In a significant development in a decades-old cold case, human remains have been discovered inside a vehicle belonging to Karen Schepers, an Elgin woman who vanished in 1983. The car was recovered from the Fox River, confirming links to the 42-year-old mystery. This breakthrough follows renewed searches by police and divers, which gained attention recently through a cold case podcast. The Kane County Coroner’s Office has validated the findings, marking a haunting and critical step towards resolving the disappearance of Schepers.