LA - Mickey Shunick, 21, Lafayette 19 May 2012 - #26

[Foxfire]

Is the damage reported to her rear wheel consistent with an automotive impact or could it possibly have been damaged when it was disposed of? Sorry in advance if this has been addressed. I was thinking along the lines of Mickey stopping and getting off her bike at some point (possibly because she felt sick) and then being abducted/robbed. Not stating this as a fact of course, just a hypothesis of mine.

Lcbrn, imo it could have been any of the above. Without the results from the forensics lab on the bike damage, there's really no way to know. A bump by a predator's vehicle is used to disorient the victim, whether bicyclist or pedestrian, which insures a compliant victim and a much easier abduction in most cases.

 

[A.C.I]

Thank you for all of your diligence ACI. Even though we know you're not getting paid for this, you are giving an incredible amount of time towards it. I pray that it comes back to you in spades (in the best possible sense of course!).

haha that sounded like a threat at first. "You're gonna get yours A.C.I!"
*shakes fist*

 

[JurysOut]

LE is not going reveal any details to anyone that is not on their team. Just to prove this, I had a friend call as well. They told him that they have not discounted any theory. He is a federal officer but not in the area and not involved in this case. They are aware of this speculation and would not comment specifically either way. They definitely did not say that her bike is not under the truck.

He has a good 13 years working in federal investigations and also can see that something is going on in this pic. And, feels that it may be the only pic that shows such detail of the truck. He also said that it may not be a video camera that is pointed in one direction...that it moves from side to side and only caught glimpses of that view. Makes sense to me. After all, why would it only be pointed at that one spot? The timing makes sense.

And, for those that are completely closed to the idea...how do you explain what is seen? For those that keep discounting this theory because they cannot make out the photo's... Try. And, the light under the truck is not on the other photo's. There is a reflector light in the other lane but that is the only photo that shows a light in that spot.

Personally, I think PI's are an invaluable resource to any investigation. Less based and more time to focus, no red tape. Many years ago one practically saved my life by tracking a stalker that was threatening me. Unfortunately too many policeman don't feel the same and may or may not provide them with accurate info. Guess they feel like they don't want to be shown up!

ORLY? Discounting nothing, eh? These people are growing on me. =D

 

[Woe.be.gone]

The Walgreen's idea is based on the pages and pages of conversation that MS had somehow evaded cameras on St. Landry by turning down Brashear Street.

Plus there had been an early report that a bike similar to MS's was spotted leaning up against a Walgreens store. I think that was the location closer to her house though. Not much came of the 'rumor'.

 

[redhairedgirl]

What ACI has described makes me wonder if the POI didn't take MS to "replace" his daughter. Maybe he didn't take her with the intent to kill, but to keep....

 

[JurysOut]

Got a private cul de sac. Only the of us & our older single neighbor ever use it. Nobody else allowed. We're freaks like that. Paranoid freaks, I guess.

That's what I did. It's impossible to accidentally drive by.

 

[PeggyAnnMcKay]

Lcbrn, imo it could have been any of the above. Without the results from the forensics lab on the bike damage, there's really no way to know. A bump by a predator's vehicle is used to disorient the victim, whether bicyclist or pedestrian, which insures a compliant victim and a much easier abduction in most cases.

I think tomorrow would be a wonderful day for LE to release some forensic info. Or, you know, name a POI, release a sketch or two, release a video...

 

[Labikegirl]

Yeah, I am kind of thinking similarly. Feeling weak, or possibly even crouching down or bending over, would make her much more vulnerable!

They only way a cyclist would get off of a bike while ill, would be if they were vomiting. Those of us who are avid riders, can ride through most things. Our legs are usually stronger than anything physical we may encounter.

I have MS and once rode during a flare, against doctors orders to prove I could. I know it's crazy, but I missed my bike. I was tired as heck, but my legs are so strong they kept pedaling, and I hung on for dear life.

So, if she was tired, she could have still gone on, it was a short ride of about four miles. For those of us who ride frequently, four miles is an easy ride. If she rode that route frequently, she knew exactly how long each "part" of the ride took, and could possibly force herself to do it- despite feeling bad. for example- I can do this, I only have three minutes left , then I turn on __________ and ride for another two minutes.




LA

 

[LafayetteMom]

TP? WAGS? :blushing:

Tasha Patterson
Walgreens (you must not be a couponer!)

 

[JurysOut]

With all the Criminoligists & Pyschologists, etc., on this site, would it be possible to prepare a preliminary psychological profile of the person that abducted Mickey Scunick, with the known info?

There's virtually no known info.

-she was there
-she was gone

That's it.

Start with David Copperfield, maybe.

