***ARREST*** Mickey Shunick, 21, Lafayette 19 May 2012 - #32

[BayouBelle_LA]

He was accused of tying, blindfolding and sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman while he was stationed as a soldier at Fort Polk http://theadvocate.com/news/police/3276626-123/5-1-77-bensthy-sljtslt-lt

 

[Island hopper]

:waitasec::waitasec:
So glad to see forward movement in this case!
If this guy was trying to purchase a new vehicle and indicated his truck was stolen, then either LE had his truck or perhaps he has ditched it. Since it was said the car dealership happened about 4 weeks ago, then fwiw he probably ditched it. Would love to know where they picked him up and what he was driving.

I was wondering the same thing. I wonder if he reported it stolen. That happenns so often. Not a smart move but people do it.

 

[RANCH]

Has anyone seen any media reports tying this Lavergne fellow to a 4 door Chevy Z71?

 

[reedus23]

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/143-Elaine-Ln-Church-Point-LA-70525/2133139363_zpid/

Have never posted a link before so I have no idea if that will work, but it seems to be the house to me. Red barn in back. Don't know if that helps pinpoint the location or not.

 

[bessie]

will KATC show the press conference live tomorrow or is there a better place to catch it?!

KATC will carry the press conference from the Lafayette Police Department live at 1:00 p.m., Friday afternoon. We'll also stream it on katc.com for those of you not able to be in front of a television.

http://www.katc.com/full-coverage/searching-for-mickey-shunick/

 

[inthesouth]

I am not so sure about the keeping the family informed part...it sounded like Charlie was as shocked as everyone else, when some others heard her on TV today...but I do think LE was on top of the case for weeks now.

After watching the video, I agree with your assessment. It sounds like Mickey's dad was told an arrest was imminent & that's pretty much it. Otherwise, why would they take people's time and money to conduct searches that were going to turn up fruitless? That's not a criticism - I believe the family wanted to hold on to whatever hope they had to bring Mickey home safe, but the reality to LE was that scenario would not happen.

 

[DR006]

Alright..wow to the details of the previous assault charges. I wonder what that poor girl is going through if she's heard about this. I remember reading on TD that BSL has an ex-wife and daughter or something, but I might have it wrong, can anyone confirm or deny?

 

[Island hopper]

i believe he is on linkedin. i won't post it but it says that he was the lead service mechanic at Wood Group.

It is definitely him. I have over 1000 contacts and someone I know knows him.

 

[justwannahelp]

http://www.theadvertiser.com/articl...unick-case?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

It sounds like LPD was somewhat keeping the family informed and that they really did know what they were doing.

I'm really relieved. Because I was starting to have serious doubts. And I LOVE Lafayette. It will always be my "home" because I was born and raised there. I was 30 before I left.

so sad so sad so sad

 

[Zoe Bogart]

will KATC show the press conference live tomorrow or is there a better place to catch it?!

Yes, it will air on KATC.com and on KATC TV at 1 pm CT.

 

[Island hopper]

i believe he is on linkedin. i won't post it but it says that he was the lead service mechanic at Wood Group.

I posted the link a while back...hope that is ok! His registry's listed the addresses to two different Wood Group locations so I thought it was ok to post.

 

[Fishin'chick]

I knew that white truck was involved...just felt it so strongly. Hate that I likely drove everyone crazy looking for it!

We're you also one of the sleuthers trying to figure out the logo on the service box? Does it resemble the red wood group logo?

http://www.woodgroup.com/contact-us/pages/default.aspx

 

[justwannahelp]

I was wondering the same thing. I wonder if he reported it stolen. That happenns so often. Not a smart move but people do it.

I HEARD a while back that the truck was burned. Everyone thought that was a silly rumor. But those that know him are saying again tonight that indeed he burned the truck.

Can we say these things? There are more "details" but I don't want to get in trouble.

 

[Frenchbeaux]

Speaking of forgiveness - I hope I'll be forgiven for:
1)Punching the gas pedal everytime I saw a patrol car hoping I'd get pulled over for speeding and create an opportunity to talk with the officer about the case - with little regard to the safety of other vehicles around me.
2) Filling out an online survey on LPD's website giving a biased opinion based on the handling of this case (so I thought and now know I was wrong), and using the comments section to tell them my thoughts.
I owe them a huge apology and I truly am sorry.
3) Circling around a white Chevy 4 door silver ado when I got home from work this afternoon and found him innocently cleaning the cement with a pressure washer, taking pictures of him, his truck and glaring at him through my apartment window until he finished his work and left.
4) Taking the family's comments about ACI and WS radio show personally and not being more understanding or accepting of their reasons for it.

This has been an emotional situation unlike anything I've ever encountered, but I am grateful for this forum and it's service to victims, families and concerned citizens.

Thanks guys!

 

[justwannahelp]

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/143-Elaine-Ln-Church-Point-LA-70525/2133139363_zpid/

Have never posted a link before so I have no idea if that will work, but it seems to be the house to me. Red barn in back. Don't know if that helps pinpoint the location or not.

that's not the same house that they are searching right now. we think that both are mobile homes, so this particular house on trulia and zillow must have been moved off of the property

 

[KateB]

Property Record:
http://www.latax.state.la.us/Menu_P...ewtaxroll-2012070523104089016600602986075.pdf

 

[Soulmagent]

Has anyone seen any media reports tying this Lavergne fellow to a 4 door Chevy Z71?

His was a 2000 white chevy ,the news report at 11 (posted earlier ) Stated it was not a z71.

Notes from the news video

criminal backgroup
charged with 1st degree murder aggravated kidnapping.
reg sex offence In jail in 2000 -2008
oral sex offense
2000 white chevy not z71
most of the search inside the house

Evidence bags removed.

Picked up at home, arrested in Lafaytte.

 

[aussie_girl88]

Speaking of forgiveness - I hope I'll be forgiven for:
1)Punching the gas pedal everytime I saw a patrol car hoping I'd get pulled over for speeding and create an opportunity to talk with the officer about the case - with little regard to the safety of other vehicles around me.
2) Filling out an online survey on LPD's website giving a biased opinion based on the handling of this case (so I thought and now know I was wrong), and using the comments section to tell them my thoughts.
I owe them a huge apology and I truly am sorry.
3) Circling around a white Chevy 4 door silver ado when I got home from work this afternoon and found him innocently cleaning the cement with a pressure washer, taking pictures of him, his truck and glaring at him through my apartment window until he finished his work and left.
4) Taking the family's comments about ACI and WS radio show personally and not being more understanding or accepting of their reasons for it.

This has been an emotional situation unlike anything I've ever encountered, but I am grateful for this forum and it's service to victims, families and concerned citizens.

Thanks guys!

Don't apologise all of have felt and done these different points you make out. Its human nature to be suspicious, human nature to have an opinion and human nature to investigate and want to know.I did LOL at your first point hehehe

 

[bessie]

Can we say these things? There are more "details" but I don't want to get in trouble.

Please don't bring rumors here from other boards. Now that a suspect has been arrested, let's wait and see what is going to be reported in the news. Thanks.

 

[Fishin'chick]

He was accused of tying, blindfolding and sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman while he was stationed as a soldier at Fort Polk http://theadvocate.com/news/police/3276626-123/5-1-77-bensthy-sljtslt-lt

From the same link:

Police confirmed last week that the lead investigator had received some information from the State Police Crime Lab regarding the bicycle.