Google Maps helps find body of man missing for 22 years. The scene actually takes place at
Lantana, in
Florida. The feat is to be attributed to an Internet user who, in his search for an apartment in Florida, uses Google Maps in satellite mode. \n\n\n
A two-decade suspense resolved by Google Maps
\n\n\nIt was November 7, 1997.
William Moldt, then 40 years old, went missing from Lantana, Florida. Thus, after an evening in a bar club, the man was unable to return home. Indeed, according to the report from the national system of missing and unidentified persons, W. Moldt left the club around 11:00 p.m. local time. He had fewer social connections and he wasn't as much of a drinker. \n\n\n\nNevertheless, W. Moldt apparently had several drinks that evening. And around 9:30 p.m. (local time), he called his girlfriend to tell her that he would be home soon. Mr. Moldt allegedly lost control of his vehicle and entered a pond. Since then, radio silence. More news. No more traces. Even the investigation opened by the police at the time remained unanswered. \n\n\n\n22 years later, by the greatest chance and following a trivial real estate search on the internet, a property searcher examines his future home on Google Maps, this splendid residence is very close to a pond. He sees a submerged car... \n\n\n\nIndeed, on August 28, 2019, this person reported to the police a car discovered in a pond in the
Moon Bay Circle, has
Wellington. When the vehicle came out of the water, human skeletal remains were discovered inside. A week later, the remains were identified as belonging to Mr. William Moldt. \n\n\n\nMr Moldt's family has been informed of the discovery of his remains. The police specify that Mr. Moldt's vehicle had been spotted by a former resident of the region after "a search on Google Earth". An unusual fact to say the least which leads us to ask you the following question: is the outcome of this 22-year-old affair to be attributed to Google Maps or to the Internet user? \n\n\n\nIn the meantime, thank you for your interest in
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