Who Killed Big Tom? Hidden Valley murder remains unsolved 8 years later

(HIDDEN VALLEY, Ind. ) – It has been eight years since Thomas Biedenharn was found dead in his Hidden Valley home. 

The 73-year-old was murdered at his Highridge Court home on Memorial Day weekend 2018 and his killers are still walking free today. 

Indiana State Police investigators believe that more than one person was involved or has knowledge of the crime. 

Police say either an electric or bright blue four-door or extended cab truck was seen in the area around the time of the murder.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Indiana State Police at (812) 689-5000.

Biedenharn was a standout basketball player who set numerous records at Elder High School. He went on to play collegiately at the University of Cincinnati. 

Tom was also a hospice volunteer, philanthropist and a former college professor. 

“He loved to visit people in nursing homes and share a laugh. While Tom had no drug or alcohol addictions, he was called to give back to those he felt could have a second chance at life, so he taught monthly life skills classes at Transitions Grateful Life Center for recovering addicts,” his friends said. 

Friends say he was also passionate about helping the homeless, advocating for adoption over abortion and was a devout Catholic. 

The Facebook page “Who Killed Big Tom” remains active today as friends and family desperately hope that justice will one day be served.