Charles “Chuck” McGraw – 10 of Spades, Indiana

Charles’ bold suits and charismatic personality made him stand out. He was also a man who liked money — earning it, flashing it, and spending it. And trying to untangle Charles’ different threads of income – and what may or may not be connected to his death – has kept investigators busy for decades. Especially when some of that income was almost definitely under the table.

Charles “Chuck” McGraw (10 of Spades, Indiana) - Playing Card

Courtesy of Indiana Department of Corrections

Episode Info

If you know anything about the murder of Charles McGraw, investigators want to hear from you. Please call the Beech Grove Crime Tips to leave an anonymous tip at 317-782-4950 or you can submit a tip by emailing crimetips@beechgrove.com.

A crime scene photo of Charles’ maroon and gray Cadillac Seville.

A crime scene photo of Charles’ maroon and gray Cadillac Seville. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Indiana Police Department. Picture taken by audiochuck staff.

A crime scene photo of Charles in the Cadillac Seville.

A crime scene photo of Charles in the Cadillac Seville. Courtesy of Beech Grove Indiana Police Department. Picture taken by audiochuck staff.
A crime scene photo of a spent bullet recovered from the driver's seat of Charles’ car.

A crime scene photo of a spent bullet recovered from the driver's seat of Charles’ car. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Indiana Police Department. Picture taken by audiochuck staff.
Crime scene sketches.

Crime scene sketches. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Indiana Police Department.

Crime scene sketches.

Crime scene sketches. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Indiana Police Department.

The composite sketch made with the help of witness ,Holly Wilson.

The composite sketch made with the help of witness ,Holly Wilson. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Police Indiana Department.
Betting sheets found in Charles’ office.

Betting sheets found in Charles’ office. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Police Department

Betting sheets found in Charles’ office.

Betting sheets found in Charles’ office. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Police Department

Betting sheets found in Charles’ office.

Betting sheets found in Charles’ office. Courtesy of: Beech Grove Police Department

Episode Source Material

Original Reporting by Regine Wright and Courteny Stuart