Prepare for an immersive dive into one of Indiana’s most notorious unsolved mysteries with The Speedway Murders. This gripping true crime documentary will be available in select theaters and on Apple TV, Prime Video, and On Demand starting June 21, 2024.
In the gritty, small-town landscape of Speedway, Indiana, 1978, four teenagers working the graveyard shift at their local Burger Chef vanished without a trace. Responding to a midnight call, police found the restaurant eerily deserted—lights on, back door open, but no sign of the young workers. The next day, their bodies were discovered in the nearby woods.
Unraveling The Mystery
The Speedway Murders uses reenactments to explore four divergent theories, challenging assumptions and casting doubt on the innocence of various characters. The film meticulously reconstructs the events of that grisly night, weaving an intricate web of intrigue.
At the heart of the mystery lies a two-hour gap between 11:30 PM and 1:30 AM on November 17, 1978. What happened to Jayne, Mark, Ruth, and Danny during this time? This question has confounded investigators for 46 years. Despite the initial investigation being botched, fresh eyes and a new approach aim to uncover evidence that could shift the focus of the case.
The Making of “The Speedway Murders”
Bringing the 1970s Burger Chef to life in 2022 Adelaide, South Australia, posed a significant challenge. The production team converted an abandoned Chinese restaurant with painstaking detail, sourcing period-correct uniforms and paraphernalia from the now-defunct chain. The cast worked tirelessly with dialect coaches to perfect the Midwestern drawl, and their portrayals of Jayne, Mark, Ruth, and Danny were informed by exhaustive research into their lives.
Using a time-loop structure, each segment of the film delves into a separate theory, with the four victims scrambling to solve their own murders, showing them as vibrant young individuals with their futures ahead of them—not just victims of a senseless crime.
Watch “The Speedway Murders”
Don’t miss the premiere of The Speedway Murders. This hybrid docu-drama offers a fresh look at a decades-old mystery, revealing new insights and igniting a renewed quest for justice. Available in select theaters and on Apple TV, Prime Video, and On Demand starting June 21, 2024. Pre-order now and get ready to uncover the truth behind this chilling case.
