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. In some cases you will see I have pasted multiple responses to the same question. Baseball West Point consistently ranks as one of the top public universities in the nation, has a top 5 engineering program (Maura was majoring in Chemical Engineering), and outranks many ivy league universities in certain academic areas. Thats their choice and its my choice too. She was about as badass as you might imagine, altho always smiling while crushing whatever she was doing. Contact Us There is no third phone. I can say confidentially that Maura was likely not mentally ill. She did however have issues and challenges. (Her relatives later said there was no death.) Maura Murray was a strong student and track athlete before her disappearance. People get very, very wedded to their theories, especially when they're nearly convinced they're right. Here's everything that happened during Bill Rausch's trial. Something other folks are also passionate about: http://4000footers.com/nh.shtml. He has had such a vast array of possibilities and capabilities at his command and disposal over the years, even back in 2004. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/9yh305/can_we_talk_about_maura_murray_and_her_boyfriend/. 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. Rausch did not respond to messages seeking comment. 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. Readers like you keep our work free for everyone to read. Her whereabouts remain unknown. 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. I believe Im the only one on reddit that was in her dorm room and I do not know if Maura packed it up or if she never unpacked it. I did discuss the email with LE while answering their questions about the topic of the email. From VT to ME and Canada down to MA. I believe if not for that accident, she would be here today and none of you would know her name. Update: The Disappearance of Maura Murray - What Happened To Maura Into VT (it was v close) and over to ME. Including all the fake profiles on social media to try to sway the narratives and details surrounding Maura's disappearance. I am sure that this man has bamboozled a great number of people, including his own mother, into standing behind him. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSCH: THE LOST INTERVIEWLISTEN to the FULL PODCAST here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOoM-c_92i4LISTEN to the FULL SERIES here -htt. Pls check that bc Im going off memory here, not my notes or google maps! Though Murray was unharmed, the car was seriously damaged. Same goes for assuming she was wearing her dark winter coat. If nothing else, he's provided nothing in the way of help to locate her or increase awareness regarding her disappearance (strage). She also emailed her boyfriend, Bill Rausch, a U.S. Army lieutenant in Oklahoma: I love you more stud. After the afternoon of February 9th, he does not call Maura's dorm room again, only her cell phone. She was a #badass. 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. bc after graduating I would be moving somewhere outside the NY tri-state area. Once or twice with Fred. The disappearance of Maura Murray is perhaps the most highly speculated case of the 21st century. I already wanted the plane to fly faster than it ever had before and this made that feeling even stronger. Pattison let out a noise, and Rausch ducked behind a desk. 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. Maura Murray - Bill Rausch and The Fbi (Mindshock True Crime Podcast She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But there are people who are gullible enough to believe they are 'good'. Something that isnt surprising if you know Fred. I also do not recall why I called that holiday inn. 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. So did other people familiar to the case. These are the facts according to the Murray statement that align with my memory of what took place. The victim reported the alleged attack to police after her assailants name appeared in unfounded theories in an unrelated cold case. 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. The first officer on the scene found a damaged car but no driver. re Butch Atwood, again I do not want to comment on him despite having met and spoken with him in 2004. Army Major Indicted in D.C. for Alleged 2011 Sexual Abuse Incident 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. But the mysterious young woman was nowhere to be found. Bill was determined to have stalked his ex-girlfriend. The folks we needed to communicate with the most were all together at the motel./I believe the motel had landlines, bc I remember doing a radio interview from my room. Dr. What are the chances that your boyfriend or girlfriend will go missing without a trace? I'm absolutely convinced that he knew she was leaving campus for a couple days. Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. That said, I recall vividly going thru security at OKC and then listening to the VM there. during the days/weeks after Mauras disappearance we made a significant effort to have the FBI take over the case and the NHSP would not entertain the idea. Perhaps, like in Rust Creek a local spotted a girl alone on the side of the road and pulled over to offer "help" while actually having evil intentions. I dont recall if it had a garage (there may have been one). Did he seek and receive. She was extremely confident of her abilities while not being aggressive. I will attempt to keep updating this. Beyond cute, 100%! Ten years later, an online community of 'websleuths' have formed to search for Murray. I know a Bob McDonald; however, he has no connection to Maura, the search, etc. Whoops! Some found it suspicious that he did not stay with Murray until help arrived. Mauras connection to the White Mountains was real. Its a big bridge from incompetence to being involved. I did find an email from 02 tucked into the pages of a basketball program that was beside her desk. Its clear to me that she wasnt running away and the evidence in her car, her emails, her letters, phone calls, etc all point to her returning to school. Someone mentioned on another thread that the phone records show a roaming call from Burlington, VT on 2/11 which is interesting bc my parents drove us straight to Haverhill after picking me up at the airport./IMO thats a good baseline for understanding that the roaming location for calls clearly does not match up with my physical location. 