Development In 1995 Arkansas Case Of Missing 6 Year Old Morgan Nick

The Alma Police Department in Arkansas has reported a significant development in the 1995 kidnapping of 6-year-old Morgan Nick, who was abducted from a Little League ballfield.

Morgan was last seen in the Alma Little League ballfield parking lot around 10:45 PM on June 9, 1995. Witnesses described a suspect and a red truck with a white camper shell that was allegedly involved in the incident.

According to a press release from the Arkansas State Police, Alma Police detectives, have been working with local, state, and federal law enforcement since Morgan's disappearance. They have followed up on over 10,000 leads, dedicating thousands of hours to the case, which remains active.

One of the early persons of interest in the investigation was Billy Jack Lincks, from Van Buren, Arkansas. Lincks was arrested on August 29, 1995. He was arrested on charges of sexual solicitation of a child. Lincks was questioned by authorities but denied any involvement in the missing child. Investigators felt his responses were truthful at the time, so they started to focus on other scenarios and suspects.

Advancement in Technology in Recent Years

In July 2019, Alma Police detectives started reviewing the initial investigation. Everything still pointed towards Billy Jack Lincks. They traced the truck he owned in 1995, which had changed ownership several times. The current owner, who had no known connection to Lincks, allowed detectives to thoroughly examine the vehicle for evidence again.

On July 28, 2020, the FBI Evidence Response Team conducted a detailed forensic examination of the truck. They were able to collect hair and other samples for analysis.

By July 2023 there had been more advancement in forensic science and techniques.  Alma Police Detective Shawn Taylor resubmitted the evidence for other analysis.

New Evidence Almost 30 Years Later

On September 27, 2024, Othram Laboratory reported that hair found in the truck was consistent with belonging to either Colleen Nick, one of Morgan's siblings, or one of her children. Interviews with the Nick family confirmed that none of them had known Billy Jack Lincks or been inside his vehicle.

The physical evidence gathered from the truck that Lincks owned at the time of Morgan's abduction strongly suggests that Morgan had been inside the vehicle.

Unfortunately, Billy Jack Lincks passed away in 2000, and Morgan Nick remains missing. But now the detectives might be able to put the pieces of the puzzle together and determine the circumstances surrounding Morgan's abduction, with Lincks as the primary person of interest.

Colleen Nick, Morgan’s mother, said in a press release about her hope for answers,

An army of supporters, advocates and heroes have rallied to uncover the truth about her disappearance. He stole Morgan from me, her dad, Logan and Taryn. He didn’t see that he could never win. Because our love for Morgan – her memory, her voice – outlasted his life. And that love continues to shine. Morgan’s heart shines on.

The Alma Police Department urges anyone with information that could assist in resolving this case to contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

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