
Skeletal remains found in an Illinois river have been identified as those of a young woman who disappeared more than four decades ago in a case that prompted detectives to launch their own podcast looking for answers, officials said Thursday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Elgin police identified remains found in a submerged car in the Fox River as Karen Schepers, ending a 42-year search in her cold case.
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The case shows how a family can wait decades for answers, and many old missing-person cases may still remain unresolved.
Elgin police used a cold case podcast and river search to identify Karen Schepers, which may help other departments find missing people and give families closure.
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