17 Years After Son Vanished into a Swamp, Mom's Intuition Led Police to Shocking Discovery

Cheryl Williams never believed her son was murdered.

But Mike’s mother knew her son, and the explanation didn’t sit well with her. For years, she pressured authorities to investigate her son’s death, saying that the seasoned hunter and fisherman was very familiar with Florida’s Lake Seminole, where he was last seen.

The mystery surrounding Mike’s disappearance is featured on next Monday’s episode ofPeople Magazine Investigateson Investigation Discovery.

Titled “Mystery in the Swamp” the episode airs on Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. ET. (An exclusive clip is shown above.)

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As it turns out, she was correct.

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The special will investigate the last moments of Mike Williams’ life — and also explore details from the diver who found some of Williams’ personal effects in the days after his disappearance.

People Magazine Investigates: Mystery in the Swampairs Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery.

source: people.com