MURDERED: Helen Sebastian
In February 1983, 52-year-old Helen Sebastian puts a roast in the oven and walks out the door, and that’s the last time anyone in her family ever sees her. Until just a month later, her body parts start appearing across Racine, Wisconsin… Over the years, detectives chase one lead after another – leading them to men who knew Helen, whispers of cult activity during the height of the Satanic Panic, and a strange coincidence or maybe even a solid connection that Ashley can’t stop spiraling on. Listen now and let us know your thoughts on the unsolved 1983 murder of Helen Sebastian.
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Helen Sebastian
Courtesy: Doreen Stelmack
Helen and her mother, Adela Grabowski
Courtesy: Doreen Stelmack
Robert’s family property, which was excavated in 2008.
Source: Racine Police Department
During the excavation of Robert’s family property in 2008.
Source: Racine Police Department
Please contact the authorities if you have any information about this case:
Crime Stoppers of Racine County
If you know something about Helen’s murder, you can contact Crime Stoppers of Racine County at 1-888-636-9330 or email us at [email protected].
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