The Mickey Shunick Story

[nathancpike]

Though the Ind says they confirmed their tip, it is, in fact, still a rumor. My sources at the police department are pretty ____ed off at the Ind right now.

[RedBug58]

Though the Ind says they confirmed their tip, it is, in fact, still a rumor. My sources at the police department are pretty ____ed off at the Ind right now.

The Independant is a "rag". We could do without that kind of low classed trash in Lafayette.

[jllanclos]

The Independant is a "rag". We could do without that kind of low classed trash in Lafayette.

If the "Independent" has breaking news that no one else does, there's at least a 100% chance the information isn't true. And that's a conservative estimate.

[Camz]

I'm not going to give any info as everything I've heard is just rumors but I will say that Camz is sniffing in the wrong direction. The Independent article sniffs in the right direction and is in line with the rumors that I've heard. If the rumors are true we'll be seeing a resolution to this case fairly soon.

I never said i think that guy was involved. All i stated was that i got info from the PD that he failed 2 tests; nothing more nothing less.

[Camz]

Doesn't matter if he did fail a polygraph test, they can't be used in court. You can also be 100% truthful and still fail a polygraph test, it all depends on who's giving the test.

exactly; which i shwy i said "i dont know what i tmeans or how much weight it holds". Just thought it was interesting. Most likely he is really shocked/nervous/weirded out that his friend just died and he's being questioned.

[CajunFan89]

exactly; which i shwy i said "i dont know what i tmeans or how much weight it holds". Just thought it was interesting. Most likely he is really shocked/nervous/weirded out that his friend just died and he's being questioned.

I find it amazing that you would talk about information that hasn't been authorized for released. This as well as what the Independent did is nothing more than stirring the waters and could be misconstrued for hindering a police investigation by releasing/ leaking information that could potentially put an innocent person in harms way because of misleading information. I would advise you and your "source" in the PD to not talk about this kind of information, especially on an open forum such as this.

[Camz]

I find it amazing that you would talk about information that hasn't been authorized for released. This as well as what the Independent did is nothing more than stirring the waters and could be misconstrued for hindering a police investigation by releasing/ leaking information that could potentially put an innocent person in harms way because of misleading information. I would advise you and your "source" in the PD to not talk about this kind of information, especially on an open forum such as this.

you really find it "amazing" that information is leaked and people post information on an open forum?

settle down. the guy has been cleared since last week and what i said definitely won't "hinder" an investigation, jfc.

[RaginCajun77]

You know if I had a dollar for every rumor that has come out of this case....

When police went back to Whiskey Bay this week, tons of people were saying a body had been found according to their sources. Guess what? They were wrong.

Too many people spread crap they hear from a friend of a cousin who has an uncle that mows the lawn for someone that works in the police dept.

[NewsCopy]

New flyers are going up all over Lafayette as Mickey Shunick's family and friends refuse to let her face be forgotten. It's been a month since Mickey Shunick was last seen and three weeks since police found any evidence leading to her whereabouts. Since then, there have been no new leads.
Volunteers are still tirelessly making flyers, selling bracelets and T-shirts, and using social media to get the word out.

"I've never seen anything like it before with so many people getting together to help out," said Suzanne Ortego.

Ortego doesn't know Mickey, but as a mother of three, she can only imagine what the family is going through.

"We can't let her be forgotten. We can't stop the search. The family needs our support," said Ortego.

Ortego grabbed some flyers and plans on passing them out to everyone she sees.

"I can't go out on a search in a wheelchair, but I can go out and pass some flyers," she added.

Even though the new headquarters are smaller that hasn't stopped people from coming in to help.

"We're stronger than ever. Really, we're more focused and we're more organized than we've ever been before," said Josh Coen.

Family, friends, and volunteers that refuse to give up.

"It's love. The love for our friend and the love for each other and we're going to keep doing it and keep strong," said Coen.

The rest of the story

[BUGG]

An arrest has been made in disappearance, according to Lafayette Police Dept. Cpl. Paul Mouton. Police are not releasing any more information until a news conference tomorrow. The conference is tentatively scheduled at 1:00.

[Boomer]

WHO???? WHAT???? WHERE???? WHEN???? WHY???? HOW???? These poor parents and friends!!!

[BUGG]

The Lafayette Police Department, working with the multi-jurisdiction task force, has made an arrest in connection with the case._ Brandon Scott Lavergne is from the Lawtell area._He is a registered sex offender._

LPD and Saint Landry Parish Sherriff Deputies are executing a search warrant of Brandon Scott Lavergne's residence_on the 100 block of Elaine Lane_in the Swords area. Saint Landry Parish Sherriff Bobby Guidroz says they are there investigating a major crime. __He would neither confirm nor deny that the operation was in connection with the Shunick case.

[CajunEXPRESS]

WHO???? WHAT???? WHERE???? WHEN???? WHY???? HOW???? These poor parents and friends!!!

They don't release that to the public util it needs to be. I am sure the parents are being kept in the loop as much as possible. You never want to blow a good arrest with a bad investigation.

[bwallace]

They need to bump up the presser because enough info is getting out to get people riled up.

Judge Castle signed arrest warrants for aggravated kidnapping and 1st degree murder, noting "no bond- capital case"

As best as i can tell, they dont just throw those around.

[TuffGuy84]

Heres a link to the affidavit http://www1.katc.com/files/Lavergne%20affidavit.pdf

With that said, I read some stuff on Tiger Droppings (someone posted some stuff on there and I found it on google when I searched for Brandon Lavergne...I threw up a little reading that site, but it had some good info) anyway, the guy was in the army, and after getting out, he was convicted for Oral Sexual Battery and went to Jail for 8 years. His ex-wife who was afraid of him had a restraining order put on him and even changed their daughters last name and he is ordered to NEVER see either of them again. Also supposedly, they were ready to do something with this guy 3 weeks ago, but a new guy with the police department screwed some evidence up so they watched him like a hawk the past 3 weeks while the FBI built their case. Also if anyones wondering, he drove a 2010 Chevy Silverado (easily confused with a z71).

Most importantly, if this guy did id (he still is innocent until proven guilty) this guy deserves to get beat to death.

[cajunhawk]

Good to hear they finally have something.

[Boomer]

Any news on the body or another perpetrator??????

[BirdofParadise]

We;ll find out more at tomorrow's presser.

[CajunRebel]

Really silly for the LPD to schedule a press conference for 1pm tomorrow and not expect a story like this to get out and drive wild speculation.

[leeman]

So, I know this guy that cuts haiir and he posted on FB two days ago that he cut the Asst. DA"s hair and that the He told him that they were about to have a press conf about the case. that they had a suspect and that he 'burned' his car right after the incident, and bought a new vehicle. first of all, why would an asst. DA be telling his hairdresser this info.. strange.. I surely hope they catch this guy and he tellls where the body is.....