The Iceman: The Cold Case of Duncan McPherson

TLDRDuncan McPherson, a young Canadian hockey player turned adventurer, vanished in the Austrian mountains in 1989. For 14 years, his family searched for answers. Finally, in 2003, his body was discovered on a glacier. This is the story of the cold case known as The Iceman.

Key insights

❄️Duncan McPherson's promising hockey career in the NHL ended when he was cut from the New York Islanders.

⛰️Duncan ventured to Austria to challenge himself on a glacier, learning to snowboard.

🔎The search for Duncan lasted for 14 years, as his family tirelessly pursued answers and traveled to Austria multiple times.

🌄Duncan's body was discovered on the glacier, finally giving his family some closure after years of uncertainty.

🌐The case raises questions about the handling of missing persons cases and the role of the Austrian police in assisting international families.

Q&A

What happened to Duncan McPherson?

Duncan went missing in the Austrian mountains in 1989 and his body was discovered on a glacier in 2003.

Why did Duncan go to Austria?

Duncan went to Austria to challenge himself on a glacier and learn to snowboard.

How long did it take to find Duncan?

Duncan's body was found after 14 years of searching by his family.

What impact did Duncan's disappearance have on his family?

Duncan's disappearance had a profound impact on his family, who dedicated years and resources to finding him.

What does this case reveal about the Austrian police?

The case raises questions about the effectiveness and cooperation of the Austrian police in handling missing persons cases.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Iceman: The Cold Case of Duncan McPherson.

04:59Duncan's promising hockey career in the NHL ended when he was cut from the New York Islanders.

09:59Duncan ventured to Austria to challenge himself on a glacier, learning to snowboard.

23:59The search for Duncan lasted for 14 years, as his family tirelessly pursued answers and traveled to Austria multiple times.

41:59Duncan's body was discovered on the glacier, finally giving his family some closure after years of uncertainty.

48:59The case raises questions about the handling of missing persons cases and the role of the Austrian police in assisting international families.