Poll Shows Plurality of People Believe in Tandem Driver Theory
The poll just closed. The results are in. Over 1,000 people responded. Here's the results:What Happened to Maura Murray?She was abducted by a serial killer. 5%She was picked up by a stranger who never...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Episodes of "Missing Maura Murray"
In July, 2015, Lance Reenstierna & Tim Pilleri launched a humble podcast about the mystery of Maura Murray's disappearance, with a special focus on the obsessive minds that are attracted to the...
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Was Maura with Kate Just Before She Left UMass?
I'm taking another close look at the phone records for Bill Rausch and Maura Murray, from the day Maura disappeared, and I found a sequence of calls that is interesting.According to Bill, he was "out...
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Maura Murray Went Off the Grid Before Leaving UMass
Now that the excitement around the book has calmed down a bit, I think I'm able to see the data related to this case with clear eyes. There's a lot we missed in the phone records that I received last...
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The Maura Murray Paradox
I wonder something.After all this time and research, are we simply dealing with a young woman who ran away from abusive men? If I solve this case - or if someone else does because of the clues...
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Woman From New England Leaves Family, Creates New Life
The strange case of Lori Erica Ruff was just solved by some astute online sleuths. Looks like this woman wanted to leave her family behind and start fresh, under a new name.Then one day, she told her...
View ArticleWho are Peabody and Citigirl?
On early messageboards, there were two frequent posters who seemed intimate with the investigation: "Peabody" and "Citigirl." I have heard rumors about who these people really are, but so far have seen...
View ArticleThe Unfound Clue
Just a reminder that nobody has yet successfully traveled to the coordinates off Desolation Trail, where Maura's body is alleged to be found, according to an anonymous email I received several years...
View Article**Updated** Coordinates Linked to 4Chan thread
Someone just alerted me to this post that appeared on 4Chan, in 2015. The coordinates on Desolation Trail appear along with this message: "Bring a shovel. You'll have to trespass to get into the area,...
View ArticleWhat Leads Have Not Been Exhausted?
Open question:What leads remain in the disappearance of Maura Murray? What has not been fully investigated which might lead to more clues?One thing I'd love to have is the name of anyone else who was...
View ArticleJust a Reminder
No comments will be approved that reference or suggest police involvement in Maura Murray's disappearance. That's a conspiracy theory I cannot support.For those who are out of the loop, a witness came...
View ArticleRecent post
House cleaning note: I removed the post from earlier today. It was too tangential for it's own out-of-context separate post so I rolled it into another from last week. While I think Bill's involvement...
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New Episode of True Crime Garage Features The Serial Killer's Apprentice
Fans of true crime podcasts may find the new episode of True Crime Garage particularly interesting. It's the story of Robert Buell, a serial killer from Ohio was put to death in 2002 - but who may not...
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Someone Is Actively Trying to Shut Down This Site
There are only two reasons why this blog would disappear. 1. If Maura is discovered to be alive and well. 2. If the person/persons trying to shut it down finally succeed. I've been debating about...
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All The Cool Kids Are Going to CrimeCon
If you like True Crime and want to hear a bit more about the Maura Murray case, in person, you should come to CrimeCon in Indianapolis June 9 -11 next summer.You can register today. Enter the code:...
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Old Link Provides Lots of Info on UMass Teammates
Here's a link to an old program from the time Maura Murray was running with the UMass Amherst track team. Lots of familiar names. Some new.
View ArticleChance Encounter Provides Possible Explanation for Maura Murray's Disappearance
As an old-school shoe-leather reporter, there's nothing I love more than a good bar story. This one has all the hallmarks of a legit run-in with someone from Maura's inner circle - and they provide an...
View ArticleMissing Maura Murray Returns
The boys are back with a new episode. This one features audio from their trip to the UMass Outing Club Cabin, which may have been Maura's destination the night she disappeared.Listen closely. Inside...
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Did Maura Murray Just Take Down Her Facebook Account?
Late last night I received a tip through this blog and then a follow-up over email from a person who happened upon a Facebook profile that was either Maura Murray's personal account or one that was...
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Damn it. **UPDATED**
The Facebook post was a troll. Because of the attention the post received, they were motivated to contact the Cold Case Unit and admit what they did. I hope the police take this opportunity to charge...
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