He then lent Murray his car so she could drive back to her dorm for a party that night. 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. 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 Murray disappeared on the evening of February 9, 2004, after a car crash on Route 112 in Woodsville, New Hampshire, a village in Haverhill. Security footage of Maura Murray withdrawing cash on the day that she went missing. The Golden State Killer used very similar language in one of his calls to a previous victim. 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. What disappoints me most about this community is the misinfo about Maura. I think there was an intersection a bit before you got to 116 but other than that there were no roads from that immediate right after the Saturn until 116. Renner says multiple women whove read the blog and heard him speak about the case on a podcast contacted him to describe Rauschs erratic and at times violent behavior. and he is a different person to Rob McDonald. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This is a fact. I do think the sequence of phone calls are very suspicious. re tomboy, she def was and elegant at the same time. We did not independently verify this, altho I wish we had given the issues/problems with the police investigation we later discovered (LE not interviewing witnesses, not calling phone numbers Maura called the day she disappeared, refusing help from the FBI, etc). The Discovery ID episode does a good job of providing details re when I received the VM, and what I thought of it at the time using my own words. Pattison let out a noise, and Rausch ducked behind a desk. That is what a narcissist does, they act every single thing out. every single thing is an .. act. Good Taste: Downtowns Little Chicken Boasts Irresistible Big Chick Energy, Weekend Roundup: Weird Weather and More Metro Mess, Police in D.C. And there were no footprints found in the snow leading to the woods, meaning that she wouldve had to escape on the road, likely moving east of the accident scene (since that area was not inspected during the first search). Coronavirus, Carry-out Critic Something that isnt surprising if you know Fred. 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. I remember more houses being on that road. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (MoscowMurders). She also called a booking hotline for hotels in Stowe, Vermont, but again did not reserve a room. Assuming that Murray did not kill herself and did not succumb to the elements while in hiding, where would she have gone? 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. Maybe four pumps. Washington, a horrible storm, and a literal race back to the bottom (no comment on who won). I dont recall if it had a garage (there may have been one). Or maybe he found out she wanted to run away from him and set some other plan in motion, perhaps along with some other friends who've remained silent over all these years. Some found it suspicious that he did not stay with Murray until help arrived. Then, she says, he grabbed her shoulders, turned her around, and forced her head down into the conference table. And Bill "would also refer to [the victim] during sex as Maura, the name of his ex-girlfriend who went missing in 2004. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. re tomboy, she def was and elegant at the same time. That said, special thanks to you and to Erinn for submitting those requests. Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 45: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray, also available on. 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!!!) One correction, Kate was a Senior and Maura was a Junior. We don't have one. He has had such a vast array of possibilities and capabilities at his command and disposal over the years, even back in 2004. One of the earliest police theories about this befuddling missing-person case was that Maura Murray had either planned to kill herself or had been consumed by suicidal thoughts after her final car accident. The gloves Im thinking of were a gift from me to her Christmas, 2003. 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. She also emailed her boyfriend, Bill Rausch, a U.S. Army lieutenant in Oklahoma: I love you more stud. Love you, Maura.. This is a good example, bc I remember being at the house in Hanson and her going through old photos and seeing one similar (maybe the same one?) 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.) Readers like you keep our work free for everyone to read. podcast, to share my memories of Maura and talk more on how I found out Maura disappeared and my journey from OK to NH to help with the search. Only years later have both topics been manipulated into conspiracy theories (e.g. I believe she was a week into the new semester [at umass] (someone correct me if Im wrong). Prob not high and yet it happened to me. The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. However, Rausch was in Oklahoma at the time of the disappearance. Loose Lips I know a Bob McDonald; however, he has no connection to Maura, the search, etc. 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. He reported that the driver was a young woman who appeared to be shaken up, but unharmed. I've also had the opportunity to share memories of Maura and answer questions from numerous community leaders, including, The Captain, co-host of True Crime Garage. Hes also not around to defend himself. She was already planning for the upcoming summer when we planned to spend more time together. 