Through the Keyhole by Shawnee Barnes
Through the Keyhole tells the gripping true story of a cold case resurrected by a detective’s expertise and a daughter’s enduring hope.
Time & Location
Dec 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, 195 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413, USA
About the Event
In 1970, 4-year-old Heidi looked through a keyhole and saw her mother’s lifeless body—a moment that would haunt her for life. The murder of Loretta Jones in the small town of Price, Utah, remained unsolved for decades. But when Detective Sgt. David Brewer revisited the cold case, everything changed.
With fresh eyes and determination, Brewer uncovered the crucial evidence that had been missed, piecing together the puzzle that had eluded justice for so long. Guided by Heidi’s tragic memory, he relentlessly pursued the truth and brought a long-overdue justice to the forefront.
About the Author
Shawnee's career began as a child abuse investigator with the State of Utah, advancing to become a trainer and supervisor. She also taught criminal justice as an adjunct professor and collaborated with law enforcement on complex cases statewide. Relocating to Colorado, Shawnee assumed the role of Chief Probation Officer for the 9th Judicial District, managing…