Article: COLD CASES: SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE SLAIN HARD AT WORK POLICE TRY TO SOLVE SLAYINGS LONG AFTER CASES FADE FROM SPOTLIGHT

Almost eight months after Randall Choate was shot fatally at the West Side salvage yard where he worked, the investigation into his murder continues.

Detectives say their only suspect has hired an attorney and stopped cooperating. They said the suspect's wife also hired an attorney.

Despite the investigation's challenges, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's detective Jason Ashworth said he believes an arrest will be made.

"I am still very optimistic that we'll hold the party responsible that is accountable for the act," Ashworth said. "We just need someone in the community.. to send us in the direction of the last piece of the puzzle.."

Choate's body was discovered at 10:36 a.m. Oct. 26 at McDaniel ...

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