The Maverick Key Register
Mystery Solved? Local Legend, Dr. Nathan Carter, Allegedly Murdered by Longtime Friend
The years-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of renowned local archaeologist, Dr. Nathan Carter, might have a resolution after a tragic series of events has left three more people dead.
Authorities confirm that Maddie Carter, a Maverick Key resident and Dr. Carter’s sister, was kidnapped Thursday morning while investigating new evidence suggesting her brother’s death was not accidental.
Lead investigator Detective Daniels explains, “Local diver, Scott Rickter, reported an assault at his home in which his dog was wounded and his girlfriend, Maddie Carter, was kidnapped. Shortly afterward, Scott received an anonymous tip that Mark Glassier had taken Maddie into the underwater caves of the Carter’s Drop blue hole.
Scott Rickter and Maddie’s friend, Wes Harrington, then attempted a high-risk rescue in the caves.
Thankfully, Scott was able to get Maddie out safely.
Regrettably, Wes Harrington perished in the caves when he took a wrong turn and was pulled into a siphon. ”
In a statement given to investigators, Maddie Carter alleges that prior to his death, Glassier confessed to murdering both Dr. Nathan Carter and Dr. Elaine Fischer. She claims he provided no motive in his confession.
The body of Mark Glassier was recovered on Saturday.
An investigation into the deaths of Dr. Nathan Carter, Dr. Elaine Fischer, Wes Harrington, and Mark Glassier is underway.