Vanished: The Jami Sue Hagel Sherer Case (Part 1)

What happens when a picture-perfect life hides a dangerous secret — and a young mother suddenly vanishes?

In September 1990, 26-year-old Jami Sue Hagel Sherer vanished without a trace from Redmond, Washington — leaving behind her young son, her close-knit family, and a trail of unsettling questions.

Jami’s life appeared perfect: a promising career at Microsoft, a new family home, and a bright future ahead. But behind the façade was a much darker reality — a volatile marriage to her controlling husband, Steve Sherer, a man with an explosive temper, a documented history of domestic violence and drug abuse, and a jealous streak that left Jami constantly on edge.

In Part One, we trace Jami’s life leading up to her disappearance: her seemingly idyllic upbringing, the escalating turmoil in her marriage, and the final moments before she told Steve, “It’s over. I want a divorce.”

Was that the breaking point that led to her vanishing — or did Steve’s jealousy drive events to a deadly conclusion?

Listen now to Part One of this haunting two-part case — and stay tuned for Part Two, where we dive into the investigation, Steve Sherer’s shocking behavior in the aftermath, and the resolution that finally brought answers for Jami’s loved ones.

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