Missing Mickey
- Apr 15, 2020
- 41:30
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, when college student Mickey Shunick vanishes, her sister becomes the driving force in a multinational search effort. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 29, 2013.
Josh catches up with Charlie Shunick and her remarkable and inspiring story in the decade since she led the efforts to find her sister in “After the Verdict: Missing Mickey,” available only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK: https://apple.co/3Ue3uPJ
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Brief Summary
Mickey Schoenick vanished in 2012; her sister Charlie led the search, uncovering a tragic murder by Brandon Laverne.
Key points
- Mickey's Mysterious Disappearance. Mickey Shunick vanished after a night out, leaving her family and friends in panic.
- Community Search Efforts. The Lafayette community rallied together to search for Mickey, showing overwhelming support.
- Breakthrough in the Investigation. A security camera captures a bicyclist, believed to be Mickey, just before her disappearance.
- Discovery of Mickey's Bike. Mickey's bike was found in a body of water, raising concerns about her fate.
- Rocky McGee's Alleged Involvement. A tip implicates Rocky McGee in Mickey's disappearance, leading to intense scrutiny.
- Brandon Laverne's Dark Secrets. Detectives uncover Laverne's hidden life, revealing he was a registered sex offender.
Episode highlights
- Mickey's Mysterious DisappearanceMickey Shunick vanished after a night out, leaving her family and friends in panic.“That was the last time I saw her.”4:41Apr 15, 2020
- Community Search EffortsThe Lafayette community rallied together to search for Mickey, showing overwhelming support.“It was just unbelievable to see.”6:34Apr 15, 2020
- Breakthrough in the InvestigationA security camera captures a bicyclist, believed to be Mickey, just before her disappearance.“It was exciting. It proves that she got at least this far.”11:51Apr 15, 2020
- Discovery of Mickey's BikeMickey's bike was found in a body of water, raising concerns about her fate.“That's not a good sign.”16:59Apr 15, 2020
- Rocky McGee's Alleged InvolvementA tip implicates Rocky McGee in Mickey's disappearance, leading to intense scrutiny.“It seemed to be great information.”19:50Apr 15, 2020
- Brandon Laverne's Dark SecretsDetectives uncover Laverne's hidden life, revealing he was a registered sex offender.“This seemingly normal guy was also a registered sex offender.”28:02Apr 15, 2020
- The Arrest of Brandon LaverneDetectives arrest Laverne, suspecting him of Mickey's murder after gathering evidence.“That was our aha moment. That was his truck.”29:59Apr 15, 2020
- Mickey's Final MomentsLaverne confesses to a violent confrontation with Mickey, leading to her tragic death.“Mickey pulled out her mace. Laverne pulled his knife.”37:48Apr 15, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
