Copper Dollar Murders Anniversary Vigil

This 30th Anniversary of the Copper Dollar Ranch murders of Melisa Gregory and Steven Fisher is approaching. Their case however, is still unsolved.

One of our FindJodi.com visitors let us know about a candle light vigil being held this upcoming Sunday, March 3rd to remember the victims in Newton, Iowa.

Here’s details from the Facebook post about the event:

Though separated by twelve years, the murders at the ranch share some uncomfortable similarities with Jodi Huisentruit’s 1995 disappearance case in Mason City, Iowa.

One of the most obvious similarities was the presence of John Vansice, the man who served as a common denominator between these two Iowa cold cases.

 Vansice lived with his wife and children in Newton before divorcing and moving to Mason City in 1994.  He also had ties to the former Copper Dollar Ranch and its owners.

You can read more about this cold case in FindJodi.com team member Beth Bednars' series "Sins of the Past." Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

If anyone attends this Sunday’s vigil, please feel free to send us your pictures, video or any updates from the event.