Additionally, its a great work out, she loved being outside and for me the views from those mountains were beyond beautiful. (commenting on a picture posted) I remember how much everyone adored her from the moment they met her for the first time. Fred is a rockstar. Im familiar with the type of conditions you describe from growing up with winters in Ohio and my time at West Point. Hacking was not as prevalent as it is today (assuming the was someone in her life that could hack into financial institutions). We def hit every gas station, hotel, business, and any place that would let us put a flier up. As someone mentioned, there was a section or two where the river and road were side by side but even there we did not see footprints in the snow or a break/gap in the snow and ice on the river. 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. My mother and I have never believed that Maura wasnt at the accident scene bc there is no evidence to support that. Ill be the first to admit my memory isnt perfect, but Ive confirmed I flew out of OKC and that I arrived in CT. Just as folks in this sub know details of Mauras case better than me, I certainly know what I do and dont remember better than others. The plaintiff is his ex-girlfriend, who claims years of abuse. Everything we did together was special from going on canoe trips, to hiking Mt. Thank you again for asking. District Line Daily: Our news, politics, arts, food, and sports coverage in one email every weekday. If she wore them enough for a K-9 to pick up her scent, I cannot say as Im not an expert on that topic. I believe she was a week into the new semester [at umass] (someone correct me if Im wrong). Yet Renner has held onto his own unproven theory that eliminates Rauschs alibi, which he has written about on his blog. 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. You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. We hit darn near every business in NH with a flyer. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Contact Us City Paper has not independently confirmed those accounts, but upon hearing stories of Rauschs alleged behavior with other women from Renner, Pattison says she felt a responsibility to report her incident to the police again. 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 just wasnt contemplating what was happening, she says. Rob McDonald and his wife Christine knew me and knew Maura. She would literally jump from a tree top into the Saco river one day (thats a great story btw), and the next day be the most radiant woman at any formal event. Many a reference to both of those in old letters as well. FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. They helped with the search. He calls all her UMass acquaintances, their dorm rooms and their cell phones. Sure, its totally possible and some could even say they think its probable. At 4:37 p.m., she placed a call to her own voicemail. Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. Renners book about his obsession with Murrays disappearance, True Crime Addict: How I Lost Myself in the Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray, published in 2016. We don't have one. Film/TV Maura and Bill Rausch. The victim reported the alleged attack to police after her assailants name appeared in unfounded theories in an unrelated cold case. 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 want to focus on Maura tho and avoid the drama. Any bank account associated with her has remained dormant. Although Murray disappeared 15 years ago, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire are still investigating. her fun personality and her competitive spirit. Events, Football Its unclear what her planned destination was meant to be because she didnt tell anyone where she was going. I wasnt able to stop listening to the VM and other things until I deployed to Iraq in 2006 where I was forced to focus on things that didnt allow me time or mental head space to think about Maura or much of anything else. When the NHSP said it wasnt her, it didnt change much as it pertained to our search. Have you heard the story of her winning a free throw competition at Boston Garden? Beyond cute, 100%! He said that he went car-shopping with his daughter and went to dinner with her before he went back to his motel. We never found ourselves in a situation that we couldnt handle physically. I believe if not for that accident, she would be here today and none of you would know her name. He calls all her UMass acquaintances, their dorm rooms and their cell phones. 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. That said, we obvi didnt search far or fast enough. Maura was missing. Atop one of the boxes was a printed email to her boyfriend, which detailed problems in their relationship. Maura Murray Public Figure/FacebookSecurity footage of Maura Murray withdrawing cash on the day that she went missing. I think I remember a McDonalds sighting but nothing really comes to mind. 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. Not calling her dorm room like he always has done is especially telling. Long answer, I know. She was up there as an infant. Considering the amount of alcohol found at the scene and the Coke bottle that was likely filled with alcohol authorities believed that Murray had been drinking and didnt want to risk jeopardizing her record of good behavior after her credit card fraud arrest. She was a #badass. we drove and/or walked every road, trail and wooded area in vicinity of her accident to include 116. Murrays father Fred traveled to Amherst on February 7, 2004. Terms & Conditions Maura was the loveliest of girls, she really was. Im unsure. So, while I was surprised she left school without telling anyone it wasnt unbelievable to me if that makes sense? This never fucking happened, she remembers him saying. Heres a photo of the three of us on one of those 4,000 footers. She knew she shouldnt be driving it. On Feb. 9, 2004, University of Massachusetts student Maura Murray crashed her car on Route 112, an icy road in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Mental health is a serious topic and those suffering should not be ashamed bc they are not alone. A review of his phone records revealed a 3 minute call to Maura's cell phone the Saturday after the disappearance, when he was in New Hampshire as part of the search. 