Crime Junkie MISSING: Bonnie Lee Schultz Part 2
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Jan 19, 2026 Bonnie Lee Schultz vanished after a night out in 1997, leading investigators to focus heavily on her husband, Rick, despite flaws in early searches. The discussion dives into inconsistencies in timelines, missing phone records, and the couple's financial motives. Detective Byron's interview sheds light on Rick’s alibi and thoughts on marital problems. The exploration of alternative suspects and community theories, including insights from mediums, adds layers to the mystery. Family tensions surface as the case remains unsolved, urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Early Investigation Narrowed On Husband
- Investigators focused on Rick early and rarely looked deeply elsewhere.
- Key evidence like Rick's phone records and garage forensics were never thoroughly pursued.
Money Didn't Provide Clear Motive
- Financial motives were examined but didn't yield clear benefit to Rick.
- Life insurance payouts wouldn't be paid until Bonnie could be declared dead years later.
Rick's 2007 Taped Statement
- The 2007 taped statement captured Rick recounting July 3–4, 1997 and filing the missing-persons report.
- His account remained broadly consistent with earlier statements despite minor memory slips.