New Developments and General Discussion, 08/10/2012

[MamaRoux]

Leaving a funeral today in Eunice, we went across 190 to Opelousas. I'd never been that way, so it was an unfamiliar journey for me. I was surprised when we ended up traveling through both Swords and Lawtell. Three months ago, those place names would have meant nothing to me. To say it was surreal is a bit of an understatement. Still and always thinking of sweet sweet Mickey.

Then you went right past my son's home. He lives on 190 between Lawtell and Opelousas.

 

[MamaRoux]

I don't think he will get a deal for it either.

For some reason I can just picture him sitting there with a smirk thinking that he will somehow charm the jury into thinking he is the victim or at least to feel sorry enough for him that they go a little easy on him. That is what it seems he did in his prior conviction.

I hope the state has enough evidence on him that he is quivering in his bed at night and praying to the Lord for forgiveness.

I disagree. I think his smirking days are over (I never saw a smirk in any of his photos like some say they did, but that's another story.) I think he knows that the jig is up.

 

[txlams]

Then you went right past my son's home. He lives on 190 between Lawtell and Opelousas.

What a small world it is!

 

[JustyThoughts]

Sorry for OT-

Aah, I just caught myself intently watching hln's coverage of the Louisiana sinkhole as I would if I had family in the area. You people have touched me. :heartbeat::heartbeat::heartbeat::heartbeat:

I saw the report on news and the first thing that came to my thoughts was my WS friends in LA. Tiz true WhatsupAZ, we have connection now.

 

[RWRNHZ40]

I don't think his accident excuse will hold much water, once (and I'm sure it will) the forensics show that he sexually assaulted and/or raped her. He has to know that.

MOO

Am I the only one that hopes that she was killed quickly and didn't have to suffer the experience of being raped, despite BSL being a SO?

 

[cluciano63]

Am I the only one that hopes that she was killed quickly and didn't have to suffer the experience of being raped, despite BSL being a SO?

Of course, I think we will all hope that...but if she did have to suffer this additional horror, oh let his DNA be present.

I am curious about her clothing being found; wondering if she was fully-dressed, or if her clothes were simply found with her. I can't really imagine him dressing her again, if he only intended to bury her.

 

[MamaRoux]

What a small world it is!

Indeed.:seeya:

 

[NewYork625]

As far as BSL possibly claiming it was an accident, he's still got those stab wounds. Hopefully a jury will have a hard time believing that anyone could have such an extreme run of bad luck!

 

[Cajunnurse]

IMO... When thinking of all the developments in the case over the past few weeks, it's easy for me to forget that not all the pieces to Mickey's puzzle are available. I'll be on pins and needles until more info is released but I really believe that there is something LE saw when reviewing tapes and video that led to the aggravated kidnapping charge. I hope the evidence is very clear and something he can't undo or explain away. I am so glad Mickey will have her rightful resting place home with her family and friends but it worries me to think of what kind of deal he worked out, if any.
MOO...

 

[SteveP]

Of course, I think we will all hope that...but if she did have to suffer this additional horror, oh let his DNA be present.

I am curious about her clothing being found; wondering if she was fully-dressed, or if her clothes were simply found with her. I can't really imagine him dressing her again, if he only intended to bury her.

I cannot begin to fathom why he would bury her clothing with her, if he had removed it at some point. First, it would make identification of her far easier (and I assume that when he buried her, he didnt plan to lead LE to her), and secondly, with advanced decomposition, it is possible his DNA may not be so easily found on her, but it seems highly likely it is all over her clothes. Seems like another big mistake on his part to me. JMO

 

[cluciano63]

I cannot begin to fathom why he would bury her clothing with her, if he had removed it at some point. First, it would make identification of her far easier (and I assume that when he buried her, he didnt plan to lead LE to her), and secondly, with advanced decomposition, it is possible his DNA may not be so easily found on her, but it seems highly likely it is all over her clothes.Seems like another big mistake on his part to me. JMO

If she was still dressed, then possibly she was NOT sexually assaulted; that is what I am thinking.

As far as BL claiming accident; yes, his injuries would have to be explained in a believable manner as well as the possibility of a video existing, as mentioned above, which may well show a very deliberate hit by his truck. Since LE was prepared to proceed with the top charges, and convinced a GJ of same, I don't think accident is something that will fly at all. I CAN see an attempt being made by BL and his lawyers, but I really find it impossible to believe that LE would make any deal without BL pleading to murder. And there is the matter of Lisa, as well.

 

[NewYork625]

http://www.katc.com/news/mickey-shunick-changed-acadiana/
"They are in the process of planning two memorials within the next two weeks, one for the family, the other for the public. Mickey Shunick's story has changed this community. She will forever be in the hearts and minds of people across Acadiana.
"Inspired by Mickey, and driven by faith," said Bearb. "And that's exactly what our new motto's gonna be and carry that for the rest of our lives.""

 

[bessie]

I cannot begin to fathom why he would bury her clothing with her, if he had removed it at some point. First, it would make identification of her far easier (and I assume that when he buried her, he didnt plan to lead LE to her), and secondly, with advanced decomposition, it is possible his DNA may not be so easily found on her, but it seems highly likely it is all over her clothes. Seems like another big mistake on his part to me. JMO

bbm

You beat me to the punch, Steve. I was going to post that often fabric will preserve evidence that the body cannot. It was very foolish to leave behind clothing and jewelry. Par for the course, I suppose, when you consider BSL's other actions after the crime. It tells us something about his criminal profile and should help investigators to connect him to other victims, if they exist.

 

[Bravo]

If Mickey was found with her clothing on I wonder if his plan was foiled by her fighting back and causing him injuries. She may have been assaulted in a way that he didn't get that far. Far enough to remove her clothing. She fought and he killed her prematurely. Premature to his intended plan?

 

[bessie]

"It is time for justice," said Shunick family spokesperson Margaret Bearb.

http://www.katc.com/news/mickey-shunick-changed-acadiana/

 

[designlove]

I saw the report on news and the first thing that came to my thoughts was my WS friends in LA. Tiz true WhatsupAZ, we have connection now.

BBM


CajunNet....

 

[OceanMetTheSky]

Well, even if BSL did make a plea bargain for life without parole for Mickey, that isn't going to do anything regarding the first degree charge against him for Lisa Pate alone. He can't really offer up a bargain regarding that since they already have her body.

So i don't know what his reasoning was, but it sure wasn't compassion and the DP is still in the table for Lisa, so.

 

[K.jill]

The discovery docs state that he...I do not remember the exact wording...he did something similar if not the exact same as the crime he was convicted of in 1999 to Lisa and Mickey.
That makes me think it is possible she was not vaginally assaulted. I pray she did not suffer!!!!! And was not sexually assaulted but, if he did to her what he did in 1999, he may have never removed her clothes.

*##**Evil ***! **c*~***#*!

 

[OceanMetTheSky]

To be honest, I wonder if she was originally in ONE of the three "graves" that were investigated before being moved.

And if that is true, I think two separate people were in the other two holes.

How easy would it be to hide a body like he did and never find it? He could have many more victims next to many other grave yards because he was fascinated with them and it would be hard to detect since cadaver dogs would pick up on those already in the graveyard.

 

[CajunCoDe]

I think he could have plead to both murders in exchange for the body.

Also, I GUARANTEE you LE would never offer a plea for anything less than LWOP. Mark my words: if he plead, it was not for a lesser charge. If I am wrong I will gladly eat crow.

I THINK once his attorneys started discovery, they realized just how much evidence they had on him and convinced him the DP would be hard to beat. He realized he was going ro die, and got scared, made a deal.