Last night Dateline NBC aired 'Missing Mickey', a one hour investigative report that told the tragic story of Acadiana native Mickey Shunick.

The piece, narrated by Dateline NBC reporter Josh Mankiewicz, highlighted the courageous efforts of Charlie Shunick, the Shunick family, and the Lafayette community to bring Mickey home.

The Dateline NBC story took viewers through the twists and turns of the investigation, and showed never-before-scene interviews from the police officers and witnesses that ultimately led to justice. Through well crafted interviews and touching imagery, 'Missing Mickey' delivered for viewers a wonderful piece of journalism worthy of the brave and inspiring girl for which it was made.

If you missed 'Missing Mickey', you can watch the Dateline NBC episode in it's entirety at their website by clicking here.

The video below is part 1 of the six part story:

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