In May of 1950, Joplin was shaken by the brutal murder of Gwendolyn “Gwen” Creekmore, a wealthy but disabled woman often referred to as the “poor little rich girl.” She was discovered in the home she shared with her mother, bludgeoned, poisoned, and set on fire in a shocking crime that made headlines across Missouri. Despite multiple suspects and countless theories, no one was ever charged. For decades, whispers about greed, family conflicts, and hidden relationships swirled through the community. This episode revisits one of the oldest and most chilling unsolved murders in Joplin’s history, a case that continues to fascinate local historians and true crime enthusiasts alike.
