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  • 60. The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

    60. The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
    Sep 2 2025
    March 31, 2006, after a grueling week of medical school exams, Brian Shaffer decided to go out for the evening with a friend and let off some steam. Still processing the loss of his mom and contemplating proposing to his girlfriend, he had a lot on his plate. But as the night should have been wrapping up for bar patrons, all of a sudden, no one could locate Brian. https://linktr.ee/endofcrimepod Sources: MISSING: Brian Shaffer - YouTube, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDVOaNaYH4BRIAN RANDALL SHAFFER - COLUMBUS, OHIO - FBI, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shafferDisappearance of Brian Shaffer - Wikipedia, accessed August 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer18 years ago Brian Shaffer walked into a bar and was never seen again. Now Ohio brothers are suing a Reddit user who accused them of killing him | The Independent, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/brian-shaffer-missing-reddit-lawsuit-b2555745.htmlIn 2006, Med Student Brian Shaffer Walked Into A Bar & Was Never Seen Again, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/the-missing-2006-med-student-brian-shaffer-disappeard-in-a-barWhat Happened to Brian Shaffer? Revisiting the Bizarre ..., accessed August 30, 2025, https://people.com/what-happened-to-brian-shaffer-disappearance-11706304He's All That – The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - sites@gsu, accessed August 30, 2025, https://sites.gsu.edu/tanyabedi/support-2/ViCAP ALERT - FBI, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer/shaffera-9-7-18.pdfMoving on from lost love – The Lantern, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.thelantern.com/2008/03/moving-on-from-lost-love/brilliant med student disappears from inside a bar: where's brian? - Apple Podcasts, accessed August 30, 2025, https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/brilliant-med-student-disappears-from-inside-a-bar/id1193068130?i=1000684745508Brian Shaffer - MISSING - Solve the Case, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.solvethecase.org/case/2006-4/brian-shafferIs Brian Shaffer alive? – The Lantern, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.thelantern.com/2009/04/is-brian-shaffer-alive/Mysterious disappearance of man 'who never left bar on CCTV' but is still missing 18 years later - LADbible, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.ladbible.com/community/brian-shaffer-missing-man-cctv-footage-ohio-719756-20250305Without a Trace: The Haunting Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - The Lineup, accessed August 30, 2025, https://the-line-up.com/disappearance-of-brian-shafferAt 18-year anniversary, Brian Shaffer disappearance remains a mystery - 614NOW, accessed August 30, 2025, https://614now.com/2024/hot-topics/at-18-year-anniversary-brian-schaffers-disappearance-remains-a-mysteryi need to know more about this case. what else hasnt been talked ..., accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/BrianShaffer/comments/172pqdl/i_need_to_know_more_about_this_case_what_else/Father Of Missing Ohio State Student Killed In Storm | 10tv.com, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.10tv.com/article/news/father-missing-ohio-state-student-killed-storm/530-a8fa6b37-3cbb-45f5-ae4a-8dc925c91c8eDisappearance of Brian Shaffer - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, accessed August 30, 2025, https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_ShafferWhat happened to Brian Shaffer? Columbus police continue to work case 14 years after his disappearance - 10TV, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/crime-tracker/what-happened-brian-shaffer-columbus-police-continue-work-case-14-years-after-his/530-655e2fad-0165-4559-a6c5-7cab12b92dadAlive – The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - sites@gsu, accessed August 30, 2025, https://sites.gsu.edu/tanyabedi/rebuttal/Brian Shaffer: Clue could lead to missing student - The Lantern, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.thelantern.com/2008/10/brian-shaffer-clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/Police Downplay Connection Between Missing OSU Student, Web Message | 10tv.com, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.10tv.com/article/news/police-downplay-connection-between-missing-osu-student-web-message/530-303964cb-8c56-4551-8d90-83abfb20c6dfSmiley face murder theory - Wikipedia, accessed August 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_face_murder_theoryThe Vanishing Elephant – The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer, accessed August 30, 2025, https://sites.gsu.edu/tanyabedi/final-analysisconclusion/The Biggest Brian Shaffer Theories: What Really Happened? - YouTube, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJE4i4G628cAge-Progression Image Released in Brian Shaffer Case - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/March-2021/...
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  • 59. The Murder of Kari Baker

    59. The Murder of Kari Baker
    Aug 19 2025

    In 1994 at Baylor University, Matt Baker met Kari Dulin and they began dating, which quickly transitioned to marriage. Their marriage had high highs and low lows, which greatly impacted the couple. 12 years after they married, a call would be placed to 911 indicating that Kari had seemingly taken her life. But her family refused to believe that she would willingly leave her daughters in that way, and so they began to investigate on their own...