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. His friends and his family he calls, in a ballistic frency. This is a fact. Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. We liked to cook altho given we were in our early 20s I wouldnt describe either of us as excellent cooks! (LogOut/ Hes said on Twitter that he was granted leave to search for Murray after he found out shed gone missing. Once inside, she remembers Rausch closing the doors behind them and laughing. Hockey 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. 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). 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? In Mauras case the theft took place ~13 mo under the code and stealing makeup would be considered a minor infraction. Give the man something for goodness sake. Into believing that he is the salt of the earth. For the victim, Kate Pattison, the indictment brings an end to some of the uncertainty and anxiety thats hovered over her life for the past eight years. Other theories have focused on Atwood, the last known person to see Murray alive. Maybe he thought she ran away from him, and is still bitter and doesn't care what became of her. However, Fred soon found out that his insurance would cover the cost of repairs as long as Murray picked up the proper forms from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. And fun. So did other people familiar to the case. I recall nothing being stacked two high on the bed. Especially after being made to feel like I wasnt one the first time I went, I didnt want to fight anybody for that status.. I witnessed police make many mistakes; however, that suggests they were incompetent. The car had several issues and wasnt reliable. The VT sighting could have been significant, and LE were aware. lighthouse, etc./I remember having limited to no cell reception nearly everywhere we went during the search. I do not recall skulking any. 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. It was her home away from home. Still, Atwood called the police anyway once he arrived home about 100 yards away from the accident. I dont recall the airline or the layover city off the top of my head. There were no obvious signs of foul play, and there were no footprints in the snow that led into the nearby woods. Wasnt a new gas station. 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. We learned of the three men at the party after Maura disappeared. I dont recall if it had a garage (there may have been one). Though some have stuck to the suicide or accidental death theories, others think that she was abducted. Maura Murrays boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. Maura was missing. I got your messages, but honestly, I didnt feel like talking to much of anyone, I promise to call today though. My mother also discusses the call. And ever since Maura Murrays disappearance in 2004, only alleged sightings, dead ends, and speculative theories have emerged. From what Ive read, many people are puzzled by the short time frame she disappeared in youre def not alone. https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954. If I get off course, you can set me straight. 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. Looking back, I dont know if it was Maura, altho I believed it to be at the time. 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. While they began combing the area west of the scene, its believed that no one went east during the initial search. The disappearance of Maura Murray has remained a mystery since she went missing in 2004. You can watch that ep on the Murrays website at www.mauramurraymissing.org/media, if you scroll down a bit. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). Of that, Im certain. IMO the note NHSP refer to is prob the email. Julie talks briefly about pre race interactions with Maura during track and how light hearted Maura was while Julie was extremely serious. I believe Bill Rausch was in town to retrieve his gifts to Maura by the time her first accident occurred, which I theorize he caused both of them. re Butch Atwood, again I do not want to comment on him despite having met and spoken with him in 2004. NHSP refused. Bill Rausch Home The Fire Within Blog Maura Maura Murray In 2004 I was a Lieutenant (LT) in the Army stationed at Fort Sill, OK. I did believe it to be a woman (again watch the ID ep). I believe the unaccounted for backpack was one she had from West Point. She was very independent and travelled by herself regularly to visit me, her friends, etc. I remember her looking very distraught and very pale, Gordillo says. As she did not appear to be injured, Atwood left Murray with her car and went home to call the police on his landline. 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. Basketball I cant speak to if or why she did or didnt try to drive the Saturn after the accident. But many of her loved ones have firmly insisted that she would never have ended her own life, even with all the incidents that had happened in the preceding days. I believe there were boxes and/or other bags as well. Maura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. Im sure they have their reasons (some good some not so good maybe), but its regrettable they havent released more. I was brought up with one and can see through them immediately. But since she had told no one of her plans and left without making a confirmed reservation, it remains unclear where she was actually going. I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. She was one of a kind. 