The mysterious disappearance of Canadian hockey player Duncan MacPherson (2006) - The Fifth Estate 

Not just irresponsible, but the police guy is so flippant, one can't help but call him complicit!

​@@kimmykero2421the arrogance of the so called officer is inexcusable. Almost like he is 😂 about the negligence. Terrible behavior.

Sadly, it's all branches of law enforcement everywhere. Needs a total overhaul. Having said that, the RCMP are the worst.

​@@deborahstone9696that's something police all around the world share I suppose

That's what we know!!! MAN DO THESE EVIL 😈 beings aren't here for us. THAT'S WASTING OF OUR HARD EARNED MONEY!!!

Thanks for your interest; and for caring. Lynda, Bob,, Derrick

I wonder if the Canadian government will help this family get answers. Maybe there should be a travel advisory for Canadians not to travel to Austria.

the police in Austria is both incompenent and lazy. Did nothing to find the boy.

Ski resort saving face paid off the investigation id bet. Dudes way too smug.

That’s just what struck me: no crime but no time to investigate one case. What a liar!

Well put.

Lol

Right, but in the meantime, the no crime here thing, is not true anymore...

There is so little crime because if no one investigates...

no excuse

Thank you for understanding, and for caring. Accidents are one thing; coverup is just wrong.

@@lyndamacpherson8366Awe Mrs. MacPearson my condolences to you and your husband and extended family. I grew up in Melville with Chevy. I was playing junior A in 89/90. This story is just horrific. I’m glad at least you had some closure in finding him. May Duncan rest in peace.

@@reubination Your response is very much appreciated. Thanks for caring. Lynda, Bob, Derrick MacPherson

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I can, having lost our son to the sea. Waiting to learn if his body would be found was torturous. All the years this family had to wait, AND to be lied to on top of that. I feel for them.

​@@wawabbitmy deepest sympathy.

@@LilRavenWolf Ty

That sounds very probable

spot on

I think your assessment is indeed what happened

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w what are the other documentaries happening in Austria where the police failed?

My question as well.

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My jaw dropped.

It's a demanding job, but no excuse for his cold indifference.

Duncan’s mother here: Thank you for your interest in Duncan’s story, and for explaining common law vs civil law systems. This case is not about laws, or legal systems - it’s about the simple act of telling the truth. That is all we ever expected from the operator, and/or from law enforcement. Is that an unrealistic expectation, regardless of the particular legal system?

I'm betting that if his salary depended on him solving cases you know like a commission, he would find the time. It's ridiculous what he said. It's like me with my business. If I just said oh I have a bunch of orders but g I don't have time to do them. What a crock. I mean that's his job. That's why he's literally there.

@@lyndamacpherson8366I am sorry for your loss ; I am sure Duncan is looking down at you from heaven saying that’s my mom god bless you

Sadly, the Canadian Foreign Affairs personnel in Vienna and in Ottawa dismissed us, choosing instead to believe the lies of Austrian officials. It was very disappointing to learn our government simply did not care what happened to Duncan. Thanks for caring

Sports? You mean money, from tourism.

I think the resort didn't want a bad reputation . Terrible.

So incredibly handsome and the kind of man that's hard to find these days, he was most certainly not a beyta male 😅❤

The shop operator who rented the equipment knew on that very day that Duncan had fallen into a crevice.

@@fernfreeman1729 I believe your assessment is right. Police never even took a statement from him until a year later, after I had complained to the public prosecutor..

@@lyndamacpherson8366 Lynda, I’m a bit confused and hope you won’t mind the clarification; it was a somewhat murky explanation, presumably to not outright accuse someone of conspiracy. But if that plow-like machine went over him, he was NOT in a crevice…correct? Thank you. Your son was such a handsome, talented young man. My heart goes out to your family. 💜

No, there was no investigation whatsoever.

And what it's all about is money!

​@@lesleyhughes3174and laziness on everyone's part..terrible behavior

He's worst than a psychopath

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The officer who jumped into a rushing lake during the floods last year to save my drowning 5 year old daughter was far from a basted, although I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that others definitely are.

German descent. Coldness, so different to so many other parts of the world.

@@lesleyhughes3174 Phhhh..... whatever.

@@MRantzWI I have experienced their attitude, travelled there. Been amongst them in my own country. You on the other hand 🙄😴

All Canadians need to boycott Austria. ACAB

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Italy, France, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Australia, China and Kazakhstan to name a few!

New Zealand!! European athletes come here to practice in the snow for their next season.

Duncan’s mother here: Thank you for your interest in Duncan’s story. Some background info: a) Circumstances surrounding Duncan’s disappearance were undeniably suspicious, raising questions of third-party liability, and possible coverup of a fatal accident. b) For 14 years, the case was an unsolved criminal matter, suspended pursuant to section 412 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (Note: during the time the investigation is suspended, the statute of limitations is also suspended) c)The prosecutor assured us criminal proceedings would continue if and when Duncan’s body was found. d) The prosecutor also assured us of state procedures in place in the event an unidentified body is found: “ The local police inform the prosecutor. An investigation follows in which all necessary and possible steps (including forensic autopsy) are taken to determine the identity of the body, and to determine the cause of death.” e) When Duncan’s body was found, the prosecutor refused to conduct an autopsy. He told us that a statute of limitations prevented an investigation of cause and manner of death. . f) The coroner falsified the Report of Death, indicating that an autopsy had been conducted. g) officials falsely informed the Canadian Embassy, “The exact cause of death was determined at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.” I hope this info helps to give you a better understanding of the story. Thanks for caring

Oh, Mrs. MacPherson, I just read the further details that you supplied to the other person writing in. I feel literally sick to my stomach. This hits me so hard as I still cry for my boy and I still cry for anyone who must go through such an unspeakable loss. I’ve been alone all through my grief. Counsellors here have been as useless as the police you dealt with (still dealing with?). Again, I can’t imagine having the strength & courage that you have had to fight through this. I would’ve been ready to tear someone limb from limb, I think. I must go back now to finish watching this video. I had stopped part way through when I knew I was about to cry & wanted to reach out to you to assure you that there are people out here who care and support you in whatever way possible.

Duncan’s mother here. Thanks for your interest. I know Duncan would have loved Scotland.

Thanks for your interest in Duncan’s story, and for your input on the different legal systems. This case is not about laws or legal systems - it’s about the simple act of telling the truth. I don’t think it is unrealistic to expect police and state attorneys to be truthful, regardless of the jurisdiction.

What’s your point? Every story can be told on the web. The louder, the more consistent, the more reach. Many lost souls don’t have parents or family members who will do battle daily, year after year, in the search for a loved one.

Do you always make stupid comments?

And every case that gets publicity can help draw awareness to handling missing person cases. Nowhere in the video is it suggested that Duncan's life had more value than other missing persons.

@@yanifree114sorry you are a sick individual if you do not recognize that this story is about this family and their devastation

I think that comment was misdirected….?@@trudygoosney3708