If the second version is the way it happened, the car would hit in the ditch and bounce or deflect from the angle of impact and be facing west. If nothing is on that rag could the airbags have gone off on days before the Weathered Barn ? I will upload the video I took as soon as it transfers from my phone to my laptop. On the afternoon of February 9, 2004, 21-year-old Maura Murray emailed several of her University of Massachusetts Amherst professors to turn in her homework and inform them she would be absent for one week, due to a death in the family. According to the story, if Maura had a helper then I think if all the sudden Maura crashed the helper would want to call Maura first. For years, the family of Maura . According to KingCast, in his affidavit, Landry stated as follows: A representative from Sprint Corporate Security advised [me] that during the late afternoon hours of February 9, 2004 an outgoing telephone call was made to Murray from the Londonderry, NH Sprint tower. Maura Murray's unsolved disappearance has captured the attention of people from all around the world. File Image Advertisement Missing since Feb. 9, 2004 Age at time of. Maura was a stand out student-athlete from Hanson, MA enrolled in the nursing program as a junior at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. So she used the rag in the exhaust as a last resort method to get the car started. That is his profession, and he has done much to keep Mauras disappearance in the public consciousness. Dudeyouve gone cactus. I just saw the episode disappeard . Her family and some investigators believe she just wanted to get away for a few days. She left the campus Feb. 9, 2004 after telling a professor she was taking time off from school to deal with a death . We only haunt the willing. This week Denise asks the Family what happened to Maura and where did she go? Maura Murray (born: May 4, 1982) is an American woman who disappeared on the evening of February 9, 2004, after a car crash on Route 112 near Woodsville, New Hampshire, a village in the town of Haverhill. The Disappearance Of Maura Murray's finale episode revealed that traces of human blood were found at an A-frame house near the crash site. Today we'd like to share with you the case of Maura Murray, a thriving 21-year-old college student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who mysteriously vanished after a car wreck near her hometown on 9th February 2004. We hear you like all things creepy we do too. My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister, Julie Murray, sister of the missing Maura Murray said. Fred Murray believes "someone locally who knows the area, knows where to go, knows how to get into some place and out of some place without being seen" abducted his daughter. Mr. Westman, shaking out a rug in his front lawn, was nice enough to answer some of my questions about his observations of the crash. After all, its a reasonably sized town next to an interstate highway. They are all about the dark. This is the plot of Rust Creek, which is currently in Netflixs top 10 of streaming content. Her whereabouts remain unknown. GPS says to take Fairlee vt Exit to go to woodsville NH ( exit prior to Wells river) and it is approx 12 miles south. It's in her phone records, specifically in January 2004. November 10, 2021, 4:09 PM ET Missing Persons 'Heart Is Heavy': Bones Found Near Maura Murray Crash Site Are Not Missing College Student, Family Says "My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister," Julie Murray, sister of the missing Maura Murray said. Almost 20 years later, Murray's case has turned cold, and her disappearance continues to be a mystery. I believe he said he must of forgot. As Freleng states on the GoFundMe, "Someone knows something." I will upload the video I took as soon as it transfers from my phone to my laptop. Incredibly dark and very very hilly which can slow speeds way down and result in time loss (45 min). Im not sure where I heard that but my feelings is most of the articles were left from other outings and not necessarily her present trip. If the stains were on the passenger side door I would be a little more puzzled. Moments later, another motorist, named Butch Atwood, stopped to see if the driver was injured or needed assistance. Julie's and Maura's brother, Kurtis, held a virtual candlelight vigil Tuesday at 7: . That turn off is well south of the Kanc and would have been a faster more direct rte to VT for her esp driving a car with issues. That is not the case. There are more than 200 official highway markers in New Hampshire, including one that commemorates a reported UFO abduction in 1961. It was February 9, 2004, and as far as any of Maura Murrays relatives knew, everything was going well in the 21-year-old womans world. MamaMia reports her supervisor asked her what was wrong, and she simply replied, "my sister." When authorities arrived at the crash site four minutes later, Murray was gone. Maura Murray was a 21-year-old nursing student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (commonly referred to as UMass) when she seemingly vanished after a dangerous crash into a snowbank. Or as you have pointed out, why take a cell phone charger if you do not plan on using the phone? As stated on her arrest record, she used the cards "to make purchases at restaurants and stores in town." Think about it, no reception on her phone, who would also know that? I asked Mr. Westman