In April 1985, 27-year-old Linda Sherman vanished from her home in Vinita Park, Missouri, just outside St. Louis County. Her husband, Don Sherman, told police she’d walked out after an argument, but Linda’s family doesn’t believe she would never leave behind her 9-year-old daughter, Patty. For five years, Linda remained missing. Then, in June 1990, a human skull appeared under a bush outside a Casa Gallardo restaurant in nearby Bridgeton, Missouri, and an anonymous letter sent to police would expose one of the most bizarre and chilling twists in Missouri true crime history. Who placed Linda’s skull in public view? Did her husband’s dark past hold the key to her disappearance? And why, decades later, does no police department seem to claim responsibility for investigating her murder? Join Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat as they uncover the secrets behind one of St. Louis County’s most haunting cold cases. If you have information about the murder of Linda Sherman, call the North County Police Cooperative at (314) 428-7374, or submit a tip through St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers. Key Episode Moments 0:00 - 0:30 — Intro 0:31 - 2:21 — Missing Report 2:22 - 3:23 — Last Day Timeline 3:24 - 5:49 — Beetle at Airport 5:50 - 8:04 — Coworker & Therapist 8:05 - 10:02 — Car Timeline Gaps 10:03 - 12:07 — Marriage & Divorce 12:08 - 14:32 — Control Allegations 14:33 - 17:27 — Recording Setup 17:28 - 19:03 — Patty’s Last Sight 19:04 - 20:22 — Evidence Not Secured 20:23 - 22:58 — Divorce Push 22:59 - 25:24 — Skull Found 25:25 - 29:10 — Restaurant Link 29:11 - 31:36 — Anonymous Letter 31:37 - 33:46 — Patty Learns 33:47 - 36:24 — Skull Questions 36:25 - 39:06 — Confession Claim 39:07 - 42:23 — Search Efforts 42:24 - 47:12 — Patty’s Theory 47:13 - 50:10 — Case Ownership 50:11 - 52:20 — Outro -------- 🚨 The Crime Junkie Holiday Merch Collection is here! 🚨 Shop the exclusive Holiday Collection — limited-edition merch designed to bring a little CJ cheer to your season. Perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself). Get it before it’s gone! 🛒✨ Shop the collection now: http://shop.audiochuck.com/collections/holiday For even more stories like this one, join the Crime Junkie Fan Club today: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=episode_description&utm_campaign=signupfanclub Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and 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 Five Friends Team Up to Murder Friend’s Ex | The Case of Seath Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeviA4526gg @rottenmangopod Mom Tries To Kill Husband For "Justice" But People Think She Made The WHOLE Story Up For Custody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w38p4wEbdBA @kallmekris Most Disturbing Update Yet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvThs_7WMbk @EleanorNeale The REAL Murder Behind Adolescence: Elianne Andam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ikQKLo99I&t=1s