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    Sources:

    Casey, Kathryn. Deadly Little Secrets. HarperCollins 2012.

    https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/wacos-beloved-minister-after-20-years-claims-guilty/story?id=119811804

    https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/
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  • 58. The Murder of Brenda Schaefer

    58. The Murder of Brenda Schaefer
    Aug 5 2025

    By September 25, 1988, Brenda Sue Schaefer's family knew something was wrong. They hadn't heard from or seen Brenda in hours and their fears were confirmed when her car was found on the side of the road with a flat tire, a broken window, and blood at the scene. It would be a few months before they would have some answers, and several years until their initial suspicions were confirmed.

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    Sources

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/mel-ignatow/1-justice-does-not-always-serve-the-just.html

    https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/show/evil-lives-here?season=10

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Ignatow

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Hazelwood

    https://alt.obituaries.narkive.com/C9auAaIR/mary-ann-shore-inlow-54-accomplice-of-louisville-s-most-notorious-killer-mel-ignatow

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188320858/mary_ann-inlow

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  • 57. Fraud at the New Yorker Hotel

    57. Fraud at the New Yorker Hotel
    Jul 29 2025

    Episode start time: 15:35

    Case start time: 22:06

    In 1929, construction on an iconic Art Deco building concluded as the New Yorker hotel joined the New York City skyline. In 2018, Mickey Barreto walked into the hotel, paid to stay for a night, and...didn't leave. Join Cameron and Hayden as they discuss this goofy case.

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    Sources:

    https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-man-indicted-for-claiming-ownership-of-iconic-new-yorker-hotel-in-false-property-records/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyndham_New_Yorker_Hotel

    https://apnews.com/article/nyc-hotel-free-rent-loophole-case-dd138294f79482f5894fa7a3d7141a5b

    https://www.curbed.com/2023/09/new-yorker-hotel-rent-stabilization-explained-mickey-baretto.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mickey-barreto-new-yorker-hotel-b2643005.html

    https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-02-19/a-loophole-got-him-a-free-new-york-hotel-stay-for-five-years-then-he-claimed-to-own-the-building

    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/a-loophole-got-him-a-free-nyc-hotel-stay-for-five-years-then-he-claimed-to-own-the-building/5141019/?utm

    https://www.businessinsider.com/man-living-rent-free-in-new-york-hotel-evicted-squatting-2024-2?utm

    https://apnews.com/article/new-yorker-hotel-fraud-free-room-loophole-6505cb6df084002401aab9f6eaecf452 https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/hells-kitchen-new-york-ny

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  • 56. Mass Murder at UT Austin