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. Other theories have focused on Atwood, the last known person to see Murray alive. She was about as badass as you might imagine, altho always smiling while crushing whatever she was doing. Roaming calls were calls made off the natl sprint network vs regional areas which other cell providers used at the time. After that we contacted a family friend at the FBI in the midwest who contacted his counterpart in NE, which generated an offer from the FBI to NHSP for assistance. I was brought up with one and can see through them immediately. [On Bradley Hill] We hit all of that road as well. Another theory was that Murray had simply panicked after crashing her car just hours after damaging her fathers vehicle and had escaped the area to avoid getting into trouble. When her supervisor tried to find out what was wrong, all Murray could say was this: My sister. This was just four days before Murray vanished. Our initial assumption was that it was packed up. 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. The thing about our search (most searches Im guessing) is that we covered areas closest to the accident scene more frequently than further away. She also stopped by the Registry of Motor Vehicles and picked up the forms for her car accident. Until they discover they have been had. All evidence, to include my phone records, validates this fact. There are numerous podcasts, websites, and docuseries dedicated to finding the truth. Kate was Mauras closest friend at UMass. From what I remember each room had a different theme, e.g. I might be way off here but I'm trying to read a lot and figure out my theory :). Work Here Bill Rausch | Blog. Late on Sunday,. The victim reported the alleged attack to police after her assailants name appeared in unfounded theories in an unrelated cold case. That said, we had a v special trip that included a hike to the top of Mt. I basically copy/pasted his answers to questions, took out filler and organized into categories. Yet Renner has held onto his own unproven theory that eliminates Rauschs alibi, which he has written about on his blog. She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Journalism, by James Renner The most reliable source for information in the unsolved disappearance of Maura Murray. Pls check that bc Im going off memory here, not my notes or google maps! If that accident doesnt happen, I believe strongly that Maura would be with us today. 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. The vehicle was locked and the airbags had been deployed. pg 9) and lies via reddit posts, blogs, tweets, etc. 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? Much like Maura Murrays mugshot, this image has been widely described as unsettling. Still, Atwood called the police anyway once he arrived home about 100 yards away from the accident. Her hero? I just wasnt contemplating what was happening, she says. Im unsure. I do know they listened to it bc I remember standing/sitting beside one or both members of the NHSP involved in the search and playing them the VM several times. You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. I talk about this on Erinns podcast btw. 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. Thank you again for asking. Though some have stuck to the suicide or accidental death theories, others think that she was abducted. 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. Additionally, its a great work out, she loved being outside and for me the views from those mountains were beyond beautiful. This never fucking happened, she remembers him saying. On why LE thought she had a backpack and dark coat. I can say confidentially that Maura was likely not mentally ill. She did however have issues and challenges. No. My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister, Murrays sister Julie said in a statement. This was when we were told that Maura would prob show up in a day or two, we asked a few questions, and gave some answers to LE questions./We all stayed at the Wells River Motel every night. This is something that should get more attention IMO and def a topic I want to spend time talking on more at length given the best medium. Now they are ongoing again with Julie. I still wonder if people realize that he drove to NH every weekend for years and years searching for Maura. They are also champions who overcame adversity. He calls all her UMass acquaintances, their dorm rooms and their cell phones. In some cases you will see I have pasted multiple responses to the same question. By that time, another coworker had walked into the office and was searching for Pattison, calling out her name. My mother also discusses the call. On accessing the phone records and voicemail: My mother was the account holder which is why she called Sprint for access to VMs. The dispatcher thanked her for calling and sent out an officer. It took a bit of time, maybe 10-20min altho I should say it felt like forever like most drives to a specific location. Something I havent enjoyed being on the receiving end of. Many a reference to both of those in old letters as well. I specifically recall a large suitcase (I recognized) on her bed. We drove from Canada down to Mass and from VT over to Maine. On Feb. 9, 2004, University of Massachusetts student Maura Murray crashed her car on Route 112, an icy road in Haverhill, New Hampshire. IMO they made numerous mistakes, esp in the early days. Those 4,000 foot hikes, NYE parties with her friends there, and the list goes on. In mid July I collected and organized his answers. All the evidence you need of this can be found in Bill's call records. I do know they the dropped the ball doing their job while I was there. Beer Maura Murray MissingMaura Murray was a strong student and