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One Year After Her Disappearance, What Is Mickey Shunick's Legacy?

Steve Wiley — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:09 +0000

“We shouldn’t have to cower and hide inside. If we don’t feel safe, we should come together and make a change. I wish it didn’t take a tragedy like this for that to happen. I wish we could keep that going." -Jay Steiner

Ride Of Silence Rolled Through Acadiana Last Night (Gallery)

JayCee — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:52 +0000

The Ride of Silence, a national ride that pays respects to victims of bicycle accidents and raises awareness of the “Share the Road” initiative, took to the streets of America last night. Amy Thibodeaux Wright was on the Lafayette ride, and she was nice enough to share with us some of the photographs she took [...]

Ride Of Silence Scheduled For Tonight

JayCee — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:22:03 +0000

From the Bike Lafayette website: The Ride of Silence is TONIGHT, May 15, 2013. The Ride of Silence is a worldwide event that aims to: Show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways, and Raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials [...]

Brandon Scott Lavergne On A Hunger Strike

Jeremy Lawrence — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:55:15 +0000

He is complaining of living conditions and violation of rights while in prison.

Watch the Mickey Shunick Story from Dateline NBC Here, Including Web Exclusive Confession

Debbie Ray — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:03 +0000

Dateline NBC aired their story on the Mickey Shunick last night. If you missed any part of it, you can watch the episode, segment by segment, here, including a web exclusive clip, Brandon Scott Lavergne confessing to police.

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news

Story of Mickey Shunick to be Featured on 'Dateline NBC' Tonight, January 29, 2013

Debbie Ray — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:50:20 +0000

The tragic tale of Mickey Shunick's disappearance and murder in 2012 will be featured on Dateline NBC tonight, January 29, 2013.

Mother Of Mickey Shunick Comments On Brandon Scott Lavergne's Efforts To Overturn Sentence

Nathan Pike — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:35:17 +0000

Lavergne was sentenced to live the remainder of his life in the Angola State Penitentiary after pleading guilty in court to the two murders.

New Court Documents Have Been Released Showing All Evidence In Mickey Shunick Case

KPEL 96.5 — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:28:29 +0000

Court documents have been released showing the evidence used in the Mickey Shunick case.

Interesting Statistics Pertaining to Mickey Shunick Case

Debbie Ray — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:35:30 +0000

Lafayette Police have released some interesting statistics pertaining to the recent Mickey Shunick investigation which captured the attention of the Acadiana area and beyond. Chief Jim Craft was a guest on our sister station KPEL 96.5 and described the tireless effort put in by law enforcement, volunteers, and the community at large during the multi-month investigation.

Lafayette Celebrates Life Of Mickey Shunick [Photos, Audio]

Nathan Pike — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:18:50 +0000

The rain did not keep the event from going on as hundred gathered to remember Mickey Shunick in downtown Lafayette.

Celebrate Mickey Shunick

Steve Wiley — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:27:36 +0000

The community celebration to honor the memory of Mickey Shunick will take place tomorrow (Sat. Sept. 29th) in Parc International, Downtown Lafayette. Gates open at 11:30 am. The celebration begins at noon. The Shunick family wishes it to be clear that this is a celebration of Mickey’s life and not a “funeral”. Friends will [...]

Fun Things To Do This Weekend, September 28 – 30, 2012

Debbie Ray — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:04:58 +0000

Don’t let a little chance of rain keep you from having a great weekend! Here are our picks for Fun Things To Do This Weekend, September 28 – 30, 2012: Friday: Mercy Brothers at Downtown Alive Saturday: Celebrate Mickey Shunick, Louisiana Cajun Food Fest in Kaplan, UL vs. FIU at Cajun Field, Air Supply at [...]

Family Of Mickey Shunick To Hold Celebration Of Life

Nathan Pike — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:15:26 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — The family of Mickey Shunick announced plans for a public celebration celebrating the murdered woman’s life to be held September 29 in downtown Lafayette. According to the Daily Advertiser, the free event will be held at Parc International between noon and 5 p.m. and will play host to many high-profile speakers, [...]

UL Football Program To Honor Shunick

JayCee — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:20:05 +0000

According to Nathan Pike, reporter extraordinaire from NewsTalk 965 KPEL (our sister station):

The University of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football team will honor Mickey Shunick during the upcoming college football season.

Delhomme Funeral Home Posts Mickey Shunick's Obituary

JayCee — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:17:27 +0000

Mickey Shunick is most certainly someone who will never be forgotten, especially in the Acadiana community. She was able to bring a community together; she has inspired with her strength...

Lavergne Pleads Guilty

Steve Wiley — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:01:48 +0000

An end to a tragic story

Shunick Family Releases Statement Following Confirmation of Remains as Mickey

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:47:56 +0000

Mickey Shunick's family released a statement yesterday following the confirmation of remains found in Evangeline Parish as Mickey.

From FindMickeyNow.com:

"Our world became a better place on May 22, 1990, when Mickey came into this world. She brightened the lives of everyone she touched. She deserved a long and happy life filled with love and laughter, but unfortunately, today’s news proved otherwise.

Remains Confirmed as Mickey Shunick

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:39:33 +0000

Lafayette, La. (KPEL) – Investigators have identified the body found at a small cemetery off of Highway 10 just outside of Mamou as that of Mickey Shunick. Her body was sent to the LSU Faces Lab after her remains were discovered Tuesday night. The Faces Lab at LSU is one that specializes in identifying human [...]

'Find Mickey Now' Posts New Video

JayCee — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:24:25 +0000

The "Find Mickey Shunick Now" Facebook page uploaded a new video, featuring Josh Cohen. Most people in Acadiana have been affected, in some way, by the story of Mickey Shunick and her family.

With the recent developments in the case, we tho

Songs Of Inspiration For The Shunick Family And You [VIDEOS]

CJ — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:30:01 +0000

Here’s an offering of inspirational songs for the Shunick family and for your own. Mickey Shunick could have been anyone’s daughter. I can’t even remotely comprehend what this family has gone through and continues to go through on a daily basis. In light of the recent news that a body has been found, whether it’s [...]