Mary Ann Voepel, 22, was found dead on April 29, 1997, in a wooded area south of downtown Orlando, Florida. Her body and that of another woman, Stephanie Singleton, were discovered off Americana Boulevard near Interstate 4 and Shingle Creek. Both women were described as transient and known to have histories of drug addiction and sex work; they had met in the Orange County Jail and were often seen together in an abandoned house with other drug users.

Authorities reported the bodies were found naked and posed in degrading positions; the Orlando police have not disclosed the exact cause of death, keeping that information confidential to aid the investigation. Voepel’s family background included a mother, Kathleen Scott, who recalled she had shown promise as a child but later fell into drug use and sex work.

If anyone knew Mary Ann, Stephanie, their movements around downtown Orlando in April 1997, or saw vehicles near Americana Boulevard and Shingle Creek that week, please come forward with information.