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In April of 2001 a small neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona is awoken by an earth-shaking explosion. A house has exploded, and people run to their garden hoses to contain the fire until first responders can arrive. Inside awaited a scene many investigators were not expecting, and a 22-year-long manhunt began and continues to this day.
If you or anyone you know has any information on Robert Fisher or his whereabouts, you are asked to please contact the FBI Phoenix Division at (623) 466-1999.
Scottsdale Police can be reached at the non-emergency number at 480-312-5000.
For anonymous tips, call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 (W-I-T-N-E-S-S); or visit the Silent Witness website: silentwitness.org.
References for this Episode
References for this Episode
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