Vehicle Linked to 1983 Elgin Cold Case Found in Fox River

In a significant development in a decades-old cold case, the vehicle of Karen Schepers, who vanished in 1983, was discovered in the Fox River near Elgin, Illinois. The 1981 Toyota was located by divers following a renewed search effort sparked by a recent cold case podcast episode that revisited Schepers' disappearance.

Karen Schepers, a 20-year-old from Carpentersville, was last seen on March 27, 1983. Her case had remained unsolved until the vehicle's discovery, which has reignited hope for closure among her family and the community. The car was found submerged in the river, and efforts are underway to remove it for further investigation.

The Elgin Police Department, along with other local authorities, are meticulously examining the vehicle for any evidence that could shed light on Schepers' fate. The discovery has brought renewed attention to the case, with many expressing hope that it might finally provide answers to a mystery that has lingered for over four decades.

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