    56. Mass Murder at UT Austin
    Jul 22 2025
    August 1, 1966 at 11:48 am, shots began ringing out on the University of Texas campus in Austin. For a harrowing 96 minutes, officers and civilians alike attempted to offer assistance to those who had been hit, hide behind large objects, and figure out the best course of action to end the chaos that had unfolded. Victims: Margaret Whitman, Kathleen Whitman, Edna Townsley, Marguerite Lamport, Mark Gabour, Baby Boy Wilson, Thomas Eckman, Robert Hamilton Boyer, Thomas Karr, Billy Paul Speed, Harry Walchuk, Paul Bolton Sonntag, Claudia Rutt, Roy Dell Schmidt, Karen Griffith, David Hubert Gunby Join us on Patreon! Sources: Extra! Extra! Eyes of the World on Texas - UT Sniper - Lobby Exhibit, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/lobbyexhibits/extraextra/utsniper“The Eyes of the World Are Upon You, Texas”: How the Austin Newspapers Covered the UT Tower Shooting, accessed July 19, 2025, http://behindthetower.org/how-austin-newspapers-covered-the-shootingAug. 1, 1966: When No One Knew What A Mass Shooting Felt Like | Texas Standard, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/when-no-one-knew-what-a-mass-shooting-felt-like/The University of Texas Tower Shooting: A Tragic Day in History, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/university-of-texas-tower-shooting-1966Whitman, Charles Joseph - Texas State Historical Association, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/whitman-charles-josephTexas Tower shooting of 1966 | Background, Chronology, Map, & Interview | Britannica, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Texas-Tower-shooting-of-1966University of Texas tower shooting - Wikipedia, accessed July 19, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Texas_tower_shootingTexas Governor's Fact-Finding Committee Report on the Charles J ..., accessed July 19, 2025, https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/50095.xmlThe Victims - Behind the Tower, accessed July 19, 2025, http://behindthetower.org/the-victims/'Tower' Pays Tribute To A 1966 Campus Shooting That Was 'Pushed Aside' | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.kcur.org/2017-02-09/tower-pays-tribute-to-a-1966-campus-shooting-that-was-pushed-asideClaire Wilson James | Out Of The Blue, accessed July 19, 2025, https://towerhistory.org/profiles/claire-wilson-james/UT Tower Shooting: The Survivors' Stories - Spectrum News, accessed July 19, 2025, https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triad/Tower-Shooting-Anniversary/2016/07/23/ut-tower-shooting--the-survivors--storiesTexas Tower shooting of 1966 - Massacre, Gunman, Victims - Britannica, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Texas-Tower-shooting-of-1966/The-shootingUT Tower Shooting: The Survivors' Stories - Spectrum News, accessed July 19, 2025, https://spectrumlocalnews.com/Tower-Shooting-Anniversary/2016/07/23/ut-tower-shooting--the-survivors--storiesThe Texas Tower Shooter: An Analysis of Charles Whitman - Scholarly Review Journal, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.scholarlyreview.org/api/v1/articles/121690-the-texas-tower-shooter-an-analysis-of-charles-whitman.pdfBioethics in Anatomy Education Resources: Neurologic Conditions Affecting Behavior - Charles Whitman, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.anatomy.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Education%20Resources/Ethics/Charles%20Whitman%20(FINAL).pdf“progression” since charles whitman: student mental health policies - National Association of College and University Attorneys, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.nacua.org/docs/default-source/jcul-articles/jcul-articles/volume34/34_jcul_695.pdf?sfvrsn=d8689bf_10Charles Whitman - Wikipedia, accessed July 19, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_WhitmanAn ex-Marine goes on a killing spree at the University of Texas | August 1, 1966 | HISTORY, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-1/an-ex-marine-goes-on-a-killing-spree-at-the-university-of-texasChanges in Police Response | Out Of The Blue, accessed July 19, 2025, https://towerhistory.org/changes-police-response-ut-tower-shooting/Policing Before and After August 1, 1966 – Behind the Tower, accessed July 19, 2025, http://behindthetower.org/policing50 Years After the UT Tower Attack: Lessons for Law Officers Remain Timely as Ever, accessed July 19, 2025, https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/50-years-after-the-ut-tower-attack-lessons-for-law-officers-remain-timely-as-ever/Ray Martinez | Out Of The Blue, accessed July 19, 2025, https://towerhistory.org/profiles/ray-martinez/The Armed Civilian Who Helped Stop UT's Tower Sniper 50 Years Ago, accessed July 19, 2025, https://apps.texastribune.org/guns-on-campus/allen-crum-helped-stop-ut-tower-shooter-charles-whitman-republishThe Armed Civilian Who Helped Stop UT's Tower Sniper 50 Years Ago, accessed July 19, 2025, https://apps.texastribune.org/guns-on-campus/allen-crum-helped-stop-ut-tower-shooter-charles-whitman-republish/...
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  • 55. The Murder of Honorah Parker

    55. The Murder of Honorah Parker
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode, we journey back to 1950s New Zealand, where a seemingly ordinary afternoon unraveled into one of the country's most shocking and controversial cases. Set against the backdrop of Christchurch’s quiet streets and conservative society, the story explores the blurred lines between imagination and reality, friendship and obsession. Join us as we delve into a case that captivated a nation and inspired a chilling cinematic retelling—without giving away all the dark details.

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    Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker%E2%80%93Hulme_murder_case

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgO6uXfxkmk

    https://www.murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hulme-juliet.htm

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Perry

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClgumrs2tU

    https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/parker-pauline.htm

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/pauline-parker-juliet-hulme
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  • 54. Death at Lady Bird Lake

