"She was out there helpless. and he is a different person to Rob McDonald. I took the police at their word. However, the Murray family is hopeful they may finally get some closure. Once or twice with Fred. I did find an email from 02 tucked into the pages of a basketball program that was beside her desk. I recall standing beside her desk when I read/saw the email. Maura and I last saw each other over Christmas break, correct. The witness said he saw Murray around 7 p.m. on Feb. 9, around the time she disappeared, police told the Murrays. . The first time I heard the theory of Maura not unpacking her room was during an hours long phone call I had with the Texas Crew Productions team prior to the release of the Oxygen series. (commenting on a picture posted) I remember how much everyone adored her from the moment they met her for the first time. Julie Murray said the ViCAP alert is long overdue and brings investigators and the family one step closer to finding Maura Murray. He might have seen her at 810PM+ if we believe she was running at high speeds. Maura Murray is Missing reports Atwood placed the call at 7:42 p.m. I would hope they have a recording of it. If I get off course, you can set me straight. Not only was it a place with fond childhood memories it was a place that remained a key part of her life. I wish something would have tipped me off to her taking a trip to NH and most of all, I wish she would have never been in that accident. The prevailing theory is that Maura Murray was abducted by either an opportunistic predator or a serial killer. I cant say what the NHSP do or dont have (the recording). (LogOut/ IMO that might be why there are so many wild theories out there, esp as people start to replace facts (Maura loved her father more than anyone) with fiction (Maura was running away from her father!!!) We hit darn near every business in NH with a flyer. According to this theory, a vehicle stopped in . Investigators have since said there hasn't been one credible sighting of her since the crash around 7:30 p.m. on that cold, February night. The FBI has created a Violent Criminal . bc after graduating I would be moving somewhere outside the NY tri-state area. IMO the note NHSP refer to is prob the email. Fred knew the area better than us (my folks are from Ohio, the McDonalds lived near USMA) of course, everyone in the Murray fam knew it better than us as well. The FBI has created a Violent Criminal Apprehension Profile for Maura Murray. From what I recall, we hit the stretch of 112 between the accident scene and the 112/116 intersection the hardest along with the smaller road (the first right turn after the scene heading east). I did discuss the email with LE while answering their questions about the topic of the email. The Biggest Maura Murray Theories: What Really Happened. I not recall if it was on her desk or perhaps on top of boxes beside her desk. On the afternoon of February 9, 2004, 21-year-old Maura Murray emailed several of her University of Massachusetts Amherst professors to turn in her homework and inform them she would be absent for one week, due to a death in the family. Our initial assumption was that it was packed up. The thought was that bc the dog scent went east from the car and the police told us she was heading east. Roaming calls were calls made off the natl sprint network vs regional areas which other cell providers used at the time. According to her parents, Murray "continued to excel in the rigorous military and academic program." This is a good example, bc I remember being at the house in Hanson and her going through old photos and seeing one similar (maybe the same one?) The Murray family, and some residents near the crime scene, have criticized local authorities for their failure to thoroughly investigate Maura's disappearance. Maura Murray Disappearance, Sub-Timeline 2a - Karen is Right Scenario Considered. Obviously, the best way to rule that theory out is to get the word out on Mauras case to ensure that EVERYONE knows who she is so we can find that good samaritan if they exist. . She was twenty-one years old. Apologies if this isnt relevant, but every time I see FBI and Mauras name in the same sentence I think back to right after the accident and our efforts to get the FBI involved being actively rejected and its still disappointing to this day. However, nothing was found. I can say confidentially that Maura was likely not mentally ill. She did however have issues and challenges. Silly even! There was no note [that I am aware of]; however, there was an email. The Caledonian Record 5/6/04 calls the sighting about an hour after the accident, whereas the Boston Globe 5/7/04 notes The witness said he saw Murray around 7 p.m. on Feb. 9, around the time she disappeared. Law enforcement verified his work records. After that we contacted a family friend at the FBI in the midwest who contacted his counterpart in NE, which generated an offer from the FBI to NHSP for assistance. "> JULIE SAYS THE ALERT IS NGLO OVERD. Folks should really check out the Discovery ID episode. Sprint had a national network. She was extremely confident of her abilities while not being aggressive. We printed off the phone records at the police station bc LE were waiting on a subpoena. It was her home away from home. The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. "It's a long time, but it also seems like it was just yesterday," Julie Murray said, recalling when her sister first went missing.There have been other potential leads in the case recently. In hindsight, given shortcomings in their investigation, I regret not trusting but verifying what they said. Julie Murray, Maura Murray's sister, said the Attorney General's office called