S3 E3 The Investigation Begins
The Investigation Begins: Michael’s case quickly balloons, involving multiple local police forces, the RCMP and the FBI. Tips flood in from around the globe. Managing the size of the file becomes a challenge.
Island Crime · Laura Palmer
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Show Notes
In this episode you'll hear about the extraordinary lengths taken to solve the case. Retired Detective Sergeant Don Bland describes the efforts as like 'the war measures act'. Police contact the American space agency to try to get satellite pictures. The BC government flies 9 detectives down to Quantico Virginia, to consult with the F.B.I .
Michael's grandmother Cathy Jeffries reflects on memories of Michael and recalls searching for him with one of Michael's other grandmothers.
On Sunday March 24th 1991, Ian Arnold rides his bicycle around the neighbourhood searching for Michael. He lives across from Blanshard Elementary. The Dunahee's go to his home to phone the police that afternoon.
Retired Detective Sergeant Don Bland is one of the lead detectives on the Dunahee investigative team. Three decades on he remembers the mounting concern in the early hours and days after Michael disappears.
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