    54. Death at Lady Bird Lake
    Jul 1 2025
    In Austin, Texas, a series of tragic discoveries in Lady Bird Lake has ignited a firestorm of fear and speculation, giving rise to the chilling theory of the "Rainey Street Ripper." In This episode of UTEoC, we delve into the heart of the mystery, examining the string of young men whose nights out in the popular entertainment district ended in the murky waters of the lake. We'll explore the official narrative from the Austin Police Department, which points to accidental drownings fueled by alcohol, and contrast it with the persistent and growing belief within the community that a serial killer is stalking the city's streets. We will also address the unconfirmed, yet prevalent, online theory that the victims were targeted for being gay men, and the impact this has had on the local LGBTQ+ community. Through a careful examination of the victims' stories, the official evidence, and the passionate arguments from those who believe something sinister is at play, we ask the question: are these a string of tragic accidents, or is a predator haunting the vibrant nightlife of Austin? Support us on Patreon! Sources: 1 Texas Serial Killer Fears After 19 Bodies Found In Lake - Newsweek, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.newsweek.com/texas-serial-killer-fears-after-38-bodies-found-lake-2081826 2 Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data | FOX 7 Austin, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.fox7austin.com/news/lady-bird-lake-bodies-data-austin-texas 3 How many bodies have been pulled out of town lake?, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/1l4e4dl/how_many_bodies_have_been_pulled_out_of_town_lake/ 4 Serial killer in Austin, Texas? 'Rainey Street Ripper' rumors rife as 38 bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake so far - Hindustan Times, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/serial-killer-in-austin-texas-rainey-street-ripper-rumors-rife-as-38-bodies-found-in-around-lady-bird-lake-so-far-101749368772275.html 5 www.newsweek.com, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.newsweek.com/texas-serial-killer-fears-after-38-bodies-found-lake-2081826#:~:text=Between%202022%20and%20June%202025,Austin%2C%20and%20Lady%20Bird%20Lake. (https://www.newsweek.com/texas-serial-killer-fears-after-38-bodies-found-lake-2081826#:~:text=Between%202022%20and%20June%202025,Austin%2C%20and%20Lady%20Bird%20Lake.) 6 Jason John Obituary (2023) - Austin, TX - Beck Funeral Home in Austin/Round Rock, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jason-john-obituary?id=46118540 7 Obituary information for Jason John - Beck Funeral Home, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.beckchapels.com/obituaries/Jason-John?obId=28824451 8 Lady Bird Lake: 10 Bodies Found in Austin Lake Over Past 20 Months | Inside Edition, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.insideedition.com/lady-bird-lake-deaths-drowning-serial-killer 9 Body Pulled from Austin's Lady Bird Lake, Marking Latest in a Series of Deaths, accessed June 29, 2025, https://people.com/body-pulled-from-lady-bird-lake-latest-in-series-of-deaths-8559763 10 A case heard across America: The disappearance of Jonathan Honey - YouTube, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poiDUdUa6hY 11 Medical examiner determines Jonathan Honey died from drowning in Lady Bird Lake, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/jonathan-honey-medical-examiner-death/269-e11693f5-630d-4940-8e76-40a53631a093 12 Jonathan Honey Obituary (2023) - Alexandria, VA - The Washington Post - Legacy.com, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/jonathan-honey-obituary?id=51651088 13 Texas 'roofie' killer fears soar as fifth body pulled from lake near nightlife hotspot | US | News, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1786915/texas-serial-killer-ladybird-lake-austin 14 Latest body found in Lady Bird Lake renews safety concerns | FOX 7 Austin, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.fox7austin.com/news/lady-bird-lake-body-found-safety-concerns-austin-texas-jason-john-jonathan-honey-martin-gutierrez 15 How Texans started believing Austin had a serial killer - MySA, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/article/lady-bird-lake-rainey-street-ripper-austin-20276786.php 16 Serial killer rumors grow as police pull 19 bodies from lake in Texas - The Mirror, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/serial-killer-rumors-grow-police-1208043 17 A history of tragedies in Lady Bird Lake | KVUE - YouTube, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAkG9O_F_Y 18 Caution urged after recent drownings in Lady Bird Lake - YouTube, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqyyGVH9Hl4 19 City ...
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  • 53. The Life & Probable Murder of Marsha P. Johnson

    53. The Life & Probable Murder of Marsha P. Johnson
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life and mysterious death of LGBTQ+ icon Marsha P. Johnson. A fearless activist and central figure in the Stonewall uprising, Marsha’s untimely and suspicious death in 1992 was initially ruled a suicide—despite troubling evidence. We revisit her legacy, investigate overlooked details, and discuss a lot of "crimes" that should have never been.

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    Donate to The Marsha P. Johnson Institute

    Sources:

    https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117016/documents/HMKP-118-JU00-20240321-SD011.pdf

    https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson

    https://daily.jstor.org/transgender-legal-battles-a-timeline/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender

    https://www.dapperq.com/2020/08/the-three-article-rule-dapperqs-role-in-continuing-the-stonewall-movement/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_Inn

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland_as_a_gay_icon

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland

    https://www.advocate.com/crime/marsha-p-johnson-murder

    https://marshap.org/who-we-are/founders-message/
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