After the afternoon of February 9th, he does not call Maura's dorm room again, only her cell phone. Into believing that he is the salt of the earth. Thanks to inspiring volunteers from the Maura Murray community, some of my additional comments and memories have been compiled from across the internet and can be found, , sign up for updates, find out how to become more involved, and raise awareness by sharing the site on social media using the. Im sure they have their reasons (some good some not so good maybe), but its regrettable they havent released more. There is the possibility that Murray paid cash because she was unable to use credit cards (perhaps past due). Merry Christmas Jay . Yes, I believed it was Maura. Rob McDonald and his wife Christine knew me and knew Maura. Pattison let out a noise, and Rausch ducked behind a desk. Skip to content Menu About Documents What We've Learned So Far Notable People Videos Articles Pods Connect Menu All Good Things Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022by jamesrenner What disappoints me most about this community is the misinfo about Maura. We never found ourselves in a situation that we couldnt handle physically. Katie Serena is a New York City-based writer and a staff writer at All That's Interesting. MAURA MURRAY: IS THE TRUTH AT AMHERST?LISTEN to the FULL PODCAST series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqez6dCMgV4HEZuNBY2VxfD5WxTdgoXLJoin this c. Not nearly as lovely as her but the best I could afford back then! Yes, I stayed at Wells River which is where EVERYONE stayed. From what I remember each room had a different theme, e.g. Maura Murrays boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. The victim reported the alleged attack to police after her assailants name appeared in unfounded theories in an unrelated cold case. It was ~6/8mi in length from what I remember. I bought my 1999 Saab 9-3 in 2002, not far from UMASS. The shop wasnt that big. 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. It was our understanding at the time that a formal offer was made by the FBI and refused by local law enforcement. Advertise with Us, Sponsored Posts from our Partners FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. That person is happy to share that fact, as my parents are happy to share that they picked me up from CT in their car, that we stayed at Wells River not a holiday inn, etc. Pattison was 22 at the time, working her first job out of college, and Rausch was a superior. We obviously didnt find anything during our search, to include the authorities. Did he seek and receive. It was a typical gas station, right off the exit. She would literally jump from a tree top into the Saco river one day, and the next day be the most radiant woman at any formal event. "Y'all are doingreallocal D.C. But these have all led to dead ends. It's extremely creepy. City Desk Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. There is no third phone. 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. Soccer 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. Did Maura find out something about him he needed to urgently set straight or take care of (i.e. Esp given all the shoes Fred wore out over the years looking for Maura. On the jacket Maura was wearing in the ATM video, On the backpack/duffel bag (this is the pic of Kathleen at the motel). His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. I remember more houses being on that road. We went to NH on extended trips several times. Im unsure if you are suggesting Maura ran away. I realize that Maura had morphed into a fictional character that did not accurately reflect who she was as a person. I also do not recall why I called that holiday inn. Our initial assumption was that it was packed up. However, radiocarbon dating in November revealed that the remains were far older than Murray. What was going through my mind? To be clear, any violation of the Honor Code warrants separation; however, the process and factors Clint describes strongly supports the fact that Maura would have remained at West Point had she wanted to. Those 4,000 foot hikes, NYE parties with her friends there, and the list goes on. Its a big bridge from incompetence to being involved. Bill's lawyer asked for the sex tape to be viewed in court? Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, according to his bio. Yet Renner has held onto his own unproven theory that eliminates Rauschs alibi, which he has written about on his blog. There are Reddit threads, podcasts, and entire blogs dedicated to Murrays caseone of which is run by author andreporterJames Renner. I believe we know nothing about her Sunday because it's critical to this case. Additionally, its a great work out, she loved being outside and for me the views from those mountains were beyond beautiful. We never found ourselves in a situation that we couldn't handle physically. Maura and I communicated via AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and she also used AIM to communicate with HS friends. Its my understanding that Sara was not as close to Kate or Maura. Considering her slim chances of survival, there have been multiple efforts to recover her remains near the scene of the accident. Maura Murray MissingMaura Murray was a strong student and track athlete before her disappearance. I have posted stats before on missing people being an ex, BF or loved one etc. That said, Im not suggesting they are bad folks bc I dont know their reasons. If this was outside of his normal behavior in regards to calling her, something must have set him off. Or Im a liar and Ive convinced my parents, the Murrays, the McDonalds and Mauras friends there wasnt a note when there was in fact one or convinced them to lie and join me in the conspiracy. Its my understanding Renner received them from John Smith. He said that he could not see the womans car from his house, but he did see other cars passing by on the road. That said, we had a v special trip that included a hike to the top of Mt. [On 116/112] It doesnt have a road number on it but yeah that looks right. General Feelings and why hes participating on social media. Just about the only thing I've felt strongly about in this case.is that Billy knows why Maura left U-Mass that day. After a drink or two at a bar near the White House, the group returned to the office to retrieve their coats. 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. I talked to them about anything and everything that we/they could think of to try and help. While they began combing the area west of the scene, its believed that no one went east during the initial search. On why so many calls to Kate on Sunday morning: I was worried about Maura after she called me crying having just wrecked Freds Toyota. She could legit ball. That includes treating people with respect and love in a way Ive seen few others emulate. first missing child to be put on a milk carton. IMO the note NHSP refer to is prob the email. 