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The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Still Waters: The Murder Of Molly Bish

The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Fox News

True Crime

4.8708 Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

On June 27th, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared during her lifeguard shift in Warren, Massachusetts. Authorities arrived at the still waters of Comins Pond, and the community hoped for good news about her disappearance. Three years later, her remains were discovered, turning the missing person investigation into a murder investigation. Victim advocate with the Molly Bish Foundation Heather Bish discusses the details of her sister's case and where it stands today. Later, she sheds light on the painful reality of losing a loved one. If you have any information about Molly Bish's case, contact the Massachusetts State Police at (508) 453-7575 or email [email protected]. To submit an application with the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act, email [email protected] and visit the OSI website. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The sun shone on the still waters of Commons Pond on June 27, 2000.

0:12.0

That morning, Maggie Bish dropped off her daughter, 16-year-old Molly Bish, to her lifeguard station by the water in her hometown of Warren, Massachusetts. It was Molly's

0:22.9

eighth day on the job, her third day patrolling on her own. A strong swimmer with a passion for

0:29.3

helping others, Molly was looking forward to the summer she had ahead. Just after 10 a.m. that morning,

0:35.7

a mother arrived at Commons Pond for a swim lesson for her child.

0:39.5

But when she arrived, she immediately sensed that something was wrong.

0:44.5

Molly's lifeguard chair was empty. Her flip-flops lay in the sand. Her first aid kit was open.

0:51.3

The water was unusually calm, and Molly was nowhere to be seen.

0:56.0

Authorities arrived at the scene and began searching for any trace of Molly and the small community

1:01.2

hoped for good news in the case of her disappearance. Three years later, Molly's case would go

1:07.6

from missing person to murder. I'm Emily Campano, and this is the Fox True Crime podcast. During the fall of 2002, a hunter in Palmer, Massachusetts discovered a torn piece of fabric

1:49.9

that matched the bathing suit worn by Mali Bish on the day she vanished.

1:57.4

However, it wasn't until May of 2003 that police were notified of this breakthrough.

2:03.6

An extensive search was initiated in the wooded area of Palmer.

2:08.6

The investigation took a tragic turn on June 3, 2003, when remains were discovered that were later identified to be Molly's, just five miles from where she

2:18.7

disappeared.

2:22.5

It's now been 24 years since Molly's devastating disappearance.

2:27.6

Although several suspects have been named, her case remains unresolved to this day.

2:38.0

How many of the time? Her case remains unresolved to this day. Heather Bish is Molly's older sister and serves as a victim advocate with the Molly Bish Foundation.

2:44.0

Today, she joins me to discuss the memories of Molly that she and her family hold within their hearts

2:50.0

and to share details in this tragic case

2:52.2

in the hopes of one day getting it solved.

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