Hey all,
I'm new here. Just reading about different cases. I was wondering if there had been a book written on this particular case? I checked Amazon.com with the women's names but nothing came up.
Thanks for the info! I would love the name of the novelette. Don't go to too much trouble or anything.
I've read alot of Anne Rule actually, but I think she mainly writes about cases that occurred in the pacific northwest. Missouri might be a little out of her territory.
I was thinking about true crime books and this case last night. I figured since it wasn't solved that there wouldn't be a book on it as most true crime books are about solved crimes. Save for those about Jack the Ripper, Zodiac and other famous unsolved serial murders.
It is so true and sad that there is more information out there about Jack the Ripper. These poor women deserve justice. Hopefully someone WILL write a book in the future as this case does deserve attention.
This is quite a thread. I have been trying to read all of it and have a few comments to what I have read.
I recall that the reward was up to $95000 the fall of 1992, thanks to Smitty's Supermarket. I noticed that other posts stated the reward at less than half of that. Is there an explanation for that?
Also, it was mentioned that George's Steakhouse would have been quiet at that time of day so anyone there would have noticed a commotion caused by Suzie. I know from experience that in the 1980s, I was part of the crowd in North Springfield that would close up a bar (1:15 or so) and we would then congregate at a restaurant for an overnight breakfast. We would get there around 1:30 AM and leave around 3 AM. Let me tell you, the all-night diners had a lot of business at that time of the morning. Most of the patrons would be intoxicated enough that it would not be noticed if another table was being a little rowdy, as the intoxicated tables could be really rowdy. So, Suzie could have been there with her Mom and Stacy and not be noticed. Also, if they were there, it would have been very easy for a few men to start hitting on them.
Thanks for listening.
I found a link that states there was a $100000.00 reward for the missing women.
http://www.myspace.com/sherrill_suzy_stacy
And to clear things up, I only wanted to state that the restaurant should have been pretty busy at 2 AM. I have no idea either way if the women showed up.
It was reported in news accounts that there were no finger prints, fibers, or DNA found in the residence that was not linked to those who lived there or had reason to have been in the residence recently, such as the 18 friends and family who entered on June 7th. No unknowns or unidentified.
Assume that LE does have the glass shards from the porch light globe but the shards contain no finger prints, blood, or DNA.
Assume the abductor(s) of the 3MW was/were smart enough not to keep any trophies missing from the house, such as the missing pictures of Suzie.
No van has ever been recovered.
No remains have ever been recovered.
Given the passage of time and the lack of witnesses, short of a snitch in trouble or a confession from someone involved how will this case ever progress to trial?
It was reported in news accounts that there were no finger prints, fibers, or DNA found in the residence that was not linked to those who lived there or had reason to have been in the residence recently, such as the 18 friends and family who entered on June 7th. No unknowns or unidentified.
Assume that LE does have the glass shards from the porch light globe but the shards contain no finger prints, blood, or DNA.
Assume the abductor(s) of the 3MW was/were smart enough not to keep any trophies missing from the house, such as the missing pictures of Suzie.
No van has ever been recovered.
No remains have ever been recovered.
Given the passage of time and the lack of witnesses, short of a snitch in trouble or a confession from someone involved how will this case ever progress to trial?
After 15 yrs I don't think that anyone's conscience is bothering them too bad! We always hear about so called "death bed" confessions but I can't think of a one that has ever checked out, on this case or any other.
I think the FBI profiler who made the statement in the press that one or more didn't feel good about their involvement in the case was just trying to drive a wedge between co-conspirators in an effort to get someone to come in and make the first move. Obviously that didn't happen.
I would welcome MHP's involvement, especially after their recent success in the Jackie Johns case and the arrest of Gerald Carnahan. For all we know, they may be looking into the case now.
Otherwise, I'm reminded of the SPD detective who said early on that this case is "unsolvable".
I still think this is THE perfect case for the Vidocq Society. Unfortunately, a family member has to contact them and I don't think Janis McCall will. I don't know about the Levitt/Streeter family. Sherrill's sister, Debra Schwartz may be open to that.
www.vidocq.org
Does VIDOCQ Society have access to the evidence when they accept a case? Would SPD have to let them in? I'm asking because I don't know.
By the way, Debbie Schwartz lives in Arizona now.
When cases meet Vidocq's stringent criteria and the investigating agency seeks our participation, V.S.M.'s (Vidocq Society Members) serve in the background at the pleasure and direction of law enforcement.