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.
Episodes
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Deniz Arda - The Missing Soldier Connection. Final Chapter (*)
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Intense searches for the Swedish Officer Deniz Arda continue, but in the end don't provide anything tangible of where the soldier might be or what might have happened to him. People close to Deniz begin to scrutinize their initial theories. No one seem to come to grips with..... 'How can a person just vanish into thin air'?
Amidst all this a havoc of various theories are discussed and shared online. One would ultimately it turned out, resonate with perceived events on the ground.
(*PENDING UPDATE: rumours can be inglorious...however a 'particular' one was recently corroborated by factual evidence, a continuation of this case is in the works and will be released shortly // Edo L.) 16th March 2023
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Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Part 9. Brian Shaffer LEFT the building RIGHT
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
In this riveting episode, we continue to unravel the enigmatic case of Brian Shaffer. Central to our investigation is the haunting question: Did Brian ever really leave the building that fateful night? Addressing this mystery is crucial to understanding the possible scenarios that could have unfolded and is pivotal to any resolution in his disappearance.
Despite years of searching and countless inquiries into his last known whereabouts inside the bustling Gateway building, the thick fog of mystery persists. Brian wasn't captured on any exit surveillance cameras, and no footage in the heavily monitored areas of Columbus shows him leaving. For some, this isn't a concern—it merely adds a layer of intrigue to the case. But should we dismiss this lack of evidence so lightly?
This episode takes you through a detailed examination of the building’s layout, the physical laws of space and time, and the potential significance they may hold in the case. We'll engage in some theoretical physics and role-playing to explore the dimensions of Brian's disappearance and discuss intentions and potential theories that could explain why Brian was never seen leaving the Gateway building.
Join us as we dissect every angle, from the plausible to the paranormal, to try and piece together where Brian Shaffer could possibly be. Can a building entangle itself with a person’s fate? Tune in as we delve deep into the shadows of the unknown in search of answers.
Small curiosity, now that ABBA released their album today is thumbs up as there is an indirect reference to one of the members of the group in this very episode.
Music kindly provided by Michela M., who has written, performed and composed the audiotrack.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Christopher Thompkins #1
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
A Special Episode on the Baffling Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
In this remarkable episode, we delve into the mysterious case of Christopher Thompkins, who vanished into thin air in 2002. Working as a surveyor in Harris County, GA, Chris was last seen walking ahead on a road with his coworkers. Without a trace or any clear explanation, he disappeared from sight, leaving behind only questions.
To this day, his family remains in the dark, grappling with the unresolved nature of his disappearance. As we explore this enigmatic case, we seek to uncover any possible leads that could shed light on what really happened to Chris that fateful day on Warm Spring Roads.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Christopher Thompkins #2
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
"In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the mysterious case of Christopher Thompkins. We'll explore further details and discuss insights drawn from similar missing person cases, aiming to clarify and possibly illuminate new angles on Chris's disappearance. Join us as we piece together the puzzle, bringing together diverse viewpoints in the hope of shedding new light on this baffling case."
Terrence Woods: (4) Search for missing Maryland man in Idaho stumps police - YouTube
Jacob Conner: Mother of missing man fears she 'may never see him again' (news4jax.com)
Christopher Thompkins: the entire video with the minister Antonio Carter of the National Joshua Generation Empowerment Movement can be viewed here: Family seeks help with son's 2002 disappearance in Harris County | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Christopher's family had asked that anyone with tips call 706-289-5229.
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Sunday Nov 21, 2021
HLN Med Student Mystery - A TV-program about Brian Shaffer
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
A short notice and a few lines about the show that's airing tonight on HLN, about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer!
HLN Trailer
Real Life Nightmare | CNN Creative Marketing
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Monday Nov 29, 2021
Part 10. HLN Episode Follow Up
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Almost unavoidable not to comment on the HLN episode that recently aired! Now that more than a week has gone since it's release and many of you has hopefully seen it, time to release something from this end.
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Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Part 11. The #Story will Continue
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
Part 12. A Conversation with Jordan
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
Part 13. The Video Debacle and Else
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
The Vanishing of Terrence Woods Jr.
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)
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....