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. It is clear that he builds up soldiers around him, as narcissists do, people who will believe in him, that need to protect their self image, is very important to a narcissist. It could be an effort to support their theory she was suicidal. Love you, Maura.. He then lent Murray his car so she could drive back to her dorm for a party that night. Maura Murray disappearance: what happened to missing UMass student? However, Rausch was in Oklahoma at the time of the disappearance. 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. Terms & Conditions Maura Murray MissingThe disappearance of Maura Murray has remained a mystery since she went missing in 2004. One correction, Kate was a Senior and Maura was a Junior. My whereabouts while in Haverhill have been confirmed by LE, Fred Murray, Rob and Christine McDonald, my parents and others. Maura was an above average athlete. That includes treating people with respect and love in a way Ive seen few others emulate. In Iraq, my Commander made the decision to approve my leave in a matter of seconds. She also stopped by the Registry of Motor Vehicles and picked up the forms for her car accident. 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. Raised in Hanson, Massachusetts, Maura was a student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, some 150 miles from the crash site in the New Hampshire village of Woodsville. She was never seen again. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSH: EMERGENCY LEAVE OR NOT (MINDSHOCK - YouTube I specifically recall a large suitcase (I recognized) on her bed. There was a broad passion she had for hiking that included a goal of hiking all the 4,000 ft mountains in NH. 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. "Here's the warrant for Bill Rausch's arrest on felony sex abuse charges. I believe we confirmed that was unaccounted for as it wasnt in her dorm room. After an initial search of the area, authorities learned that the missing woman was a 21-year-old named Maura Murray. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSCH: THE LOST INTERVIEW - YouTube He reported that the driver was a young woman who appeared to be shaken up, but unharmed. After that phone call - while his girlfriend is still missing - he goes completely silent for five days. 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). The VT sighting could have been significant, and LE were aware. I stayed at Wells River with my parents, Fred, the McDonalds, and members of the Murray fam. Maura was missing. Bill Rausch | Not Without Peril | The Maura Murray Blog Privacy Policy Maura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. We assumed she took her backpack bc it was unaccounted for. We def hit every gas station, hotel, business, and any place that would let us put a flier up. 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. The dispatcher thanked her for calling and sent out an officer. 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. Performance/Dance Being 1,000 miles away when she disappeared, for one. All evidence, to include my phone records, validates this fact. MAURA MURRAY: IS THE TRUTH AT AMHERST? - YouTube I dont recall the airline or the layover city off the top of my head. 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. She would be a great mother and partner to whomever was lucky enough to have married her, maybe even me. Someone broke her fall, and she says she looked up and saw Rausch turning the corner at the top. we drove and/or walked every road, trail and wooded area in vicinity of her accident to include 116. I took the police at their word. Logistically you start in the center and work your way out. first missing child to be put on a milk carton. The bag to Kathleens right isnt Mauras backpack from West Point. So saying she was competitive is incomplete in my mind. I dont remember much other than how fast we drove up there (v fast). Bottom Line: Kate has been helpful, has given interviews, and wants to know what happened to Maura. 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. Quit making excuses for him, and Im not distracted by EL podcast or her objective to change the narrative. Maura Murray with Bill Rausch child? Recent sighting? - YouTube Bryan Kohberger Probably Cause AffidavitMap. Maura and Bill Rausch. Additionally, its a great work out, she loved being outside and for me the views from those mountains were beyond beautiful. 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. My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister, Murrays sister Julie said in a statement. And by 7:46 p.m., Murray had disappeared. In this instance, there is an actual person who drove me to the OKC airport. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Rob McDonald and his wife Christine knew me and knew Maura. I read an old letter the other day where she starts it off, I think Im back in my phish phase!, She loved twizzlers and fire balls! Nearly two decades after her disappearance, Maura Murray remains missing to this day. Rausch also authored the forward of TheFire Within: Shedding Light on Trauma, a book that compiles stories of trauma associated with military life. On why LE thought she had a backpack and dark coat. 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. It was ~6/8mi in length from what I remember. Work Here My parents picked me up at the airport after driving there from Ohio and the three of us drove north to Haverhill, NH to see Fred/LE and check into the hotel. Maura Murray - Bill Rausch Robert Hansen: The Alaskan Serial Killer Who Hunted His Victims Like Animals, 44 Striking Portraits Of Native American Culture In The Early 20th Century, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. 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. She was happy and we both enjoyed seeing family and friends. By 7:42 p.m., authorities had received another phone call about the accident, this time from a bus driver named Butch Atwood. 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?) Several photos from that hike are here: https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1047810431283355648. "The court will learn that [Bill's] abuse of [the victim] began within days after they started dating and that [the victim] endured years of emotional and physical violence." Of that, Im certain. Looking back, I dont know if it was Maura, altho I believed it to be at the time. At 7:27 p.m. on February 9, 2004, a woman named Faith Westman called the police in Haverhill, New Hampshire to report a car accident on Route 112. 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. 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. Three people who Pattison told about the attack soon afterward have confirmed her account to City Paper. I urge the NHSP to work tirelessly until the remains can be identified, so that peace may be given to their loved ones. His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. 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. She was quiet, I would agree with both of them in that regard. Eventually, a state trooper showed up, followed by firefighters and an emergency medical service. I owned it until 2009 when I traded it in on a new car. I do not recall combining a trip/stay at UMass with a trip to NH. The number of calls made/received were dictated by cell coverage vs our desire to make/receive calls. She was headed to Bartlett. If you think that it's important to have high quality local reporting we hope you'll support our work with a monthly contribution. Her father Fred firmly believes that she was "taken by a local dirtbag." That is what a narcissist does, they act every single thing out. every single thing is an .. act. It could be a generational thing with the older officers considering a printed out email a note. Bill Rausch was Maura Murray's boyfriend when she disappeared in 2004. Maura Murray Missing/MySpaceMaura Murrays boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. 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 never fucking happened, she remembers him saying. Beer In hindsight, given shortcomings in their investigation, I regret not trusting but verifying what they said. A hotel room with your folks beats a crummy dorm room any day of the week IMO. Others believe it wasnt unpacked as she had just moved into the room ~1 week earlier. another cheating rumor)? The thought was that bc the dog scent went east from the car and the police told us she was heading east. Hacking was not as prevalent as it is today (assuming the was someone in her life that could hack into financial institutions). However, radiocarbon dating in November revealed that the remains were far older than Murray. It made things difficult during the search which is why we would meet up several times throughout the day (with each other) to provide updates, check ins, etc./I do not recall LE taking my phone for a day altho thats certainly possible. My mother also discusses the call. But that charge was supposed to be dismissed as long as she maintained good behavior for three months. I remember you could hear the water running underneath of the snow/ice. The Disappearance of Maura Murray - E! Online Maura was the loveliest of girls, she really was. Rausch was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on the night Murray disappeared and has adamantly denied any involvement. The child looks between 11-14 yrs old, could Maura have been pregnant at the time of. Still, Atwood called the police anyway once he arrived home about 100 yards away from the accident. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But on her way back in the wee hours of the next morning, she crashed her fathers car into a guardrail. I remember at least one officer going into the room with us, altho both may have. You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. Both my mother and I speak to the VM and what it sounded like. Give the man something for goodness sake. 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. 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. With regard to LE having my phone, again, totally possible altho I do not remember it. I was brought up with one and can see through them immediately. Its my understanding Renner received them from John Smith. 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. Housing Complex Her light heartedness made her assertiveness that much more appealing to me and many others. IMO they made numerous mistakes, esp in the early days. 