about the red dot what did he believe that it was? Didnt a witness say they saw her at the back of the trunk area? She was a nursing student completing her junior year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst at the time of her disappearance. we know from that sighting that she was not unconscious. Without him, the conclusion would have been that Maura was unconscious and therefore unable to turn on the light. Maura Murrays unsolved disappearance has captured the attention of people from all around the world. Didnt a witness say several cars pass by none of those cars saw anything? I just was struck by the similarities while watching. Race White. There were not any footprints in the snow despite all the searchers. Her guard lowered from booze and the fear of a DUI, a creep who does this got freebie. if she werent a ferocious fighter, she wouldnt be with us today. They also found a Coke bottle in the car with red liquid inside. It has been determined the tiny dot they saw was probably the cell phone. The Murray family was concerned then that the property owner might cut down the tree, and now that day has arrived. The Maura Murray Engine Photos My Visit to The Crash Site 48 Replies I spent some time, today, at the site of Maura's crash in New Hampshire. I thought you asked a good question about the red dot. Could that call have come from KM and TC coming up I- 93 out of Boston in a Red Truck with Massachusetts license plate ? The road looks so desolate. There does not even have to be an accident for this case to make sense. All this talk of wine stains, witnesses or helpers, rags in the tailpipe would be completely irrelevant. Im a writer, author, wife, and animal lover. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. She also searched for the effects of drinking alcohol on an unborn child. Nor did she attempt to contact any of her family or friends in the 17 years since she went missing. I cant believe you threw the Bus Driver under the Bus literally!! Then she . In order to open a box of Franzia wine, you have Tab A and Tab B. Tab A you pull out of the cardboard box to get to the nozzle. Nevertheless, the woods near the crash have been searched numerous times, and no sign of Murray was ever found. Think about it whats your first thing you take out of your duffle bags your underwear to be washed most likely she either was just going for the night , forgot to add new undies or she didnt wear them. Maura Murray's February 2004 car accident was at the grove of trees on the left, after the curve seen here in July 2019 on Route 112 (Wild Ammonoosuc Road) in North Haverhill, NH (Google street . Bath, New Hampshire (NH), US Maura Murray, a 21 year-old nursing student at the University of Massachusetts, disappeared on February 9, 2004 after sending out an e-mail to professors and work supervisors that she was taking a week off due to a family emergency. mauramurraymissing .org. Her whereabouts remain unknown. At the accident scene the bus driver said she was the only one at the scene. Just wanted to share this with you. However, she was not ticketed or charged in the incident. She did not call numbers for hotel rooms on the way to New Hampshire. Good luck. 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.. Her whereabouts remain unknown. Is any of this going to tell us what happened to Maura Murray? 112 (The Kanc) and took exit 17 to head in that direction. I think the answer most people will probably give you is that in the chaos after the accident she simply forgot to take the AAA card with her. Maura Murray was last seen on Feb. 9, 2004, when her vehicle was involved in a single-car crash on Route 112 in North Haverhill.After the crash, police received two calls from two residents . Although it has been 17 years since Maura Murray vanished, authorities have never found a trace of the missing woman, and her disappearance remains unsolved. The disappearance of Maura Murray occurred on the evening of February 9, 2004. They said the bone fragments "do not appear to be related to any open missing person case or recent criminal activity.". Massachusetts college student Maura Murray drove to New Hampshire on Feb. 9, 2004, crashed her car and disappeared. Maura refused, and told him she had already called AAA. Meanwhile, Sawyer is hunted by criminals who are worried she has stumbled across their meth cooking operation and will turn them in unless she is killed. There is one thing that maybe can be figured out. Ughlowest of the low. In fact, it seems patently obvious that she would have gone that route, assuming, of course, that snow would not have been an obstacle. KP. Murray was sentenced to probation with the charges to be dismissed upon completion, according to Family Lawyer New Hampshire. She did not call her boyfriend on the way to New Hampshire. If anyone has information regarding Maura Murray's disappearance or whereabouts, the New Hampshire Division of State Police can be reached at (800) 852-3411 or (603) 846-3333 or by e-mail at missingpersons@safety.state.nh.us. On the 17th anniversary of the disappearance of Maura Murray, her family is still hopeful. Authorities said Murray drove her black 1996 Saturn to an ATM at approximately 3:15 p.m. and withdrew $280. About this Author Carol Robidoux Publisher Manchester Ink Link I drove into a terrible snowstorm in Maryland and realized no one had any idea where I was. It could be a lie that he even talked to Maura Murray but that is why the AAA card is so important. As she did not appear to be injured, Atwood left Murray with her car and went home to call the police on his landline. That is why the bus driver is so important to the case. Didnt Fred say he told maura to put the rag in there to stop the smoke? For more information about efforts to place a permanent marker for Maura Murray, visit the official Maura Murray website by clicking here. Her car is quickly reported as abandoned and the local Sheriff goes out to investigate. . She packed a bag of her . Why would you not put extra pairs of underwear ? Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. I cant recall the specifics; but I used to be fascinated with improving my ranking, etc. As for why she left, maybe she met a guy online or maybe she was involved in something she did not want her family and friends to know about. If she was running away she could have just dropped the car off somewhere in the White Mountains area and walked away from it. I think when it comes to the question of what direction Maura Murray was driving you might have something there. This new iteration is fine-tuned. I recently checked the car photos and it looks like there is damage on the passenger side of the car so maybe she slammed into the snow bank first going around the curve and it would explain wine stains on the passenger side door. If my swim coach disappeared tomorrow, did I kill him because I got a C on that exam? How many witnesses saw the light on inside the car? He has a right to investigate this case. The Londonderry tower is way more than 22 miles away from I-91. Gross . I am impressed by the amount of intelligent people that have looked at Maura Murrays case. That would make a lot of sense because drunk drivers tend to have problems with depth perception. They did not find any evidence in connection with the . When you opt in, not only do you get our curated list of the best horror streaming and stories, you support our work and help us keep the lights on. This post examines the 2004 disappearance of Maura Murray, a 21-year old nursing student from Hanson, Massachusetts. She couldnt ignore their calls for a week without raising concern. Why write a family emergency email if she knows she is not coming back? A beautiful, deperate, buzzed prize that needed help. Did something happen to trigger her to leave late? I already know what the response is, that she had help. Perhaps she did have service in New Hampshire in the past. The fact that Maura had Sprint suggests to me that he was attempting to trace an incoming call to Maurawhich was outgoing from the user in questio. Do you believe she ran away or was murdered? If the stains were on the drivers side door that would make sense. Too many women go missing on these dark little roads and it sickens me. Mr. Renner has never even met Maura but, seems to have all the answers about her whereabouts, As well as, what she was thinking or doing that fateful evening.. James Renner, get a life and stop profiting from someone elses lose!! I never got a response. James Renner copied KingCasts purported account of Landrys affidavit. Police conclude new search in cold case of missing UMass-Amherst student Maura Murray. New documents in Mauras case that I received today from the AttorneyGeneral! If she were planning on disappearing I am sure her dad probably would have given police the license plate number to be on the look out for. How far would she have to walk to get to the nearest taxi or hotel? What was Mauras punctuality like? In fact, it appears that the bones are from a person who died decades, and perhaps a century or more, before the UMass Amherst student was even born. The point is she can only do this after the accident. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. By 2006, Claude no longer lived there and the new owners allowed private . On February 9, 2004, Maura Murray a 21 year old nursing student mysteriously disappeared from Haverhill, NH. . Very narrow minded!! Even if someone reported her missing, wouldnt they search UMASS and Amherst, MA first? As reported by MamaMia, Murray had a troubled past, and some people believe she orchestrated her own disappearance possibly with the help of her father. Once on I-93, Maura could have driven north toward Barlett and then headed west on 112? Murray's sister later confirmed there was nothing wrong with her on that particular evening. PREVIOUS: Family of missing UMass Amherst Student Maura Murray seeks permanent marker, I pleaded with them to spare one of the trees, a couple of the trees; they were unwilling to compromise, Murray said. You may unsubscribe at any time. There is one other small piece of evidence that I had a question about in Maura Murrays case. Fifteen years after 21-year-old Maura Murray disappeared following a car crash in rural New Hampshire, her father believes newly gathered information will lead to her remains. As an amateur you can only think that police would already have asked many of these same questions which is why I think it is a kidnapping/murder. New Hampshire State Police in conjunction with state and federal authorities have determined that the human bone fragments discovered on Loon Mountain in Lincoln, N.H. are not Maura Murray, a statement sent toOxygen.comWednesday says. Good luck with that!! Chuck West of the New Hampshire's Cold Case Unit told Oxygen that because the sample from the wood