2013 Disappearance: Small Town Murder or Accident? (Barbara Stoffer)

In 2013, Barbara Stoffer was last seen driving her green four-door 1997 Volvo. Known for her daily driving habits and frequent visits to areas near the Mississippi River, Barbara went missing during one of her routine outings in the New Madrid and Howardville region of Missouri. Despite years of follow-up and searches, neither she nor her vehicle have been located.

📍 Returning to Familiar Ground

Adventures With Purpose has been involved with Barbara’s case for over four years. This episode marks yet another return to the Missouri backwaters with a renewed focus and upgraded sonar. The search covers previous areas along Highway D and HH, ferry crossings, old boat ramps, and shallow canal systems that Barbara frequented.

🔎 Incident Before Disappearance

Before her disappearance, Barbara reportedly drove off an embankment near the river and had to have her car pulled off the rocks. This raised two theories: an intentional drive into the water or an accidental mix-up of gas and brake. Her repeated presence at the riverfront and that previous incident fuel both accident and foul play speculations.

🧠 Mapping Barbara’s Routine Routes

The team uses satellite mapping to trace Barbara’s typical driving loop—from Howardville through farm roads and to the ferry crossing. They recount previous scan areas, including locations searched off-camera in past years. Her familiar routes make them question whether her car could be hidden somewhere in the nearby canals or deep bends of the river.

🌊 Ruling Out a Rumored Find

About a year prior, a vehicle had been found during low water conditions. However, it turned out to be older than Barbara’s 1997 Volvo. Another sonar team had reported a possible vehicle submerged off a steep embankment, but follow-up investigations—both visual and sonar-based—were inconclusive. This spot is revisited with better sonar, only to find root systems and river debris instead of a car.

📉 Sonar Clarity and Water Levels

Lower river levels—10 to 15 feet lower than before—allow for much better scanning. The team systematically clears several zones previously blocked by sediment or poor readings. A potential vehicle spotted earlier turns out to be layered debris or rocks, shaped in a way that had mimicked a vehicle profile.

⚠️ Whispered Rumors of Foul Play

Although AWP generally avoids foul play cases, this one includes a long-standing rumor involving a man Barbara knew and occasionally helped. That man has since passed, and while there’s no evidence, the episode acknowledges the community’s ongoing suspicions. The possibility of someone driving the vehicle into the Mississippi River remains a chilling theory.

🧭 Final Locations and Disappointment

The team searches the last viable locations: shallow inlets, drop-offs, and side roads near the Mississippi River. Despite the clearer sonar and experience, no vehicles matching Barbara’s are discovered. The team concludes this may be their final search unless new, credible information surfaces.

❤️ A Plea for Help

With Barbara’s sister deceased and no direct heirs, the case now rests in the hands of the community and concerned citizens. The team urges anyone boating in the area with sonar equipment to keep searching. Public vigilance remains the last hope in solving this decade-old mystery.

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