July 11, 2008 FBI launches evidence search in Bennett death Play video

(NECN: San Antonio, TX) - There are new developments in the investigation into the murder of a Vermont girl. FBI officials are searching a landfill in San Antonio, Texas for a safe that allegedly belonged to Brooke Bennett's former stepfather.

Ray Gagnon is facing obstruction of justice charges in connection with 12-year-old Bennett's disappearance and murder last month.

Brooke's uncle, Michael Jacques, is charged in her kidnapping.

Investigators think Jacques may have been trying to lure Brooke into a child sex ring.