her this past week to share the alert. The 6/8mi is what I have in my head as the distance to be from the accident scene to where 112 intersects with 116. This was a big factor in selecting Sprint as a carrier when I first got my phone at West Point (hence the New City no.) I remember us doing over that area over and over and over again on foot. Maura was an above average athlete. The one Im referring to which motivated us to beg NHSP to ask for help from the FBI was right off an exit on I-91 so likely a different one. I was fortunate to get into West Point and even more fortunate to have met Maura there. She was about as badass as you might imagine, altho always smiling while crushing whatever she was doing. I specifically remember her talking with my cousins son about baseball for ages and recall my other cousin ragging on me for how badly Maura would prob beat me in basketball one-on-one (he was a great player as well). I already wanted the plane to fly faster than it ever had before and this made that feeling even stronger. We made each other mix cds constantly for the other person to listen to and would often recite lyrics to some of our fav songs when writing each other. And if we believe that he left Franconia at 7PM, there is no reason to think he saw her after 8PM. Nowhere to hide. Obviously, reality is and was somewhere in between for Maura like it is for most folks. At around 7:25pm on Monday 9 February 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray lost control of her car and span off the eastbound lane of Route 112 in a rural, sparsely-populated area of the . You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. And just four days before her disappearance, she received a mysterious phone call while she was working in her university's security department. I realize that Maura had morphed into a fictional character that did not accurately reflect who she was as a person. Only years later have both topics been manipulated into conspiracy theories (e.g. And indeed, when the ATM footage was released we saw Maura was wearing a light jacket did it possibly have a light hood consistent with the sighting? I never once thought LE believed RF was credible. I received the VM while going through airport security at the Roy Rogers airport in OKC, the morning of Feb 11. She was quiet, I would agree with both of them in that regard. Missing UMass student Maura Murray: Search of New . This is something that should get more attention IMO and def a topic I want to spend time talking on more at length given the best medium. Logistically you start in the center and work your way out. Stream new movies, hit shows, exclusive Originals, live sports, WWE, news, and more. Maura refused, and told him she had already called AAA. My hope is to speak candidly about who Maura was as a person vs this character shes been made into by people on the internet. Murray was sentenced to probation with the charges to be dismissed upon completion, according to Family Lawyer New Hampshire. That includes treating people with respect and love in a way Ive seen few others emulate. And ever since Maura Murray's disappearance in 2004, only alleged sightings, dead ends, and speculative theories have emerged. Many believe Maura was abducted by a serial killer - in the minutes between Butch Atwood's last sighting of her and her disappearance. Maura placed great value on kindness in others. Prob not high and yet it happened to me. we drove and/or walked every road, trail and wooded area in vicinity of her accident to include 116. The sighting was not reported until a few months later when the witness saw photos of Maura on a television news program. The hosts of the podcast True Crime Garage, known as Nic and The Captain, are the ones to inform me that despite what I see in the Oxygen documentary, James Renner is not 100 percent convinced that Maura Murray is alive and living in Canada (though due to sightings there, it is a theory of his as mentioned in the Oxygen series). However, if we look more closely, there is no indication that CW claims to have seen 1) a female; 2) a dark coat or 3) a light hood. in the first few days we wondered if she was picked up by a stranger who gave her a ride someplace (we were willing to consider any theory frankly, that we could action on). At this point, he simply wants to know "what happened" to Maura and "who did it.". But to reiterate, all we have is Bill's word that he didn't find Maura - & he wasn't nicknamed "Billy Liar" for nothing . I do not remember my connection so its possible, perhaps likely, it was DFW. I also do not recall why I called that holiday inn. . It was ~6/8mi in length from what I remember. I talked to them about anything and everything that we/they could think of to try and help. I called Maura and her best friend to see if she was okay. In mid July I collected and organized his answers. Mrs. Davis. I had not heard the theory/idea that Maura never unpacked until an hours long convo with the producers of the Oxygen special who asked me if it was possible she never unpacked. Murray's parents contend she "was an overachiever that excelled both academically and athletically." ", 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow's hair found on duct tape used to wrap son's body, Inside Jeffrey Epstein's private calendar including meeting with Noam Chomsky, Heartbroken family launch new lawsuit against Walmart over son's death, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Maura Murray has not been seen since February 9, 2004, She was last seen after crashing her car in Haverhill. Maura Murray, a University of Massachusetts-Amherst student, disappeared after her car skidded on a snowy road in Haverhill, New