The Unsolved Murder of Alicia Hummel: A Fishing Trip Gone Wrong

Alicia Hummel: A Life Cut Short

• 💡 Alicia Hummel, born June 27, 1985, was a bright and loving individual with a passion for learning, holding multiple degrees and pursuing further education.
• 💖 She was known for her happy, bubbly personality, loyalty, and ability to see the best in people, even during tough times.
• 🎣 Alicia enjoyed outdoor activities like camping and fishing, finding peace of mind in them, and was also an active participant in the Sioux City Roller Dames roller derby team.
• 🌟 She was described as spontaneous and fearless, often embarking on adventures without much planning, and was on the path to personal happiness after a separation and impending divorce.

The Day of the Disappearance

• 🗓️ On June 1st, 2015, Alicia went fishing alone at Myron Grove, South Dakota, documenting her day through social media posts and texts.
• 📱 Her last known communication was a text at 1:45 p.m. stating she saw two people having sex in a car.
• ⏳ Less than an hour later, around 2:00 p.m., her body was discovered in the Missouri River near the boat dock.
• 🚗 Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle leaving the area around the time of her discovery, but descriptions were vague.

Investigation and Unanswered Questions

• 🔍 Alicia's death was initially investigated as a homicide, with autopsy findings revealing drowning as the cause of death, with contributing factors of blunt force head injuries and an incised wound to the neck.
• 💔 Her husband, Tony Hummel, was quickly ruled out as a suspect due to a solid alibi.
• 📱 Alicia's car keys were found in her vehicle, but her fishing pole and cell phone were missing. Her purse was later found on a sandbar, containing valuables, which suggested robbery was not the primary motive.
• 🕵️ Authorities have pursued various leads, including a dark sedan with tinted windows and a loud exhaust, and have received assistance from the FBI for profiling. However, no arrests have been made.

Ongoing Search for Justice

• 🗣️ Eight years later, Alicia's murder remains unsolved, with law enforcement stating the case is active and they are pursuing leads, but are keeping details private to protect the investigation.
• ❓ The family and friends struggle with the lack of answers, with theories ranging from a crime of opportunity to Alicia witnessing something she shouldn't have seen.
• 📞 A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to a resolution, and investigators have expressed optimism about new developments in the past year.
• 💡 The case highlights the challenges of investigating crimes in remote areas with limited witnesses and the importance of digital footprints in modern investigations.