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The latest true-crime docuseries from Max, Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth?, covers the infamous double murder of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and her cousin Elizabeth Collins. The case, which dates back to 2012, shook the quaint town of Evansdale, Iowa, when the two young girls were abducted. Months later, their dead bodies were found in Seven Bridges Wildlife Area, almost 25 miles away from where they were last seen playing.
Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? sheds light on this case over three episodes, which feature interviews and examine the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and murder. The synopsis for the same reads:
"Explores the 2012 abduction of cousins Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins in Evansdale, Iowa, featuring exclusive access, interviews, and new information surrounding the haunting case over seven years."
Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins' killer has still not been found, and the investigation remains open.
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5 facts about Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins' murders
1) Both Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins were extremely young when this incident took place
Cousins Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins were only 10 years old and 8 years old, respectively, when they were kidnapped. The duo spent a lot of time together and often played outside. On July 13, 2012, however, they went out riding their bikes but never returned.
When the authorities were alerted, they could only locate their bikes on the trail of Meyers Lake. Elizabeth's purse and phone were also there.
2) It was months before there was any development in the case
Despite Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins' families reaching out to the authorities immediately, they could not find a trace of the two kids. It was months later in December that two local hunters, Kevin Dramstad and Amanda Miller, found the bodies of the girls.
3) Authorities have reportedly deliberately not revealed the cause of death of the two young girls
While it has been ascertained that Lyric and Elizabeth were murdered, authorities have allegedly kept the cause of death a secret from the public. This is because they believe that this information not being public means that only the killer knows what happened.
This is a method of aiding in their investigation.
4) Michael Klunder became a plausible suspect in the case
Michael Klunder, a convicted s*x offender with multiple convictions became a suspect in the case, owing to his rap sheet and involvement in similar crimes. In fact, just a year after Lyric and Elizabeth went missing, Klunder kidnapped two young girls and murdered one of them.
Authorities later dropped the suspicion after finding out that his phone did not ping anywhere near the area on the day Lyric and Elizabeth disappeared.
5) The search for Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins' murderer continues even today
The authorities still don't have a lead in the case. It has been over 12 years since the abduction, and authorities are still struggling to find evidence in the case.
Read more: Where are Lyric Cook-Morrissey's parents now?
Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? covers this case in further detail. It is currently streaming on Max.
