REBEKAH GOULD
4/28/1982 - 9/20/2008
CASE SYNOPSIS
Rebekah Christian Gould, 22, was murdered on or about September 20, 2004 inside her boyfriend’s, Casey McCullough, residence near the town of Melbourne, AR. Rebekah’s body was discovered seven days later down an embankment off a highway approximately eight miles away. Her autopsy determined she was bludgeoned to death and died as a result of two blows to the head. Her hyoid bone was also found in three pieces, indicating she’d been strangled.
The Coroner was unable to determine whether she’d been sexually assaulted. Rebekah’s case went unsolved for 16 years until Casey’s first cousin, William Miller, confessed to the crime and was arrested. He is now serving a 40 year prison sentence for first degree murder.
WATCH VIDEOS
Crime Nation 2023
In the remote Arkansas Ozarks, a father goes on a quest for justice for his daughter's murder.
Access Hollywood
The true-crime podcast "Murder Squad" is investigating the death of Rebekah Gould, who went missing in Arkansas in September 2004. Days after her disappearance, her body was discovered. All Access talks to private investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and former cold case investigator Paul Holes about the strange case.
KARK Monday Night Mystery
Monday Mystery: Rebekah Gould The Road To Justice
KLRT Podcasters Arkansas Lure Cold Case Killer out from Silence
An Arkansas cold case quickly heated up as social media may have lured the cross-country killer out of silence nearly two decades later.
CrimeCon 2021 Presentation
Rebekah Gould was murdered inside her boyfriend’s home in 2004 but, despite information that could have led authorities to the killer in the days following her death, her case went unsolved for over 16 years.
In this CrimeCon 2021 session, Bucholtz and Jared discuss the pitfalls of confirmation bias, the benefits of utilizing a wide variety of resources to solve cold cases, and their incredible direct communications with the man who was ultimately arrested for the murder.
Case Breakers Direct, Part 1
George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz spearheaded many efforts to identify Rebekah Gould's killer, including involving the local community through crowd-sourcing tactics. Through their efforts, they unwittingly lured the alleged killer, William Miller, out of hiding and onto their Facebook group dedicated to getting justice for Rebekah Gould. Miller was arrested on November 8, 2020 and charged with first degree murder.
This this Part 1: George and Jennifer provide recollections of the day Rebekah’s body was found, seven days after she went missing, and his involvement with her father to seek justice.
Case Breakers Direct, Part 2
In the second session focusing on the Rebekah Gould murder, Case Breaker investigators George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz explain how they met each other and teamed up to help achieve an arrest. Through their efforts, they unwittingly lured the alleged killer, William Miller, out of hiding and onto their Facebook group dedicated to getting justice for Rebekah. Miller was arrested on November 8, 2020 and charged with first degree murder.
Monday Night Mystery: Rebekah Gould – Delivering Justice
The years-long mystery surrounding Rebekah Gould is almost over.
Disposal Site of Rebekah Gould’s Body
Rebekah Gould was murdered in Melbourne, AR in 2004. Her body was transported from the murder scene to a secondary location, down an embankment off Highway 9. This video shows the area along Highway 9 where her killer had to drive to, then stop and unload her body. Her body was found 17 feet down the embankment shown in this video.
Explaining Rebekah Gould’s Injuries
Rebekah Christian Gould was murdered in her boyfriend's residence on September 19 or 20, 2004. Her body was then moved to a secondary disposal location and someone attempted to clean the primary murder scene. Her killer, William Miller, claimed he bludgeoned Rebekah to death while she was laying in bed. This video shows how that part of his confession cannot be true.
Analysis of Rebekah Gould’s Fatal Injuries
This video contains graphic depictions and re-creations of injuries inflicted on murder victim, Rebekah Gould (murdered o/a Sept 20, 2004 near Melbourne, AR).
Rebekah Gould’s Last Drive before Murder
Rebekah Christian Gould was murdered in her boyfriend's residence on September 19 or 20, 2004. Her body was then moved to a secondary disposal location and someone attempted to clean the primary murder scene. Her killer, William Miller, claimed he bludgeoned Rebekah to death while she was laying in bed. This video shows how that part of his confession cannot be true.
Operation Rebekah Briefing
This is the information for Operation Rebekah, a crowd-sourcing effort to try and determine if Rebekah Gould's killer has additional victims.
LISTEN TO PODCASTS
In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould was murdered near Melbourne, Arkansas. In the first episode, learn about the evidence in this cold case from Jennifer Bucholtz, a criminal justice and forensic science professor at
American Military University, who has spent months reviewing and analyzing the facts of this unsolved murder.
