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3 Missing Women Found in Cleveland After 10 Years in Captivity

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:27 +0000

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, all of whom disappeared between 2002 and 2004 in Cleveland, have been found alive, after being kidnapped imprisoned in a house on Cleveland’s West Side. The women are all alive and safe and in fair condition, according to Dr. Gerald Maloney, an emergency room doctor at MetroHealth Medical Center, where [...]

Missing New Iberia Woman Freda Stear Garrison Found Safe [UPDATED]

DJ Digital — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:16:16 +0000

Family members are asking for your help in locating Freda Stear Garrison, a 57-year-old New Iberia woman who has been missing since yesterday (3/12/13) after she didn’t show up for a 1:30 p.m. appointment in Lafayette. Freda left her home in New Iberia a little after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 but never [...]

Deputies Need Your Help Locating A Missing Youngsville Teenager

Chris Reed — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:41:28 +0000

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a 16-year-old girl who left her home during the night without her parent’s permission. The missing teen’s name is Hannah Geisendorff, and she left her home on January 1st. She has not been seen since then. If you know the whereabouts of Hannah, police [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergene Was In Possession Of A Missing Woman's Driver's License

Chris Reed — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:26:26 +0000

We continue to learn more and more about the man guilty of killing Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate. KATC-TV 3 is reporting that Brandon Scott Lavergne was in possession of a driver’s license that belongs to missing Texas woman. KATC-TV says, “A search of Brandon Scott Lavergne’s home in the investigation of Mickey Shunick’s death [...]

Court Documents Released: Lafayette Prosecutors Outline Case Against Brandon Lavergne

Nathan Pike — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:54:36 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Documents filed Thursday in district court are providing an idea of what kind of evidence prosecutors have against Brandon Scott Lavergne, the man accused of murdering Lisa Pate and missing University of Louisiana at Lafayette student Mickey Shunick. The Disclosure, Production, Notice to Defendant, and Request for State’s Discovery, filed by [...]

Katherine Jackson Reportedly Safe After Being Declared Missing

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:05:43 +0000

After Michael Jackson‘s mother, Katherine, was reported missing Saturday night (July 21), authorities in Los Angeles believe that she is safe and with family members in Arizona. According to MSNBC, the chaos began Saturday when Katherine’s nephew, Trent Jackson, filed a missing persons report after family members were unable to locate Katherine all week. The [...]

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.

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.

UPDATE: A Lafayette Man Reported Missing Is Found Safe

Chris Reed — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:16:47 +0000

Yesterday we brought you this story of a Lafayette man missing, and his family was asking for the public’s in finding him. Since then, we have learned that Eric Raggio has been in contact with his family. According to his daughter, Eric Raggio called a family member Monday morning and is on his way back [...]

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.

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.