Remains Found of Missing Kaelin Rose Glazier who had Disappeared 12 Years Ago … Suspect Billy Frank Simmons
15 year old Kaelin Rose Glazier had been missing for 12 years. Kaelin 
Glazier was a sophomore at South Medford High School in Ruch, OR and was last seen November 6, 1996 at the home of Billy Simmons of Ruch, OR. Billy Simmons, according to police remains their primary suspect. Billy Simmons was the last person to see Kaelin alive. Detectives have him listed as the main person of interest. As of now no arrests have been made.
12 years after her disappearance, Glazier’s remains were found by a man working on his property, and Oregon Medical Examiner Dr. James Olson says she was a homicide victim.
The investigation had stagnated. Several retired “cold case” investigators who worked the case over time have returned to assist.
“These folks had a personal interest in this case,” Winters said. “We are going to be open-minded and see where it leads, but Mr. Simmons has always been our person of interest.”
He has not been arrested in the case.
Simmons has said police have contacted him several times but that he maintained his innocence.
Kimberly Cruz described conflicting emotions upon learning her daughter had been found.
“It is not a happy occasion when you learn your daughter was killed,” Cruz said. “But it is a relief to not have to keep searching for the truth. I am grieving and relieved at the same time.” (KOIN News)
Time Line of Events in Case of Missing Kaelin Rose Glaizier
The Investigation Continues into the Murder of Kaelin Rose Glazier
Investigators feel they have a suspect in 28-year-old Billy Frank Simmons, who was reportedly the last person to see Glazier alive.
Winters acknowledged that investigators consider Simmons a possible suspect, though he said they are keeping their options open.
“We are determined to follow every lead no matter where it takes us,” Winters said.
I know nothing about this case, but I went to South Medford High and now live near the Ruch area. I’m a little confused because South is in Medford,Or… as the name states. And Ruch’s high school is not the same. Was she in Ruch when she went missing or was she in Medford?
Comment by Jamie Carlson | May 4, 2011