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Wednesday Marks 34 Years Since Trimble Disappearance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After 34 years police have finally charged someone with Marcia Trimble's death, and the 9-year-old's mother, Virginia, said she's hopeful the case will finally be solved.

"The answers will come, and I hope in my lifetime," Virginia said.

Every year, for 34 years now, Virginia takes time to observe a horrible anniversary, but Wednesday, "I'm not burdened down with anything. I feel free."

Virginia's daughter, Marcia, disappeared in Green Hills on February 25, 1975. The 9-year-old's body was found a month later. For years, the murder went unsolved, but on the 34^th anniversary there was finally a suspect, Jerome Barrett.

"I've always wanted to know who killed her? When she died and how she died?"

This is the first time Virginia's talked since Barrett was charged with her daughter's murder, and she hopes for answers when he goes to trial this July.

"He holds lots of answers for me. I have a lot of questions."

Why did it happen? Did Marcia suffer? Questions that Virginia said have remained with her for 34 years.

"I wanted the truth to come out before I died."

Virginia said she'll attend the trial, and if Barrett is convicted, she'd like to talk to him.

"It's a gift from God that I'm not bitter or want to kill him."

Virginia said that's some comfort, but the pain of her loss will never leave.

"There's just always a hole in your heart."

Virginia said she will make the drive from Kentucky for Barrett's trial on July 13.