Beyond the Ferns

This week we are headed to Missouri to discuss the Springfield Three. In June 1992, three women—mother Sherrill Levitt and her daughter Suzanne “Suzie” Streeter, along with Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall—vanished without a trace from a quiet residential home in Springfield. The women had returned to the house after a night celebrating local high school graduations. By the next morning, all three were gone. What investigators found was almost more disturbing than what they didn’t: no signs of forced entry, no struggle, no blood, and no clear suspects. Personal belongings were left behind, including purses, keys, and vehicles—suggesting the women didn’t leave voluntarily. In this week's episode, I will be diving into theories and tips over the years in this incredibly shocking, notorious and confusing cold case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a cold New Year’s Eve in early-1970s New York City, Roseann Quinn stepped out into a city caught between economic strain and drastic social change. Bars glowed warm against dark sidewalks, music spilled into the streets, and the promise of a fresh year hung heavy in the air. Roseann was young, independent, and carving out a life on her own in Manhattan’s Upper West Side—a neighborhood that felt safe by day, but could quietly change after dark. Like so many New Yorkers at the time, she moved through a city where strangers brushed past each other constantly, anonymity was the norm, and danger often hid behind familiar routines. What unfolded after that New Year’s Day would send shockwaves through the city and tap into something deeper: the fears surrounding single women, nightlife, and trust in an era when our nation was going through major societal change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Safety Tricks & Tips 101: Protecting Yourself at Home, Out in the World, and Online (not an exhaustive list*) In this special safety-focused episode of Beyond the Ferns, I break down practical, real-world tools for staying safe—because if this podcast has taught us anything, it’s that dangerous people and situations exist and unfortunately, they live alongside us in this world! Whether you’re settling in at home, heading out for errands, or navigating the digital world, there are simple steps you can take to stay aware, prepared, and protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices