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She Vanished After Work… #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #crimejunkies #podcast

April 22, 2026 / 00:57

This episode covers the case of Stephanie Caspers, a teenage girl who disappeared in 1969 in Wisconsin. The discussion includes the investigation's challenges, potential suspects, and recent developments.

Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit discuss the circumstances surrounding Stephanie's disappearance after her waitressing shift in Racine County. They highlight the discovery of her remains and the implications for the investigation.

The episode details various suspects, including a co-worker who has faced accusations from his family and a man who claimed to be the killer. The hosts emphasize the complexity of the case and the ongoing search for answers.

A recent lead, stemming from a previous Crime Junkie episode, is mentioned as a significant development in the investigation. The hosts express hope that this new information could bring closure to the case.

TLDR

The episode discusses the 1969 disappearance of Stephanie Caspers and recent developments in her case.

Episode

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Hi Crime Junkies, I'm your host Ashley Flowers. >> Brit. And the story I have for you today
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is one that has hung over a corner of Wisconsin for decades. In the summer of 1969, a teenage girl walked out of a
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restaurant after her waitressing shift and was never seen alive again. What turned up later, scattered in pieces
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across Racine County, told investigators that they were dealing with someone who
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had skill, patience, and time. Since then, this case has pulled detectives [music] in every direction. From a
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co-worker whose own family has been pointing the finger at him for years to a man who terrorized his children by
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claiming he was the killer. And just recently, a new lead surfaced. One that came straight from a Crime
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Junkie episode [music] to a detective's ears. This is the story of Stephanie Caspers.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Disappearance of Stephanie Caspers
    In 1969, a teenage girl vanished after her shift, leading to a chilling investigation.
    “A teenage girl walked out of a restaurant and was never seen alive again.”
    @ 00m 09s
    April 22, 2026
  • New Leads from Crime Junkie
    A recent episode provided a breakthrough in a decades-old case.
    “A new lead surfaced, straight from a Crime Junkie episode.”
    @ 00m 41s
    April 22, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • A teenage girl walked out of a restaurant and was never seen alive again.
    She Vanished After Work… #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #crimejunkies #podcast
  • This case has pulled detectives in every direction.
    She Vanished After Work… #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #crimejunkies #podcast
  • A new lead surfaced, straight from a Crime Junkie episode.
    She Vanished After Work… #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #crimejunkies #podcast

Key Moments

  • Tragic Disappearance00:09
  • Decades of Investigation00:27
  • Impactful Podcast Lead00:41