Hampshire, and has not been seen since. If you have any information in the disappearance of Maura Murray please contact the New Hampshire St Missing Maura Murray As investigators continue searching for Maura Murray after she disappeared almost 18 years ago, there are new developments with her case. Everything we did together was special from going on canoe trips, to hiking Mt. "It's a long time, but it also seems like it was just yesterday," Julie Murray said, recalling when her sister first went missing. From HS to college, USMA to UMass, etc. In an interview with WCVB, Murray said the police were initially on the scene for fewer than two hours. It was an unforgettable weekend. My mother and I provided Mauras phone records (and mine) in full to the NHSP, Helena Murray, producers at 20/20 and others. in promoting certain theories over others. While the conditions could have been different prior to our arrival, the fact remains that none of our footprints were masked over in the way you describe for many days. IN <00:39-00:43 "IT'S ALO NG TIME BUT IT ALSO SEEMS LIKE IT WAS JUST STYEERDAY THAT SHE DISAPEARED. I dont recall how they took it into evidence. Although she did not have any money, some people have suggested she could have used the $4,000 from her father. We didnt walk on it Altho had we seen footprints we prob would have. Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student from Massachusetts, vanished in February 2004 after crashing her car near the site of Wednesday's dig in Havervill, New Hampshire. For me, bc Maura was someone I loved, I tend to think of the positive and happy times. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). I did go into her dorm room during the search. I agree that everyone seems to be at a loss for why she left UMASS. Its that simple. Why would they call it a note and not an email? After the accident at 07:30pm, a local couple called the police, while a school bus driver asked if she wanted him to ring the police. I found a stack of the originals the other day. LINCOLN, N.H. (WCAX) - A potential lead in a 17-year-old missing person case after construction crews uncovered human remains on Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. Video Explanation Below. In February of 2004, Maura Murray disappeared after . She would smile and laugh (or giggle) at the perfect moments in time. I think its telling that everyone who knew her speaks highly of her and for those interested in her case that is a great way of understanding her IMO. Ive noticed many folks on line totally being unaware or misinformed of their relationship. She wore them a few times Im aware of, likely more. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is there any credibility to the potential sighting of Maura Murray reported a couple of months later by the construction worker? Or there could be a note they didnt tell me about this seems unlikely as they shared everything else with us. Post author: Post published: December 1, 2021 Post category: usmc drill instructor speech Post comments: family tree vincent tan first wife family tree vincent tan first wife In Mauras case the theft took place ~13 mo under the code and stealing makeup would be considered a minor infraction. FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. Authorities found bone fragments at the base of Loon Mountain in 2021, but the remains were not identified as belonging to Maura Murray. In stark contrast, MamaMia reports Murray "was asked to leave" West Point when she was caught stealing makeup from a campus store. He wondered if it could have been Maura.. So, here I am attempting to share my personal experience and memories of Maura to inform a community that has told me that want to know who Maura actually was. An overview of search efforts in the Maura Murray case | Not Without Peril | The Maura Murray Blog. If that accident doesnt happen, I believe strongly that Maura would be with us today. Julie talked a little about this with Erinn in a FB Live Q&A they conducted Monday. . It was a cold February day in 2004 when UMass Amherst student Maura Murray took a spontaneous trip toward the White Mountains. On a good samaritan theory (picked up by good samaritan). Despite the fact that it is an intriguing theory, Murray did not make any phone calls following her accident. Long answer, I know. Beyond cute, 100%! As stated at Maura Murray is Missing, she attended the United States Military Academy at West Point for just under two years. Process every stage of your breakup: shock, denial, grief, sadness, insecurity, and anger while feeling supported and loved through your pain. Could the child be Bill Rausch's? Heck, one big reason (there were many) the McDonalds came up to help was bc we wanted more boots on the ground to intensify our search. Again, totally possible. HER FAMILY ISN 'T FINISHED SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS. https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954. I was silent for a long time and just now am joining the convo. I also recall receiving the VM in question after going thru security at the airport. She was last seen in Haverhill after a car accident. The following day, Murray's father Fred visited his daughter at the University of Massachusetts. That evening, Murray borrowed her father's car to go to a campus party. Maybe four pumps. I talk about this on Erinns podcast btw. