The Mickey Shunick Story

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This timeline was created based on information from the Lafayette Police Department, as well as interviews with Shunick’s family and friends conducted throughout the week. All times are approximate: 10:13 p.m. May 18: Shunick and friends are ...

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[Frenchie35]

Just found recently, Whiskey Bay exit off of I-10.

There should be several camera's around that area unless the governor cut back on camera use.

[HelmutVII]

This is a link to the LADOTD web site with the traffic cameras.

http://hb.511la.org/main.jsf?minLat=...Lon=-91.799011

Unfortunately you can't see too much at night. If her body has been out there for over a week, I don't think they will find much undisturbed evidence considering all the animal activity out there. The KATC time line said her cell phone was turned off early last Saturday morning. I think she was dead when her phone was turned off. Criminals watch the First 48 too.

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From the get-go,the search for Mickey Shunick has been a community effort.

A sign of that Sunday night in Downtown Lafayette, where a benefit concert was held. Over the past week we've seen nearly two-thousand volunteers join in the search effort, many of them we also saw out there Sunday at Parc International, still hopeful as investigators make big steps forward in the case.

As hundreds packed Parc International there was a somber mood as headliners took to the stage. Many couldn't help but think of the news from early Sunday morning when Mickey's bike was found.

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Police began their search of the Whiskey Bay Bridge area this morning, but the investigation was called off around Noon after a thorough search of the area turned up no new evidence.

Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft says in a missing persons case it is assumed there may be some foul play involved.

"The longer the case goes on without her being located the slimmer the chances are of finding her ok, but we're still hopeful."

Craft says yesterday's efforts focused on processing the crime scene before today's search could begin. Multiple agencies have come out on this Memorial Day holiday leaving no stone unturned.

"The response, especially on a holiday weekend has been overwhelming. We have not been refused one resource we have requested."

Everything from ATV's, horses, air craft and water craft are being used in this search effort. Lafayette PD has even enlisted the help of departments as far south as Houma.

"All of those jurisdictions that the river travels through are cooperating and getting their vessels out on the water in search of any sign of Mickey."

Craft says so far they don't know if Mickey was ever in the area where her bike was found.

Police will continue to investigate as long as tips are coming in. Due to the high number of calls to the tip line, especially since the vehicle of interest was released, police are allowing trained volunteers to man the phones.

 

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[CajunEXPRESS]

Mickey is getting lots of regional and national exposure as New Orleans televison and the NBC Today show both giving her coverage. We can only pray for and support the family intil she is found.

[rgncjn12]

Lafayette Police schedule 330pm CST News Conference on 5/29/12.

May be nothing substantive, but none the less a presser has been called.

GEAUX UL!

[jumboragncajun]

Mickey is getting lots of regional and national exposure as New Orleans televison and the NBC Today show both giving her coverage. We can only pray for and support the family intil she is found.

Yesterday morning, Fox News had an in-depth segment with a detective correspondent on the set.

[CajunEXPRESS]

The 3:30 telecast was not breaking news. The LPD was simply telling us a lot of what is already known, and that they are getting help form multiple regional, state, and federal agencies. Still asking for leads.

[Boomer]

I like the fact that they do this just to keep people informed and not trying to sensationalize this tragic event!!!

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Since volunteer searches are suspended, the Find Mickey Now Campaign is no longer asking for donations like food, drinks and materials.

Benefits already scheduled will still take place. Some donors have asked where the money is going. We asked that question today.

According to Mickey's sister, Charlene "Charlie" Shunick monetary donations are for expenses that arise for the family. They have not worked since Mickey went missing. Money also is used for search efforts like helicopter and fuel costs.

On the Find Mickey Now Facebook page, Charlie says the Community Foundation of Acadiana account "is used solely for the overtime of police officers, and additional search resources."

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Police have yet to identify the operators or occupants of the three vehicles of interest that were briefly following Shunick, which were all seen on the surveillance footage from the early morning of May 19. This is the only footage of Shunick found thus far.

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