Kriti Mehrotra
When Heidi Broussard went missing with her newborn daughter, Margo Carey, on December 12, 2019, it was evident to those closest to her that something truly terrible must have happened. However, they could never have imagined the alleged web of tricks and betrayal that unraveled during the ensuing search for her. NBC’s ‘Dateline: Abducted’ and Netflix’s ‘Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard’ explore all this, including how Heidi’s remains were ultimately found in the truck of Magen Fieramusca’s car while Margo was alive in her home. They also shine a light on the terror Shane Carey experienced during this time.
Shane Carey Adored Heidi Broussard and Knew She Would Never Abandon Their Family
By 2019, Heidi Broussard was happily engaged to Shane Tyson Carey and residing in their shared home on the 700 block of W. William Cannon Drive in Austin with their kids. They were: her stepdaughter, Addison; their son, Silas; and their daughter, Margo (born November 26, 2019). Everything between the couple was good, and they were a happy family. On December 12, 2019, Shane left home as usual at nearly 6:30 a.m. for work after telling his family that he would see them later. Then, at 8:30 a.m., he received a call from his partner, who had just dropped off their then-6-year-old son at his elementary school safe and sound.
Shane returned home at 2:50 p.m., only to find their front door unlocked and Heidi’s vehicle in their parking lot, even though she wasn’t at home. At first, he simply assumed she’d taken Margo out for the day, but as the hours passed, he started to worry. There was nothing out of place inside their residence, but his beloved fiancée’s car, he soon realized, was also unlocked. Most of her belongings, except her keys and cellphone, were still in there, but so was everything else Heidi would’ve needed for Margo.
That’s when Shane began calling friends and family, searching for Heidi and their daughter, before eventually dialing 911. It was roughly 7:30 p.m. when the duo was reported missing, following which the officials issued an Amber Alert. There was no doubt in Shane’s mind that his fiancée and daughter were in danger because Heidi, he said, would never abandon their family, especially Silas. He even pleaded with the public for help and stated that he just wanted them back alive. But alas, only their daughter returned to him.
Focusing on New Beginnings, Shane Carey Prefers to Keep Away From the Limelight
Shane Carey lost his “soulmate” in one of the worst ways possible in 2019, yet he has done his best to stay strong for his kids. He was determined to seek justice for Heidi and did, as Magen pleaded guilty to one count of murder in 2023, but he is still baffled by what transpired. After all, even he knew his partner’s killer and understood they were once the best of friends – they had known each other since they were 11 years old. In January 2020, in his first interview since being reunited with Margo a few days prior, Shane stated that Heidi deserved better, adding that he wanted to look Magen in the eye and ask why. He never really got a direct answer, though.
Following this incident, according to records, everyone close to Heidi underwent therapy to help deal with the trauma and hopefully move forward in life. From what we can tell, it is gradually working. It appears that not only is the Austin, Texas, resident an active part of all three of his children’s lives, but he has also started dating again. This father of three – Addison, Silas, and Margo – is clearly a hard worker, but for some extra help, he has since created a GoFundMe page with a $10,000 goal. The ‘Heidi and Shane’s Family Fund’ foundation has also been created to keep Heidi’s memories alive. We should mention that he did experience some health issues in 2023, but he appears to be doing well today.
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