Casefile True Crime Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 1)
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Sep 22, 2023 This podcast episode features Shari Smith and Debra May Helmick. It delves into the mysterious disappearance of Shari, exploring theories of abduction, ransom, and stalking. The search for her is intensified after a haunting letter is received, and a cryptic phone call from the kidnapper provides new information. The episode also discusses the likely profile of the perpetrator and reveals the discovery of Shari's body.
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Shari's Mysterious Disappearance
- Shari disappeared after stopping at her mailbox with her car still running and belongings inside.
- Bare footprints were found near the car, but Shari herself was nowhere to be seen.
No Reason to Run Away
- Shari was thriving, with no reason to run away and would never leave her medication behind.
- Police quickly concluded she was taken against her will due to her positive life circumstances and medical needs.
Last Known Sightings Before Disappearance
- Shari's boyfriend Richard was the last to see her before she returned to her car alone.
- His alibi checked out, and witnesses reported seeing an unknown cranberry-colored car near Shari's driveway.