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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Says This Man May Be Responsible For The Whereabouts Of Keiosha Felix

Chris Reed — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:21:06 +0000

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is now the lead agency in the case of a missing Duson girl, Keiosha Felix. For months, there has been many questions and much confusion surrounding this case, but now the Sheriff’s Office needs your help in her case. On Tuesday, September 11th, the Sheriff’s Office released this photo of [...]

Mickey Shunick Will Forever Be The Candle Of Our Community

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:10:27 +0000

On August 7th, Mickey was brought home, and on August 17th we learned just how strong of a person Mickey Shunick really was. Brandon Scott Lavergne has plead guilty to murdering the young platinum blonde haired lady we have all come to know and admire, yet her smile will forever live on. The day after [...]

Police Have Found Remains They Believe To Be Mickey Shunick In Evangeline Parish [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:16:52 +0000

A huge break came today in the search for a missing Lafayette girl, when authorities located remains in Evangeline Parish that they believe belong to Mickey Shunick. Our very own Chris Reed spoke with Lafayette Police Department spokesman Cpl. Paul Mouton on the scene of the investigation just northwest of Mamou in Evangeline Parish. (listen below) [...]

Charlene Shunick Discusses The Arrest Of Brandon Scott Lavergne + Offers Words To His Family [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:18:44 +0000

Charlene Shunick, the sister of missing 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, took some time out of her schedule to sit down with us and talk about the arrest of Brandon Scott Lavergne. Lavernge is the man being held by Lafayette Police in the disappearance of UL student Mickey Shunick. Just days prior to our interview, Lavergne’s family [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergne Sought Medical Treatment For Stab Wounds At A Jefferson Parish Hospital Less Than 24 Hours After Mickey Shunick Was Last Seen

DJ Digital — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:51:08 +0000

KATC obtained an incident report earlier today from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office indicating that Brandon Scott Lavergne was at a hospital in the area seeking treatment for multiple stab wounds less than 24 hours after Mickey Shunick was last seen.

The Brother Of Brandon Scott Lavergne Now Speaks Out, Plus Lavergne's Mother Reveals Adoption

Chris Reed — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:12:32 +0000

Yesterday the mother of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering UL student Mickey Shunick spoke out and offered her condolences to the entire Shunick family. Now, the mother of 33-year-old Brandon Scott Lavergne reveals via a Facebook post that she adopted Lavergne at birth. Cynthia Lavergne posted this on the KATC-TV 3 Facebook page [...]

Lafayette Police Have Evidence That Leads Them To Believe Mickey Shunick Was Murdered, Suspect Brandon Scott Lavergne Not Cooperating [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:40:47 +0000

Today's press conference in relation to the recent arrest connected to the disappearance of Mickey Shunick confirmed a lot of information firsthand from the Lafayette Police Department, but still left a lot of questions unanswered. According to Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft, the reason some questions remain unanswered is to avoid hindering the investigation that is still currently ongoing.

Listen To Brandon Scott Lavergne As He Appears Before A Judge [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:21:58 +0000

KATC has just released audio of Brandon Scott Lavergne as he appeared before a judge earlier today in his first hearing. Lavergne, 33, is currently being held on charges for aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mickey Shunick.

Press Conference Confirms Arrest Of Brandon Scott Lavergne In Shunick Case [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:20:14 +0000

After weeks of little to no development in the case of missing Lafayette girl Mickey Shunick, Lafayette Police confirmed today that they have made an arrest in connection with the case, but there will be no further comments at this time. According to KPEL 96.5, Corporal Paul Mouton announced at a press conference today, new information on the Shunick case as well as the arrest made in conjunction with the multi-jurisdiction task force.

Torso Of Woman Found In Mississippi Is Not Mickey Shunick

Chris Reed — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:37:27 +0000

Police in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, are investigating a torso found washed up on a local beach. With several cases of missing women in the region, there was much speculation that the torso found on the beach could be that of the missing 22-year-old in Lafayette, Mickey Shunick. Police believe that the torso found is that of a female between the ages of 15-years-old and 22-years-old.

UPDATE: Private Investigator Hands Over Details To Police In Mickey Shunick Case

Chris Reed — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:51:10 +0000

In the case of missing 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, various media outlets are reporting that the private investigator hired by her family may have obtained new information in her whereabouts. The PI says he has credible information about two people who may be involved in the disappearance of Mickey Shunick.