track athlete before her disappearance. I assume we used those phones as well. Saying she was an alcoholic would be an attack IMO bc theres no evidence to support the theory, but I havent seen anyone promoting that idea (I could be wrong). I'm absolutely convinced that he knew she was leaving campus for a couple days. Almost 20 years later, Murray's case has turned cold, and her disappearance continues to be a mystery. In short, we searched everywhere we knew or could think to search. I not recall if it was on her desk or perhaps on top of boxes beside her desk. It was the last recorded instance that she ever used her phone. We assumed she took her backpack bc it was unaccounted for. One thing has struck me, which is that Maura was evidently intending to pay cash for whatever she was doing in NH, including whatever fuel she bought not long before the crash. A black Saturn appeared to be stuck in a ditch near her home. I dont recall if or how police made or received a copy. I dont recall if she flagged it down bc it was a truck or it just happened to be one. 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? It's extremely creepy. 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. Maura had allegedly been engaged to U.S. Army Lieutenant Bill Rausch at the same time she was dating Hossein Baghdadi, the assistant coach of the UMass track team. She was accepted into West Point, though she ended up transferring to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst to study nursing. In doing so, perhaps it can draw more awareness to the case and possibly help Julie [or anyone] find Maura and bring her home. Julie talked a little about this with Erinn in a FB Live Q&A they conducted Monday. 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. In the same vein I dont see how it humanizes Maura to say that she and Kate had an orgy with respectable business men which was said by a common poster on this sub. "Here's the warrant for Bill Rausch's arrest on felony sex abuse charges. 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. Not a single further call on his cell. On whether or not Maura was planning to return. Rausch was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on the night Murray disappeared and has adamantly denied any involvement. I still dont know what happened, just like most of you. Murrays father Fred traveled to Amherst on February 7, 2004. Rausch did not respond to messages seeking comment. Bill Rausch is in DC court again, today, this time for a civil trial to determine whether his latest victim will get a protection order against him. 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). 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. . A nursing student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, she had left campus earlier that day without telling anyone that she was going to New Hampshire. Give the man something for goodness sake. Hockey Im unsure if folks here understand how bold and independent she was. 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. I cant say what the NHSP do or dont have (the recording). 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. Into VT (it was v close) and over to ME. The conditions you describe were not present in the area near the accident scene. I met Butch but frankly have nothing negative to say about him given theres no evidence to suggest hes responsible. 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.. 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.. Once or twice with Fred. I will attempt to keep updating this. We went to NH on extended trips several times. I know I played it for them on speaker several times at the station. He wasnt married. New Hampshire State Police declined to comment on potential suspects. we drove and/or walked every road, trail and wooded area in vicinity of her accident to include 116. Film/TV Fred is a rockstar. 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. 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. (commenting on a picture posted) I remember how much everyone adored her from the moment they met her for the first time. I dont recall walking the entire distance on 116 you ref Altho we drove it numerous times and also searched some of it on foot. Maura was one of the loveliest, brilliant, and badass girls you could ever know. Why would they call it a note and not an email? Mauras connection to the White Mountains was real. Does that make sense? Quit making excuses for him, and Im not distracted by EL podcast or her objective to change the narrative. We printed off the phone records at the police station bc LE were waiting on a subpoena. Nearly two decades after her disappearance, Maura Murray remains missing to this day. I had not heard the theory/idea that Maura never unpacked until an hours long convo with the producers of the Oxygen special who asked me if it was possible she never unpacked. Im open to anything being possible. There is a TON of hard evidence that shows they totally dropped the ball in taking Mauras disappearance seriously and it seems that trend has continued which is really disappointing. Hopefully some competent police officer will look into Billy again. When Renner was on Missing Maura Murray he talked about contacting this person to find out more information. 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. 