DESPERATE SEARCH

Authorities scoured the pond and surrounding woods for Molly in what was then the largest search operation in state history. Far right: a sketch of a man seen near the pond, smoking in a white Chrysler, the day before Molly disappeared. Police say this may be Frank Sumner Snr – who could be Molly’s killer.

Divers searched the lake in a quest to find any trace of Molly.

Hundreds of authorities and volunteers joined the search for the missing teen.