48 Hours

Unmasking Hannibal

Aug 28, 2025
In this gripping discussion, Rob McCloud shares the heart-wrenching journey of searching for his daughter Casey, one of Scott Kimball’s victims. Special Agent Grusing recounts the challenging investigation into Kimball, a con artist entwined with the disappearances of several women. They explore the chilling connections between the missing cases and the emotional devastation faced by families. The conversation dives into the moral dilemmas investigators encountered and the pursuit of justice against a cunning killer, revealing the dark complexities of human nature.
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Daily Ritual Of A Grieving Father

  • Rob McCloud visited his daughter's photo website every day to feel connected to her memory.
  • He described looking at pictures as a daily ritual that both comforts and sometimes overwhelms him.
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A Young Life Pulled Back And Forth

  • Casey McCloud fell into drug use in Phoenix and was sent back to Colorado where friends tried to help her recover.
  • Her return home coincided with Scott Kimball entering the household and gaining influence.
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Informant Used Trust To Guide The Search

  • Scott Kimball used his claimed FBI connections to reassure Lori McCloud he'd help find Casey and even produced leads.
  • He found Casey's necklace and located a neighbor who said Casey had been at the house after her disappearance.
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