On why so many calls to Kate on Sunday morning: I was worried about Maura after she called me crying having just wrecked Freds Toyota. Its my understanding Renner received them from John Smith. Bc cell coverage was unreliable and unpredictable no one left on random trips. On her love of New Hampshire and of hiking. and her laughing at her Texas flag shorts and cool car! Perhaps those kneeling in protest have a similar perspective of their actions during the anthem, I don't know. This is the famous 'wimpering' voicemail Bill Rausch received while going through airport security on the way to New Hampshire that he claimed sounded like Maura crying. Prob not high and yet it happened to me. I agree that everyone seems to be at a loss for why she left UMASS. By that time, another coworker had walked into the office and was searching for Pattison, calling out her name. I still dont know what happened, just like most of you. She went missing on Monday, his search for her started on Wednesday evening when he turned his phone off. I bought my 1999 Saab 9-3 in 2002, not far from UMASS. She was one of a kind. Know the signs. The NHSP informed us they tracked the call back to the Red Cross. I was silent for a long time and just now am joining the convo. If she perished in the woods I would say her life, liberty and pursuit of happiness has been taken from her. Sadly, as great as our nation is, we still have work to do. Ariana Gordillo, who lived with Pattison, says Pattison was in a state of shock when she arrived home that evening and described the attack. She was never afraid of Fred. Maura Murray Missing/MySpace Maura Murray's boyfriend Bill Rausch has been accused of sexual misconduct against other women. Maura had a boyfriend at the time, Bill Rausch. General facts and characteristics about Maura. And fun. The single loss of our 27-1 state championship team was a triple overtime defeat at our league rival River Valley. re Butch Atwood, again I do not want to comment on him despite having met and spoken with him in 2004. Maybe four pumps. I remember at least one officer going into the room with us, altho both may have. Two things that melded perfectly together She was lovely in every sense of the word. However, she did not appear to be physically injured. Grace Finerman. Could the child be Bill Rausch's? 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. Terms & Conditions I think I remember a McDonalds sighting but nothing really comes to mind. New documents in Mauras case that I received today from the Attorney General! Thats how we got up to Canada and down to mass. 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. As investigators continue searching for Maura Murray after she disappeared almost 18 years ago, there are new developments with her case. Logistically you start in the center and work your way out. We don't have to like it but we should try to understand their perspective as we would expect them to understand ours. Id like to think they followed up but given the other mistakes LE made, I just dont know. She was a record holder at her HS, D-1 college recruit and all around badass. City Desk This year's tournament is another example of why I love the sport of basketball and why I believe so many people tune in every year to watch March Madness. I already wanted the plane to fly faster than it ever had before and this made that feeling even stronger. To learn more about Maura and efforts to find her, please visit her official website at, , sign up for updates, find out how to become more involved, and raise awareness by sharing the site on social media using the hashtag #FindMaura. Beyond cute, 100%! We covered that area on foot as good as anyone could IMO. Hes said on Twitter that he was granted leave to search for Murray after he found out shed gone missing. 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. I remember us doing over that area over and over and over again on foot. In hindsight, given shortcomings in their investigation, I regret not trusting but verifying what they said. I was aware that Fred was visiting and they were car shopping that weekend. Contact Us She loved it there and I loved being there with her. I'll teach my son and daughter to do as I was raised because of what I believe in. He told authorities that Murray seemed to be somewhat disoriented. lighthouse, etc./I remember having limited to no cell reception nearly everywhere we went during the search. You asked about her mindset weeks leading up to her accident/disappearance. I believe there were boxes and/or other bags as well. Both are amazing talents, extremely assertive, and quiet! March Madness is upon us! The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Journalism, by James Renner The most reliable source for information in the unsolved disappearance of Maura Murray. Probable Cause Affidavit in Bryan Kogbergers case (Moscow Murders). City Lights: Your weekly guide to artsy goings-on, hitting your inbox Thursdays and Sundays. I find it interesting that so many people are attached to theories, On the police investigation and release of records. Thursday, Feb 5th is when Maura Murray broke up with Bill