The Tragedy of Bill and Mary: An Ohio State Cold Case: A True Crime Narrative

By Brian W. Trent

In December 1978, two Ohio State University students - Bill Harper and Mary Ellison - vanished after leaving a small off-campus party. Three days later, their bodies were discovered in a wooded area north of Columbus. The investigation that followed was chaotic, fragmented, and ultimately unsuccessful. The case went cold.
Nearly thirty years later, a young detective reopens the file and uncovers a trail of overlooked evidence, forgotten witnesses, and a suspect who slipped through the cracks of the original investigation. What follows is a gripping journey through forensic breakthroughs, psychological unraveling, and the long-delayed truth behind a tragedy that haunted a community for decades.
The Tragedy of Bill and Mary is a haunting, meticulously researched narrative about loss, justice, and the enduring power of persistence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJF2619Z
• ISBN13: 9798245216812
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"