So I re-read the transcription from the
Presser to refresh my memory on what was said.
It really does sound like they have some compelling evidence.
During the course of this investigation, to date, we received credible information that the remains of Michael Vaughan could be found in the backyard at 1102 Redwing St., Fruitland. As a result, the Fruitland Police Department obtained a search warrant for the residence, along with the front and backyards.
We did not find Michael's remains. Although the remains of Michael Vaughan were not recovered,
we strongly believe, based on evidence, that Michael was abducted and is deceased and that his remains were buried and later moved from the property. As of today, the whereabouts of his remains are unknown. However, the investigation is active, fluid and ongoing. Once the excavation was complete, we conducted a thorough search of the Wondra's residence.
The search was productive and additional investigative evidence was recovered and is currently being processed.
I still find this part quite disturbing:
We also believe that there are others associated with the Wondra's, Shurtliff and Lucienne, who may have knowledge of Michael's abduction...
Reporter - What was different about the tip you received in this case, after 1500 tips over the last year and a half? What led to the arrest and the search? Can you share anymore about what lead you to that home?
Chief - You know, I don't wanna get into the details on that,
but I can assure you that the tip that we received was credible. I also released that in an earlier statement, that it came from one of the occupants of the home, which led to that.
Hadn't picked up on this at the time, but note how he says "one of the occupants" of the home. As in, presently occupying rather than an ex-occupant?
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