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Has anyone here been following the search efforts in Highland, Kansas for Micki Jo West's remains? I came across an article recently that mentioned there have been renewed calls from the community to resume searching the area where Marvin Lee Irvin claimed he buried her. It's been decades, and I can only imagine the advancements in search technology and methods since then. There was a similar case in another state where they used ground-penetrating radar and actually found remains after years of nothing. Does anyone know if that's been attempted in Micki's case? It's so frustrating knowing justice was served, yet her family still doesn't have that closure. Would love to hear if anyone has updates or thoughts on this.
Has anyone else been following the Micki Jo West case? It's unsettling to think about the polygraph test Marvin Lee Irvin passed back in '79. I know these tests aren't foolproof, but it makes you wonder how many red flags were overlooked because of it. Given that he later confessed and was linked to two other victims, I'm curious about the role these tests played in the investigation. Could earlier advancements in lie detection have changed the direction of the case sooner? It's chilling to think he was on their radar but slipped through because of that test. Any thoughts or similar cases where the polygraph significantly impacted the investigation?
I've been thinking about the Micki Jo West case, specifically about her decision to carry a hammer in her purse for protection. It really hits home how fearful she must have been, particularly with Marvin Lee Irvin's threats looming over her. The fact that she felt the need to arm herself speaks volumes about her state of mind and the seriousness of the situation. It's unnerving to think about the courage she had to muster every day just to go about her life. Did anyone else remember hearing about women in the area taking similar precautions around that time? It seems like such a brave but ultimately tragic attempt to safeguard herself. If only her fears had been more publicly acknowledged back then—maybe things could have turned out differently.