Being 24 years later, I think theyre kind of letting her call the shots as shes really the only interested party still around. Totally baffles me considering that from what I can work out, they have EXTREMELY limited avenues of potential evidence, suspects, motive etc why would you not even look into this area. Her boyfriend even cleaned up the broken glass, disturbing the come scene further. There was someone in her life that looks to have been harassing her. Whats the problem???? Another thing the only reason Stacys mom went and contaminated the scene further was after the same people sent her off to do so. I believe that its quite possible that Suzie and/or her mother had received what they would have believed were just crank calls of the same sort that the friend received leading up to their disappearance. it was an accident..what if the supposed man that called at 8 a.m. never called. I dont recall hearing that Janelle ever planned on going with them. Sherryll Levitt There were no cell phones or ways of tracing people etc I wiah the police were a little more proactive honestly. What does it take to jack hammer a 20 square foot section of parking garage. Id want to be assured that enough people are dedicated to this before taking that step. [6] Springfield Police Department (SPD) spokesperson Lisa Cox said that the person who reported the tip "provided no evidence or logical reasoning behind this theory at that time or since then." Its at least worth doing a core sample. [6] Kirby's boyfriend innocently helped her sweep the broken glass off the porch, which police later determined may have destroyed potential evidence. How many were solved because a psychic said their dog told them? [15] In 2019, the same channel's People Magazine Investigates featured a tabloid-style episode titled "The Springfield Three". I googled to see if there were any updated reports and ran across your blog. Cant we start a petition to dig up the garage? Severaltips have pointed the police in the direction of the south parking garage at the Cox Hospital, which was still under construction when the three women disappeared. Im not wishing either those on the area but if one happens you can bet Im going to be down there in that parking lot, under those stairs, assessing the damage to the concrete and the ground below it. If the killer or killers were smart enough to evade law enforcement for this long, they didnt stop five minutes from dense woods in a hospital parking lot to dispose of three corpses. I cant imagine what happened, and I suspect well never find out. I use to live in Springfieldnot in 1992 but was in a RN program that did clinicals at Cox South during that time frame and that garage WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION and cement was not all poured at the same time. For the life of me I cannot find the link to the story but a reporter from down there that hired the guy to do the ground penetrating radar, she puts it in her article a bunch of times. She had no reason to. It just goes to show you how messed up this monetary system is. they really should check it out. Thanks for letting me know. Somehow, unfortunately, that story spread like crazy (every single comment here asking why the garage hasnt been checked) but again, it is not a credible lead. A strange, sexually explicit call from a male voice, then comes another identical call. I dont understand why people keep saying that they would have to have been kept alive if they are buried in the garage. As far as I know, the SPD has never released all the details of their investigation, so Im not sure. Did they ever find out? I do agree that they should definitely check the parking garage . Below is a list of where you can find psychic expos and mind, body & spirit fairs that you don't want to miss. That scared the hell out of me and I ran out of my house to visit my neighbors. The first time I heard about this case was about five years ago when I first started getting into true crime. I still am. She had just celebrated her high school graduation with close friend Stacy McCall (then 18) in their hometown of Springfield, Missouri. Thanks for the kind words. I will for sure, James. Please keep updating! Late at night they parked their cars in front of the house, and no one ever heard from them or the owner again. Its possible the girls were followed home although I tend to not think so. There has to be some way around the police department in having this done. He presented a detailed Brain scratch show about this case in you tube, and he is a person eager to investigate. And I would not judge whether or not someone is emotional by how you, yourself would react in the same situation. I went public in 2012 and truly love the community that has come together. Janelle takes Suzanne and Stacy for a walk of about 700 m in the countryside. I know right! I think one person was the target, of what could have been something that escalated and was not planned. Ive always been extremely interested in forensic sciencesounds like you have a