What is stephanie roper?

Stephanie Roper was a 22-year-old college student who was abducted, raped, and murdered in 1982 by a serial killer named Joe Palczynski. Stephanie was a junior at Frostburg State University in Maryland and was studying to become a teacher at the time of her death.

Stephanie's tragic murder led to the passing of "Stephanie's Law," which allows survivors of violent crimes in Maryland to obtain information about their assailants' whereabouts while they are serving time in prison. The law also provides for harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Stephanie's parents, Richard and Sharon Roper, have since become advocates for victims' rights and have worked to raise awareness about the impact of violent crime on families. They also established the Stephanie Roper Foundation in their daughter's memory, which provides support and resources to victims of violent crime.

Stephanie's story serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that violence can have on individuals and families, and of the importance of seeking justice for victims of crime.