015 at a clothing company where they both worked, recalled her in an August 2025 interview with CBS News Texas.
“She was a good person,” Rodden said. “She was humble. She was dedicated to teaching people fitness and healthy eating habits to make a difference.”
Community members held a tip drive at Kimmel Park last year to sustain interest in the case.
“It’s very frustrating to know that it hasn’t been solved,” Rodden said.
Over the past year, police vetted more than 100 tips from inside and outside Texas. Submit details to Crime Stoppers of Ellis County online or at (972) 937-7297; rewards may apply to tips that lead to an arrest and conviction. Midlothian officers also accept calls at (972) 775-3333 or Facebook messages.
“Even a small detail may be significant. We urge anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to contact us,” the post ended.