E268: Brittney Ann Beers

Coffee and Cases Podcast

Allison Williams, Maggie Damron

Unsolved, Murder, Conspiracy, True Crime, Cold Cases, Mystery, Society & Culture

4.8 • 608 Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

On the evening of September 16, 1997, six-year-old Brittney Ann Beers vanished just steps away from her Sturgis, Michigan apartment complex. Minutes earlier, neighbors had seen her chatting with a stranger. Then—nothing. Her bike was left behind, her voice gone quiet, and a haunting mystery began. Who was Brittney's "new friend"? Why did no one see what happened next? And, more importantly, where did she go? In this week's episode, Allison traces Brittney's story from her complicated home life to the desperate search that followed—and the disturbing secrets that surfaced along the way. Could a stranger have taken her? Was someone closer to home responsible? And why do some believe her case may be tied to the convicted killer of another Michigan girl nearly a decade later? If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

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0:00.0	The afternoon sun stretched lazily across the sky, casting long shadows over freshly cut grass and cracked sidewalks.
0:09.6	The steady hum of summer echoed through small-town streets as bicycles sped past fences and laughter punctuated the warm, heavy air.
0:19.3	It was the kind of town where parents didn't worry much,
0:22.8	where neighbors knew each other's names and evenings were spent watching fireflies dance in the
0:27.7	fading twilight. Yet even in places like these, where safety feels guaranteed and dangers
0:34.8	seem distant, there's always the silent presence of the unknown, waiting patiently
0:40.4	just be on sight. A child's laughter mingling with the rhythmic whir of bicycle tires might feel
0:47.2	comforting, almost timeless, but sometimes that comfort masks something darker, something watching from the edge of the shadows.
0:57.0	On one September evening in 1997, that sense of safety would vanish abruptly,
1:02.9	replaced by confusion, fear, and unanswered questions.
1:07.8	A little girl, enjoying her last few moments of playtime would unknowingly become the
1:13.2	center of a mystery, one that has lingered for decades, haunting those who loved her, her community,
1:20.6	and anyone who's heard her name. This is the case of Brittany Ann Beers.
2:06.6	Music This is the case of Brittany Ann Beers. Welcome to coffee and cases where we like our coffee in cases where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold. My name is Allison Williams.
2:08.6	And my name is Maggie Damron.
2:10.6	We will be telling stories each week in the hopes that someone out there with any information concerning the cases will take those tips to law enforcement
2:17.9	so justice and closure can be brought to these families with each case we encourage you to continue
2:23.2	in the conversation on our facebook page coffee in cases podcast because as we all know conversation
2:29.5	helps to keep the missing person in the public consciousness, helping to keep their memories alive.
2:34.7	So sit back, sip your coffee, and listen to what's brewing this week.
2:39.0	Well, Sleuth Hounds, I am hoping that by the time this episode airs, or shortly thereafter,
2:47.1	Maggie will be welcoming another precious baby into her family. It will be any day now. So she has taken
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