Case Overview
Name: Ronli Kay Ratliff
Age: 24
Date: April 15, 2004
Location: Mooresville, Indiana — Morgan County
Status: Unsolved Homicide / Active Investigation
What Happened
On April 15, 2004, emergency responders were called to a house fire on Dayhuff Road, just outside Mooresville.
Inside the home, 24-year-old Ronli Ratliff was found deceased. Investigators determined that Ronli had been killed before the fire began and that the fire had been intentionally set.
More than two decades later, no one has been charged with Ronli's murder, and her case remains unsolved.
Investigation Status
Ronli's case remains an active investigation with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators continue to review evidence, follow up on leads, and encourage anyone with information—no matter how insignificant it may seem—to come forward.
Media Coverage
Media coverage is selected based on its focus on verified facts and information from law enforcement and official sources. RRMF does not speculate publicly about suspects, motives, or unverified theories surrounding Ronli's murder.
WTHR | April 16, 2026
Fox59 | April 14, 2022
Who killed Ronli? | Cold case investigators still working 22-year-old Morgan County murder
Click here to watch the video.
Fox59 | April 14, 2022
Fox59 | April 14, 2022
Momentum builds to solve 2004 Mooresville killing of young woman
Fox59 | April 18, 2016
Fox59 | April 18, 2016
Police continue to search for clues in unsolved 2004 Mooresville murder
Ronli was more than a case—she was a daughter, a friend, and a light in the lives of those who knew her.
We remain committed to seeking answer, supporting the investigation, and honoring her memory until answers are found.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have information about Ronli's case? Tips should be shared directly with law enforcement or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
Information about Ronli’s case can be shared directly with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office by calling 765-342-1080.
To submit information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) or use the anonymous online tip form linked below.
Yes. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. You do not have to provide your name or identifying information when submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers.
Any information—no matter how small or insignificant it may seem—may be helpful. This could include something you saw or heard, conversations you remember, events or circumstances surrounding that time, or information you may not have previously shared.
You do not need to determine whether information is important before reporting it. Investigators can make that determination.
Yes. RRMF currently offers a reward of up to $5,000 for credible information that contributes to the resolution of Ronli's case.
This reward is separate from any reward that may be available through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Crime Stoppers determines eligibility and payment of its rewards under its own policies.
* Reward eligibility and payment are subject to verification of the information by law enforcement and any applicable legal or investigatory considerations. The reward amount, eligibility, and terms are subject to change at the discretion of RRMF.
No. Ronli's case remains unsolved, and information can still be valuable regardless of how much time has passed. If you remember something you have never reported—or have information you previously believed was unimportant—we encourage you to share it with investigators. .
If you have information, please do not hesitate to come forward. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.
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