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May 7 2021
Cold case: 40 years after Hernando County double murder, killers still walk free
Rick Merrill & Dori Colyer
Dori and her friend, Rick Merrill were brutally killed on May 9, 1981.
"She was a young girl, he was a young guy. They had their whole lives in front of them. It needs to be solved," Diane said.
Hernando County investigators say the pair was last seen leaving the Hilltop Lounge on Broad Street. Around two hours later, Rick’s car was discovered burning on the side of Stafford Avenue about a mile away.
Rick and Dori's bodies were inside.''
"Two friends that ended up being burned alive basically in a car, absolutely barbaric," said Hernando County Sheriff’s Detective George Loydgren.
The department’s only cold case detective inherited this double murder from Brooksville PD three years ago. That fresh look at the details helped find new witnesses to question.''
''The reason for the brutal crime remains a mystery, tormenting the families of Rick and Dori.''
"I just want to know why, what happened? Why were they killed in such a vicious way," said Diane. "She didn’t deserve it, she wasn’t a bad person."
Over the last few years, loved ones started a website and social media pages dedicated to finding answers. A large sign near the sheriff’s office aims to make people think about horrific murders.''
''Any detail could help crack this cold case. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-797-3714.''
Cold case: 40 years after Hernando County double murder, killers still walk free
Rick Merrill & Dori Colyer
Dori and her friend, Rick Merrill were brutally killed on May 9, 1981.
"She was a young girl, he was a young guy. They had their whole lives in front of them. It needs to be solved," Diane said.
Hernando County investigators say the pair was last seen leaving the Hilltop Lounge on Broad Street. Around two hours later, Rick’s car was discovered burning on the side of Stafford Avenue about a mile away.
Rick and Dori's bodies were inside.''
"Two friends that ended up being burned alive basically in a car, absolutely barbaric," said Hernando County Sheriff’s Detective George Loydgren.
The department’s only cold case detective inherited this double murder from Brooksville PD three years ago. That fresh look at the details helped find new witnesses to question.''
''The reason for the brutal crime remains a mystery, tormenting the families of Rick and Dori.''
"I just want to know why, what happened? Why were they killed in such a vicious way," said Diane. "She didn’t deserve it, she wasn’t a bad person."
Over the last few years, loved ones started a website and social media pages dedicated to finding answers. A large sign near the sheriff’s office aims to make people think about horrific murders.''
''Any detail could help crack this cold case. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-797-3714.''
