The Murder of Terri 'Missy' Bevers
- Victim
- Terri Bevers, 45
- Location
- Midlothian, Texas
- Incident date
- April 18, 2016
- Case ID
- UV-000001
Case Overview
Fitness instructor Missy Bevers was killed at a Midlothian church on April 18, 2016. An unidentified person was captured on surveillance footage before her arrival.
Terri "Missy" Bevers was a 45-year-old fitness instructor preparing to lead an early-morning class at a church in Midlothian, Texas, on April 18, 2016. She was killed before the class began. An unidentified individual wearing tactical-style clothing was captured on the church's surveillance system before Bevers arrived.
The surveillance footage has been central to the public discussion of the investigation, but it does not establish the person's identity or sex. Public theories about individuals seen online are not findings of the Midlothian Police Department.
In a statement released April 14, 2026, Midlothian police emphasized that the murder remains an active investigation, not a dormant cold case. The department said investigators continue to review leads and work with partner agencies. Anyone with material information should contact the police or the official Ellis County Crime Stoppers channel rather than publicly identifying possible suspects.
About Terri Bevers
Terri "Missy" Bevers was a fitness instructor who taught Camp Gladiator classes in Midlothian, Texas.
Also known as: Missy Bevers, Terri Leann Bevers
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Terri 'Missy' Bevers was murdered on April 18, 2016, while preparing to lead a fitness class at a Midlothian church.[1]
Surveillance cameras recorded an unidentified person in tactical-style clothing inside the church before Bevers arrived.[2]
Midlothian Police stated on April 14, 2026, that the murder remains an active and ongoing investigation.[1]
Timeline
Surveillance records an unidentified individual[2]
The church's cameras recorded a person in tactical-style clothing before the scheduled morning fitness class.
Missy Bevers killed at church[1]
Bevers arrived to prepare for a fitness class and was killed before participants began the session.
Police reaffirm the active investigation[1]
Midlothian Police published a statement marking ten years since the homicide and urging the public to share credible information.
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Sources
- Terri 'Missy' Bevers Murder Investigation — April 14, 2026Midlothian Police Department · April 14, 2026
- Terri Leann Bevers — public case recordSolve the Case / Midlothian Police Department
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