In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman delves into the disturbing crimes of Brandon Scott Lavergne, tracing his journey from a troubled upbringing in Louisiana to a series of violent crimes that shocked a community in the heart of Cajun Country. Jim covers the tragic deaths of Lisa Ann Pate and Mickey Shunick at the hands of Lavergne as well as several unsolved cases in which Lavergne may be involved.
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Timestamps
04:40 Brandon Scott Lavergne’s Upbringing
05:51 Early Adult Life and Military Service
07:26 The Disappearance of Lisa Ann Pate
10:40 Discovery of Remains
17:38 Investigation and Domestic Abuse
20:01 Arrest and Conviction
22:28 Letters from Prison
23:46 Life After Prison
24:27 The Jennings 8 and New Investigations
27:44 The Texas Disappearance
34:09 Mickey Shunick Missing Sparks National Coverage
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Research for this episode provided by Rachael Spillers Research (https://rachaelspillersresearch.com) .
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