SOLVED: Arkansas Cold Case | Morgan Nick, 6 | DNA Reveals Suspect After 29 Years

Morgan Nick was just 6 years old when she vanished in 60 seconds from a baseball field in Alma, Arkansas on June 9, 1995. For 29 years, her mother Colleen searched relentlessly while transforming her grief into a mission that would change America's approach to missing children forever.
In this comprehensive investigation, we explore how cutting-edge DNA technology finally identified Morgan's abductor in September 2024—nearly three decades after her disappearance. From the failed justice system that let a known predator walk free, to the groundbreaking forensic science that cracked the case wide open, this is the complete story of Morgan Nick.
CASE DETAILS:
• Victim: Morgan Shantel Nick
• Date of Disappearance: June 9, 1995
• Location: Wofford Field, Alma, Arkansas
• Age at Disappearance: 6 years old
• Years Until Breakthrough: 29 years
• Suspect Identified: Billy Jack Lincks (October 1, 2024)
• Technology Used: Othram Laboratory forensic genealogy
THE INVESTIGATION:
Discover how retired Captain Brett Hartley's 2019 case review, Detective Shawn Taylor's determination, and revolutionary DNA extraction from rootless hair finally named the man responsible. Learn how blue-green cotton fibers matching Morgan's Girl Scout shirt and familial DNA testing provided the answers her family desperately needed.
COLLEEN NICK'S LEGACY:
Morgan's mother didn't just search for her daughter—she changed the world:
✅ Founded the Morgan Nick Foundation (1996)
✅ Educated 27,000+ children in safety awareness (2024 alone)
✅ Helped establish Arkansas's Amber Alert system
✅ Influenced federal legislation protecting children nationwide
✅ Co-founded Team HOPE peer support program
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• The 60-second window when Morgan disappeared
• Why child witnesses' descriptions proved crucial 29 years later
• How Billy Jack Lincks had a disturbing criminal history yet remained free
• The polygraph test that let the real suspect slip away in 1995
• Why evidence preservation is critical even when technology doesn't exist yet
• How Othram Laboratory's breakthrough technology works
• The concrete slab poured 3 days after Morgan vanished
• Where the investigation stands today
MORGAN IS STILL MISSING. Her remains have not been found. If you have any information about Billy Jack Lincks or Morgan Nick's disappearance, please contact:
📞 Alma Police Department: (479) 632-3333
📞 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
📞 Morgan Nick Foundation: 1-877-543-HOPE (1-877-543-4673)
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: 60 Seconds That Changed Everything
2:15 - The Disappearance: June 9, 1995
5:30 - The Investigation Begins
8:45 - False Leads and Disturbing Patterns
12:20 - Billy Jack Lincks: The Man Who Got Away With It
16:10 - The Smoking Gun: August 1995 Incident
19:40 - The Evidence That Waited for Technology
23:15 - Two Decades of Searching
27:30 - The 2019 Breakthrough: Going Back to the Beginning
31:45 - The Science: Othram Laboratory's Revolutionary Technology
36:20 - The Answer: DNA Identifies Morgan's Hair
40:10 - A Mother's Mission: The Morgan Nick Foundation
45:50 - The Investigation Continues
48:30 - Closing: Love That Outlasted Evil
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CONTENT WARNING: This video discusses child abduction and contains details about criminal investigations. Viewer discretion is advised.
SOURCES: Information compiled from FBI case files, Arkansas State Police reports, Hulu's "Still Missing: Morgan" documentary, NCMEC records, Morgan Nick Foundation archives, court documents, news reports from THV11, and official press conferences.
DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes. All facts presented are based on publicly available information and official law enforcement statements. Morgan Nick remains missing, and the investigation is ongoing.