chips is so degraded, it would be impossible for them to identify if it belonged to Murray.West confirmed that they are going to re-examine the case and . Since witnesses saw her on the side of the road, Maura has never been seen again. Maura Murray's Family Use Cadaver Dogs In Potential Case Lead, discovered in the same area in New Hampshire where. Londonderry is just south of Manchester which is southeast NH, We know that Maura had directions in her car to Burlington, VT and had previous placed a call to Stowe, VT looking for lodging (Stowe is on the the way to Burlington). But then why take two cars? Some theories suggest she could have wandered into the woods and simply died of exposure, or that she walked into the woods and ended her own life. It is all these questions that make her case so interesting and leave so many other unanswered questions. Could she of put the rag in the tailpipe as a sign to her dad that shes OK and shes on to her next move? If you got the same type of cell phone Maura Murray had and travelled the same route, I think you could prove something important like Sam Ledyard did when he wrote, I had no cell service and no GPS at the crash site. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Dont worry, you can unsubscribe any time you like. It makes you wonder why anyone would leave a AAA card in the car to prove they tried to call AAA if the screen on their phone reads, Not in service area or something like that. Nice. The story behind Bostons newest billboard, Winner of $754M Powerball jackpot identified as Boeing employee in Washington, Police investigating after man fatally shot at Roxbury apartment complex. The driver was a smoker. "I'm hoping something shakes loose this year," said her older sister, Julie. 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. Then one night in 2004 she crashed a car and was never seen again. I spent some time, today, at the site of Mauras crash in New Hampshire. I know the answer is that she was travelling in an area without cell phone coverage, but it would be interesting to know exactly when her phone would have gone out of range and not worked. Maura Murray's family is anxiously waiting to hear back from New Hampshire State Police about human bone fragments found recently on Loon Mountain. Authorities said the car doors were locked. Jim Cole/AP, FILE Fifteen years after she vanished, a new search in the Maura . TV shows leave out info and slant missing people to be saints. A cop and bus driver. Nearly everyone, as far as Im aware, conclude that Maura drove north on I-91 and then started heading east toward Barlett. They think they belong to either an adult woman or a "small statured man." The second version and the one that seems to be portrayed by many people is that she came upon the curve and the car started to stall so as she was going around the curve she gave it gas, lost control and went into the ditch. It is just more intriguing to talk about her running away. A school bus driver who lived near the crash site told police he offered to help Maura, but she said she didn't want help. I agree. She was a highly accomplished individual, and if she is on the lamb, you would have to give it to her. (LogOut/ Maybe she hit the ditch and then backed the car up to that position(facing west) to get out of the ditch. I could go either way as to what actually happened to Maura Murray. incredible blog. Maura was not a smoker. On the other hand, her father told her the car was smoking and she would get pulled over in a heartbeat by the police, so why would she start drinking before she reaches her destination? The Biggest Maura Murray Theories: What Really Happened. She has to have the accident at which time the airbags would explode and her hands would be covered in corn starch/talcum powder. The following day, Murray's father Fred visited his daughter at the University of Massachusetts. He does not get a good description. Therefore she had to be within 22 miles of that tower for her phone to ping off it. Where in the car did they find it? Ive spent too much time on this enigma, and posted my thoughts on JR site. Fifteen years after 21-year-old Maura Murray disappeared following a car crash in rural New Hampshire, her father believes newly gathered information will lead to her remains. This sighting though could also be the bus driver who maybe came back afterward to see if she had gotten help did this and took her somewhere and has her. One of the most mysterious cases of the last few decades is that of Maura Murray, a vivacious college student who suddenly emailed her professors about a non-existent family emergency, googled directions to a rental condominium in Vermont, and then disappeared forever after having a minor car accident in New Hampshire. I think she would be checking her phone to see if he called. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. How many pairs of underwear did Maura have with her? When authorities arrived at the crash site four minutes later, Murray was gone. However, there has never been conclusive proof connecting her with that crime. !OBTENIR MON DERNIER ALBUM :bandcamp : https://feldup.