She Was Weeks Away From Testifying... #rogerhueber #crimejunkies #truecrimepodcast
- Jul 14, 2026
- 1:16
- Short
By the summer of 2005, investigators believed they had a strong case against Niagara County corrections officer Roger Hueber, who was accused of sexually abusing minors. Their most important witness was Sheryl Rucci, who had agreed to cooperate with investigators and testify before a grand jury in exchange for a plea agreement.
But just weeks before she was scheduled to testify, Sheryl disappeared.
Investigators found her purse still inside her apartment and her shoes neatly placed by the front door. She had no driver's license, no credit cards, and no cell phone with her. She also left behind the daughter her family says she adored.
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Brief Summary
Cheryl Rutchi vanished before testifying against her boyfriend, Roger Huber, who was accused of abusing minors.
Key points
- Cheryl's Disappearance. Cheryl Rutchi vanishes just weeks before testifying against her boyfriend, Roger Huber.
- The Unsettling Connection. Cheryl was to testify against a man linked to her own investigation.
Episode highlights
- Cheryl's DisappearanceCheryl Rutchi vanishes just weeks before testifying against her boyfriend, Roger Huber.“She didn't take her purse, she didn't take her shoes.”0:32Jul 14, 2026
- The Unsettling ConnectionCheryl was to testify against a man linked to her own investigation.“The man she was preparing to testify against worked for the same sheriff's department.”0:50Jul 14, 2026






