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202243 minPG-13documentary

true-crime forensics family-dynamics

April Millsap

202243 minPG-13documentary

In 2014, April Millsap vanished while walking her dog in Michigan, leading to a complex investigation involving family, lawyers, and detectives.

true-crime forensics family-dynamics

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Channel: True Crime Central

April Millsap

2022• 43 minPG-13

Synopsis

In 2014, April Millsap vanished while walking her dog in Michigan, leading to a complex investigation involving family, lawyers, and detectives.

Synopsis

In 2014, April Millsap, a 14-year-old girl, disappeared while walking her dog on a popular jogging trail in Armada, Michigan. Hours later, her dog led a bicyclist to her body, prompting a police investigation. Award-winning journalist Paula Zahn interviews key figures in the case, including family members, detectives, and legal experts, to provide insight into the events surrounding April's tragic death. The episode examines the forensic evidence that played a crucial role in solving the crime.

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