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. 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 have thoughts on what they should have but I would be speculating to say they def have the recording. I believe she was a week into the new semester [at umass] (someone correct me if Im wrong). New Hampshire League of InvestigatorsMaura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. Kate Pattison caught in a mantrap in her former office building, moments before she was assaulted in 2011. 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. Maura was an above average athlete. I urge the NHSP to work tirelessly until the remains can be identified, so that peace may be given to their loved ones. She was one of a kind. Bryan Kohberger Probably Cause AffidavitMap. She was happy and we both enjoyed seeing family and friends. It felt like there was more to cover on foot well off the road into the woods and the river was snowed over so we focused a lot of effort there. There was no note [that I am aware of]; however, there was an email. I was aware that Fred was visiting and they were car shopping that weekend. 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. Beyond cute, 100%! On whether or not Maura was planning to return. Washington. Born on May 4, 1982, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Maura Murray was raised in the nearby town of Hanson. People want to be right above all else, it's a a normal human condition. 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. It could be an effort to support their theory she was suicidal. It was 2004. Much like Maura Murrays mugshot, this image has been widely described as unsettling. Maura and I last saw each other over Christmas break, correct. While Murray had left some of her belongings in her car, a few key items were missing, including her cell phone and backpack. 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. Terms & Conditions While I do not believe someone other than Maura drove the Saturn to NH, I admit that nearly anything is possible. While Mauras disappearance is heartbreaking, there are moments when I find myself having pleasant memories even in the midst of a sad moment. After all, why would a suicidal person bother packing items like those? I can ask the others if they did. Rauschs arraignment in D.C. Superior Court was originally scheduled for this morning but was postponed until April 17. While authorities have acknowledged the possibility that Murray is still out there somewhere, they think its extremely unlikely. Assuming that Murray did not kill herself and did not succumb to the elements while in hiding, where would she have gone? 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? 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. I was brought up with one and can see through them immediately. I did find an email from 02 tucked into the pages of a basketball program that was beside her desk. Prob not high and yet it happened to me. Its that simple. I did believe it to be a woman (again watch the ID ep). Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). Maybe he thought she ran away from him, and is still bitter and doesn't care what became of her. https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954. Maura placed great value on kindness in others. Pattison pushed him away, but Rausch pushed her down to the table again, she says. I would hope they have a recording of it. New Hampshire State Police declined to comment on potential suspects. She wore them a few times Im aware of, likely more. 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. (Her relatives later said there was no death.) If anyone here is a basketball fan think of Kevin Durant or Tim Duncan. I was there, and everyday we would take multiple trips to the police station to check in. Bill was in a manic, out of control state, on Feb 9th 2004, prior to Maura being considered missing by her family. For me, bc Maura was someone I loved, I tend to think of the positive and happy times. Assertive is a word you could use accurately IMO. Page Three Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. Bottom line, we never had issues with VMs, phone records, etc during the search. That was the first time I had been on campus in 2004. His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. Police also believed that Murray may have been trying to kill herself, and even put out a press release two days after she first went missing that she was possibly suicidal. Her father has denied this suggestion: She was in good spirits and had no worries or reason to run away from her life.. This may be tangential but was she worried that "someone" may be able to track her location by hacking into credit card payment details if she paid for anything l a card? The answer and his reason for withholding it for all these years is probably because it doesn't make him look good. Many a reference to both of those in old letters as well. I was silent for a long time and just now am joining the convo. She did not suggest or mention getting away. 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. Not calling her dorm room like he always has done is especially telling. 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. 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. Access to Mauras VM was gained after and bc she disappeared. The stretch of 112 was more isolated which is why it stuck out. Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 45: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray, also available on. I totally get why folks do that but look at it from my perspective. Although Murray disappeared 15 years ago, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire are still investigating. her fun personality and her competitive spirit. Events: A heads up about City Paper events, from panels to parties. I just wasnt contemplating what was happening, she says. 100%. 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. Ten years later, an online community of 'websleuths' have formed to search for Murray. If nothing else, he's provided nothing in the way of help to locate her or increase awareness regarding her disappearance (strage). Folks should really check out the Discovery ID episode. However, it could not be ignored that Murray had been dealing with numerous problems prior to her disappearance including her legal issues with credit card fraud, her worries over her alcoholic sister, and crashing her fathers car mere hours before getting into yet another car accident. Especially his changing routine. I dont recall how they took it into evidence. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbGJgG0lDdQnw5Ar7y7ma2LBrnUY5CLtTOjFwrF2L5M/edit?usp=sharing. 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. That said, Ive never found it odd Maura went back to Feds hotel room. 