Mickey Shunick's Sister Charlene Shunick Discusses Recent Efforts To 'Bring Mickey Home' [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:18:58 +0000

This morning on the morning show, Monday June 4th, we opened the studio door to Charlene Shunick, the sister of Mickey Shunick, to discuss the on-going efforts to “Bring Mickey Home.” Mickey Shunick went missing over two weeks ago in Lafayette, and the efforts to find her are still underway. Since Mickey went missing, thousands [...]

Police Rule Out Two Of The Three Vehicles Of Interest In Mickey Shunick Case [Photos]

Chris Reed — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:59:30 +0000

According to KATC TV-3, The Lafayette Police have ruled out two of the three vehicles of interest in the case of missing 22-year-old Mickey Shunick. The Lafayette girl was last seen on video surveillance cameras near University and St. Landry streets in the early morning hours of May 19th. In addition to Shunick being identified in that area on May 19th, Lafayette Police identified three vehicles of interest in the same area around the time Shunick went missing.

Volunteer Searches For Mickey Shunick Suspended Indefinitely, Police Release Details About Found Bike

DJ Digital — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:02:37 +0000

Lafayette PD held a presser earlier today and confirmed that the bike belonging to Mickey Shunick that was found Saturday under the Whiskey Bay exit on I-10 had damage to the rear wheel/tire. Cpl. Paul Mouton stressed that even though damage to Mickey's bike may initially trigger assumptions of her being hit from behind, they "do not know that for a hundred percent that that's where that damage came from."

Police Confirm Mickey Shunick's Bike Found Off I-10 At Whiskey Bay Exit

DJ Digital — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:56:25 +0000

In what is arguably the most concrete development in the search to date, Lafayette Police are confirming that a bike found under the Whiskey Bay exit off I-10 this morning is the same bike that Mickey Shunick was riding when she was last seen in the early morning hours of May 19. The Lafayette Police Department arrived on the scene in response to a tip called in from fisherman and are continuing to investigate the area.

More Photos Surface As Lafayette Police Seek New Vehicles In Mickey Shunick Case [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:24:25 +0000

Lafayette Police are now looking for two new vehicles in addition to the white 4-door pickup shown in surveillance photos released yesterday. There is now an update photo of the initial vehicle of interest as well as photos of another white pickup truck and an 80s/90s model 4-door vehicle with body work on the rear right quarter panel. Please, take a look at these photos, and share them with everyone you know. Any tips or information should be reported to Lafayette Police at 337-291-8633

Surveillance Photos Of Bicyclist Believed To Be Mickey Shunick Surface – Can You Identify This Truck? [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:23:23 +0000

For the first time detectives believe they may have evidence that Mickey Shunick did indeed get on her bike and attempt to ride home early Saturday morning (May 19th, 2012). KATC posted photos on their Facebook page - two photos showing a bicyclist that detectives believe to be 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, the other a white 4-door pickup truck that detectives are asking for your help to identify.

Lafayette Police Media Briefing On The Search For Mickey Shunick [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:53 +0000

Lafayette Police Department Cpl. Paul Mouton, Texas Equusearch director and founder Tim Allen, and close friends and family addressed the media with updated information on the search for 21-year-old Mickey Shunick. They also took questions from the media relating to the search and investigation related to the Lafayette girl who has been missing since Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Charlie Shunick Speaks Out, Pleads For Help In Finding Her Sister Mickey Shunick [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:35 +0000

The search for Mickey Shunick continues as friends and family of the missing Lafayette girl are leaving no stone unturned in their relentless quest to get her home. There are currently no leads from police but the community continues to show overwhelming support in an effort to simply FIND MICKEY SHUNICK.

Mickey Shunick Official Website Created, Benefit Concert, Support From Drew Brees And More

DJ Digital — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:58:06 +0000

It has been six days since a girl from Lafayette, LA named Mickey Shunick went missing and her family - backed by the overwhelming support of the community - is stopping at nothing in their effort to bring her home. The story went national earlier this week with features on CNN, GMA, Nancy Grace's HLN and many others. Now, celebrities and athletes from Drew Brees and Howie Mandel to ESPN anchors and MTV reality stars are sending out re-tweets to millions of their followers to help bring Mickey home.