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Episode 3439: A Chilling True Crime Inspired Mystery -"Cold Case Investigators: The Kidnapping" by Merrill Vaughan

from This Week in America with Ric Bratton · host Ric Bratton

A Chilling True Crime Inspired Mystery -"Cold Case Investigators: The Kidnapping" by Merrill VaughanWhen a double crime involving an assault and kidnapping of a juvenile is committed in family housing of an active-duty Air Force Base, the top two Security Police Investigators are called in. Since the crimes were committed on government property, the FBI was called in initially to assist the Air Force investigators. Yet, even with the top FBI agent and Security Police investigators were not able to find any clues to find the perpetrator. The case would take years to solve.Born in 1949, Merrill Vaughan spent his formative years in Monrovia and Duarte, California. He graduated from Duarte High School in 1967 and went on to attend Pasadena City College and Citrus Junior College, earning his degree in 1971. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November 26, 1971, serving at various stateside bases and completing multiple overseas assignments in Thailand, Greece, Hawaii, Germany, Denmark, and Honduras. Merrill retired in June 1993 and transitioned to work with the State of Wyoming’s Human Resources Division for three years.Despite facing disabilities that prevented him from returning to work, Merrill remained actively involved with several veterans organizations until his move to New Hampshire in 2004. In his new community of Pittsfield, he engaged in local governance, serving on committees such as the Budget Committee, Master Plan Committee, and as Chair of the Ethics Committee. In 2007, he was appointed as the town representative to the Concord Regional CrimeLine, a position he still holds. Additionally, Merrill became a substitute teacher at the local middle and high school, teaching various subjects until his retirement in 2020. He maintains connections with several former students.https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Investigators-Merrill-Vaughan/dp/1684983940/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titlehttps://merrillvaughan.com/https://www.auctoremhouse.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/82825mvauc.mp3    

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