Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

James Renner collection on the Amy Mihaljevic case

Inclusive Date(s):

1987-2010

Bulk Date(s):

2005-2007

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Edith Serkownek

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2010

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS

Origination:

Renner, James, 1978-

Extent:

2 cubic feet (5 boxes = 1 record storage box, 1 half size box, 1 video box, 1 manuscript box and 1 newspaper box)

Physical Location:

11th Floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0104

Abstract:

This collection contains reporter and author James Renner's research and writing about the unsolved abduction and murder of 10-year old Bay Village, Ohio, resident, Amy Mihaljevic in 1989. Renner published an article on the topic in Cleveland Scene magazine called, "The Coldest Case" (2005), followed by a book, Amy: My Search for her Her Killer (2006). The collection includes material dating from 1987 through 2010.

Revision(s):

July 2019 - Revised by Cara Gilgenbach

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Biography of James Renner

Reporter and author James Renner was born in 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio. He received an English degree from Kent State University. While working as a staff writer for Cleveland Scene magazine, Renner began investigating the unsolved 1989 abduction and murder of Amy Mihaljevic. Although Mihaljevic's body was found in early 1990 an intensive hunt for her kidnapper and killer was unsuccessful. Renner's article titled "The Coldest Case" appeared in the July 20-26, 2005 issue of the magazine. Renner eventually left his job in order to research and write a book on the case. Amy: My Search for her Killer was published in October 2006 by Gray & Company.

Currently Renner edits an alternative newspaper, The Independent, and he has also produced several independent films.

Scope and Content

This collection contains reporter and author James Renner's research and writing about the unsolved abduction and murder of 10-year old Bay Villiage, Ohio, resident Amy Mihaljevic in 1989. The contents of the collection include original newspaper accounts of the crime, Renner's research and interview notes with friends, family, police, FBI agents and suspects, and extensive correspondence from readers of his book and blog.

Statement of Arrangement

The James Renner collection on the Amy Mihaljevic case is divided into series as follows:

• Series 1: Research and Working Files
• Subseries 1A: Research and Working Files: General Research Files
• Subseries 1B: Research and Working Files: Article and Book Files
• Subseries 1C: Research and Working Files: Blog Posts and Reader Responses
• Series 2: Audio-Visual Files
• Series 3: Oversize

Separated Material

Please note that books from this collection have been catalogued in LIBRARYsearch.

Preferred Citation

James Renner collection on the Amy Mihaljevic case. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

Jame Renner placed this collection on deposit with Kent State University Special Collections and Archives in June 2007. He added additional material to the collection and donated it to Kent State Special Collections and Archives in June 2010.

Subject Headings

The following subjects are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Murder--Ohio--Cleveland
• Murder victims--Ohio--Cleveland
• Kidnapping--Ohio--Cleveland

Persons:

• Mihaljevic, Amy

Functions:

• Investigative reporting
• Authorship

Places:

• Cleveland (Ohio)

Occupations:

• Reporters and reporting
• Authors, American

Material Types:

• Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
• Correspondence
• Research notes
• Manuscripts for publication

Detailed Description of The Collection