In June 1992, the quiet city of Springfield, Missouri, was rocked by a mystery that still haunts investigators and its residents. Three women vanished without a trace in the middle of the night. Their cars, purses, keys, clothing—and even their dog—were all left behind. There were no signs of a struggle, no credible clues, and no evidence to explain their disappearance.

The case became known as The Springfield Three, and more than 30 years later, it remains one of the most baffling and chilling disappearances in U.S. true crime history.

Springfield Crime Stoppers Line: 417-869-TIPS

Source Material:

• Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Springfield Three. Wikipedia. (LINK)
• Fearnow, B. (2024). Springfield Three: What happened to Suzie Streeter, Stacy McCall and Sherrill Levitt? Newsweek. (LINK)
• Charley Project. (n.d.). Stacy McCall. (Archived 2009). (LINK)
• City of Springfield, Missouri. (n.d.). Three Missing Women. (LINK)
• O’Neill, H. (2023). The crazy case of the Springfield Three: Where are they? Medium. (LINK)
• Florent, S. (2020). The Springfield Three Mystery. Medium. (LINK)
• Leonard, A. (2022, June 3). Springfield 3 missing women cold case: Theories continue 30 years later. Springfield News-Leader. (LINK)
• Turner, S. (2002, June 3). Three Missing Women: Ten Years Later (Part 1 of 5). Springfield News-Leader. (LINK)
• Gordan, L. R. (2021, November 12). The Springfield Three. (LINK)
• Websleuths. (2012). Basic information: The Springfield Three. (LINK)

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.

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In June 1992, the quiet city of Springfield, Missouri, was rocked by a mystery that still haunts investigators and its residents. Three women vanished without a trace in the middle of the night. Their cars, purses, keys, clothing—and even their dog—were all left behind. There were no signs of a struggle, no credible clues, and no evidence to explain their disappearance.

The case became known as The Springfield Three, and more than 30 years later, it remains one of the most baffling and chilling disappearances in U.S. true crime history.

Springfield Crime Stoppers Line: 417-869-TIPS

Source Material:

• Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Springfield Three. Wikipedia. (LINK)
• Fearnow, B. (2024). Springfield Three: What happened to Suzie Streeter, Stacy McCall and Sherrill Levitt? Newsweek. (LINK)
• Charley Project. (n.d.). Stacy McCall. (Archived 2009). (LINK)
• City of Springfield, Missouri. (n.d.). Three Missing Women. (LINK)
• O’Neill, H. (2023). The crazy case of the Springfield Three: Where are they? Medium. (LINK)
• Florent, S. (2020). The Springfield Three Mystery. Medium. (LINK)
• Leonard, A. (2022, June 3). Springfield 3 missing women cold case: Theories continue 30 years later. Springfield News-Leader. (LINK)
• Turner, S. (2002, June 3). Three Missing Women: Ten Years Later (Part 1 of 5). Springfield News-Leader. (LINK)
• Gordan, L. R. (2021, November 12). The Springfield Three. (LINK)
• Websleuths. (2012). Basic information: The Springfield Three. (LINK)

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.

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One cold January night, a suburban mother disappears after attending church—only to be found dead months later, floating in a river 35 miles away. Authorities called it suicide. Her family says otherwise. What do you think happened?

Welcome back to Red String Theory.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into Joann Matouk Romain’s suspicious disappearance and the tangled web of unanswered questions that still surround her death.

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like mental health struggles and suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners.

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Source Material:

• Unsolved Mysteries "Lady in the Lake" (TV Episode 2020) V2:E5
• THE ESTATE OF JOANN MATOUK ROMAIN v. CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS Court Document (LINK)
• Civil Court Document (LINK)
• Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Document (LINK)
• No One Knows Podcast, The Murder Coverup of Joann Matouk Romain (WEBSITE)

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.

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