great career! George Washington They asked him several questions regarding the case and there were many inaccuracies on Larrys part although he did pass a polygraph. Answer Was that not the case? A brother? Not all features are available in every apartment. The person responsible is more than likely still out there and to take 3 grown women,this was probably someone who has done this before and since. Why would Sherrill and/or Suzie have a reason for going into the witness protection program,, just curious, thanks in advance. Like some of the other people who commented, I grew up in the area and am roughly the same age as the girls. Most would assume that they were likely dropped off at the water park, as that was the initial plan, and we hv to remember the year we are talking abt. I think if the ex and friend were involved, they would have buried them in the woods so they could perform some ritualistic crap in the process. This had to be huge.. i dont understand at all how this was not an obsession for the whole dept. The cops would destroy the whole hospital if they thought for one minute something like that was under there. 5. Where are the three missing women from Springfield Missouri? I understand that it was an accident, J H, but what I dont understand is why a person would go into another persons house and listen to their messages. Are you willing to chat with me? I was so tired, I couldnt concentrate. Street View One more thing she says her boyfriends name was Micheal?? It is such a sad and frustrating caseI can only imagine how the families must feel each and every day! This will have to be handled off the board. You were there? Just finished watching the disappeared episode and reading the comments here. Actually, Im pretty sure Suzy and Stacey were planning on spending the night at Janelles house that night so they could all go to White Water in Branson the next morning but Janelle had a lot of family in town due to the graduation and there wasnt room so Suzi and Stacey decided to go to Suzis. I get he then left the bodies in the wooded area. Two. Springfield is a very rough place and filled with drugs. I get that he threatened to hurt one, and even may have hurt one in front of Sherrill (was acting very violent). Do you think your dad would do an interview with me, either by email or over the phone? Id be surprised if this hasnt been tried already. It may come to nothing, but they will not be losing anything and at least then they can move forward in some direction. I just dont see how Larry could have possibly the house on 1717 Delmar Street would have had three women in it who were there by themselves. Not only that, the supposed voicemails were ONLY heard by Stacys mother, no one cooberated this. It makes no sense but I pray for the families and parties involved and hold on to hope someday the truth will come to light! Thanks for your comments, and welcome to my blog! Your investigative skills are terrific. Some time between 2 am and 8 am on the night of June 7th, all three women vanished. I have talked to all three of these men. Hi JH When I experienced my vision with Stacy in November 1998, the vision itself lasted about a minute. Thats why theres so many cop shows about cold case files.. I had spent so much time researching the case, that I had put off studying for a 3 chapter test in business math for a college course that I was taking. I even read people cleaned, like wiped tables down, did dishes.. Its very suspicious that the last person to see them alive was the first person to come back in the morning after they were missing, cleans up the broken light, plays messages.. I believe theyve had so many tips from psychics, etc., that theyve grown a bit jaded. Otherwise the trouble with hiding corpses would be an issue. Thats just a personal theory. but not all of them were from crackpots or psychics. What about that change.or (I think) the site that lets you start a petition? 3. They must not care as well. I hate to say only Occams Razor or flow chart things, but I cannot help these following thoughts as a long toothed follower of all true crime flavors. These unsolved mysteries really get to me! The motive is murky although I personally believe LE should not not be ruled out. If the bodies are there, then at least it would provide some closure. However, one thing that supports your argument is there was a witness who saw a person hanging around the area near the home and gave Police and a sketch artist the information. I agree, Mary. [7] All personal property was left behind including purses, money, cars, keys, cigarettes, and the family dog.