 

[AWOLNATION]

BBM

~ Does this mean we can't eliminate the horse from being a suspect? :dunno:

Trivial

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[JurysOut]

I think tomorrow would be a wonderful day for LE to release some forensic info. Or, you know, name a POI, release a sketch or two, release a video...

Or tonight while we're sleeping.

Or...now

 

[PeggyAnnMcKay]

What ACI has described makes me wonder if the POI didn't take MS to "replace" his daughter. Maybe he didn't take her with the intent to kill, but to keep....

As far as possible scenarios go, that's a very positive one since the chance of her being alive would be pretty good.

 

[Lcbrn]

Another thing I'm curious about is, do P.I.s typically have confidential informants in high crime areas? In this case, do any of the investigators have this? Maybe if a certain criminal could offer up some intel into this case, any pending charges for them could be "reevaluated"? Know what I mean?

Of course, I'm sure this is VERY dangerous for the investigator, but I do wonder if that avenue has been explored...

 

[cluciano63]

What ACI has described makes me wonder if the POI didn't take MS to "replace" his daughter. Maybe he didn't take her with the intent to kill, but to keep....

And put another set of parents through this horror? Seems unlikely to me. This has all of the markings of a random or semi-random sexually motivated crime (as in, either did not know Mickey, or at least not more than recognized her from her route.) JMO

 

[PeggyAnnMcKay]

Or tonight while we're sleeping.

Or...now

Oooh it just keeps getting better and better.

 

[jujube]

LE is not going reveal any details to anyone that is not on their team. Just to prove this, I had a friend call as well. They told him that they have not discounted any theory. He is a federal officer but not in the area and not involved in this case. They are aware of this speculation and would not comment specifically either way. They definitely did not say that her bike is not under the truck.

He has a good 13 years working in federal investigations and also can see that something is going on in this pic. And, feels that it may be the only pic that shows such detail of the truck. He also said that it may not be a video camera that is pointed in one direction...that it moves from side to side and only caught glimpses of that view. Makes sense to me. After all, why would it only be pointed at that one spot? The timing makes sense.

And, for those that are completely closed to the idea...how do you explain what is seen? For those that keep discounting this theory because they cannot make out the photo's... Try. And, the light under the truck is not on the other photo's. There is a reflector light in the other lane but that is the only photo that shows a light in that spot.

Personally, I think PI's are an invaluable resource to any investigation. Less based and more time to focus, no red tape. Many years ago one practically saved my life by tracking a stalker that was threatening me. Unfortunately too many policeman don't feel the same and may or may not provide them with accurate info. Guess they feel like they don't want to be shown up!

Would you please either post the picture or a link to it please? I want to open it in Paint Shop Pro. When I've played with the pictures before, I did not know to look for anything in this photo. Thanks!

 

[A.C.I]

Another thing I'm curious about is, do P.I.s typically have confidential informants in high crime areas? In this case, do any of the investigators have this? Maybe if a certain criminal could offer up some intel into this case, any pending charges for them could be "reevaluated"? Know what I mean?

Of course, I'm sure this is VERY dangerous for the investigator, but I do wonder if that avenue has been explored...

I do. I don't know about all investigators. LPD does too. Each officer has their own "C.I.'s" they go to for info.

 

[A.C.I]

LE is not going reveal any details to anyone that is not on their team. Just to prove this, I had a friend call as well. They told him that they have not discounted any theory. He is a federal officer but not in the area and not involved in this case. They are aware of this speculation and would not comment specifically either way. They definitely did not say that her bike is not under the truck.

He has a good 13 years working in federal investigations and also can see that something is going on in this pic. And, feels that it may be the only pic that shows such detail of the truck. He also said that it may not be a video camera that is pointed in one direction...that it moves from side to side and only caught glimpses of that view. Makes sense to me. After all, why would it only be pointed at that one spot? The timing makes sense.

And, for those that are completely closed to the idea...how do you explain what is seen? For those that keep discounting this theory because they cannot make out the photo's... Try. And, the light under the truck is not on the other photo's. There is a reflector light in the other lane but that is the only photo that shows a light in that spot.

Personally, I think PI's are an invaluable resource to any investigation. Less based and more time to focus, no red tape. Many years ago one practically saved my life by tracking a stalker that was threatening me. Unfortunately too many policeman don't feel the same and may or may not provide them with accurate info. Guess they feel like they don't want to be shown up!

The camera is only pointed in one direction. It doesn't move. And many explanations have been given for what is seen.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/local-news/parish-by-parish-june-12-2012

Location of headquarters has been moved (we knew this).
New focus is getting out flyers and using social media to increase awareness replacing the emphasis on physical searches.