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On August 19, 1992, twenty-year-old Laurie Jean Depies finishes her shift at the Fox River Mall in Appleton, Wisconsin. She and a colleague close the store and set off in separate directions, with plans to meet up again with friends later that night. Laurie drives 15 minutes to her boyfriend’s apartment, where he and two of their friends await Laurie’s arrival. Laurie’s car pulls into the parking lot. She gets out of the vehicle. And then — nothing. Sign up for Podcorn!Huge thanks t...

After Laurie Depies vanishes within minutes of pulling into the parking lot of the apartment where her boyfriend and two of their friends wait for her, the search begins. It’s one that will last decades without answers - one that shakes an entire community’s sense of security. Badger State BrewingBadger State Brewing makes the beers that fuel the Cold Case: Frozen Tundra podcast. Try them out!Sign up for Podcorn!Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore opportunities on...

As the Laurie Depies investigation heads into 2010, nearly 18 years since the search first began, there is still remarkably little evidence. Despite the passage of time, the case still feels fresh for many residents of Wisconsin’s Fox Valley - the lack of answers a constant reminder that a killer remains on the loose. And then, investigators announce an exciting break in the case….Badger State BrewingBadger State Brewing makes the beers that fuel the Cold Case: Frozen Tundra podcast. Try...

To many members of the public, the mystery of Laurie Depies’ disappearance was resolved in 2010 when convicted kidnapper and suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall admitted to abducting and murdering Laurie. But, for investigators seeking truth in the case, Hall’s confession simply wasn’t enough. He would not - or perhaps could not - provide details that would lead to evidence corroborating his account, a critical step for detectives.Investigators continued to work the case in search of a...

After taking a look at two notorious criminals with links to Laurie Depies - Larry DeWayne Hall and David Frank Spanbauer - we dig into the story of yet another suspect; one who is unlike the others as his criminal history is not nearly as extensive. Yet, in many ways, the story of “Tim” as a suspect in Laurie’s disappearance is as compelling - if not more so - than either that of Larry Hall or David Spanbauer. Badger State BrewingBadger State Brewing makes the beers that fuel the Cold C...

In the past weeks, we’ve identified three persons of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of Laurie Depies: Larry DeWayne Hall, David Frank Spanbauer, and “Tim.” Each of these men has a unique link to Laurie. Each could ultimately be guilty of the crime. In this week’s episode, we recap the case against each man, reviewing details we’ve already heard - and revealing some that we haven’t - as we consider who could be responsible for abducting Laurie. Badger State Brew...