[8]. Of course, it might have had nothing to do with anything some crank call but you never know. I am the reporter who has offered to pay for the core sample at the parking garage. Updated : If you are not acquainted with the case a translation in English is now published here. He offered to pay for a small core sample to be taken of the concrete, which would cause very little damage and be easily repaired. Janis was SO devestaed, and I know she went on to help others who have gone this. Thanks for contacting me. After that, I was able to put together Right Behind Cox Hospital South. I do not believe the parking lot garage is relevant. Did any of them match the van that the woman saw turn around in her driveway or the celery colored van the police displayed? We hugged and she thanked me for attending. Then why doesnt the HOSPITAL give the ENGINEER PERMISSION to take a core sample from their property??? I would be very interested as I have never seen it. Cleaning up the broken porch light Who does that? Psychic from Derry, NH (83 miles from Springfield, MA) Lord Fafnir & Spawn is an amazing father-daughter psychic team (Bruce Hoskins and Red Hoskins) located in southern New Hampshire. Who does that? City official? Im not expecting many, if any, will respond, but I figured it was worth a try. Thanks for this. Good insights, Mrs T. Im glad you chimed in. That really hit me hard and it really made me think because the it had a hospital theme to it. I will get back to you soon. Case of wrong place and wrong time. Id look in to who shares Tee time *wink-wink* at the local country club with each other. I have no clue as to why they did not think this was a viable lead but it seemed dismissed incredibly quickly? It is nothing like what people have generally assumed. I have heard people say its suspicious that they cleaned up the glass outside. [2][12] In 1992, Cox had been living in Springfield and, when interviewed then, had told investigators that he was with his girlfriend at church the morning after the women disappeared, which she corroborated. Please send me an email if you end up starting a go fund me so I can donate, Thanks Sarah. I was personally told by one of the officers who was investigating the case that Suzie was missing a key on her keychain. I think this thing was more cut and dry than we know. Please let me know. 107. Does any of them have any type of relation to law enforcement. Nope. Gerald was also convicted of attempted kidnapping in 1994 so his activities before (1985) and after the three went missing show he was capable of kidnapping. I was having a conversation with Larry Hall about a girl he said he and an accomplice took from Chester, Illinois. Stacy had gotten into college and was really excited about it, and Suzie wanted to become a hairstylist like her mother. Incredulous, Janis specifies to Janelles sister that Stacy was inevitably here, explaining that Stacy had called her around 10.30 p.m. to announce her that she was staying at the Kirbys. With the technology we have now in forensics surely the police can do something! The plan was to stop by several house-parties and spend the night at their. The Springfield Three have not been forgotten. After seeing the results of the ground penetrating radar and then doing extensive research on ground-penetrating radar I am convinced those three women are under there. Did he just randomly select that house? At the time, my phone was a landline and I had AOL dial up. She has like three or four nervous ticks going off in her face muscles when she is talking. She already likely felt awkward going in to the house uninvited, and the avg person would not jump to strange conclusions so soon, as she had seen the girls nearly 6 hours earlier, and she saw that they changed clothes etc.. Suzanne and Stacy . Even three decades after the disappearance, investigators are still unsure of what happened to the three women. I personally think its worth investigating, but if you dont, thats fine. I am fairly certain the parking garage burial site does not play at all into their theory, which is why they completely dismiss it. Finding the bodies doesnt mean it will be solved the closer for the family would be a huge huge step. If it sells, that will give me renewed hope that we can do something on the Springfield Three. The friends???? If the engineer is wrong, it could be easily repaired. Theres a lot of that going around these days! I really appreciate it. There is no way on earth that these women could not have been found had the Springfield P Thanks, if there are remains there, with all the people missing everywhere youd think LE or anyone else would want to know who or what was there. Its kind of hard to believe 3 women could have been taken and not one person knows a thing no matter what time it occurred! The views and opinions revealed during readings are not necessarily the views and opinions of Psychic Focus (Lynn). I feel like she may have even knew he was around (she talked to him???). Right after I had printed it off and read the subject field aloud to myself, my television turned itself on in my living room. I wont take credit for it as two others collaborated; one whose occupation was in military intelligence. Who told so? 3 sets of loved ones have no answers. I believe the focus should be with the initial relationship where Suzie had (I believe) she had an order of protection. How they got in? In 2010, he was convicted of killing Jackie Johns who was murdered