The Springfield Three Disappearance - Missouri 1992
Authors of a book about the 1992 Springfield Three disappearance claim to have identified individuals involved in the case, with the book scheduled for release in October 2027. As of July 1, 2026, the Springfield Police Department's cold case unit is actively reviewing the disappearance of Suzanne Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt, offering a $43,000 reward for information. Investigators are exploring new theories, including compliance-based abduction, re-evaluating potential suspects like Robert Craig Cox, and employing M-Vac DNA technology to re-examine evidence from Sherrill Levitt's home. New analytical approaches and modern behavioral profiling are reshaping the investigation into the unsolved mystery.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
Authors Claim Identification of Individuals in Springfield Three Cold Case Ahead of Book Release
Authors of a book about the Springfield Three disappearance claim to have identified individuals involved in the 1992 case. The book is scheduled for release in October 2027, adding a new dimension to the ongoing investigation of the unsolved mystery.
June 2026 — 2 developments
Springfield Three Cold Case: Investigators Explore New Theories, Re-examine Suspects
Investigators are exploring new theories, including compliance-based abduction, and re-evaluating potential suspects in the 1992 "Springfield Three" disappearance. A convicted offender incarcerated shortly after the disappearances is being re-examined for potential manipulation tactics.
Springfield Police Offer $43K Reward in Cold Case of The Springfield Three Disappearance
The Springfield Police Department's cold case unit is actively reviewing the Springfield Three disappearance, offering a $43,000 reward for information. Previously dismissed tips have resurfaced, aligning with details about a vehicle seen near the house that matches a specific class of cars from 1992.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Forensic Archaeologists Re-examine Springfield Three Disappearance with M-Vac DNA Technology
Forensic archaeologists are employing M-Vac DNA technology to re-examine evidence from the Springfield Three disappearance, applying advanced techniques to the home of Sherrill Levitt. Non-invasive methods are also being used to investigate the long-standing theory that the remains of the three missing women may be buried in the hospital parking garage.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Journalist Anne Roderique-Jones covered Springfield Three disappearance in podcast
Journalist Anne Roderique-Jones covered the Springfield Three disappearance case in her podcast.
Investigators re-evaluate 1992 Springfield Three disappearance with new techniques
In 2026, new analytical approaches, modern behavioral profiling, and re-examined evidence are reshaping how investigators view the 1992 disappearance of the Springfield Three. The case of Suzanne Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt, who vanished without a trace, is being re-evaluated with updated investigative techniques.
December 2025 — 3 developments
Robert Craig Cox's alibi questioned after girlfriend recants 1992 statement
Robert Craig Cox, a person of suspicion, was initially ruled out in 1992 due to an alibi, but his girlfriend later recanted her statement.
Robert Cox identified as suspect in Springfield Three case, claims knowledge of murders
Robert Craig Cox, a convicted kidnapper and robber, has been identified as a person of suspicion in the Springfield Three case, having claimed to know the women were murdered. Despite his claims, police have not charged him due to a lack of physical evidence.
Friend Sweeps Away Shattered Porch Light Globe Before Police Arrive
A key detail from the initial investigation highlights that the only sign of a struggle, a shattered porch light globe, was swept away by a friend trying to be helpful before police arrived, potentially destroying crucial evidence.
October 2025 — 2 developments
Stu McCall, father of missing Stacy McCall, dies at 82
Stu McCall, the father of Stacy McCall, who disappeared in 1992, passed away on October 6 at the age of 82.
Springfield Police Department Expands Cold Case Unit, Re-examining Unsolved Cases
The Springfield Police Department is expanding its cold case unit by adding a second investigator, with the aim of re-examining unsolved cases including the disappearance of the Springfield Three.
June 2025 — 1 developments
Springfield Police identify convicted kidnapper Gerald Carneahan as suspect in disappearance case
The Springfield Police Department stated in June 2025 that there are no promising leads and a decrease in tips in the disappearance case. Additionally, convicted kidnapper and murderer Gerald Carneahan has been identified as a potential suspect due to his criminal pattern and freedom at the time of the disappearances.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Suzie Streeter's ex-boyfriend identified as person of interest in disappearance
A new article identifies Suzie Streeter's ex-boyfriend as a person of interest, noting she was scheduled to testify against him in a grave robbing case just weeks before her disappearance.
September 2023 — 1 developments
Theory suggests Springfield Three bodies buried under hospital parking lot
A theory suggests the bodies of the Springfield Three might be buried under a hospital parking lot, where ground-penetrating radar reportedly found three anomalies, though police have not excavated the site.
June 1992 — 1 developments
FBI Joins Investigation Due to Mysterious Nature of Case and Three Individuals' Involvement
Due to the mysterious nature of the case and the involvement of three individuals, the FBI joins the investigation.