MASSIVE River Discovery: Nearly 100 Submerged Cars!

A white car being lifted out of the water by a crane at a port

A renewed search for a missing couple from 1970 uncovers nearly 100 submerged cars in the Chicago River, deepening one of Chicago’s biggest mysteries.

Story Snapshot

The Andrews vanished without a trace from downtown Chicago in 1970.
Recent searches in the Chicago River uncovered 97 submerged vehicles.
No conclusive evidence linked to the Andrews was found among the cars.
The case remains unsolved after 55 years.

The Mysterious Disappearance of the Andrews

On May 15, 1970, Edward and Stephania Andrews disappeared after leaving a cocktail party at the Sheraton-Chicago Hotel. Despite being seen driving away in their 1969 Oldsmobile, the couple and their car vanished without a trace. The mystery of their disappearance remains one of Chicago’s most enduring cold cases, with theories ranging from accidental drowning to foul play.

The case took a turn when a recent search in the Chicago River uncovered nearly 100 submerged vehicles. Despite the large number of cars found, none were linked to the missing couple, leaving the mystery unsolved. The discovery highlights the challenges of urban missing persons investigations, even with advanced technology.

Background and Search Efforts

Edward and Stephania Andrews were a married couple from Arlington Heights, Illinois, both planning to retire soon. Their sudden disappearance left behind no physical evidence, and investigations were hampered by the lack of witnesses. With no evidence of foul play or accidental drowning, theories about their fate remain speculative. Despite renewed efforts, including the extensive search of the Chicago River, the case remains cold.

The recent search was part of a renewed effort to bring closure to the Andrews’ family and the community. Divers found numerous vehicles in the river, but the Andrews’ Oldsmobile was not among them. The case continues to baffle investigators and has influenced missing persons protocols in Chicago.