in 1985. Clay reportedly saidhe wished all three women were dead, and the police could not confirm the mens alibi. When that house got overcrowded, the girls decided to stay at Suzies house. Three women just vanished my God. 2022 Ozarks True Crime. Instead of spending the night at the home of a third friend, Janelle Kirby, they returned to the home of Suzys mother, Sherryll Levitt, in the house recently purchased by the 47 year old renowned Springfield hairdresser. I remember that summer wherever you went you would see their missing persons posters. Everything should be done to find those women. I agree, BLS. There have been rumors that Gerald was involved in the drug trade at that time which led to rumors of a connection to Sherrill through drugs. Or maybe she doesnt know that theyre burried on his property and the news would kill her. If theyd be willing, Id love to interview the investigators assigned to this case. It could have been the killer, or just a coincidence. Those poor families. Its definitely creepy! It is you the one to thank for keeping and providing spaces like this, where polite, useful and relevant issues can be discussed, not only to exchange opinions but also to set bridges between forumers. I sold candy bars door to door all the time from age 11-15 and I was always terrified I would get kidnapped. UPDATE: Based on new information Ive received (and more than a little pressure), Im seriously considering using my investigative skills from 20+ years of journalism to write a book about this case and one other. Perhaps youre confusing todays terminology and technology with an officer yelling something more likely along the lines of, Hey, there might be EVIDENCE there!indicating fingerprints, blood, or fibers. Thanks for sharing it. The detective told me they knew the mother was the one who did answer the door and that was apparent from what they did find out. [2] Investigation Discovery aired "The Springfield Three" on its Disappeared TV series. A few dollars to excavate and find out. Gonna look him up maybe hes on case.nethummm, Just reiterating, THE POLICE NEED TO DIG THE HOLE OR I WILLj/s. or finding a Judge willing to sign it off on it. The friend and boyfriend that first showed up behavior is suspicious as is a lot of the actions of the other friends that day . I am very suprised that her (Staycys )Mother is not doing more to find out if they are burried under the hospital garage. Im sure the police investigated all available leads, except for that parking garage. I could see Suzie and Sherrill going into the witness-protection program, but not Stacy. Investigators received a tip that the women's bodies were buried in the foundations of the south parking garage at Cox Hospital. Her offered that to me. And nobody has a correct date was it 4 months prior to their disappearance or 15 months prior that the construction on the parking lot was done? Wow. Hi, I really dont understand how, after these 3 women went missing, they are still unwilling to dig up the car park. My whole family has lived here for multiple generations and graduated from Kickapoo and Parkview before that. You can also call 417-869-8477 (TIPS). I can only imagine what these 23 years have been like. At that time they police wanted to put up flyers and ask farmers to check their fields to see if they saw anything suspicious but the police chief objected to that as he said they had not enough money to solve this case. Thanks for weighing in as a resident of the town. Dont just forget these women & bring these criminals to justice. For 27 years, the police haven't solved this mystery? and the girl statement at a glance seems fine but when you dig into it deeply the things that dont add up.. the deleted phone call could have been nothing and probably was nothing. Maybe if someone could get a petition going and get the hospital in on it to get an independent core sample but once you have the ok take it to a local judge and ask for the police to be present incase something is found they can take it into evidence. Wow, Ken. . On her side, Nigel adds that she fell on the answering machine, that she left a message, and that she went back to bed after having hung up while waiting for Suzie to call her back. When I experienced my vision with Stacy, we had touched and that energy transferred the moment me and Stacys mom hugged. I remember one time in 1999, I was doing research on the case and I was printing off an archive article in my bedroom. You sound well versed on this, what is your working theory? The Case of the Missing Lady Missing Its not likely to happen, but nothing would make me happier. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Whats really creepy and scary to mewho ever was involved in the disappearance of the these ladiesis probably watching/reading this page. If it was a local that committed this crime their bodies will most likely not be recovered. Thanks for commenting! I hope it will be solved soon for the families. If they are buried there they most likely would have been kept alive.