On October 31, 2008,
family and friends gathered at an Indianapolis funeral home to bury a
loved one, who at only 30 years old was gone too soon. Angela Fulcher
left behind her parents and a daughter. She was permanently taken from
her family on October 10, 2008.
In the early morning
hours of October 10th, firefighters responded to a house fire on the
East side of Indianapolis. The house was believed to be empty, until
neighbors informed responders that an individual might be inside. It was
then that the firefighters found the body of an approximately
six-months pregnant woman.
Police believed early
into the investigation that Angela, who had yet to be identified, was
the victim of homicide. When K-9's were brought into the house it was
indicated that a accelerant had been used.
It would be almost two
weeks after the fire before investigators would announce that the
remains had been identified as those of Angela Fulcher. DNA test were
conducted to see if Angela was the victim after family came forward.
Family members contacted police after they had lost contact with Angela
and seeing news coverage of the finding of the remains.
It was later determined
that Angela Fulcher had been strangled prior to the home being set on
fire. The fire was more than likely a means of covering up the murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Indianapolis Metro-Police Department. You can reach them at (317) 327-3375.
_____________Sources______________________________________________________
"Angela Fulcher." Obituary. The Indianapolis Star. October 29, 2008.
"Angela Fulcher." Indiana Cold Cases & Missing Persons. RTV 6 The Indy Channel.
"Body of Pregnant Woman Found in Burned House." October 10, 2008. The Indy Channel RTV6.
"Pregnant Woman Identified as Fire Victim." October 24, 2008. WTHR 13.
