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September 29, 2025 23 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of the Yore Town Podcast, where we delve into the chilling Evelyn Hartley disappearance, one of La Crosse, Wisconsin's most notorious unsolved mystery cases. In 1953, 15-year-old Evelyn vanished while babysitting, leaving behind disturbing evidence and a community haunted by unanswered questions.

This isn't just a missing persons case; it’s a terrifying true crime story that fundamentally changed the town. We examine the full police investigation, the community's massive search efforts, and the various theories about what happened to the responsible young babysitter. With no body ever found, the Evelyn Hartley disappearance remains a tragic ghost story and a somber reminder of the unpredictability of danger.

(00:00) The Vanishing Babysitter: A Haunting Mystery
(11:11) The Investigation Unfolds: Clues and Theories
(20:58) Theories and Speculations: What Happened to Evelyn?

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