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. On whether she was drinking and driving (and re HB). I'm absolutely convinced that he knew she was leaving campus for a couple days. Heck, his effort searching for Maura is unmatched as far as I know relative to other missing persons cases. We covered that area on foot as good as anyone could IMO. I basically copy/pasted his answers to questions, took out filler and organized into categories. Maybe four pumps. Starting around May 2020, weve been lucky to have the participation of Bill Rausch on reddit. Only years later have both topics been manipulated into conspiracy theories (e.g. Atop one of the boxes was a printed email to her boyfriend, which detailed problems in their relationship. His friends and his family he calls, in a ballistic frency. Pattison became aware of Rauschs connection to the disappearance of 21-year-old Maura Murray through a co-worker soon after the alleged attack in D.C. Rausch was Murrays boyfriend at the time she went missing. 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. He calls all her UMass acquaintances, their dorm rooms and their cell phones. Public DomainMaura Murrays mugshot, which was taken after she was arrested for credit card fraud. He has had such a vast array of possibilities and capabilities at his command and disposal over the years, even back in 2004. 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? Pattison says Rausch once told her it was unprofessional for women to wear pants in the office, and that I should wear skirts or dresses.. I never spoke with the alleged caller from the Red Cross. I already wanted the plane to fly faster than it ever had before and this made that feeling even stronger. Maura Murray Missing/MySpace Maura Murray's boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. 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). Maura's mom, Laurie Murray, and Billy's mother, Sharon Rausch, later told the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, the university paper, that the couple had had problems back in 2002 but patched things . Kate was Mauras closest friend at UMass. 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. Her time there appeared normal for the most part, but there were some problems. I recall standing beside her desk when I read/saw the email. I am sure that this man has bamboozled a great number of people, including his own mother, into standing behind him. I remember changing her diapers in a tent up there, for Chrissakes.. I remember at least one officer going into the room with us, altho both may have. And re notes, phone records, etc to your point fulk we gave them all that stuff. There was a broad passion she had for hiking that included a goal of hiking all the 4,000 ft mountains in NH. I do not remember my connection so its possible, perhaps likely, it was DFW. Fred is a rockstar. The indictment in D.C. has no connection to Murrays disappearance. I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. Though some have stuck to the suicide or accidental death theories, others think that she was abducted. That is an excellent insight into a narcissist. Maura Murray came up a lot. There are numerous podcasts, websites, and docuseries dedicated to finding the truth. Its possible she also used Yahoo messenger but given LE do not mention AIM, it leads me to assume they confused the two. Rausch also authored the forward of TheFire Within: Shedding Light on Trauma, a book that compiles stories of trauma associated with military life. The first officer on the scene found a damaged car but no driver. The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. He faces 10 years if convicted of the crime. In the days following Mauras disappearance everyone who the police asked to speak with talked with them and shared what they knew. I can appreciate that this is prob debated on this sub. I dont see how saying (over and over) she had an affair with a GA humanizes her bc its a lie. The Murrays would prob be the best folks to confirm if Maura took solo trips to NH. Something other folks are also passionate about: http://4000footers.com/nh.shtml. But for all the theories, were no closer to finding out what happened to Maura Murray today than we were nearly two decades ago. She confronted Rausch about the incident that morning, but he denied any involvement. For instance, Murrays boyfriend Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women, leading some to question whether he played a role in what happened to Murray. I was in OK the weekend before she disappeared so I wasnt physically with her to gauge her mindset. I was worried about her after the car accident in the Corolla, which she called and told me about. Working together I believe we will find Maura. . 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 missing. 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. I dont believe Maura did anything wrong. 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. The female Metropolitan Police Department officers first response back then, according to Pattison, was Why didnt you report this last night?, It took a long time for me to call myself a victim or to associate with the word victim, and going to the police again symbolized that, she tells City Paper. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We learned of the three men at the party after Maura disappeared. In fact, we were going through flyers so quickly, a printing press co. in OH cranked out an additional 5k and overnighted them to us in NH the local office store in NH couldnt keep pace with flyer production. In some cases you will see I have pasted multiple responses to the same question. If you think that it's important to have high quality local reporting we hope you'll support our work with a monthly contribution. While I'm unsure exactly who believes Maura's disappearance was a DUI walk away, that theory was far from my mind after speaking with Fred the evening of February 10th. Film/TV . This is a fact. Then, learn about the first missing child to be put on a milk carton. I could also see red liquid on the drivers side door and ceiling of the car. In addition, the cop discovered a Coke bottle that contained a red liquid with a strong alcoholic odor. And there were also printed MapQuest directions to Burlington, Vermont. Love you, Maura.. I referenced our search of Bradley hill rd and 112 to and from those intersections bc I recall going back and forth on that stretch of road/woods exhausting every inch on foot. In short, we searched everywhere we knew or could think to search. I dont recall if it had a garage (there may have been one). Privacy Policy 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. The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Journalism, by James Renner The most reliable source for information in the unsolved disappearance of Maura Murray. Faith Westman was apparently the first person to come across the accident and alerted the authorities at 7:27 pm after she returned to her nearby home.