Equusearch Back In Acadiana Working New Areas In Mickey Shunick Case

Equusearch came to Acadiana initially in the first days after the disappearance of Mickey Shunick. They departed after several search attempts, having unearthed no information that could lead them to the whereabouts of the missing woman. Now, with Brandon Scott Lavergne behind bars, Lafayette Police have asked them to return in an attempt to uncover new clues.

"Unfortunately we haven't been to the right place so we're here until it's over with or we've done everything can," said Executive Director Tim Miller, speaking with KATC TV3's Jenise Fernandez. The searchers that are going out are all experienced team memebers  who have been trained by Equusearch. "They're very seasoned in searching and I feel this is a lot better with experienced searchers than with volunteers," continued Miller. The search team is centralizing it's efforts on St. Landry, Lafayette, and Acadia parishes.