Molly Bish

16 year old Molly Bish was dropped off by her mother for her 8th day of work as a lifeguard and only minutes later she was gone. Her disappearance would spark the largest and most expensive search in Massachusetts’ history. Through the efforts of her family, Molly’s case would also evoke massive changes in the state of Massachusetts and for families of the missing and crime victims everywhere.

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Part 1- About Molly

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Part 2- Interview with Molly's Sister Heather Bish

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For more information about Molly's case and how to help, visit MollyBishFoundation.com

Resources:

Belkin, Douglas. “Bish's Focus on Guarding Others.” The Boston Globe, 9 June 2003, p. b5.

“Missing Girl's Parents Still Clinging to Hope.” The Boston Globe, 31 Dec. 2000, p. B9.

Rodriguez, Cindy, and Regina Montague. “Search Intensifies for Teen Lifeguard.” The Boston Globe, 29 June 2000, pp. B1–B5.

“Murky Waters.” Disappeared, season 3, episode 3, Investigation Discovery, 17 Jan. 2011.

Turney, Sarah. “Interview with Heather Bish.” 18 March. 2021

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