New Developments in Molly Young case – Closer to the Truth

CARBONDALE, IL., (KBSI)- Investigators say they’re closing in on solving the mysterious death of Molly Young, found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s Carbondale apartment in 2012.

Her father, Larry Young, has always believed she was murdered and says he has gathered evidence to prove it.

Part of that evidence, 911 calls he says reveal suspicious circumstances. 

911 CALL: “We have a person living with I believe to be dead.”

That 911 call from Richie Minton, Molly’s ex-boyfriend, reporting her death, claiming she committed suicide.

911 CALL: “She is covered in blood she bled out through the nose.”

Soon after Richie tells the dispatcher she committed suicide.

Richie says, “Amber this is Richie my girlfriend just committed suicide.”

However, investigators later found young didn’t die from an overdose, but from a gunshot wound to the head, contradicting Minton’s claim.

A Coroner’s inquest was called, with jurors hearing Molly was depressed. Allegedly sending a text message to Minton saying, “I don’t want to live anymore.”

Eventually, the death was ruled undetermined.

Did Molly Young take her own life? 

Or was the talented, happy-go-lucky, aspiring artist murdered in cold blood?

Her father, Larry says there is only one answer he will ever believe: “I believe she was murdered,” he told FOX23. 

He says his little girl had a heart of gold, saying she was happy, and a talented writer and artist.

“She had a bright future,” said Larry Young. “She could have done a lot.” 

Young, making it a point to include that Molly, hated guns.

A Father’s Pursuit of Justice: 

Larry Young has become an investigator in his own right, obtaining hundreds of records, crime scene photos, and video recordings.

“We have over 700 crime scene photos – 2000 loose leave pages of documents, we have 10 hours of video recordings – we did not know those existed – we have 19 lab tests with results, said Young.

He believes the evidence points to homicide, not suicide, stating, Molly was wounded on the left side of her head, but she was right-handed.

He also questions how no one in the apartment heard the gun go off, and how certain areas of the scene had gunshot residue and others did not.

Young says he believes the records he’s gathered show Molly died at the hands of someone else.

“That only leaves one conclusion …homicide…. Or …intimate homicide,” said Young. 

New Hope with Retired Homicide Detective: 

Retired Homicide Detective Tim Corbett has joined the case, offering his expertise for free.

“I’ve been able to get a lot of information and a lot of statements,” said Corbett. “I’ve formed 500 pages of statements and many people that were never talked to,” said Corbett.

He’s says he’s found new clues and questions the original timeline and investigation.

“I don’t want to go into too much depth on what I know because this is going to go out on the news, and I never help somebody fight me they can do their own investigation. From what I know about this case I’m very confident I don’t believe that this was a suicide not for a minute,” said Corbett. 

He also questions how others in the apartment allegedly did not hear the gunshot.

“Have you ever fired a gun? Okay, did you have your earmuffs on, was it loud if you ever been by a jet when the engine started? 

“Well, this room that Molly was in was approximately 9 x 12: a very small room. That gun that was used went off at 158 decibels, so the gunshot louder than the jet engine,” said Corbett. 

He says there are so many things that just don’t add up.

“Well, I think the timeline that was originally given is completely inaccurate,” he said. 

Special Prosecutor Vows to Solve Case:

State’s Attorney Joe Cervantez now is working to get the case in front of a grand jury, ensuring fresh eyes and expert opinions.

“We want to make sure that that the community knows that our intent to solve any type of crime and get it in front of a jury is absolutely clear eyes full heart — 100 percent,” said Cervantez. 

Cervantez adds, “If there’s any kind of contest to the experts’ opinions then what I want to do is get a second opinion — that’s what has been happening the past two years.”

Young says with this team- he has hope.

“I believe it’s moved more in the last year than it has for the last ten years,” said Young. 

He vows not to rest until his daughter—and other victims—see justice.

“I believe this case has become a model for many people to get the truth out on a case – not just accept what’s going on,” he said. 

FOX23 is making effort to contact Richie Minton and his former roommate, as well as others involved in the vital search for answers.

Stay Tuned for Updates

This is the first in a series of reports on Molly’s death.