Diamond State: Murder Board
On September 18th, 2004 Rebekah Gould vanished. Last seen on Highway 58, a week later her body was found in a ditch. For 16 years her murder has been a mystery that has plagued the Diamond State, but in November of 2020, a confession may hold the key to what happened to Rebekah Gould.
In Part 3 we explore numerous theories as to how Rebekah Gould was murdered. Details of her autopsy, that have never been revealed, will be discussed in this episode. Listen and share!
Our fourth episode on the Rebekah Gould murder case features an in depth interview with her father, Dr. Larry Gould. Jennifer Bucholtz joins us in studio, with her husband Jesse, to discuss the latest developments in the case.
Update Alert! We've got updates on the Rebekah Gould murder case and the ongoing West Memphis 3 saga. Journalist Lauren Siebert joins us to discuss the latest developments in this special, off-season edition of Diamond State: Murder Board.
Murder Confession Alert: William "Billy" Miller confessed to killing Rebekah Gould and a judge has ruled that the confession can be used in court. George, Andrew, and Jennifer discuss the details in his confession following a suppression hearing last week. It includes a detailed account of how Miller claims he killed the girl and the days that followed.
PLEA DEAL: William Alma Miller pleaded guilty to killing Rebekah Gould. He apologized to her father, Dr. Larry Gould in court. What happened next was absolutely shocking! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Evidence revealed: In this latest episode, our friends Dianna and Karen recount with Jennifer evidence that was presented during William Miller's pre-trial. Listen and drop a please leave a review.
IS REBEKAH’S CASE SOLVED? George, Jennifer, and Andrew discuss several key elements that have arisen since the William Miller plea deal on Oct. 18. Details continue to emerge on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Listen, review and share with your friends!
SERIAL KILLER WILLIAM MILLER?: We have the case files and a bunch of new information that the prosecutors and police are unaware of. It’ll take a while to unpack all this new info but we start today. George, Andrew, and Jennifer reveal new details in the case and a question remains.
IS REBEKAH’S CASE SOLVED? George, Jennifer, and Andrew discuss several key elements that have arisen since the William Miller plea deal on Oct. 18. Details continue to emerge on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Listen, review and share with your friends!
George and Andrew take a deep look into the case files in Rebekah Gould’s case. They discuss never before revealed details that investigators collected during the 16 years after her murder. Listen, download, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
George and Andrew take a deep look into the case files in Rebekah Gould’s case. They discuss never before revealed details that investigators collected during the 16 years after her murder. Listen, download, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
FIRST INTERVIEW: George and Jen take a deep dive into the first interview by police of Casey McCullough in the Rebekah Gould murder case. Listen, share and review.
SUITCASE MYSTERY? In the Rebekah Gould murder case, William Miller led investigators to her missing suitcase in the woods. Nothing about what they found makes any sense. We discuss this week on Diamond State: Murder Board.
Hell and Gone, Season 1
Catherine and her team arrive in the Arkansas Ozarks and retrace Rebekah’s steps on the last day she was seen alive. They meet Rebekah’s sister Danielle, her father Larry, and local journalist George Jared.
Mysterious Brews
On September 20, 2004 Rebekah Gould is last seen leaving a store where she purchased a breakfast sandwich and a coffee. 7 Days later her body would be found off Arkansas Highway 9 Near Devil's Knob WMA.
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Mysterious Circumstances
Rebekah’s case has been handled by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) almost from day one. Even though she was killed more than 15 years ago, the ASP refuses to make public any of the investigative records, notes, or photographs associated with her case under the pretext that it is still an active case. Rebekah’s family has petitioned for those files to be released, with no success.
Zone 7
This episode of Zone 7 features an in-depth discussion with true crime author George Jared about the 2004 murder of Rebekah Gould in Arkansas. He provides detailed background on the crime scene, body disposal location, initial suspect theories by police, and his own analysis pointing toward Rebekah’s ex-boyfriend Casey McCullough's family. Jared describes how crowdsourced investigation through podcasts and social media eventually led to the shock confession from Casey's cousin William Miller, where Miller admitted killing Rebecca.
Cold Red
In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz, who shares her journey from military service to her current role in investigating unsolved murders. The conversation delves into the tragic case of Rebecca Gould, a young woman who went missing in 2004 and was later found murdered. Jen discusses the challenges faced during the investigation, including family dynamics and the eventual arrest of William Miller, who confessed to the crime. The episode also explores the potential for other victims linked to Miller and the ongoing efforts to solve cold cases through community involvement.
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