Rausch. The 21-year-old nursing student emailed her supervisor and professors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to inform them there had. I not recall if it was on her desk or perhaps on top of boxes beside her desk. We met in 2001 while we were both Cadets at West Point and started dating not long after that. I love the idea of reconsidering it. Ive noticed many folks on line totally being unaware or misinformed of their relationship. Openings The thought was that bc the dog scent went east from the car and the police told us she was heading east. #24: Bill Rausch - Army Veteran, Got Your 6. That was the first time I had been on campus in 2004. If anyone here is a basketball fan think of Kevin Durant or Tim Duncan. That said, Ive never found it odd Maura went back to Feds hotel room. in the first few days we wondered if she was picked up by a stranger who gave her a ride someplace (we were willing to consider any theory frankly, that we could action on). For all the talk of theories, the idea that someone with good intentions giving her a ride somewhere has fallen by the way side. journalism. Give the man something for goodness sake. Running for elected office. For years I continued to believe it was her. 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. She def shouldnt have been driving the Saturn but am I surprised she did? There are few things better than winning. Privacy Policy. If you think that it's important to have high quality local reporting we hope you'll support our work with a monthly contribution. 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. her fun personality and her competitive spirit. September 2017. In the time leading up to her disappearance, Maura had been in some trouble. She was happy and we both enjoyed seeing family and friends. I called Maura and her best friend to see if she was okay. His and Maura's cell phone records are telling. https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954. I dont remember much other than how fast we drove up there (v fast). Over the years, Ive come to love March Madness not simply because I grew up playing basketball, or because of the entertainment and excitement it creates; but because March Madness is a series of life lessons played out before a national audience that apply to everyone from the players on the court to the fans watching at home. Where everyone is welcome to respectfully theorize about what could have happened to Maura Murray. The FBI has created a Violent Criminal . Or Im a liar and Ive convinced my parents, the Murrays, the McDonalds and Mauras friends there wasnt a note when there was in fact one or convinced them to lie and join me in the conspiracy. Then Maura would go out and smoke the competition. Reach out like Mo Wagner did. We liked to cook altho given we were in our early 20s I wouldnt describe either of us as excellent cooks! I totally get why folks do that but look at it from my perspective. I dont think I had signal at the motel, altho Im not 100%./I also do not recall a specific place we went to make calls. On the evening of February 5, 2004, while she was on duty at her campus-security job, Murray spoke on the phone with her older sister, Kathleen. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. On the way out, Pattison got locked between the two sets of doors, and Rausch, who was still in the office but did not accompany the group to the bar, came to let her out. Im unsure. I received the VM at the airport on Wed morning while going thru security. At some point I expect my children to ask me why they have to stand while other kids don't. He lived in Lisbon, NH at one point at the same address asChris Aldrich. Rausch also authored the forward of TheFire Within: Shedding Light on Trauma, a book that compiles stories of trauma associated with military life. 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. 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. U.S. Army Major Bill Rausch has been indicted on one count of felony third-degree sexual abuse for an alleged after-hours attack on a subordinate female employee in a downtown D.C. office building. It was unseasonably warm, Pattison remembers, so they left their jackets in the office. Surprised folks dont know more details about the actual search. Listen here or click on the image below to be taken to the 107 Degrees Maura Murray podcast. Its inevitable. With winning, comes losing. 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. I was fortunate to get into West Point and even more fortunate to have met Maura there. Liz at Large I also know the power of sharing our stories and being informed on the issues that impact our families and communities. Bill Rausch' 3 Minute Call to Maura Murray the Saturday after her disappearance. Though some have stuck to the suicide or accidental death theories, others think that she was abducted. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, according to his bio. 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. