The Springfield Three: A 30-Year Mystery
The Unsolved Mystery of the Springfield Three
Imagine waking up on a sunny June morning, expecting a quiet start to your summer, only to find that three women—A woman, her daughter, and her daughter's best friend—have completely vanished from their own home. No signs of a struggle, no frantic calls for help, no clear leads. Just...gone.
This isn’t the opening of a suspense novel or a chilling thriller—it’s a real case that has baffled investigators for over 30 years. The disappearance of the Springfield Three—Suzanne “Suzie” Streeter, her mother, Sherrill Levitt, and Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall—remains one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in history. It’s a story riddled with eerie details, baffling decisions, and a frustrating lack of answers.
A Night of Celebration Turns into a Nightmare
June 6, 1992, was supposed to be a night of celebration. Suzie and Stacy had just graduated from high school, ready to step into their futures. They spent the evening bouncing between parties, reveling in their accomplishment with friends. The plan was simple: stay the night at a hotel, then head to a water park the next day.
But plans changed.
Instead of staying at the hotel, or even a friend’s house they had considered, they decided to crash at Suzie’s house, where her mother, Sherrill, was home alone. A decision that, in hindsight, might have altered the course of their fate.
By the next morning, all three were missing.
The Scene of the Crime—or Was It?
When friends arrived at the house the next day, they found something unsettling. The front door was unlocked. The porch light was shattered. The women’s cars were still in the driveway. Their purses, money, and even Sherrill’s cigarettes and lighter were inside.
Yet, there was no sign of struggle. No blood. No mess. Nothing to suggest what had unfolded.
And then, there were the calls.
The house’s answering machine had received a strange voicemail, later erased— perhaps accidentally—before police could hear it. Also, a call had come in that someone had answered, heard what they thought was a teen’s voice making lewd innuendos, and they hung up.
So what happened in the early hours of June 7, 1992?
Theories, Sightings, and Frustrating Dead Ends
Over the years, theories have swirled around the Springfield Three like a never-ending storm. Some believe they were abducted by an opportunistic predator. Others suspect they fell victim to someone they knew—someone who was able to enter the house without causing alarm.
There were reported sightings—a woman resembling Suzie driving a strange blue/green van, claims of that van parked outside the home that night. A convicted murderer, Robert Craig Cox, even claimed to know what happened, taunting police with cryptic statements but never revealing the truth.
Yet, despite endless theories and supposed leads, the case remains frozen in time. No bodies. No confirmed crime scene. Just three women swallowed by the night. Really, no evidence at all.
Why Does This Case Haunt Us?
The Springfield Three case is haunting because it defies logic. Three people don’t just disappear. Someone knows something.
And that’s what keeps this case alive.
In this week’s episode of Crime Clueless, we’re breaking down the strange details, the chilling theories, and the frustrating missteps in this case. We’ll take you through the last known moments of Suzie, Sherrill, and Stacy and examine the evidence and theories that surround this case.
So, what really happened to the Springfield Three?
Let’s dive in.
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If anyone has information about the Springfield Three case, they are encouraged to contact the following authorities:
Springfield Police Department
- Tip Line: (417) 864-1810
- Crime Stoppers Tip Line: (417) 869-TIPS (8477)
- Tips can also be submitted anonymously.
- Website: [Springfield Police Department](https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2498/Three-Missing-Women)
FBI ViCAP (Violent Criminal Apprehension Program)
- ViCAP Missing Persons Database:
- Submit tips or review the case profile for the Springfield Three.
- Website: [FBI ViCAP: The Springfield Three](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/the-springfield-threespringfield-missouri)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
- Website: [NCMEC Website](https://www.missingkids.org)
Crime Stoppers USA
- National Tip Line: 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477)
- Website: [Crime Stoppers USA](https://www.crimestoppersusa.org)
Anonymous Tips
- Tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers or by using online tip submission forms available on law enforcement websites.
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Resources
Official Resources
1. Springfield Police Department
- The official page dedicated to the case, providing details and contact information for tips.
- [Three Missing Women | Springfield, MO - Official Website](https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2498/Three-Missing-Women)
2. FBI ViCAP Missing Persons
- The FBI's page on the Springfield Three, offering official details and a downloadable poster.
- [THE SPRINGFIELD THREE - SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI — FBI](https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/the-springfield-threespringfield-missouri)
Books
1. Gone in the Night: The Springfield Three by Joyce Miller and Kathryn Gould
- A detailed account of the case by local journalists.
- [Available on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Night-Springfield-Joyce-Miller/dp/0964695905)
2. Shadow of Death: A True Story of Murder, Survival, and a Missing Child by Jean Lorrah
- Includes discussion of the Springfield Three case.
- [Available on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Death-Survival-Missing-Child/dp/0671003548)
Documentaries & TV Shows
1. Unsolved Mysteries
- The case was featured in a 1993 episode.
- [Unsolved Mysteries - Season 5, Episode 12](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0736911/)
2. America’s Most Wanted
- The case was covered multiple times, urging viewers to provide tips.
- [America's Most Wanted - Springfield Three](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example)
Podcasts
1. Crime Junkie
- Episode: "MURDERED: The Springfield Three"
- [MURDERED: The Springfield Three - Crime Junkie Podcast](https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-the-springfield-three/)
2. Voices for Justice
- Episode discussing the disappearances of the Springfield Three.
- [The Springfield Three - Voices for Justice](https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com/post/the-springfield-three)
News Articles
1. People Magazine
- An overview of the case, published on June 7, 2023.
- [Springfield 3: Everything to Know 31 Years After Women Vanished](https://people.com/springfield-3-went-missing-decades-ago-everything-know-about-case-7508731)
2. Springfield News-Leader
- Local newspaper with extensive coverage of the case over the years.
- [Springfield News-Leader - Springfield Three](https://www.news-leader.com/search/springfield%20three/)
3. Springfield Daily Citizen
- An in-depth look at the theories and investigations into the case.
- [Missing women: Theories and investigations into The Springfield Three](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/missing-women-theories-and-investigations-into-the-springfield-three-cold-case/)
Websites & Forums
1. The Charley Project
- Detailed profiles for each of the women, including case updates and theories.
- [Suzanne Elizabeth Streeter – The Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/suzanne-elizabeth-streeter)
2. Websleuths
- Ongoing discussions and theories about the case.
- [Websleuths - The Springfield Three](https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/mo-suzanne-streeter-19-sherrill-levitt-47-stacy-mccall-18-springfield-7-june-1992.34022/)
3. Reddit: r/UnresolvedMysteries
- Engaging discussions and user theories about the case.
- [Reddit - The Springfield Three](https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/example)
Miscellaneous
1. True Crime Society
- A comprehensive overview of the case, including timelines and theories.
- [The missing Springfield Three - True Crime Society](https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/04/10/the-missing-springfield-three/)
2. Stories of the Unsolved
- An article detailing the disappearance and subsequent investigations.
- [The Disappearance of the Springfield Three](https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/12/24/the-disappearance-of-the-springfield-three/)
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