I did believe it to be a woman (again watch the ID ep). In some cases you will see I have pasted multiple responses to the same question. Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. I talk about this on Erinns podcast btw. We met in 2001 while we were both Cadets at West Point and started dating not long after that. Bill was Maura's boyfriend when she went missing in February 2004 and has been sharing his recollections of Maura, her disappearance, and the subsequent search. FYSA: We searched Jigger Johnson and found no evidence Maura or anyone else was or had been there. Many people talk about what are the chances when discussing this case. It happened to Maura. Olympic Sports, Savage Love re FBI, NHSP also refused to ask them for help after receiving a tip Maura was seen at a gas station off an exit north on I-91 in VT. My father and I drove there to investigate and the woman who called in the tip had left work and we were unable to interview her at this point we had already met several neighbors near the accident scene who had not spoken with police so we were conducting our own interviews and then sharing them with LE. After that phone call - while his girlfriend is still missing - he goes completely silent for five days. We returned to ask NHSP to invite the FBI into the investigation given the tip coming from VT, they refused. City Desk Into VT (it was v close) and over to ME. Its clear to me that she wasnt running away and the evidence in her car, her emails, her letters, phone calls, etc all point to her returning to school. And by 7:46 p.m., Murray had disappeared. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 5/11/2020 0 Comments In recognition of Maura Murray's 38th bday on May 4, 2020, I spoke briefly with Erinn Larkin, co-host of 107 Degrees Maura Murray podcast (click on image below) and shared my thoughts on Julie Murray's interview with "The Captain" from True Crime Garage, some . 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. Its unclear what her planned destination was meant to be because she didnt tell anyone where she was going. It was unseasonably warm, Pattison remembers, so they left their jackets in the office. Of course, we know that she did not. The Murrays would prob be the best folks to confirm if Maura took solo trips to NH. After the afternoon of February 9th, he does not call Maura's dorm room again, only her cell phone. I felt like she was revealing more of herself to me every subsequent trip and in my opinion NH was a home away from home for her. Its my understanding that Sara was not as close to Kate or Maura. I was fortunate to get into West Point and even more fortunate to have met Maura there. Ive noticed many folks on line totally being unaware or misinformed of their relationship. Esp given all the shoes Fred wore out over the years looking for Maura. Most recently, in September 2021, New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) announced that human bone fragments had been found just 25 miles away from North Haverhill in the Loon Mountain area. Bill would choke and hit her without her consent, the victim's lawyer said. In mid July I collected and organized his answers. They can cry crocodile tears and turn that off without a flinch, at the bat of an eye. On February 10th, 2004 my world turned upside down when I received a call from Maura's father, Fred. She was headed to Bartlett. Washington. From VT to ME and Canada down to MA. I believe we know nothing about her Sunday because it's critical to this case. I did not participate in any helicopter flights/searches during this time and the phone records were for my phone and Mauras phone only. Security footage of Maura Murray withdrawing cash on the day that she went missing. 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). I still wonder if people realize that he drove to NH every weekend for years and years searching for Maura. She knew she shouldnt be driving it. It was the last recorded instance that she ever used her phone. and her laughing at her Texas flag shorts and cool car! Did he seek and receive. Most notably, a search of her dorm room revealed that she had packed up most of her belongings into boxes before she left. The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. And Bill "would also refer to [the victim] during sex as Maura, the name of his ex-girlfriend who went missing in 2004. People want to be right above all else, it's a a normal human condition. Things that have and should be considered in her disappearance. Theater Privacy Policy Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 45: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray, also available on iTunes and Spotify. She was already planning for the upcoming summer when we planned to spend more time together. That is an excellent insight into a narcissist. We walked most of the ~20 mi between the accident site and Lincoln. Maura talked a lot about her Dad with me and he was someone she looked up to and someone who loved her unconditionally. While I do not believe someone other than Maura drove the Saturn to NH, I admit that nearly anything is possible. lighthouse, etc./I remember having limited to no cell reception nearly everywhere we went during the search. He reported that the driver was a young woman who appeared to be shaken up, but unharmed. In Mauras case the theft took place ~13 mo under the code and stealing makeup would be considered a minor infraction. It took a bit of time, maybe 10-20min altho I should say it felt like forever like most drives to a specific location. I pushed him up, and he pushed me down again, and I kept asking him what he was doing, and he would smile or laugh, and kept grabbing at my dress.. At the risk of disappointing some folks who Ive seen comment a lot on her military training, the 1.5 years at USMA did not provide her with any specialized tools for winter survival. 