Indianapolis Police Keep Angie Barlow Case Open
The 2016 disappearance and death of Angie Barlow remains unsolved as the investigation continues in Indianapolis.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Violence
Angie Barlow disappeared in Indianapolis on October 26, 2016, and her remains were discovered eight months later. The investigation into her death by a gunshot wound remains open with no criminal charges filed to date.
Why it matters
The case remains an active point of concern for the family of the 23-year-old, who continues to seek updates on the status of the investigation. Authorities are still working to resolve the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department currently lists the investigation as open with no criminal charges filed. Detective Jose Torres serves as the lead investigator on the case.
The players
Angie Barlow
She was a 23-year-old woman who went missing in Indianapolis and was later found dead.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
The local agency responsible for maintaining the open investigation into the death of Angie Barlow.
Jose Torres
He is the lead detective assigned to the ongoing case by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Christina Kramer
She is the mother of Angie Barlow who continues to seek answers regarding the death of her daughter.
The details
Surveillance footage captured the 23-year-old's vehicle leaving the Landmark Apartment and Townhomes at 3:30 a.m. on October 27, 2016, followed by a black sedan. Her mother successfully tracked the location of the vehicle using a dealership GPS device.
Timeline
October 26, 2016: Angie Barlow disappeared in Indianapolis.
October 27, 2016: The vehicle of Angie Barlow was seen on surveillance footage at 3:30 a.m.
June 2017: The remains of Angie Barlow were discovered.
October 2026: The ten-year anniversary of the disappearance occurs.
Legal Context
This investigation operates under the 2016 Indianapolis cold case investigation protocols that govern how the department processes long-term unresolved deaths. The case reflects the broader difficulty in securing evidence for cold cases that lack immediate leads or identified suspects.
Residents in the area surrounding the Landmark Apartment and Townhomes may be asked for information as the investigation remains open. The department continues to encourage anyone with knowledge of the case to reach out to investigators.
The takeaway
Ongoing cold cases require consistent public engagement and new information to shift the status of an investigation. Families of victims often serve as the primary advocates for keeping these cases in the public eye over the long term.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Indianapolis Violence section.
