Justice Finally Served in Corinna Mullen’s Murder: Billy Fields & Accomplices Convicted
The small town of Central City, Kentucky, was shattered in 1987 by the brutal murder of 20-year-old Corinna Lynn Mullen. For nearly two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her grieving family desperate for justice.
A shocking twist came in 2006 when new evidence and a surprise witness reopened the investigation. This is the full story of Corinna’s life, the tragic crime, and how relentless determination finally led to justice.
A Bright Young Life Full Of Promise
Corinna Lynn Mullen, born September 1, 1967, in Missouri, was a joyful daughter, sister, and mother. Known as “Reny” to those closest to her, she was a beacon of warmth and happiness.
After welcoming her beloved daughter Stephanie, Corinna moved to Central City seeking a new beginning. She worked at the police department while dreaming of a career in medicine. Her future looked bright—until the events of October 2, 1987, changed everything.
A Horrifying Discovery In The Heart Of Town
That fateful morning, a city worker found Corinna’s car abandoned in a local parking lot. Blood led to the trunk, where her body was found wrapped in a blanket. The investigation revealed she had been sexually assaulted, tortured, and murdered by asphyxiation.
Bloodstains at her apartment suggested the crime occurred there. Despite 23 pieces of evidence, police were stumped. Early suspects, including her boyfriend Jimmy Springer, were questioned, but no arrests were made. The case went cold.
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A Family’s Grief And Unanswered Prayers
For 19 long years, Corinna’s family lived with the unbearable pain of not knowing who had taken her life. Her mother, Patricia, prayed daily for a breakthrough. Tragically, she passed away just five weeks before the case reopened.
Corinna’s father, Claude, clung to hope and cherished his granddaughter Stephanie, thankful that Corinna had left her in his care that night. The family never forgot Corinna’s smile or the vibrant spirit she brought into their lives.
The Case Reopens With A Stunning Witness
In 2006, a new detective reviewed the cold case and found evidence that had never been adequately tested. Then came a game-changing moment: a woman named Samantha Robinson came forward. She revealed she had witnessed the crime as a terrified 16-year-old.
Abducted in a police van that night, Samantha watched as Corinna was assaulted and murdered. She was forced to help cover it up, but had lived with the secret for years. Her testimony reignited the investigation.
Arrests That Shook The Community
Soon after, four suspects were arrested, including former police officer Billy Fields, who had once led the original investigation. The arrests included Corinna’s former roommate, Angela Smith, and Jimmy Cramer, a friend of Corinna’s boyfriend.
The news stunned Central City. For years, whispers about Fields’ corruption had circulated, but now the truth was undeniable. The Mullen family, though grieving, felt a measure of relief. They finally saw the people responsible face the consequences.
The Dark Side Of A Trusted Officer
Evidence revealed that Billy Fields had led a double life. Beyond his police duties, he was deeply involved in drug trafficking and corruption. His failure to process critical evidence was no accident—it was part of a cover-up. Witnesses spoke of fear and intimidation.
Angela admitted she had been too terrified to talk earlier. Samantha’s courage in finally coming forward was key in exposing the depth of betrayal that had allowed the case to remain unsolved for so long.
Trials Bring Long-Overdue Justice
In 2009, Billy Fields stood trial alongside Jeffrey Boyd and Jimmy Cramer. The courtroom heard harrowing testimony, including Samantha’s firsthand account of the night Corinna was murdered. Fields was convicted of murder, rape, kidnapping, sodomy, and tampering with evidence.
He was sentenced to life without parole, with additional decades-long sentences for his other crimes. Boyd also received life in prison, while Cramer was sentenced to 60 years. The convictions brought some measure of peace to Corinna’s family.
A Community Forever Changed
The case left lasting scars on the city of Central. The exposure of police corruption shook public trust. Yet it also demonstrated the power of perseverance, courage, and truth. Without the bravery of Samantha and the determination of new investigators, justice might never have been served.
For the Mullen family, the pain remains, but there is comfort in knowing that Corinna’s story was finally heard. They hope her case serves as a reminder: no crime should remain buried in silence.
Final Words
The journey to justice for Corinna Lynn Mullen was a long and painful one. Her life, so full of promise, was stolen by those entrusted to protect. Yet in the end, truth prevailed. Today, her family remembers her not just as a victim, but as a daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose memory will never fade. As her sister Heather said, “She was a person. She had a heart that beat.” And now, after 19 years, the world knows her story—and justice has been done.
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