Remains found in Elkhart missing woman case, prosecutor confirms

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ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office confirmed with ABC57 that partial remains of Linda Faye Robinson were found, confirmed with DNA testing.

Robinson’s family said they were notified of the discovery months ago, when they were also told there wasn't enough evidence to file charges. 

Robinson was reported missing in April 2025 while under the care of her court-appointed guardians Loni and Debra Collins. The case was given to the Homicide Unit in October 2025.

“We all wanted the same thing, for her to be placed with someone else in the family’s home,” said Tavarri Robinson, Linda's nephew. “But before we could get to that, she was murdered.”

Loni and Debra were both convicted for using money from Robinson’s Social Security. Loni was charged with Theft, and Debra was charged with Fraud and remains in prison.

The Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office could not confirm any suspects in the investigation.

“We don’t know what they’re doing, we have reached out…” Tavarri said. “We haven’t heard anything back.”

The family is calling for more action from investigators in Elkhart, after months of silence in the case.

“We feel like just because she’s handicapped, Black, no one gives a damn,” Tavarri said. “She was our family member, and she was cared about and loved.”

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