# EP 119: The 1979 Main Line Murders — “The Vanishing”  (Part I)

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Published: 2026-03-06T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/campingiscanceled/2604926
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## Resource

In 1979, a devoted mom, Susan Reinert, and her kids, Karen (12) and Michael (10), vanished after a routine Cub Scout pickup—only for Sue’s brutalized body to turn up crammed in her car’s wheel well days later. By all accounts, Sue seemed to be living the all-American life. In this episode, we dive into her relationship with her college-sweetheart-turned-ex-husband, Ken, and the events leading up to her disappearance and murder. We truly can’t get over how badly this investigation was fumbled. This Pennsylvania nightmare—inspired a book and TV movie—stays unsolved 46 years later. “That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.” Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled . Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor. 📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: campingiscanceled@gmail.com 🎧 Listen now — everywhere you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Friday. Want more stories, no ads, and exclusive bonus episodes every Thursday? Join our Patreon to support the show! Sources Schwartz-Nobel, L. (1987). Engaged to murder. Viking.​ Costopoulos, W. C. (1996). Principal suspect: The true story of Dr. Jay Smith and the Main Line murders. Camino Books.​ Stevenson, S. (Host). (n.d.). The main line murders [Audio podcast series]. Unresolved. https://unresolved.me/the-main-line-murders

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