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.) Maura and Bill Rausch. Pls check that bc Im going off memory here, not my notes or google maps! Rausch did not respond to messages seeking comment. I was driving my dads truck the time she recommended picking someone up, and after the hike mentioned in the ep, the I believe the vehicle Maura flagged down was a truck. I already wanted the plane to fly faster than it ever had before and this made that feeling even stronger. She was as bubbly and brilliant as they come. Perhaps, like in Rust Creek a local spotted a girl alone on the side of the road and pulled over to offer "help" while actually having evil intentions. I was aware that Fred was visiting and they were car shopping that weekend. Fred spoke with the police everyday and it was not until years later when he sued the state for answers that the direct conversations stopped. Freelancers Guide Maura was one of the loveliest, brilliant, and badass girls you could ever know. Denying a FOIA request for something that was public seems strange to me. On Erinn's podcast . I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. On the jacket Maura was wearing in the ATM video, On the backpack/duffel bag (this is the pic of Kathleen at the motel). I will attempt to keep updating this. On whether she was drinking and driving (and re HB). (Her relatives later said there was no death.) He said that he could not see the womans car from his house, but he did see other cars passing by on the road. It could be an effort to support their theory she was suicidal. There is no third phone. 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. I dont recall how they took it into evidence. That includes treating people with respect and love in a way Ive seen few others emulate. I still dont know what happened, just like most of you. Im sure they have their reasons (some good some not so good maybe), but its regrettable they havent released more. He told me Maura's car was found on the side of the road in New Hampshire and Maura was nowhere to be found. Maura was loved by everyone who knew her and her love for us was as lovely as you might imagine. So did other people familiar to the case. I also do not recall why I called that holiday inn. While its possible she was going to meet someone, theres no evidence to suggest she was. I specifically recall a large suitcase (I recognized) on her bed. I bought my 1999 Saab 9-3 in 2002, not far from UMASS. We assumed she took her backpack bc it was unaccounted for. I do not recall if I stayed at the holiday inn with Maura in the past. After I spoke with Fred on 2/10 I was hyper alert for any incoming calls or new VMs. The victim reported the alleged attack to police after her assailants name appeared in unfounded theories in an unrelated cold case. Surprised folks dont know more details about the actual search. Again, totally possible. Victim is asking police to look into his whereabouts in the days following Maura's disappearance." James Renner on Twitter View attachment 177977 Could y'all even imagine if it's proven that he was the reason she disappeared. The plaintiff is his ex-girlfriend, who claims years of abuse. We printed off the phone records at the police station bc LE were waiting on a subpoena. I was there, and everyday we would take multiple trips to the police station to check in. At the time, Murray was at her campus security job and was so distraught by the call that she had to be escorted back to her dorm. Ariana Gordillo, who lived with Pattison, says Pattison was in a state of shock when she arrived home that evening and described the attack. Same goes for assuming she was wearing her dark winter coat. re tomboy, she def was and elegant at the same time. He would say, Maura you're a bitch, you're a whore, you're a cunt."". I will attempt to keep updating this. Maura Murray MissingThe disappearance of Maura Murray has remained a mystery since she went missing in 2004. He told me Maura's car was found on the side of the road in New Hampshire and Maura was nowhere to be found. Her light heartedness made her assertiveness that much more appealing to me and many others. I dont recall the airline or the layover city off the top of my head. 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. Books . It was 2004. Then, she says, he grabbed her shoulders, turned her around, and forced her head down into the conference table. With regard to LE having my phone, again, totally possible altho I do not remember it. Maybe four pumps. Murrays father Fred traveled to Amherst on February 7, 2004. You can watch that ep on the Murrays website at www.mauramurraymissing.org/media, if you scroll down a bit. Seems something specifically happened to set him off to make him call her incessantly like that, and also something that would make Maura ignore every one of his calls. The NHSP informed us they tracked the call back to the Red Cross. What little I knew was very concerning; Maura drove to a different state in an unreliable car . Maura Murray Update -- Bill Rausch's Alibi Prosecutors Podcast 11.8K subscribers Subscribe 211 5.2K views 2 years ago Was Bill Rausch in Oklahoma on February 9, 2004? 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. And if he did indeed know this, and no one else knows this, then at the very least, Bill know something that nobody else knows. Three people who Pattison told about the attack soon afterward have confirmed her account to City Paper. 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!!!) Bill was in a manic, out of control state, on Feb 9th 2004, prior to Maura being considered missing by her family. These are the facts according to the Murray statement that align with my memory of what took place. The thing about our search (most searches Im guessing) is that we covered areas closest to the accident scene more frequently than further away. While she was initially upset, she seemed fine by the time we got off the phone. Whoops! My whereabouts while in Haverhill have been confirmed by LE, Fred Murray, Rob and Christine McDonald, my parents and others. The Police should have spoken with Julie, but they didnt. the necklace was a gift. Fred coordinated most everything altho obvi there was plenty of cross talk. Maura and I communicated via AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and she also used AIM to communicate with HS friends. 