Introduction: A Tragic Night on Interstate 70

On August 27, 1991, the tranquility of Putnam County, Indiana, was irrevocably disrupted by a senseless act of violence. At approximately 1:13 a.m., 28-year-old Marsa Gipson was driving westbound on Interstate 70, accompanied by a male passenger. As they approached the Manhattan Road overpass, two massive rocks, each weighing over 15 pounds, were hurled from the bridge above. One of these rocks crashed through the windshield, striking Marsa and causing fatal injuries. This heinous act not only ended Marsa's life but also left an indelible scar on her family and the community. 

Marsa Gipson: A Life Remembered

Born on August 12, 1963, Marsa Dea Lynn Hacker Gipson was a devoted mother to two young daughters, aged nine and ten at the time of her death. She was en route to surprise her children with an unexpected visit, a testament to her loving and nurturing nature. Her untimely passing left her family grappling with profound grief and an unfillable void. ...Read More