Return to Andy: An Update to the Disappearance of Andy Puglisi Ep 1
We return to the investigation into the disappearance of Andy Puglisi a decade after the HBO documentary, Have You Seen Andy?, was released. This episode is structured around intimate conversations between Melanie and Andy’s mother, Faith, as they review information they realize is relevant now but may not have back when the documentary was broadcast.
Melanie uncovers new information as she picks up the investigation. The first question she asks is who were the “five known pedophiles” at the pool when Andy was abducted? She believes Andy may have been stalked before he was abducted, possibly for child pornography aka CSAM. She explores Wayne W. Chapman’s penchant for expensive camera equipment and hears from a witness who observed Chapman’s dark room. She reveals never before published audio of Wayne W. Chapman’s police interrogation. We learn how the advent of digital media allowed Melanie to uncover new evidence in the complicity of Wayne W. Chapman in the abduction of Andy Puglisi. We also hear from one of Chapman’s victims who realizes serendipity likely saved his life.
The episode culminates in Melanie sharing details of other known sex offenders in Lawrence at the time Andy vanished.
Wayne W. Chapman died in October of 2021. He continued to deny any involvement in the disappearance of Andy Puglisi.
Show Links
Have You Seen Andy website with timeline
Wayne W. Chapman About to Be Released is Arrested Again
Wayne W. Chapman To Be Released
Wayne W. Chapman Placed Near Andy’s Childhood friend, Melanie McLaughlin
Wayne W. Chapman Dies
Database of Accused Priests
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Based on the HBO Emmy award-winning documentary "Have You Seen Andy?" - haveyouseenandy.com | @haveyouseenandy
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