Julia Niswender was 23 and a communications student at Eastern Michigan University when she was found dead in the bathtub of her Ypsilanti apartment at Peninsular Place on December 11, 2012. The cause of death was asphyxiation associated with drowning and the death was ruled a homicide.

The scene suggested a struggle: Julia was found partially nude with her pants cut off, ligature marks on her wrists and ankles, and her cell phone submerged beneath her body. The apartment showed signs of disarray but no forced entry, and valuables such as a television and computer were left behind, suggesting theft was not the motive. DNA from two unidentified males was recovered but has not produced arrests.

Investigators interviewed more than 100 people and used polygraphs; authorities at local, state, and federal levels have worked the case. James Turnquist, Julia’s stepfather, was treated as a significant person of interest; a laptop search led to an unrelated child pornography arrest for which he was later acquitted. No one has ever been charged in Julia’s murder.

If anyone knew Julia, her circle, or has information about two unidentified male DNA contributors, can you help bring answers to her family?