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Then, we had a historic loss being the first one seed to lose. The VT sighting could have been significant, and LE were aware. I did believe it to be a woman (again watch the ID ep). Suddenly no phone activity and once he's thru with his "search effort", as far as I know, never returns to Haverhill again. Its a big bridge from incompetence to being involved. FYSA: The River was covered in snow/ice in the days after her disappearance altho you could hear the water running underneath it. Things that have and should be considered in her disappearance. Not everyone comes back from a loss. While Mauras disappearance is heartbreaking, there are moments when I find myself having pleasant memories even in the midst of a sad moment. 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. Something other folks are also passionate about: http://4000footers.com/nh.shtml. Conversely, ask Head Coach Bennett the importance of his faith in their historic loss to UMBC. I have thoughts on what they should have but I would be speculating to say they def have the recording. 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. Fred knew the area better than us (my folks are from Ohio, the McDonalds lived near USMA) of course, everyone in the Murray fam knew it better than us as well. I dont believe Maura did anything wrong. That said, special thanks to you and to Erinn for submitting those requests. Both my mother and I speak to the VM and what it sounded like. Lance Reenstierna, cohost of the Missing Maura Murray podcast . I do not recall if I stayed at the holiday inn with Maura in the past. The same rings true in life. Pls check that bc Im going off memory here, not my notes or google maps! Music I talk about this on Erinns podcast btw. She was reportedly driving through Haverhill, New Hampshire, when she crashed her car and got stuck in a ditch. In my mind, that is why I will always stand. and he is a different person to Rob McDonald. III High School State Championship team, the Highland Fighting Scots. Heck, one big reason (there were many) the McDonalds came up to help was bc we wanted more boots on the ground to intensify our search. Of course, we know that she did not. community.". I realize that Maura had morphed into a fictional character that did not accurately reflect who she was as a person. Loose Lips I always stayed with them in their hotel, even when Id peel off with friends at night. in promoting certain theories over others. A team is more than five players on the court. Def miss playing one on one ball with her. I dont know if LE is involved, and theres no hard evidence to suggest they are. I do not remember my connection so its possible, perhaps likely, it was DFW. My mother and I provided Mauras phone records (and mine) in full to the NHSP, Helena Murray, producers at 20/20 and others. You can kneel. Others believe it wasnt unpacked as she had just moved into the room ~1 week earlier. While I didnt know that September was suicide prevention month when I came home from Iraq in 2007, I now know that we must focus on suicide prevention every day of every month. . The Murrays would prob be the best folks to confirm if Maura took solo trips to NH. Whoops! 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. The players and coaches were right to ignore them. I know I played it for them on speaker several times at the station. What are the chances that your boyfriend or girlfriend will go missing without a trace? Food News Washington. Im unsure if you are suggesting Maura ran away. 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. It was a reported sighting (LE should have a record of it) after the accident. Ultimately, we should celebrate our diversity because it is what makes us great and what brings us together. Although Murray disappeared 15 years ago, law enforcement officials in New Hampshire are still investigating. Not only was it a place with fond childhood memories it was a place that remained a key part of her life. 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. pg 9) and lies via reddit posts, blogs, tweets, etc. 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. The woman looks like an older Maura Murray between 32-35 years old. I dont recall taking photos. Maura In 2004 I was a Lieutenant (LT) in the Army stationed at Fort Sill, OK. Surround yourself with people who have your shared values and goals. 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. She did not suggest or mention getting away. Bonus Episode: Bill Rausch. Bottom line: she was not kicked out and most likely would not have been had she wanted to stay. It could be a generational thing with the older officers considering a printed out email a note. Something that isnt surprising if you know Fred. The car had several issues and wasnt reliable. To put your entire life and soul into something only to lose brings forward emotions that are difficult to explain and process. It was ~6/8mi in length from what I remember. 