The focus shifts to Ada Haradine’s home life, as police begin to explore the possibility that she might have left voluntarily, even though the theory clashes with everything her family and friends knew about her. Meanwhile, investigators question Ada’s husband Ed’s potential involvement.
Courtesy of Indiana Department of Correction, in partnership with Indiana State Police and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Episode Info
If you have any information about Ada Haradine, please contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP or submit tips online at michianacrimestoppers.com. Tips can be made anonymously.
You can also reach out directly to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office by calling their main line, 269-445-1560, their tip line at 800-462-9328, or online at ccso.info.
The Haradine’s former home as of May 2024. Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Ada’s wedding day. Courtesy: The Haradine family; photo enhanced by audiochuck staff
A Richieu Lodge postcard, where the Haradine’s had their family lodge. Courtesy: DigitalCommonWealth.org
Ada and Ed Haradine. Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s Office; photo enhanced by audiochuck staff
Ada and Greg waterskiing. Courtesy: The Haradine family; photo enhanced by audiochuck staff
The Haradine family; Back row: Ed and Ada; Ed's brother-in-law Larry Sarhatt and sister Betty Sarhatt; Ed's sister Ann and her husband Don. Middle row: Ed and Ada's sons, Jeff and Greg Haradine; Ed's parents, Louise and Carl Haradine; Ed's niece, Susan. Front row: Larry & Betty's children, Teresa and Mike Sarhatt; Ed's niece, Amy. Courtesy: The Haradine family
Ada, Ed, and Greg. Courtesy: The Haradine family
A hand drawn map showing a search area. Courtesy: Elkhart Police Department records
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Nina Schutzman
- Cass County Sheriff’s Office records
- Elkhart Police Department records
- Larry Sarhatt’s personal records