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. He would say, Maura you're a bitch, you're a whore, you're a cunt."". Its unclear what her planned destination was meant to be because she didnt tell anyone where she was going. her fun personality and her competitive spirit. Though some have stuck to the suicide or accidental death theories, others think that she was abducted. Remembering Maura on her 38th Birthday. They are also champions who overcame adversity. Local Dining Guide, City Lights We liked to cook altho given we were in our early 20s I wouldnt describe either of us as excellent cooks! Few have done more to find Maura and I am proud to be associated with them. The 6/8mi is what I have in my head as the distance to be from the accident scene to where 112 intersects with 116. She was accepted into West Point, though she ended up transferring to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst to study nursing. 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. https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954. I realize that Maura had morphed into a fictional character that did not accurately reflect who she was as a person. Most recently, in September 2021, New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) announced that human bone fragments had been found just 25 miles away from North Haverhill in the Loon Mountain area. Maura and I last saw each other over Christmas break, correct. She was as bubbly and brilliant as they come. . His friends and his family he calls, in a ballistic frency. NH NH - Maura Murray, 21, Haverhill, 9 Feb 2004 - #14 - Websleuths I remember her looking very distraught and very pale, Gordillo says. And fun. She says Rausch asked her to follow him into an office and that he needed to talk to her. MAURA MURRAY - BILL RAUSCH: A COMPLETE EXAMINATION - YouTube Freelancers Guide 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. We were laser focused on finding Maura and nothing could knock us off track, if that makes sense? 50. Maura Murray Update -- Bill Rausch's Alibi - YouTube 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. The evening of the 11th we met Fred and LE at the police station where we received an update from LE. Hockey 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. I had a good job, close friends and a loving girlfriend; Maura Murray. I dont recall taking photos. Practically speaking I wanted to pass the information along. And ever since Maura Murrays disappearance in 2004, only alleged sightings, dead ends, and speculative theories have emerged. It was a typical gas station, right off the exit. Maura Murray came up a lot. I can appreciate that this is prob debated on this sub. Soccer The disappearance of Maura Murray has remained a mystery since she went missing in 2004. (LogOut/ Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I do know they the dropped the ball doing their job while I was there. Coronavirus, Carry-out Critic Maura was one of the loveliest, brilliant, and badass girls you could ever know. Maura placed great value on kindness in others. 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. Only years later have both topics been manipulated into conspiracy theories (e.g. The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Journalism, by James Renner He wasnt married. I believe I called my parents and the NHSP (folks on here can reference my phone records) immediately. He told me Maura's car was found on the side of the road in New Hampshire and Maura was nowhere to be found. It was our understanding at the time that a formal offer was made by the FBI and refused by local law enforcement. Maura Murray - billrausch.net We didnt walk on it Altho had we seen footprints we prob would have. My mother and I have never believed that Maura wasnt at the accident scene bc there is no evidence to support that. In mid July I collected and organized his answers. Thats how we got up to Canada and down to mass. We don't have one. Almost 20 years later, Murray's case has turned cold, and her disappearance continues to be a mystery. Maura was loved by everyone who knew her and her love for us was as lovely as you might imagine. City Desk His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. 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? 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. Thank you again for asking. He also participated in a documentary series that aired on the Oxygen network in 2017. I do not think she slept in her dorm that night, scared of Bill, but left the FU shrine that he saw . I was fortunate to get into West Point and even more fortunate to have met Maura there. If anyone here is a basketball fan think of Kevin Durant or Tim Duncan. I dont believe Maura did anything wrong. Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. And was this the first time he tried to call Maura while he was out east. Heck, 33rd in the country in the 2mi as a Sophomore is a HUGE deal. New Hampshire League of InvestigatorsMaura Murrays damaged car, which was left abandoned after her disappearance. Two things that melded perfectly together. The Most Debated Mystery Of Our Time: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray On the jacket Maura was wearing in the ATM video, On the backpack/duffel bag (this is the pic of Kathleen at the motel). We returned to ask NHSP to invite the FBI into the investigation given the tip coming from VT, they refused. I received the VM while going through airport security at the Roy Rogers airport in OKC, the morning of Feb 11. So , after the wreck, could she have got a ride to a hotel and paid in cash? Could she have been drinking and driving? Please reload the page and try again. If that accident doesnt happen, I believe strongly that Maura would be with us today. Hes also not around to defend himself. Then, learn about the first missing child to be put on a milk carton.
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