When the NHSP said it wasnt her, it didnt change much as it pertained to our search. That includes treating people with respect and love in a way Ive seen few others emulate. The hikes we went on were special. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Just a couple months earlier, Murray stole credit card information from a fellow student, which would lead some to believe that she was not only a petty thief, but possibly did not have the money or credit allowance to purchase things. Bill Rausch | Blog. Im unsure if you are suggesting Maura ran away. It's been called the "the first crime mystery of the social media age" due to Facebook's launch 5 days before she went missing. Ariana Gordillo, who lived with Pattison, says Pattison was in a state of shock when she arrived home that evening and described the attack. Most of it wasnt residential and obvi the river ran along side 112 and we check it for footprints as well as best we could. She confronted Rausch about the incident that morning, but he denied any involvement. When her supervisor tried to find out what was wrong, all Murray could say was this: My sister. This was just four days before Murray vanished. 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?) She was never afraid of Fred. Its my understanding Renner received them from John Smith. FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The officer continued, In plain sight behind the drivers seat of the vehicle I could see a box of Franzia wine. While I do not believe someone other than Maura drove the Saturn to NH, I admit that nearly anything is possible. In the same vein I dont see how it humanizes Maura to say that she and Kate had an orgy with respectable business men which was said by a common poster on this sub. Two things that melded perfectly together. Perhaps this is due to some bump in the road between him and Maura's relationship, and that is the way he would react normally. IMO the note NHSP refer to is prob the email. Fred coordinated most everything altho obvi there was plenty of cross talk. What little I knew was very concerning; Maura drove to a different state in an unreliable car . Murrays disappearance remains unsolved and has attracted a cult-like following online, where internet sleuths comb over details of the police investigation and peddle unfounded theories. Heck, his effort searching for Maura is unmatched as far as I know relative to other missing persons cases. FYSA: We searched Jigger Johnson and found no evidence Maura or anyone else was or had been there. Its possible she also used Yahoo messenger but given LE do not mention AIM, it leads me to assume they confused the two. Whoops! [On Bradley Hill] We hit all of that road as well. Theater I received the VM at the airport on Wed morning while going thru security. Given that no one spoke on the VM it was impossible to say it sounded like her or anyone else. Beer New Hampshire League of InvestigatorsMaura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. But for all the theories, were no closer to finding out what happened to Maura Murray today than we were nearly two decades ago. The youngest daughter of Fred and Laurie Murray, she saw her parents separate when she was just six years old. I specifically recall a large suitcase (I recognized) on her bed. Rausch, who is currently deployed in Africa, has been a prominent advocate for veterans, including as the former executive director of Got Your 6, a nonprofit that empowers those who previously. I was silent for a long time and just now am joining the convo. Gear Prudence Sure, its totally possible and some could even say they think its probable. One thing has struck me, which is that Maura was evidently intending to pay cash for whatever she was doing in NH, including whatever fuel she bought not long before the crash. Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 45: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray, also available on iTunes and Spotify. It could be an effort to support their theory she was suicidal. 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 cant speak to if or why she did or didnt try to drive the Saturn after the accident. What we've learned about Maura and her disappearance from Bill Rausch And there were no footprints found in the snow leading to the woods, meaning that she wouldve had to escape on the road, likely moving east of the accident scene (since that area was not inspected during the first search). I have posted stats before on missing people being an ex, BF or loved one etc. I was fortunate to get into West Point and even more fortunate to have met Maura there. Washington, a horrible storm, and a literal race back to the bottom (no comment on who won). Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. In school, Murray made her mark as an honor student and a track athlete. I dont recall if or how police made or received a copy. Press J to jump to the feed. Bill was determined to have stalked his ex-girlfriend. Then wed talk about the next day, come up with a plan, talk about Maura and do our best to smile and laugh thinking of her and how lovely she was hoping she was okay and determined to find her. I can ask the others if they did. Rausch, who is currently deployed in Africa, has been a prominent advocate for veterans, including as the former executive director of Got Your 6, a nonprofit that empowers those who previously served. Does that make sense? Army Major Indicted in D.C. for Alleged 2011 Sexual Abuse Incident The evening of the 11th we met Fred and LE at the police station where we received an update from LE. I know I played it for them on speaker several times at the station. Atop one of the boxes was a printed email to her boyfriend, which detailed problems in their relationship. Fit After 50 Reviews (Critical Warning!) We walked Rt 112 on foot heading east and did not see any foot prints in the snow between the rd and river. In the years since Maura Murray went missing, amateur sleuths have explored all of these ideas and more. Just about the only thing I've felt strongly about in this case.is that Billy knows why Maura left U-Mass that day. We liked to cook altho given we were in our early 20s I wouldnt describe either of us as excellent cooks! Re Maura leaving West Point thats something Ill be taking a deep dive into given thats how we met and I can provide personal and professional insight into the situation. The number of calls made/received were dictated by cell coverage vs our desire to make/receive calls. I assume we used those phones as well. Freelancers Guide She also emailed her boyfriend, Bill Rausch, a U.S. Army lieutenant in Oklahoma: I love you more stud. Someone broke her fall, and she says she looked up and saw Rausch turning the corner at the top. You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. Not calling her dorm room like he always has done is especially telling. She was extremely confident of her abilities while not being aggressive. 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. Then, she says, he grabbed her shoulders, turned her around, and forced her head down into the conference table. According to the link below, classes at UMass started on Wed. Jan 28, 2004. https://www.fivecolleges.edu/academics/academic_calendars/academic_calendar_03-04. It took about a year and a half from the time she reported the incident to police a second time to when Rausch was indicted. Olympic Sports, Savage Love Her smile and laugh are what anyone would remember most. My mother also discusses the call. One of the earliest police theories about this befuddling missing-person case was that Maura Murray had either planned to kill herself or had been consumed by suicidal thoughts after her final car accident. to be clear I do not know if Maura packed up her room or never unpacked. Long answer, I know. So the officer first asked Atwood the last known person to speak with Murray to give him a hand with the search. Katie Serena is a New York City-based writer and a staff writer at All That's Interesting. We returned to ask NHSP to invite the FBI into the investigation given the tip coming from VT, they refused. If only one of us was there (usually my mother), then she would try to get hold of someone who could go chase it down. Maura Murray crashed into a ditch and was never seen again JakubD/Shutterstock After that phone call - while his girlfriend is still missing - he goes completely silent for five days. Love you, Maura.. I consider all of those individuals to be extremely honorable and respectful people who knew and loved Maura dearly. After a drink or two at a bar near the White House, the group returned to the office to retrieve their coats. He told me Maura's car was found on the side of the road in New Hampshire and Maura was nowhere to be found. And after Murray vanished in Haverhill that evening, she was never seen again. Looking back, I dont know if it was Maura, altho I believed it to be at the time. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSH: EMERGENCY LEAVE OR NOT (MINDSHOCK - YouTube However, the contractor didnt report the alleged sighting until months later, because he was unsure at first about the exact date he had seen the person. Openings For all the talk of theories, the idea that someone with good intentions giving her a ride somewhere has fallen by the way side. Both are amazing talents, extremely assertive, and quiet! So, while I was surprised she left school without telling anyone it wasnt unbelievable to me if that makes sense? She would be a great mother and partner to whomever was lucky enough to have married her, maybe even me. "Here's the warrant for Bill Rausch's arrest on felony sex abuse charges. So saying she was competitive is incomplete in my mind. She was headed to Bartlett. People have long theorized that Maura Murray's disappearance may have been a crime of opportunity caused by a fluke encounter with someone after she had a car accident in rural New Hampshire. I dont recall how they took it into evidence. 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). From what I remember each room had a different theme, e.g. She wore them a few times Im aware of, likely more. She did not suggest or mention getting away. Rob McDonald and his wife Christine knew me and knew Maura. She was lovely in every sense of the word. On the jacket Maura was wearing in the ATM video, On the backpack/duffel bag (this is the pic of Kathleen at the motel). On the call with Maura after the Hadley accident: She told me she had been in an accident. She was up there as an infant. I realize that Maura had morphed into a fictional character that did not accurately reflect who she was as a person.