A Brian Shaffer Story
This is a podcast series about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, a 27 yr old med. student in Columbus Ohio, who went out on the 31th of march in 2006 to enjoy a night out bar hopping to celebrate the beginning of Spring break. He was observed by the entrance area in the campus bar ”The Ugly Tuna Saloona” at around 2am, by which after he was never seen or heard from again.
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Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
This episode advances the ongoing narrative of Brian Shaffer with a retrospective look at the pivotal year that brought his case into the spotlight. We’ll delve into various aspects of the investigation, including the construction site near his last known location and the significant statements from John Hurst. Additionally, I’ll provide a comprehensive analysis of the recent HLN episode and discuss the purpose behind 'A Brian Shaffer Story.' The episode will also include reflections on my personal journey with this case, sharing insights gained from closely following its developments.
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
We're kicking off 2022 with an easy-going episode, where me and Jordan from On the Mind Pod talk about the HLN episode that was released and Brian Shaffer's case in general. Thank you for giving the series a thumbs up on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
Tune in to Jordan's great podcast at: On The Mind | Pod on Spotify
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Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Listen up! This part explores the "odd movement" Brian was seen doing on cctv outside the bar thanks to the greater detail of the HLN episode footage. It got a lot of left and right reverbarations but was it justified or not?
We also get to hear fresh news of a couple of some other disappearances out there, can we gather something from one in particular in relation to Brian's own vanishing?
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Added content;
I’ve extracted the footage in question and slowed it down, it can be seen here: The Odd Movement
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In the haunting expanse of Idaho's wilderness, a young production assistant, while working on a documentary, mysteriously breaks away from his film crew—and vanishes without a trace. The crew claims he simply ran off, but his disappearance remains shrouded in uncertainty and unanswered questions.
Reference for the episode:
How Terrence Woods Vanished While Filming A Discovery ‘Gold Rush’ Show – Deadline
The Mysterious Disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. (vice.com)
The shockingly weird disappearance of Terrence Woods — StrangeOutdoors.com
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2018/10/two-reported-missing-in-idaho-county/
Search for missing man in Idaho County stops after no leads found in search effort - East Idaho News
What You Don't Know About Terrence Woods, Jr.'s Disappearance (grunge.com)
Disappearance of 'Gold Rush' producer Terrence Woods gets renewed attention;
family still searching for answers | Fox News
Missing Pieces | Pod on Spotify
Crime Redefined | Pod on Spotify
findterrencewoods (@findterrencewds) / Twitter
Fundraiser by Terrence Woods Sr : Find My Missing Son: Terrence Woods (gofundme.com)
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In this slow-burnin' thirteenth part of A Brian Shaffer Story we head to an outdoor setting for the first time and experience various surrounding sounds (noizz) including my rebuttal to the claim that The Captain from TCG believes his own eyes when seing Brian go down the escalators...... to my own thinfoil hat story that happened to hold eloquent tidbits connected to Brian's disappearance.
NB: In the final parts of the episode I happen to say ”craters” multiple times actually, I must have been overly ecstatic. I of course meant to say ”Crates” !!
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In a fleeting span of less than a minute, Brian Shaffer provides numerous hints that could shed light on his mysterious disappearance.
Venturing beyond traditional lines of thinking, this episode of "A Brian Shaffer Story" employs logic and reason in an effort to decode the intricate web of clues he left behind. In parallel we also analyze and question the approaches taken by law enforcement, pondering whether they truly gave themselves a viable opportunity to unravel this enigma.
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
In this fifthteenth episode of the Brian Shaffer Story, we delve into the perplexing case of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old college student whose sudden disappearance in August 2013 has mystified many. Initially a cheerful and carefree individual, Bryce's demeanor alarmingly shifted after returning from summer break to Sierra College in California. His inexplicable actions included abruptly ending his relationship, giving away his belongings, and sending distressing messages to close friends. These events prefaced a chilling road trip that led him to the Tehachapi Mountains, where his overturned vehicle was later found near Castaic Lake with no trace of Bryce.
This episode explores the stark transformation from ordinary to irrational, continuing the themes introduced in Part 15, "The Two Squares." We investigate various theories around his disappearance—potential suicide, a deliberate vanishing, or foul play—while also considering the psychological and environmental influences that might have led to his drastic change in behavior. Join us as we explore this haunting journey that transformed an everyday route into a passage to the unknown, leaving a puzzle with more questions than answers and captivating all who delve into its depths.
https://charleyproject.org/case/bryce-david-laspisa
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Having just returned back from a special holiday I decided to release this episode consisting of a recap of this serie and it's progress towards our main goal, topping it off with an exclusive audio-file.
The original audio with Mr. Shaffer has not been edited, the interview was conducted in 2007 over a phone line, with some clarity issues later on, but nothing major.