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. "Y'all are doingreallocal D.C. Many a reference to both of those in old letters as well. Olympic Sports, Savage Love NH has not released her phone records to anyone with or without redactions. General MacArthur was speaking to the importance of sport in fighting and winning our nation's wars. From HS to college, USMA to UMass, etc. On whether she was drinking and driving (and re HB). Maura Murray is Missing reports Atwood placed the call at 7:42 p.m. Gear Prudence The email Maura sent her HS friends that someone recently posted is a good source for that. 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. her fun personality and her competitive spirit. Roaming data shows he was in western Maine shortly before this. I can appreciate that this is prob debated on this sub. At the end of the day we neednt hate or talk down to one another. [11] Pattison let out a noise, and Rausch ducked behind a desk. If that accident doesnt happen, I believe strongly that Maura would be with us today. Silly even! Bonus Episode: Bill Rausch. He wasnt married. Coronavirus, Carry-out Critic 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). Three people who Pattison told about the attack soon afterward have confirmed her account to City Paper. In short, we searched everywhere we knew or could think to search. They have the right to talk during the anthem, order a hot dog, or kneel in protest if they choose. I will attempt to keep updating this. We walked Rt 112 on foot heading east and did not see any foot prints in the snow between the rd and river. Long answer, I know. 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? No. She was an extremely intelligent, super athletic badass who accomplished more in her time with us than most people do in a lifetime. He smiled saying no, I think Im just going to pull up and shoot. He went 16 of 21 (76.2%) behind the arc that night on his way to scoring 57 points without playing the fourth quarter. Wasnt a new gas station. New Hampshire State Police declined to comment on potential suspects. Maura was born May 4, 1982 in Hanson, Massachuessettes. Silly even! Bill was in a manic, out of control state, on Feb 9th 2004, prior to Maura being considered missing by her family. Some believe it was packed up. May 2020 100%. We don't have one. I remember her looking very distraught and very pale, Gordillo says. A man I know and respect often says "we are the land of the free because of the brave." I dont see how saying (over and over) she had an affair with a GA humanizes her bc its a lie. [On Bradley Hill] We hit all of that road as well. I recall standing beside her desk when I read/saw the email. 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 owned it until 2009 when I traded it in on a new car. ~ Gambling. 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). Same goes for Maura from what I recall. In recognition of Maura Murrays 38th bday on May 4, 2020, I spoke briefly with Erinn Larkin, co-host of 107 Degrees Maura Murray podcast (click on image below) and shared my thoughts on Julie Murrays interview with "The Captain" from True Crime Garage, some of my favorite memories of Maura, and how I found out she disappeared. Starting around May 2020, weve been lucky to have the participation of Bill Rausch on reddit. My father spoke with me on the phone with a tone of voice Id never heard before. Not Without Peril | The Maura Murray Blog, https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1047810431283355648, https://twitter.com/RauschB/status/1258011895849725954, https://www.fivecolleges.edu/academics/academic_calendars/academic_calendar_03-04, Steers the narrative almost always means has an opinion that differs from mine Post by TheRealFinn, The Attorney Generals Objection to my suit (with affidavits). bc after graduating I would be moving somewhere outside the NY tri-state area. Our initial assumption was that it was packed up. It felt like there was more to cover on foot well off the road into the woods and the river was snowed over so we focused a lot of effort there. Something I havent enjoyed being on the receiving end of. 144 // Maura Murray - Part 106. It could be an effort to support their theory she was suicidal. 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. This failure points to a larger problem in the United States, highlighted by many Senators during the hearing; the United States has a nationwide shortage of mental health providers. From 1999 to 2014 the suicide rate in the United States increased 24%, from 10.5 to 13.0 suicides per 100,000 people, the highest rate recorded in 28 years. The conditions you describe were not present in the area near the accident scene. This info about an incident at West Point is from a Medium article titled - The Unsolved Disappearance of Maura Murray'. I should note, Im not wedded to a theory I just want to know what happened and where shes at. 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. Mauras connection to the White Mountains was real. A player banking in a three pointer (it still counts). Maura and I last saw each other over Christmas break, correct. I'll tell them that everyone should stand and respect our flag and our national anthem, but because we live in America no one has to. 