Murder Of Missing Woman, Investigation And Arrest. Conceptions About Police Shootings.

Murder Of Missing Woman, Investigation And Arrest. Conceptions About Police Shootings. He talks about the gripping investigation into one of the most shocking murders in recent Maine history. The abduction and murder of Amy St. Laurent. Plus, the misconceptions and lies about Police Officer involved shootings.

Joseph K. Loughlin, retired assistant chief of police for the City of Portland, Maine, is our guest.

Joe talks about the Amy St. Laurent case, the intricacies and challenges of the investigation, arrest and conviction of her killer. He also talks about how the murder and investigation had a profound impact on the police officers involved.

She disappeared following a night out in Portland, Maine's Old Port district, during which she had taken an acquaintance for a night on the town. She was spotted at a pool hall, indulged in pizza, and concluded her evening at a dance club. It was unusual for Amy to leave the dance club with two men she had just met that night, but she did so and headed to an apartment  to attend a birthday party. Tragically, Amy was never seen again.

Amy's family and friends grew increasingly worried when they failed to receive any communication from her the following day, and their concern deepened when she didn't arrive for work. After an intensive two-month search led by the Portland Police Department, with assistance from the Maine State Police and the Maine Warden Service, Amy was ultimately discovered concealed in the woods. Tragically, she had suffered a brutal assault, showed signs of sexual assault, and had been fatally shot. Her murderer was subsequently found guilty and handed a 60-year prison sentence.

Joe also discusses the lies and misconceptions spread by the media about officer-involved shootings. Plus the two books he co-authored with Kate Clark Flora, "Finding Amy: A True Story of Murder in Maine" and "Shots Fired: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police Shootings". Details and more information can be found at his website.

Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

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