E37: Karen Schepers with Keystone Cold Cases

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Karen Schepers, a 23 year old resident of Elgin, Illinois, was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on April 16, 1983. She had a fun night out with friends, but never arrived home. Her sudden vanishing would result in a decades long hunt for answers. Joining Paige & Angela are Chelsea and Shannon from Keystone Cold Cases!

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