Missouri Mystery: The Chilling Disappearance of the "Springfield Three"
Missouri Mystery: The Chilling Disappearance of the "Springfield Three"
During the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, three women vanished without a trace from a home in Springfield, Missouri. Over the following decades, the case has left many searching for answers
Background
In the late spring of 1992, three women were at the center of a baffling mystery that continues to disturb and intrigue more than three decades later. Sometime during the early morning hours of June 7, 1992, Sherill Levitt, her daughter Suzanne Streeter, and Suzanne’s friend Stacy McCall all vanished without explanation from a house in Springfield, Missouri.
On June 6, 1992, Streeter and McCall graduated from high school, and the two friends were out celebrating and attended several parties before returning to Suzanne’s mother Sherill’s house in the early morning hours.
None of the women have been seen or heard from since.
The Springfield Three
Sherrill Levitt
Sherrill Levitt was a 47-year-old hairdresser and the mother of Suzie Streeter. She lived in a small, tidy home at 1717 East Delmar Street, a modest house that she had been renovating in her spare time.
Sherrill Elizabeth Levitt was born on November 1, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. Sherrill later moved to Springfield, Missouri, where she pursued a career as a cosmetologist. She was known for her expertise in hairstyling and had a strong reputation in the community.
At the time of her disappearance, she worked from her home as a hairstylist and was described as a hardworking and caring individual.
Suzie Streeter
Suzie Streeter was the 19-year-old daughter of Sherill Levitt. She was described by those who knew her as bubbly, outgoing, and full of life. She loved music, dancing, and spending time with her friends.
Suzanne "Suzie" Elizabeth Streeter was born on March 9, 1973, in Springfield, Missouri, to Sherrill Levitt and Brent Streeter. Suzie had one older brother who was estranged from the family at the time of her disappearance.
Suzie was known for her vibrant and outgoing personality, which helped her form many friendships throughout her school years. Suzie was artistic, with a talent for hairstyling.
She attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, where she was popular among her peers. After graduating high school, she planned to become a cosmetologist, following in her mother's footsteps.
Stacy McCall
Stacy Kathleen McCall was born to Janis and Stuart McCall on April 23, 1974, in Springfield, Missouri. She grew up in a middle-class family and had a warm and supportive upbringing.
Stacy was the youngest of three siblings, with an older sister and brother. As a child, Stacy was known for her unique personality, infectious smile, and love for dancing. She was also an accomplished athlete who played softball and was a member of her high school’s track team.
Stacy also attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, where she was popular among her peers and known for her outgoing personality. She was active in school events and was elected to the Homecoming Court during her senior year. In the fall of 1992, Stacy planned to attend Missouri State University to pursue a degree in business.
Graduation
On June 6, 1992. The two friends graduated from Kickapoo High School and were looking forward to celebrating with friends. The girls were full of excitement as they attended various graduation parties around Springfield, Missouri.
Their plan for the evening was simple. After spending time hopping between different gatherings, they intended to stay at a friend's house, rest, and then head to Branson, Missouri, the following day to visit White Water, a local water park.
However, their plans shifted as the night wore on. They eventually decided spending the night at Suzie’s house instead of their friend’s crowded place would be more comfortable.
In the early morning hours of June 7, Suzie and Stacy arrived at Suzie’s home at 1717 East Delmar Street, where Suzie lived with her mother, Sherrill Levitt.
Sherrill, who had spent a quiet evening at home working on some interior renovations and talking to friends on the phone, was already in bed by the time the girls arrived.
Disappearance
On June 7, at around 9 a.m., Stacy’s friends attempted to reach her to continue on with their plans for the day, but no one was answering the phone at the house.
Stacy and Suzie’s friend Janelle Kirby and her boyfriend, Mike Henson, decided to visit the house after Streeter and McCall failed to show up at her home.
What they found after getting there was deeply unsettling.
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