Maura's life and disappearance has drawn interest from around the world, growing a community that is not only focused on Maura, but also dedicated to finding her and bringing her home. These are the articles, news stories, and media programs that have helped tell Maura's story and the journey of family and friends to find her.
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PODCASTS DEDICATED TO MAURA
107 Degrees - Maura Murray
Erinn Larkin discusses the disappearance of Maura Murray, with exclusive family interviews, an unprecedented collection of evidence, and an unmatched grasp of nearly every detail in the case. Additional info here. |
Missing Maura Murray
Tim Pilleri and Lance Reensteirna discuss the disappearance of Maura by diving deep into Maura's life, the region in which she went missing, and the online world of citizen detectives. Additional info here. |
MAURA IN THE NEWS
The FOX True Crime Podcast with Emily Compagno - March 14, 2023
The Disappearance of Maura Murray: Her Sister’s Fight For Answers
On February 9th, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray packed her belongings, emptied her bank account, and left her campus dorm room. After crashing her car along a snowbank in New Hampshire that night, Maura was never seen again. Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, discusses the details of her sister’s disappearance, her efforts to uncover more information, and the impact the case has had on her family.
Julie has spearheaded an online campaign dedicated to telling Maura’s story, finding more details related to the case, and sharing the emotional toll that Maura’s disappearance has had on her family.
The Disappearance of Maura Murray: Her Sister’s Fight For Answers
On February 9th, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray packed her belongings, emptied her bank account, and left her campus dorm room. After crashing her car along a snowbank in New Hampshire that night, Maura was never seen again. Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, discusses the details of her sister’s disappearance, her efforts to uncover more information, and the impact the case has had on her family.
Julie has spearheaded an online campaign dedicated to telling Maura’s story, finding more details related to the case, and sharing the emotional toll that Maura’s disappearance has had on her family.
The Mystery Maven, Esq [YouTube Channel] - February 9, 2023
The Engage with Empathy Campaign - A Call to Action to True Crime
Maura Murray has been missing from Haverhill, NH for 19 years on February 9, 2023. Lawyer The Mystery Maven speaks with Maura's sister and advocate Julie Murray about how her and her family's life has been impacted, the search, social media, how true crime creators and consumers can help victims and Julie's Engage With Empathy campaign.
The Engage with Empathy Campaign - A Call to Action to True Crime
Maura Murray has been missing from Haverhill, NH for 19 years on February 9, 2023. Lawyer The Mystery Maven speaks with Maura's sister and advocate Julie Murray about how her and her family's life has been impacted, the search, social media, how true crime creators and consumers can help victims and Julie's Engage With Empathy campaign.
WMUR (Manchester) - February 9, 2023
Family of Maura Murray hold vigil 19 years after her disappearance in New Hampshire
Family of Maura Murray hold vigil 19 years after her disappearance in New Hampshire
7 News (Boston) - February 9, 2023
Vigil to be held to mark anniversary of 2004 disappearance of UMass Amherst student Maura Murray
A vigil will be held Thursday night to mark the anniversary of the disappearance of UMass Amherst student Maura Murray, who went missing 19 years ago. Investigators recently renewed a push for information on Murray’s disappearance. Billboards are now up around Massachusetts showing Murray and asking anyone with information to call police. Thursday’s candlelight vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the scene of the crash.
Vigil to be held to mark anniversary of 2004 disappearance of UMass Amherst student Maura Murray
A vigil will be held Thursday night to mark the anniversary of the disappearance of UMass Amherst student Maura Murray, who went missing 19 years ago. Investigators recently renewed a push for information on Murray’s disappearance. Billboards are now up around Massachusetts showing Murray and asking anyone with information to call police. Thursday’s candlelight vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the scene of the crash.
New England Cable News (NBC) - February 9, 2023
New Search for Answers in 2004 Disappearance of Maura Murray
New Search for Answers in 2004 Disappearance of Maura Murray
Fox News - February 8, 2023
19 years later, what happened to missing New Hampshire woman Maura Murray?
Thursday marks 19 years since Maura Murray, a beloved athlete and fledgling nursing student, disappeared after she was involved in a car accident along a New Hampshire roadway. Uninjured, she spoke to a local bus driver moments after the crash, but disappeared minutes later and has been missing ever since. Nearly two decades later, Murray’s family has remained steadfast in their quest for information and evidence that will lead them to her.
"I often find myself switching between tenses – so ‘Maura is,’ or ‘Maura was,’" Maura's sister Julie said in a video from Jan. 26. "That was a struggle for me to make that switch and the timing of it, because you always want to hold out hope, and that’s really the only thing that fuels you and families like mine." She continued, "But it also torments you, in that we hope she will show up and walk through those doors. But then as years pass, our hope changes. The hope now is, I hope we get answers while the remaining people in my family are still alive."
19 years later, what happened to missing New Hampshire woman Maura Murray?
Thursday marks 19 years since Maura Murray, a beloved athlete and fledgling nursing student, disappeared after she was involved in a car accident along a New Hampshire roadway. Uninjured, she spoke to a local bus driver moments after the crash, but disappeared minutes later and has been missing ever since. Nearly two decades later, Murray’s family has remained steadfast in their quest for information and evidence that will lead them to her.
"I often find myself switching between tenses – so ‘Maura is,’ or ‘Maura was,’" Maura's sister Julie said in a video from Jan. 26. "That was a struggle for me to make that switch and the timing of it, because you always want to hold out hope, and that’s really the only thing that fuels you and families like mine." She continued, "But it also torments you, in that we hope she will show up and walk through those doors. But then as years pass, our hope changes. The hope now is, I hope we get answers while the remaining people in my family are still alive."