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 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. During her freshman year, Maura received an honor code violation for stealing makeup from a Fort Knox commissary. From your friends and family to your co-workers and business partners. Someone needs to ask Julie when she told Maura about Bills cheating. In fact, we were going through flyers so quickly, a printing press co. in OH cranked out an additional 5k and overnighted them to us in NH the local office store in NH couldnt keep pace with flyer production. I stayed at Wells River with my parents, Fred, the McDonalds, and members of the Murray fam. This never fucking happened, she remembers him saying. On February 12, 2015 I sat in the East Room of the White House as President Obama signed The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act into law. to be clear I do not know if Maura packed up her room or never unpacked. It was our understanding at the time that a formal offer was made by the FBI and refused by local law enforcement. She would smile and laugh (or giggle) at the perfect moments in time. Baseball A few months prior, someone shoved her down the long Metro escalator on her way to work. Ignore those naysayers and go for the win. My whereabouts while in Haverhill have been confirmed by LE, Fred Murray, Rob and Christine McDonald, my parents and others. She was about as badass as you might imagine, altho always smiling while crushing whatever she was doing. I dont recall the airline or the layover city off the top of my head. Fred Murray: Maura's father. Bob McLean is a West Point grad I knew at school. Heck, 33rd in the country in the 2mi as a Sophomore is a HUGE deal. Without a national strategy, addressing suicide within subsets of the population will have limited impact. Im unsure if folks here understand how bold and independent she was. The chief of my task force woke us both up knocking on the door and when I answered I could tell by the look on his face that something was wrong. Everyone experiences loss or setbacks. I received the VM while going through airport security at the Roy Rogers airport in OKC, the morning of Feb 11.. I believe we confirmed that was unaccounted for as it wasnt in her dorm room. According to the link below, classes at UMass started on Wed. Jan 28, 2004. https://www.fivecolleges.edu/academics/academic_calendars/academic_calendar_03-04. 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. 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. They discussed Kathleen's relationship problems with her fianc. What disappoints me most about this community is the misinfo about Maura. After the afternoon of February 9th, he does not call Maura's dorm room again, only her cell phone. When authorities arrived at the crash site four minutes later, Murray was gone. Fred coordinated most everything altho obvi there was plenty of cross talk. Maura was one of the loveliest, brilliant, and badass girls you could ever know. 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. Access to Mauras VM was gained after and bc she disappeared. 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. Bringing change to your community. She confronted Rausch about the incident that morning, but he denied any involvement. It happened to Maura. 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!!!) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbGJgG0lDdQnw5Ar7y7ma2LBrnUY5CLtTOjFwrF2L5M/edit?usp=sharing. On accessing the phone records and voicemail: My mother was the account holder which is why she called Sprint for access to VMs. That said, we had a v special trip that included a hike to the top of Mt. re tomboy, she def was and elegant at the same time. District Line Daily: Our news, politics, arts, food, and sports coverage in one email every weekday. Surprised folks dont know more details about the actual search. Maura was missing. Its my understanding that Sara was not as close to Kate or Maura. She was lovely in every sense of the word. When the NHSP said it wasnt her, it didnt change much as it pertained to our search. Readers like you keep our work free for everyone to read. We printed off the phone records at the police station bc LE were waiting on a subpoena. This takes me back to the rumored party on River Road in Lisbon, NH. I never spoke with the alleged caller from the Red Cross. Later after becoming a soldier I thought more about friends who didn't make it home and still others who are deployed across the globe doing their job to keep us safe. In recognition of Maura Murray's 38th bday this week, I spoke briefly with u/Guerrilla_Ontologist from # 107degrees podcast and shared my thoughts on Julie's interview with r/TrueCrimeGarage, some of my favorite memories of Maura, and how I found out she disappeared. Those 4,000 foot hikes, NYE parties with her friends there, and the list goes on. Ultimately, it reminds me of one of my favorite quotes I memorized as a cadet at West Point; MacArthurs opinion of athletics: Upon fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that upon other fields, on other days, will bear the fruits of victory.. There is no third phone. If you know someone who died by suicide, share their story. I would hope they have a recording of it.
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