By Trend News Line 2024-06-24 23:06:13.
Family’s Desperate Search for Daughter’s Remains Halted by Court Order
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the long and arduous search for the remains of Denise Pflum has been abruptly halted by a Fayette County judge. Denise Pflum went missing in March 1986, and her family has been tirelessly seeking closure for nearly 40 years.
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Legal Battle Over Search for Denise’s Remains
Denise’s parents, David and Judy Pflum, took the drastic step of filing a lawsuit in February to gain permission to search a private 326-acre property for their daughter’s remains. The family’s decision was prompted by the proximity of the property to where Denise’s car was found at the time of her disappearance, just 1.3 miles away.
The lawsuit also pointed fingers at Benjamin Q. Johnson, a person of interest in Denise’s case, who allegedly had access to the land when she went missing. The Pflum family claimed that Johnson had confessed to some level of involvement in Denise’s disappearance.
A Tragic Turn of Events
Despite their efforts, the Pflum family faced a major setback when Judge Paul L. Freed granted a motion to dismiss the case. The judge cited the statute of limitations as the reason for the dismissal, stating that the filing was “facially defective” due to the passage of time.
Erika Johnson, the current owner of the property in question, successfully argued that the six-year statute of limitations had long expired, dating back to when Denise was declared legally dead in 1996. The judge also criticized the initial police investigation into Denise’s disappearance, questioning why the property was not thoroughly searched at the time.
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A Mother and Father’s Grief
David and Judy Pflum, both now in their 80s, believe that their daughter’s remains and personal belongings may still be on the Johnson property. Denise was last seen wearing a red Motley Crue t-shirt, striped blue jeans, white tennis shoes, a silver class ring with a red centerpiece stone, a gold ring with a red centerpiece stone, a metal dental retainer, and carrying her car keys.
Despite the legal setback, the Pflum family remains determined to find closure and justice for Denise. They have until Friday to amend their pleadings, with the defense given a deadline to respond by July 12.
A Heart-Wrenching Search Comes to a Standstill
Before their legal battle, the Pflum family had searched 14 properties in their quest to find Denise’s remains, working closely with local law enforcement and K9 recovery teams. Their efforts have been described as “minimally invasive” as they sought answers to a decades-old mystery.
As the legal process unfolds, the Pflum family continues to hold onto hope that one day they will find the closure they desperately seek. The search for Denise Pflum’s remains may be on hold for now, but the memory of a beloved daughter and sister lives on in the hearts of those who loved her.
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Judge dismisses Fayette County family request search private property daughter remains
Fayette County family request private property daughter remains.