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. Dr. I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSCH AND THE FBI (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLIPS)What are the Bill Rausch and FBI connections in relation to the Maura Murray case?. I specifically recall a large suitcase (I recognized) on her bed. Bottom Line: Kate has been helpful, has given interviews, and wants to know what happened to Maura. Food News The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. 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. At 7:46 p.m., the first responding officer had arrived on the scene. 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. 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!!!) I believe UMass police had already been in the room altho Im not certain of that (seems like a fair assumption). Why would they call it a note and not an email? 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 . 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. So , after the wreck, could she have got a ride to a hotel and paid in cash? I'm absolutely convinced that he knew she was leaving campus for a couple days. Fred coordinated most everything altho obvi there was plenty of cross talk. 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. In doing so, perhaps it can draw more awareness to the case and possibly help Julie [or anyone] find Maura and bring her home. I received the VM while going through airport security at the Roy Rogers airport in OKC, the morning of Feb 11. In this instance, there is an actual person who drove me to the OKC airport. She was never afraid of Fred. Also, he and his wife moved to Florida shortly after the disappearance. Aside from being upset over the accident, Murray reportedly seemed fine when her father took her back to her dorm later that day. Ive shared the story of Maura hitch hiking many times before. We walked Rt 112 on foot heading east and did not see any foot prints in the snow between the rd and river. 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. I dont believe Maura did anything wrong. Mauras connection to the White Mountains was real. Read about the disappearance of UMass student Maura Murray. Julie talked a little about this with Erinn in a FB Live Q&A they conducted Monday. Press J to jump to the feed. Thats their choice and its my choice too. But that charge was supposed to be dismissed as long as she maintained good behavior for three months. Roaming data shows he was in western Maine shortly before this. We didnt walk on it Altho had we seen footprints we prob would have. She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. Maura was an above average athlete. And re notes, phone records, etc to your point fulk we gave them all that stuff. The Golden State Killer used very similar language in one of his calls to a previous victim. Though many of her loved ones believed that Murray had simply intended to get away from all the drama for just a few days, there were some signs that she intended her disappearance to be a permanent one. On the call with Maura after the Hadley accident, On why so many calls to Kate on Sunday morning, On accessing the phone records and voicemail, edit new: On the gloves (as scent article). We assumed she took her backpack bc it was unaccounted for. I did discuss the email with LE while answering their questions about the topic of the email. There was a broad passion she had for hiking that included a goal of hiking all the 4,000 ft mountains in NH. I cant say what the NHSP do or dont have (the recording). If you think that it's important to have high quality local reporting we hope you'll support our work with a monthly contribution. These are the facts according to the Murray statement that align with my memory of what took place. Late on Sunday,. She was reportedly driving through Haverhill, New Hampshire, when she crashed her car and got stuck in a ditch. Did Maura find out something about him he needed to urgently set straight or take care of (i.e. Interestingly enough, a contractor who had been passing by on Route 112 that night later reported seeing a young person moving eastbound on foot a few miles away from the scene of the accident around 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rausch also authored the forward of TheFire Within: Shedding Light on Trauma, a book that compiles stories of trauma associated with military life. Ive always assumed she was taking a break in a place she loved (her love of NH being something she often wrote me about), but I could be completely wrong. Its my understanding Renner received them from John Smith. I dont recall how they took it into evidence. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 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. 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. 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 I did not participate in any helicopter flights/searches during this time and the phone records were for my phone and Mauras phone only. It was a reported sighting (LE should have a record of it) after the accident. I received the VM at the airport on Wed morning while going thru security. Our initial assumption was that it was packed up. Pattison first went to the police the day after Rausch tried to force himself on her in the empty office of Ray Group International, where they both worked, in 2011. Every theory has holes in it and a big missing puzzle piece billy should be at the top of the list for the most invested on solving this case. 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.) Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 45: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray, also available on. Im not a footprints expert but I know the snow was untouched almost the entire way east on the sides of the road and the snow was deep. She says Rausch asked her to follow him into an office and that he needed to talk to her. I owned it until 2009 when I traded it in on a new car. Could the child be Bill Rausch's? I totally get why folks do that but look at it from my perspective. Her father Fred firmly believes that she was taken by a local dirtbag. However, many residents of Haverhill have scoffed at the idea that it was a local person who did it and suggest that Murray was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time and that a random kidnapper just happened to be on that road on that day. She was a lovely young woman, inside and out. bc after graduating I would be moving somewhere outside the NY tri-state area. On February 10th, 2004 my world turned upside down when I received a call from Maura's father, Fred. She would be happy and so would her family. Access to Mauras VM was gained after and bc she disappeared. She wore them a few times Im aware of, likely more. She could legit ball. I find it interesting that so many people are attached to theories, On the police investigation and release of records. Considering her slim chances of survival, there have been multiple efforts to recover her remains near the scene of the accident. Those 4,000 foot hikes, NYE parties with her friends there, and the list goes on. That said, I remember taking my phone off the x-ray machine belt with my bag, belt, etc at the airport and seeing the notification I had a VM and then listening to it for the first time moments later. All the evidence you need of this can be found in Bill's call records. While she was initially upset, she seemed fine by the time we got off the phone. She was one of a kind. Love you, Maura.. I remember us doing over that area over and over and over again on foot. Change). She was as bubbly and brilliant as they come. Most notably, a search of her dorm room revealed that she had packed up most of her belongings into boxes before she left. Something that isnt surprising if you know Fred. Maura was an above average athlete. Murray called the owner of a condo in Bartlett, New Hampshire, where she had stayed before with family. While Murray had left some of her belongings in her car, a few key items were missing, including her cell phone and backpack. So if a tip came in (usually to police) and we heard them discuss it, wed go check on it. She would smile and laugh (or giggle) at the perfect moments in time. . 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. To be clear, we were able to see our own footprints in the snow from the search for days after going over a period of ground. 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. 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. Several photos from that hike are here: https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1047810431283355648. Until they discover they have been had. So the officer first asked Atwood the last known person to speak with Murray to give him a hand with the search. I dont know and I wouldnt say thats an attack on her. After the afternoon of February 9th, he does not call Maura's dorm room again, only her cell phone. I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. Maybe four pumps. No. I would hope they have a recording of it. 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. Some found it suspicious that he did not stay with Murray until help arrived. My family will continue to search for Maura and will leave no stone unturned until we bring her home and hold accountable those who are responsible for her disappearance.. I not recall if it was on her desk or perhaps on top of boxes beside her desk. Bill was Mauras boyfriend when she went missing in February 2004 and has been sharing his recollections of Maura, her disappearance, and the subsequent search. What are the chances that your boyfriend or girlfriend will go missing without a trace? Whoops! 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. He asked her if she remembered the day she came into the office after having been pushed down the Metro escalator at McPherson Square. I want to say she had a printer in her room, although I cannot say for certain she did and do not specifically remember seeing one in her room. My mother and I provided Mauras phone records (and mine) in full to the NHSP, Helena Murray, producers at 20/20 and others. I do not remember my connection so its possible, perhaps likely, it was DFW. I recall standing beside her desk when I read/saw the email. Heck, 33rd in the country in the 2mi as a Sophomore is a HUGE deal. I also do not recall why I called that holiday inn. Few have done more to find Maura and I am proud to be associated with them. I can say confidentially that Maura was likely not mentally ill. She did however have issues and challenges. Pls check that bc Im going off memory here, not my notes or google maps! Working together I believe we will find Maura. Our search continued well beyond those intersections. I consider all of those individuals to be extremely honorable and respectful people who knew and loved Maura dearly. 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 dont think its likely but anything is possible and everyone/everything should be looked at as Julie has said. I have thoughts on what they should have but I would be speculating to say they def have the recording. We walked most of the ~20 mi between the accident site and Lincoln. Def miss playing one on one ball with her. I talk about this on Erinns podcast btw. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Pattison did remember. Did I read this correctly? 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.. Bob McLean is a West Point grad I knew at school. Beer Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Maura talked a lot about her Dad with me and he was someone she looked up to and someone who loved her unconditionally. Atwood said that he had offered to call the cops at the scene of the crash, but the woman claimed that she had already called roadside assistance. [On Bradley Hill] We hit all of that road as well.