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Crime Junkie

  • Aug 2, 2026
  • 0:46
  • Short

Before anyone realized Joyce LePage was missing, campus police were investigating the theft of a five-foot section of carpet from Stevens Hall at Washington State University.

Inside the building, they found Joyce's belongings—but not Joyce. Nine months later, her body was discovered wrapped in that same missing carpet.

Watch the full investigation tagged below. ------- Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers.

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About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of Audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families.

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Brief Summary

Joyce Lapage disappeared, her body found in stolen carpet.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Joyce Lapage. Joyce Lapage went missing under strange circumstances, leading to a bizarre carpet theft investigation.

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