In August 2005, 33-year-old Sheryl Rucci disappeared from Lockport, New York, just weeks before she was expected to testify in a criminal case against Niagara County correction officer Roger Hueber. She had agreed to cooperate with investigators and was preparing to testify. Then she vanished. More than 20 years later, Sheryl Rucci has never been found. In this episode of Crime Junkie, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat investigate a case that begins with a school administrator’s concern over a teenage student’s journal but quickly expands into a disturbing investigation involving vulnerable young people, allegations against a law enforcement officer, and the unexplained disappearance of the prosecution’s key witness. You’ll hear about how a student’s journal in Lockport, New York launched a criminal investigation in January 2005, the allegations investigated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, why Sheryl Rucci became one of the prosecution’s most important witnesses, the timeline leading up to her disappearance on August 9, 2005, newly uncovered witness information reported publicly for the first time by the Crime Junkie team, and why investigators now believe Sheryl may have been the victim of foul play. This investigation also examines allegations of long-term manipulation and abuse of authority, questions surrounding the original missing person investigation, new reporting on previously undisclosed witness accounts, the lasting impact Sheryl’s disappearance has had on her family, and why investigators continue to pursue new leads decades later. Sheryl Rucci’s family says she would never have willingly abandoned her daughter or disappeared without contacting the people she loved. Her disappearance remains unsolved. -------- Are you a part of Ashley's Summer Watch Challenge? Text "FRIENDS" to 317-733-7485 to stamp your bingo card. Not apart of Ashley's challenge and want to join? Text "WATCH IT" to 317-733-7485 to join! Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created anAmerican Idol Contestant Arrested For Murder!? The Case Of Ashley Flynn d hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of Audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Check out these other great crime channels: @annieelise GF Kills BF w/ Her Parents?, Man Obsessed with Sister-in-Law & Mom & Son Kill & Dismember Husband https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGS_GBqRj5c @kallmekris I Bought & Investigated HAUNTED Objects... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP0r0R-bJ94 @KendallRae American Idol Contestant Arrested For Murder!? The Case Of Ashley Flynn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am93RtH2OTE @bellafiori The Case of Steven Clayton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25KmwaTbaFI