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Lake Elmo Cold Case Revived Nationally as 'Dateline NBC' Shines Light on Susan Swedell's Mysterious 1988 Disappearance

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Published on January 29, 2024
Lake Elmo Cold Case Revived Nationally as 'Dateline NBC' Shines Light on Susan Swedell's Mysterious 1988 DisappearanceSource: Washington County, Minnesota

The unsolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of Susan Swedell, a Lake Elmo teenager who vanished over three decades ago, is receiving renewed attention on the national stage thanks to @DatelineNBC's Cold Case Spotlight, as per Washington County Sheriff's Office.

In January 1988, Susan Swedell, 19, was returning home from her job at Kmart during a blizzard, but she never made it home. The last known sighting of Swedell was at a local gas station, where she was seen switching into a different car, a move that has baffled investigators since. Those with any information on Susan’s whereabouts are being urged to step forward and contact their tip line at 651-430-7850, as every piece of information could be crucial to the case, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.