It was a breezy Sunday in January 2013. Beloved librarian Patrick Mullins went out on his boat and never returned. As hours turned to days, his unmanned vessel was discovered far away. The horrific discovery came nine days later: Patrick's body, secured to a 25-pound anchor, killed by a shotgun blast to the head. Authorities suggested suicide, but Patrick owned no shotgun, and the boat bore no trace of blood. Crucial surveillance footage that could have shown who was aboard was tragically lost. What dark truth lies hidden beneath the surface of the Manatee River? ---------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to the Casefile Confidential podcast Two chilling episodes will be released every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. ---------------------------------------------------------- Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.
