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The Cold Case of Hiram “Ross” Grayam: A Decades-Long Mystery Finally Solved in Vero Beach, Florida

In a shocking twist of fate, more than five decades after a decorated World War II veteran-turned-milkman was murdered “execution-style” on his route, testimony from his killer’s ex-wife has finally brought closure to the cold case that has haunted the community for years.

It was April 1968 when Hiram “Ross” Grayam, a Purple Heart recipient who had witnessed the horrors of war and survived the Battle of the Bulge, was brutally shot multiple times while on his milk delivery route in Vero Beach, Florida. His milk truck was later discovered deep in the woods by investigators searching the area via airplane, marking the beginning of a mystery that would remain unsolved for over half a century.

Hiram “Ross” Grayam, who settled in Florida’s Vero Beach with his family and became a milkman after serving in Europe during World War II, was shot multiple times “execution-style” while on the job on April 11, 1968. (Indian River County Sheriff’s Office)

For years, the case remained a mystery until this year, when the ex-wife and a friend of Thomas J. Williams’ sister came forward with crucial information that led to the resolution of the case. Williams, who had passed away in 2016, had confessed to Grayam’s killing before his death, according to the witnesses.

“These folks said, ‘I would have never said anything to you before, as long as he was alive, he was a threat to me and my family, we would have never told you,’ but the fact that he is now dead gave them the courage to come forward,” Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers revealed at a recent press conference.

Thomas J. Williams confessed to his wife and his sister’s friend that he had killed Grayam, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. (Indian River County Sheriff’s Office)

The revelation of Williams’ confession shed light on a case that had remained unresolved for decades, bringing closure to Grayam’s family and the community. However, the authorities are still on the lookout for a second man believed to be involved in the crime.

Residents of Gifford, the town where Grayam was last seen by witnesses, are urged to come forward with any information they may have about the second suspect or Grayam’s final movements on that fateful day in 1968.

“The Cold Case Unit continues to pursue every new lead,” the sheriff’s office stated. “Armed with the latest technology and new partnerships, they stand as beacons of hope for families like the Grayams, ensuring that no victim is forgotten, and no crime is unpunished.”

“I’m hopeful, but it’s doubtful unless somebody comes forward that he has confessed to, if we open up an additional line of evidence,” Grayam’s son shared, reflecting on the journey to seek justice for his father. “Witness’s memories change, a whole host of things could happen.”

With the case finally solved, the community of Vero Beach can now find closure and justice for the beloved milkman who met a tragic end on his daily route. The resolution of this cold case serves as a reminder that no crime will go unpunished, no matter how much time has passed.