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. But she didnt reserve a room. Then Maura would go out and smoke the competition. Perhaps most shockingly, some citizen sleuths have implied that Murrays father may have been abusive toward her, perhaps prompting her to run away an accusation that Murrays loved ones have denied. In the days following Mauras disappearance everyone who the police asked to speak with talked with them and shared what they knew. 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. His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. Mauras connection to the White Mountains was real. She was extremely confident of her abilities while not being aggressive. Pattison was 22 at the time, working her first job out of college, and Rausch was a superior. No. From what I remember each room had a different theme, e.g. Time under the code and severity of the offense are two key factors in determining the outcome of a cadet who violates the Honor Code. The disappearance of Maura Murray is perhaps the most highly speculated case of the 21st century. She was lovely in every sense of the word. I took the police at their word. The first officer on the scene found a damaged car but no driver. Practically speaking I wanted to pass the information along. Beer In Iraq, my Commander made the decision to approve my leave in a matter of seconds. Coronavirus, Carry-out Critic NHSP refused. There was a broad passion she had for hiking that included a goal of hiking all the 4,000 ft mountains in NH. And on February 5, 2004, Murray had an emotional phone conversation with her sister Kathleen, who was struggling with addiction and issues with her fianc. What disappoints me most about this community is the misinfo about Maura. Two things that melded perfectly together. Also, he and his wife moved to Florida shortly after the disappearance. Good Taste: Downtowns Little Chicken Boasts Irresistible Big Chick Energy, Weekend Roundup: Weird Weather and More Metro Mess, Police in D.C. This is a fact. Many a reference to both of those in old letters as well. Did Maura find out something about him he needed to urgently set straight or take care of (i.e. On accessing the phone records and voicemail: My mother was the account holder which is why she called Sprint for access to VMs. It was our understanding at the time that a formal offer was made by the FBI and refused by local law enforcement. It was prob ~1-1.5 weeks before we understood how many balls they were dropping and started to spend more time on leads before handing it over to LE. Some have speculated that she started a new life for herself perhaps even in Canada to escape her legal issues and the drama that was unfolding in her personal life. Maura Murray came up a lot. in promoting certain theories over others. The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Journalism, by James Renner The most reliable source for information in the unsolved disappearance of Maura Murray. From what Ive read, many people are puzzled by the short time frame she disappeared in youre def not alone. The number of calls made/received were dictated by cell coverage vs our desire to make/receive calls. Pattison let out a noise, and Rausch ducked behind a desk. Shot at Three People in February, Finding Jackie Reveals Little About the Former First Lady, D.C. Police Officers Convicted in Karon Hylton-Browns Death Ask Judge to Throw Out Jurys Verdict, Grant a New Trial. Someone mentioned on another thread that the phone records show a roaming call from Burlington, VT on 2/11 which is interesting bc my parents drove us straight to Haverhill after picking me up at the airport./IMO thats a good baseline for understanding that the roaming location for calls clearly does not match up with my physical location. And ever since Maura Murrays disappearance in 2004, only alleged sightings, dead ends, and speculative theories have emerged. When the NHSP said it wasnt her, it didnt change much as it pertained to our search. In school, Murray made her mark as an honor student and a track athlete. A black Saturn appeared to be stuck in a ditch near her home. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSH: EMERGENCY LEAVE OR NOT (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLIPS) - YouTube 0:00 / 1:05:50 MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSH: EMERGENCY LEAVE OR NOT (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME. I love the idea of reconsidering it. I have posted stats before on missing people being an ex, BF or loved one etc. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Earlier this month, New Hampshire state troopers and FBI agents searched a home near the spot Murray was last seen but found no evidence of human remains, the Boston Globe reported. Change). On February 10th, 2004 my world turned upside down when I received a call from Maura's father, Fred. I totally get why folks do that but look at it from my perspective. That said, special thanks to you and to Erinn for submitting those requests. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). The 911 calls from Westman and Atwood, the two locals who reported the car accident, were placed at 7:27 p.m. and 7:42 p.m., respectively. New Hampshire League of InvestigatorsMaura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. I consider all of those individuals to be extremely honorable and respectful people who knew and loved Maura dearly. Although Murray disappeared 15 years ago, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire are still investigating. On a good samaritan theory (picked up by good samaritan). Our search continued well beyond those intersections. It was a reported sighting (LE should have a record of it) after the accident. While Im certain I left from OKC (something that is confirmed by the person who drove me) and arrived in CT (something my parents can confirm as they picked me up), maybe folks here can determine where the lay over was? The disappearance of Maura Murray has remained a mystery since she went missing in 2004. I always stayed with them in their hotel, even when Id peel off with friends at night. Her smile and laugh are what anyone would remember most. Personal feelings aside, some of the items that Murray had packed in her car such as birth control pills, tooth whitener, and college textbooks have led many to believe that she was not intending to die that day.

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