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
In this episode, we go back to the mystery that unfolded close to home—the baffling disappearance of the widely respected Navy Ranger instructor. This individual was both cherished and enigmatic, captivating the public’s attention and sparking widespread speculation about his fate.
While the police have officially closed the case, labeling it as resolved, many, particularly his friends and family, vehemently disagree. Their doubt is fueled by newly surfaced questions concerning the circumstances found at the discovery site and the condition of the remains.
To truly grasp the complexities of this case and gain some level of understanding, I went beyond conventional methods. I engaged in a profound conversation with Deniz Arda's best friend, Henrik, who spearheaded the search efforts. This discussion stretched into a two-hour special for my Swedish series.
Additionally, I managed to persuade Orij, the man who stumbled upon Deniz Arda in the wilderness, to meet with me and recount his experience firsthand.
(Following a curious detail I spotted in a photo provided by Orij, I have updated the episode image to reflect this intriguing new angle).
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
This episode sets the stage as the first installment in the series. You can find a comprehensive description of this episode alongside the debut episode in the series, available under the original part.
The primary aim of this episode is to expand the reach of the Brian Shaffer case. The script remains faithfully consistent with the original narrative, with every word almost meticulously mirrored. The novel twist here is the introduction of an AI voiceover; a distinctly American, elegantly feminine tone that adds a fresh dimension to the storytelling.
For avid followers of the series, I assure you there's no need for concern. Personally, I found it incredibly enjoyable to experience the episode anew in this unique format. Rest assured, I'm still actively involved, this is me taking some time to fine-tune a few aspects of the project.
I invite you all to keep up to date with the latest on Brian Shaffer by following my updates on Instagram.
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An Introduction...
Brian Shaffer, , a 27 years old med student, decided to go out the 31th of march 2006 together with a friend of his, Clint Florence, to celebrate the beginning of the spring break holiday in Columbus Ohio.
Brian was born the 11th of February 1977 in Pickerington OHIO. He was 6 foot 2, athletically built, brown haired and brown eyed. A good look by all means. The son of Randy and Renee Shaffer, Brian also had a younger brother by the name of Derek. Brian’s father worked as an electrician and he was active in the local parish where he was a valued saxophonist at the services.
Brian’s mum worked as a nurse. His younger brother Derek followed his father ambitions and later began working for the same company the father worked for, Brian in turn would seek his moms aspirations and as he would soon follow in her footsteps....
He began the pursuit to become a doctor and had by 2006 spent eight years studying to make it a reality.
At the Ohio State University Brian met his girlfriend Alexis Waggoner. Brian said he fell for her blue eyes and wavy long brown hair. They became almost inseparable and helped each other out studying. The relation was as close as could be, and some had speculated that a proposal was becoming a reality.
Brian had a little jokingly setup a myspace site on the internet, were he boosted that the medical school was really a side thing, what he really wanted to do was go to an island, play in a band and drink margaritas all day long with his love!
Because Brians big passion in life was music. He enjoyed a mixed style of songs and performers but his favourite group was unequivocally Pearl Jam. His dedication was as such that he made a tatoo on the upper part of his right arm, it depicted the logo of a figure on the cover of their single "Alive". He also got Alexis sucked into Eddie Vedders lyrics and the whole experience was to culminate with a visit to Detroit the may the 22.nd. Brian had been a devoted member of the Pearl Jam fan club The Ten Club. And that had earned him the possibility to acquire 2 concert tickets close to the stage. Brian and Alexis would now watch his long time favourite group together.
As life is for everyone not everything was hunky-doorie in Brian’s own life however, if the constant burden of pocket money shortage due to the cost of studying, and the immense pressure to pass the exams in medical school wasn’t enough, tragedy struck the Shaffer family in beginning of march 2006. Brians mum, Renee, died of a rare form of cancer. This disease had consumed her, and there was little anyone could do to save her. She had gone from being the best care provider to someone who needed daily help herself. But her family and especially Brian was there for her. Brian had always been closer to his mum.
When he received news Renee had passed away Brian took it hard. His pillar in life, had suddenly vanished. On her funeral Brian showed up an hour later than everyone else. Randy had decided to play the saxophone during the service, in Brian's absence he played wrong, there had been an awkward silence awaiting Brian’s arrival. Some began to wonder how he coped with his own feelings after Renee’s death. When his cousins confronted Brian afterwards about why he had not shown up in time, his excuse was that he had overslept. Brian in a nutshell, they said afterwards. Although in sorrow, people close Brian said he seemed to handle the loss of his mother rather well.
As a last Christmas present, Mom Reneé gave a gift Brian would look forward to... It was a trip to Miami, Florida.
He and Alexis would get away and enjoy some time off together. Brian would plan the trip in the smallest detail, he sat for a long time and chose which hotel to stay at, which restaurants they would visit, ... and he set the departure date to when the week-long spring-break holiday would be Monday, April the 3rd....