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-in-a-white-roomspotify : https://o. (LogOut/ Author James Renner, who wrote a book about Murray's case, suspects she may used an underground system to leave the country and is likely living in Canada. Her medication was left behind. Thanks for posting this, Sam. As reported by Christopher Peak, Guy also said "everything about the accident scene was weird.". It was a wake-up moment. When the bus driver stopped and Maura left the AAA card, she was acting as if her phone worked. She also called the owners of a condominium complex and a resort in Vermont presumably to inquire about making reservations. The Murray family, and some residents near the crime scene, have criticized local authorities for their failure to thoroughly investigate Maura's disappearance. I have always wondered why it is assumed that Maura was driving east as opposed to west. On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old Maura Murray withdrew $280 from her bank account, drove north, crashed her car, and was never seen again. Its fairley close to this scenerio, w/ a few differences. I think things like the crack in the windshield and the wine box she would want to do ahead of time. A few witnesses called the police immediately following the collision, but by the time authorities arrived on the scene, Murray was gone. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. It got me thinking; Maura had promised Fred that she would call him to discuss the crash forms. Also Why are you so sure there was a smoker? Creepy Catalog is owned by the Thought and Expression Company, a small, independent media company. However, they later determined she struck a snowbank instead of a tree. The red light seen by Mr Westman? More crimes are committed under the impression of help than people realize. The initial search for Maura Murray didn't provide investigators with many answers, seeing [] The Mysterious Disappearance Of Maura Murray, The Nursing Student Who Vanished Without A Trace Published November 24, 2021 Updated July 21, 2022 While studying nursing at UMass Amherst in February 2004, Maura Murray crashed her car in rural New Hampshire then inexplicably disappeared forever. Episodes (6) Journalist Maggie Freleng searches for answers. Maybe she was following someone infront of her on her way to where she was going . Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Fred said if his daughter were alive, she would have called someone in the family or one of her friends to let them know she is safe. 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. In the movie, the main character, Sawyer, also leaves college without telling anyone where she is going. Thats why we started Creepy Catalog in 2015 as a place for creepy content and creepy people to congregate. If a woman leaves a voicemail for a man she loves, I think if she went on a trip she would do something that would probably be habit like taking your keys with you when you get out of the car. Not every female is late, but they tend to want to do their hair, their nails, etc. I think the cop that was at the scene and went searching for her did it. What if her plan was to drive to Canada? You also brought up a great point when you wrote. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Not Without Peril | The Maura Murray Blog, What is the linkage between the October 2003 trip and Mauras February 2004 destination? Is the third photo the direction to the old Atwood residence? Signing up helps us (not Zuckerberg) stay in direct contact with you and create the best horror website possible. There is no way to determine how the items moved in Mauras car, but I would think the wine box or Coke bottle would not spill on the door until it impacts and I think everything would impact forward and to the left from the position of the vehicle. The case has attracted widespread media attention and generated multiple theories: that Maura met with foul play, ran away to Canada to start a new life, took her own life, or perished in the wintery woods after her car crashed on a desolate road in rural New Hampshire. EMT Dick Guy, who responded to the scene of the crash, said he believes "the car stalled and she was trying to regain control as she came to the turn." News reports are so conflicting by themselves. Maura could have paid for a bus ticket in cash, hopped on a bus for Boston, got off never to be see again. I have not had any real look at the case, only what the media and web has shown, but I am a Occums kind of guy. I just dont see any benefit from her trying to deceive anybody. That in a nutshell is what makes the case so interesting to me. The fact is, poor precedure from the get go (even before Maura vanished) has been obvious. James Renner's book "True Crime Addict" investigates the case of Maura Murray, who disappeared in 2004, near the White Mountains of New England. Blame George Bush. The guy that submitted this post, Sam Ledyard, proved something very important with his trip to the crash site. That is why missing persons cases are so difficult. The mysterious case has been the theme of at least one book and several podcasts, including "Missing Maura Murray," as well as "The Disappearance of Maura Murray, a docuseries that aired on Oxygen in 2017. After creating those pages, I had Google crawl them, and I believe I saved them as archives to see whether Google would crawl those pages as well. A missing person poster of Maura Murray hangs in the lobby of the police station in Haverhill, N.H., Feb. 4, 2014. So much speculation has run amuck, that fiction is over shadowing fact. Later, a family member of Mauras told him that it was not a cigarette and that, instead, it was a cellphone charger.