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Season 1. Forcier explained to them that it was only when he was going over his bills that he pieced together that he had been working in Franconia the night Maura vanished and must have been coming home about a half hour after the accident. Additionally, its a great work out, she loved being outside and for me the views from those mountains were beyond beautiful. You ask why so many calls but for me I ask why I didnt try harder to see if everything was alright given she drove to NH on Monday without telling anyone. Give the man something for goodness sake. When authorities arrived at the crash site four minutes later, Murray was gone. The woman, who was later identified as Murray, told Atwood that she already called roadside assistance. This sighting happened sometime before 2011. MamaMia also reports that there have never been any credible sighting of Murray in Canada (or elsewhere). She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. According to author James Renner's blog, MM was "seen" a second time with a child at a house in that same town. What was going through my mind? Not nearly as lovely as her but the best I could afford back then! There have been other potential leads in the case recently. The person believed to be her was wearing jeans, a dark coat, and a light-colored hood., MMM podcast 76: there was a pretty publicized news story a couple of months after Maura went missing a new witness came forward .. a young person wearing black jacket light hood moving quickly on foot wearing near the intersection of 116/112 which is 5 miles down the road approximately 30 minutes to an hour after. STREAMING NOW. The woman looks like an older Maura Murray between 32-35 years old. On the theory that Maura is in the woods: 16 years on I struggle with how shes not been found yet if she stumbled off from the accident location given how much attention that area has been given. I basically copy/pasted his answers to questions, took out filler and organized into categories. Amazon Has Uncanny Dupes of CB2's Popular Dining Chair for Hundreds Less. Boston Globe: 5/7/04: The motorist, apparently a local contractor who commutes along the route every day, told police he saw the woman turn down a dirt road as he approached, said Laurie Murray State Police Lieutenant John Scarinza said the man reported seeing someone fitting Maura Murrays description along the road in Haverhill, N.H., the Associated Press reported. To confirm your assumption, she was familiar with North Conway. I never spoke with the alleged caller from the Red Cross. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). On accessing the phone records and voicemail: My mother was the account holder which is why she called Sprint for access to VMs. On her love of New Hampshire and of hiking. As reported by MamaMia, Murray had a troubled past, and some people believe she orchestrated her own disappearance possibly with the help of her father. Im open to anything being possible. I recall nothing being stacked two high on the bed. Massachusetts college student Maura Murray drove to New Hampshire on Feb. 9, 2004, crashed her car and disappeared. She was lovely in every sense of the word. I believe the watch (I bought it at the cadet store at West Point) was with her necklace and possibly diamond earrings I gave her as gifts. He also thinks they waited too long to conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area. Maura Murray (born May 4, 1982) is an American woman who disappeared on the evening of February 9, . Bryan Kohberger Probably Cause AffidavitMap. I read an old letter the other day where she starts it off, I think Im back in my phish phase!, She loved twizzlers and fire balls! "We have had people support us from the beginning and people joining all along the whole journey of trying to find out what happened to Maura, so on behalf of my family, I want to thank everyone," Julie Murray said.Can you help police solve this case? This approach requires whoever was driving 001 to have been driving around with it's take down lights on at least 4 minutes before Cecil was dispatched. Beyond cute, 100%! The girl was reportedly mouthing "help me." There are no security tapes of the incident available. Missing Maura Murray - see all episodes In this episode Lance Reenstierna & Tim Pilleri talk to Erinn Deborah Larkin about her interview with Fred Murray on her Maura Murray centric podcast 107 Degrees. My mother also discusses the call. However, she was not ticketed or charged in the incident. Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. Fred is certain Maura has fallen the victim of someone wanting to cause her harm. Using just Maura's name, photo and birthday, Allison . She was a lovely young woman, inside and out. Given that no one spoke on the VM it was impossible to say it sounded like her or anyone else. Kate was Mauras closest friend at UMass. On the most recent episode of "The Disappearance of Maura Murray," journalist Maggie Freleng and former U.S. I was at the police station nearly everyday, if not everyday, while I was in NH and we were in direct communication during the search. used cars naples, fl under $3,000. On the email/note said to be left in the dorm room, There was no recently received personal note on top of boxes when I was in her dorm room. Others believe it wasnt unpacked as she had just moved into the room ~1 week earlier. According to Christopher Peak, authorities initially assumed Murray hit a tree before crashing into the ditch. So if a tip came in (usually to police) and we heard them discuss it, wed go check on it. The evening of the 11th we met Fred and LE at the police station where we received an update from LE. While its possible she was going to meet someone, theres no evidence to suggest she was. He told authorities that Murray seemed to be somewhat disoriented. [In this post I will generally refer to him as CW: construction worker, adapted from topix].
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