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. Three months before her disappearance, Maura Murray was arrested for using a stolen credit card number. She says Rausch asked her to follow him into an office and that he needed to talk to her. He faces 10 years if convicted of the crime. After work on St. Patricks Day 2011, Pattison and some of her co-workers at Ray Group left work a little early for happy hour. If nothing else, he's provided nothing in the way of help to locate her or increase awareness regarding her disappearance (strage). Theres nothing more powerful than Mauras written word (I have loads of letters from Maura that show how amazing Fred was as a father), and I witnessed how remarkable he was first hand. Looking back, I dont know if it was Maura, altho I believed it to be at the time. 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. Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. 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. She was a #badass. If only one of us was there (usually my mother), then she would try to get hold of someone who could go chase it down. I believe the unaccounted for backpack was one she had from West Point. But for all the theories, were no closer to finding out what happened to Maura Murray today than we were nearly two decades ago. 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. The woman looks like an older Maura Murray between 32-35 years old. 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. From HS to college, USMA to UMass, etc. Museums/Galleries My whereabouts while in Haverhill have been confirmed by LE, Fred Murray, Rob and Christine McDonald, my parents and others. The evening of the 11th we met Fred and LE at the police station where we received an update from LE. On her love of New Hampshire and of hiking. She was very independent and travelled by herself regularly to visit me, her friends, etc. I think I talked about that in the ID discovery episode. She was one of a kind. New documents in Mauras case that I received today from the AttorneyGeneral! ", "Washington City Paper has made me feel like I am part of the D.C. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I cant speak to if or why she did or didnt try to drive the Saturn after the accident. Most notably, a search of her dorm room revealed that she had packed up most of her belongings into boxes before she left. The officer continued, In plain sight behind the drivers seat of the vehicle I could see a box of Franzia wine. In the office alone, though, Pattison says Rausch admitted that he pushed her. Of that, Im certain. When we would stop one day and return the next we could see where we searched/walked the day(s) before. I will attempt to keep updating this. Again, totally possible. She loved it there and I loved being there with her. When the NHSP said it wasnt her, it didnt change much as it pertained to our search. Liz at Large Bill was in a manic, out of control state, on Feb 9th 2004, prior to Maura being considered missing by her family. Ive shared the story of Maura hitch hiking many times before. After all, why would a suicidal person bother packing items like those? Dr. Pattison was 22 at the time, working her first job out of college, and Rausch was a superior. ~ Gambling. In hindsight, given shortcomings in their investigation, I regret not trusting but verifying what they said. Beyond cute, 100%! While its possible she was going to meet someone, theres no evidence to suggest she was. I knew she was headed east, Fred said. On the jacket Maura was wearing in the ATM video, On the backpack/duffel bag (this is the pic of Kathleen at the motel). It was her home away from home. Few have done more to find Maura and I am proud to be associated with them. He said that he went car-shopping with his daughter and went to dinner with her before he went back to his motel. It could be a generational thing with the older officers considering a printed out email a note. I do recall playing the whimpering VM for LE at the station; however, I do not know if they recorded it or took my phone to make a copy. I believe we confirmed that was unaccounted for as it wasnt in her dorm room. She was extremely confident of her abilities while not being aggressive. His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. We hit darn near every business in NH with a flyer. Maybe he thought she ran away from him, and is still bitter and doesn't care what became of her. I believe UMass police had already been in the room altho Im not certain of that (seems like a fair assumption). In mid July I collected and organized his answers. Or there could be a note they didnt tell me about this seems unlikely as they shared everything else with us. Although Murray disappeared 15 years ago, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire are still investigating. Yes, I believed it was Maura. Its that simple. 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. The nearby woods mightve hypothetically been a good place to hide out if the weather had been warm, but it was rather cold outside. There are Reddit threads, podcasts, and entire blogs dedicated to Murrays caseone of which is run by author andreporterJames Renner. Terms & Conditions Its my understanding that Sara was not as close to Kate or Maura. People want to be right above all else, it's a a normal human condition. Maura Murrays boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. I should note, Im not wedded to a theory I just want to know what happened and where shes at. Performance/Dance We never found ourselves in a situation that we couldnt handle physically. in promoting certain theories over others. 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. An Army spokesman writes in an emailed statement that they are aware of the indictment and will continue to review the information related to this case as it becomes available. The spokesman declined to comment further.
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