IN - Four sisters, ages 5-11, die in Flora house fire, Nov 2016

[Charlot123]

Thank you for clarifying that for me. Yes, it does sound like they are referring to the girls' family. It's all very stange...

The family may be in mourning, have PTSD, or not trust the police. It happens. There still should be ways to solve the case. JMO.

 

[TL4S]

The family may be in mourning, have PTSD, or not trust the police. It happens. There still should be ways to solve the case. JMO.

I agree. It always looks suspicious when family doesn't cooperate, but that doesn't mean they're guilty.

 

[Charlot123]

Here are some articles about Flora fire. I surely believe we need to keep this thread alive.

Justice for the Girls: 3 years later, no arrests after Flora girls die in fire - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic

 

[chaz]

Here are some articles about Flora fire. I surely believe we need to keep this thread alive.

Justice for the Girls: 3 years later, no arrests after Flora girls die in fire - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic

Timeline from this link:
Timeline of events

• Nov. 21, 2016 – Kionnie, Kerriele, Keyara and Keyana are killed in the fire. A day later, the fire is ruled undetermined.
• Jan. 28, 2017 – The State Fire Marshal says the fire was intentionally set.
• May 25, 2017 – The fire is ruled intentional by Homeland Security and a new ISP detective takes over the case.
• June 23, 2017 – The Carroll County prosecutor asks investigators not to release info.
• June 26, 2017 – A fire investigator with the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office resigns after questions about investigation arise.
• Aug. 26, 2017 – A new reward poster is released.
• Nov. 11, 2017 – Carroll County Prosecutor Rob Ives announces he’s stepping down.
• Jan. 1, 2018 – New prosecutor Nicholas McLeland takes the post.
• Jan. 8, 2018 – Todd Trent is named the new fire chief in Flora.

 

[Frodosdojo]

I did note on the court records that paperwork was returned to the court, unsigned, by GR only a day or two before the fire.

Can you be more specific, please ?

 

[TL4S]

Can you be more specific, please ?

Indiana Supreme Court public access case search - MyCase
11/28/2016
Certified Mail Returned
Certified mail returned, sent to Gaylin Rose, returned unclaimed on 11/19/16
Party Served:
Rose, Gaylin
Date Signed:
11/19/2016

 

[Frodosdojo]

Indiana Supreme Court public access case search - MyCase
11/28/2016
Certified Mail Returned
Certified mail returned, sent to Gaylin Rose, returned unclaimed on 11/19/16
Party Served:
Rose, Gaylin
Date Signed:
11/19/2016

Thanks for the link ! So it looks like she did not accept mailed service of the divorce papers. Two days after the court was notified that the papers were not served, the house burned down and the girls were killed. About 7 months later, she agrees to the divorce. I wonder if he was in a rush to be with someone else ?

 

[chaz]

I just found these video's. I haven't watch them myself yet. Can't believe I didn't find them before.

3/9/21 The Unsolved Casefile: Justice for Keyana, Keyara, Kerriele & Kionnie - Court TV

5/7/21 The Unsolved Casefile: Justice for Keyana, Keyara, Kerriele & Kionnie - Court TV

 

[OverTheRhine]

Arson is notoriously difficult to investigate and witness testimony is invaluable. Getting a conviction would be near impossible without it or a confession. There's no DNA, there's no other biological evidence. You need someone to talk to get the investigation going in a certain direction. Otherwise you're left with nothing but circumstantial evidence based on conjecture. She had no problem trying to sue her landlord she had no problem trying to sue Whirlpool. She should have no problem cooperating with police.

 

[chaz]

July 2017:
Mystery plagues small Indiana town after fire that killed four children
Residents, grandfather still haunted by fire that killed 4 children
Residents of Flora, Ind., and the children's grandfather, Tracie Rose, retell the story of the night that killed four young children in a house fire. (July 2017)
SARAH STIER/INDYSTAR

 

[chaz]

May 22, 2019 article:
Indiana State Police respond to calls for action and answers in Flora fire case | wthr.com

 

[Charlot123]

MOO but I feel that somehow family dynamics or an acquaintance of the mother could be responsible for this tragedy. Early on in the case LE said that some family members weren’t cooperating with investigators.

What reasons could family members have for not providing information that could help solve the murders of four young girls?

MOO

Fear. I don’t think the family members are involved, but they might be simply scared, mistrusting the police and somewhat, confused.

 

[Sam I Am]

Hi, folks. I haven't been on here for quite some time. I'm so glad this thread is still relatively active. The five-year anniversary is this coming Sunday. I sincerely hope this is the last anniversary that passes without answers on this case.

I missed the discussion on Gaylin Rose's ex-husband. I'd like to know more about him. I've done some research but I can't really find much on him. Thanks in advance for anybody who can help me fill in the blanks.

 

[IceIce9]

Five years and the case is unsolved.

5 years after the Flora Fire, the investigation is still ongoing

 

[Spartygirl]

Five years and the case is unsolved.

5 years after the Flora Fire, the investigation is still ongoing

 

[IceIce9]

A whole $5,000 reward being offered for the arson murders of four sweet little girls

 

[FrostedGlass]

There was a bit on the noon news today about the girls and family. Considering the location of the home, setting it on fire was such a brazen act.

 

[MistyWaters]

A cold case is like a sketch, oh sure makes total sense, not.

https://www.wrtv.com/news/call-6-in...flora-fire-that-killed-four-sisters-continues
“The Indiana State Police says this is not a cold case.

"I think cold case Is like a sketch. A sketch is not a photograph — it's an idea, it's a rendering," Doug Carter, ISP Superintendent, said. "I think a cold case is when there's absolutely nothing, and that's not the case here."…”

 

[chaz]

A cold case is like a sketch, oh sure makes total sense, not.

https://www.wrtv.com/news/call-6-in...flora-fire-that-killed-four-sisters-continues
“The Indiana State Police says this is not a cold case.

"I think cold case Is like a sketch. A sketch is not a photograph — it's an idea, it's a rendering," Doug Carter, ISP Superintendent, said. "I think a cold case is when there's absolutely nothing, and that's not the case here."…”

That quote came from the Delphi case. I think th author of the article got the cases mixed up.

 

[chaz]

Family mourns on anniversary of Flora house fire, killed 4 girls | wthr.com