I live in a county that is growing rapidly. With this growth, comes more crime. Although major crime in the county fluctuates but overall remains fairly low according to Sheriff Don Holman, other crimes, such as drug use, fraud and embezzlement, are going up rapidly.
On September 9, 2003, Fowlerville resident Jessica Fear, a 21 year old mother, was brutally stabbed to death while working the overnight shift at the Sunoco station on Grand Avenue in Fowlerville.
To date, no one has been charged with her murder.
By all accounts, Jessica was a very nice person who's life revolved around her 5 year old daughter. She wanted to work the night shift to be able to attend school at Baker College in Owosso during the day and spend time with her daughter. The owner of the station called her an exemplary employee and funded a $25,000 reward.
No one has claimed the reward.
Jessica lived with her boyfriend, Jason, who was the father of her daughter. No definative word on what type of relationship they had.
The events as I have been able to piece together are as follows:
The surveillance cameras in the station either weren't working or Jessica was killed out of their range.
She was brutally stabbed. An up close, personal type crime.
She was found by a loyal frequent customer who stopped in almost every night on the way to his job. She was found about 3:40 a.m. Estimated time of death is 3 a.m.
There is a Best Western Hotel next door. Guests who had recently checked in were questioned and cleared. Family members and the boyfriend have been questioned and cooperated.
The cops are being very tight-lipped about this one, withholding whatever they may have uncovered. Phrases like "No suspects and no one has been ruled out," and "No indication it was someone she knew or that it was a stranger." Several details not forthcoming are whether or not anything was stolen, what type of weapon was used and the identification or number of any suspects who may be involved. I think this is still a very active ongoing investigation and the cops are doing the right thing in being cautious. I think this is not a random crime, committed for no apparent reason close to an expressway.
Rumors abound in this one. Although I will recount the ones I've heard, please note, they are rumors.
She was very viciously stabbed and her throat cut. The boyfriend did not let Jessica's parents see her daughter for 8 months until the courts got involved. There was no money taken nor did anything appear to be stolen from the gas station. The boyfriend is a bit hinky and they had a rocky relationship.
Rumors. I live in a small town type place.
Bottom line is, it's almost two years now.
Who Murdered Jessica Fear?
A personal crime it was, as far as I am concerned. I think that Jessica knew her murderer and knew this person very well.
Why didn't the boyfriend allow Steve to see his granddaughter??? Why??? Think about it.
I hope they find the jerk who murdered Jessica. This case is cold now.
Posted by: Beth | August 10, 2005 at 08:35 AM
I too think she knew her attacker. Especially if she was stabbed repeatedly... overkill. Have they questioned the guy that found her I wonder? Checked him out?
Posted by: Dragonlady474 | August 10, 2005 at 09:37 AM
You should submit this to Ann Rule's website...although she is working on some other things, this sounds right up her alley! Someone needs to figure it out! How sad!
Posted by: nicole | August 10, 2005 at 08:40 PM
Hmmm... I don't know who murdered Jessica Fear but it was fun catching up on your blog again. Oh, and a belated Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Rob | August 12, 2005 at 07:01 PM
YES! THEY HAVE FINALLY GOTTEN THE PERSON THAT MURDERED OUR COUSIN! IT'S A HAPPY DAY.
Posted by: kasey | January 31, 2006 at 10:34 AM
hey im heidi Jessica fears sister & ijust wanted to say thanx for talking to me & we know who did it now!!
Posted by: Heidi | August 19, 2006 at 04:47 PM
Jessica was a very dear friend of mine, I stopped in to see her at Sunoco when she was working before reporting to work for duty; even the night she was murdered. I last seen her the night she was murdered on our video camera as I zoomed in on her around 3:10 am, she was talking on the phone. We talked alot before work and confided in each other. I surely hope JW gets what coming to him. RIP Jessica, your surely missed.
Posted by: HR | January 09, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Some of these comments are going to be removed because really, the family issues don't belong in this forum and I think you all know it.
Now, back to the business at hand. When is this guy going to trial? There has been very little in the news about it since they sent him for a forensic exam.
Posted by: Lisa | February 21, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Lisa,
I agree with you, some of the comments were uncalled for.I just wanted to let you know that Mr. Westervelt goes to trial on April 30, 2007 wtih no more delays. Thanks for the article that you put together about Jessica. I miss her so much.
DRR
Posted by: DRR | February 21, 2007 at 04:59 PM
I was at the same gas station this happened last night and saw a memorial cross they have on the wall for her. Everyone here seems to think she was stabbed to death with a pen, not that she was murdered in such a brutal way.
Posted by: Nessa | July 13, 2007 at 10:59 AM
Nessa,
I guess they don't read the paper. Jessica was murdered, she was viciously stabbed with a knife. I hope that all convience store workers watch who they befriend. You never know who will become enraged for the littlest reason. Jessica is deeply missed everyday.
Posted by: DRR | July 23, 2007 at 03:58 PM