WMUR (Manchester) - February 5, 2023
New billboards feature Maura Murray to renew focus on her case 19 years after she vanished in New Hampshire
There is a new push to find a UMass college student who vanished after a car crash in Haverhill 19 years ago this week. The latest push is a billboard campaign and the family said it’s already generating new leads. “I cannot believe that it's been this long. At the same time, it feels like it was just yesterday,” said Julie Murray, Maura Murray’s sister. “It's gotten a lot of positive energy, which is exactly what we need at exactly the right time.”
New billboards feature Maura Murray to renew focus on her case 19 years after she vanished in New Hampshire
There is a new push to find a UMass college student who vanished after a car crash in Haverhill 19 years ago this week. The latest push is a billboard campaign and the family said it’s already generating new leads. “I cannot believe that it's been this long. At the same time, it feels like it was just yesterday,” said Julie Murray, Maura Murray’s sister. “It's gotten a lot of positive energy, which is exactly what we need at exactly the right time.”
Mind Over Murder [Podcast] - January 30, 2023
Engage with Empathy Campaign with Julie Murray
Julie Murray, victim advocate and sister of Maura Murray sits down with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her "Engage with Empathy" true crime campaign, the upcoming February anniversary of her sister's missing persons case, and the life lessons she has learned in the 19 years since her younger sibling went missing in the woods of New Hampshire.
Engage with Empathy Campaign with Julie Murray
Julie Murray, victim advocate and sister of Maura Murray sits down with "Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her "Engage with Empathy" true crime campaign, the upcoming February anniversary of her sister's missing persons case, and the life lessons she has learned in the 19 years since her younger sibling went missing in the woods of New Hampshire.
WCVB (Boston) News - January 19, 2023
New billboards to raise awareness in case of missing UMass student Maura Murray
New billboards to raise awareness in case of missing UMass student Maura Murray
Mass Live - January 18, 2023
Missing Maura Murray billboards to raise awareness in Massachusetts
The Murray family believes “someone knows something” about what happened to Maura Murray, who went missing in 2004. And in February, 19 years after she went missing, billboards will help raise awareness in Massachusetts. “We firmly believe someone knows something and hope the exposure with the billboards will help towards resolution,” the family said in a statement on their website.
Missing Maura Murray billboards to raise awareness in Massachusetts
The Murray family believes “someone knows something” about what happened to Maura Murray, who went missing in 2004. And in February, 19 years after she went missing, billboards will help raise awareness in Massachusetts. “We firmly believe someone knows something and hope the exposure with the billboards will help towards resolution,” the family said in a statement on their website.
Mashable - December 30, 2022
The best true crime TikTok accounts of 2022: From podcasters to victim advocacy, these TikTokkers get it right.
"Maura Murray Missing" is the TikTok account of Julie Murray, whose sister, Maura, disappeared in 2004 and has been the subject of podcasts, documentaries, and wild amounts of speculation, but it still remains unsolved. Julie answers questions about her sister's case, but her TikTok also offers a glimpse into what it's like to have your loved one vanish and stay vanished. It means living amidst rumors and victim-blaming, and coping with being at the center of one of the most publicized true crime cases in recent history.
The best true crime TikTok accounts of 2022: From podcasters to victim advocacy, these TikTokkers get it right.
"Maura Murray Missing" is the TikTok account of Julie Murray, whose sister, Maura, disappeared in 2004 and has been the subject of podcasts, documentaries, and wild amounts of speculation, but it still remains unsolved. Julie answers questions about her sister's case, but her TikTok also offers a glimpse into what it's like to have your loved one vanish and stay vanished. It means living amidst rumors and victim-blaming, and coping with being at the center of one of the most publicized true crime cases in recent history.
Julie Murray (right) has amassed 229,000 followers in 12 months on the Maura Murray Missing TikTok account by talking case details, search updates, and what it's like living amidst rumors and victim-blaming by true crime obsessives.
True Consequences [Podcast] - September 24, 2022
Bringing the Victim Back into Focus
Podcast Host and Producer Eric Carter-Landin moderates a panel discussion with Julie Murray and Mariah Day at the True Crime Podcast Festival for an important discussion on what it's like being a family member in the true crime space.
Bringing the Victim Back into Focus
Podcast Host and Producer Eric Carter-Landin moderates a panel discussion with Julie Murray and Mariah Day at the True Crime Podcast Festival for an important discussion on what it's like being a family member in the true crime space.
The Independent - August 11, 2022
True crime is America’s guilty pleasure. Victims, families, and even killers have some words of warning
“It’s become people’s pastime,” Ms. [Julie] Murray tells The Independent. “I mean, there’s people out there that do this case on Reddit or wherever, other forums, all day and all night. It’s a dark obsession, and it’s exploitative ... there’s no bounds to what they say, nothing is off limits. I mean, Maura has been completely humiliated and dehumanized all over the internet, and her 21-year-old decision-making skills have been plastered all over the internet."
She says her sister has become “voiceless,” prompting her own efforts to speak in Maura’s absence - including about the ethics of true crime content and “the victims and families left behind in the wake of these tragedies."
"It’s like trauma piled on top of trauma ... it’s at a point where the true crime community is just ruthless, and they sideline ethics for dramatic effects, and everything is sensationalized."
True crime is America’s guilty pleasure. Victims, families, and even killers have some words of warning
“It’s become people’s pastime,” Ms. [Julie] Murray tells The Independent. “I mean, there’s people out there that do this case on Reddit or wherever, other forums, all day and all night. It’s a dark obsession, and it’s exploitative ... there’s no bounds to what they say, nothing is off limits. I mean, Maura has been completely humiliated and dehumanized all over the internet, and her 21-year-old decision-making skills have been plastered all over the internet."
She says her sister has become “voiceless,” prompting her own efforts to speak in Maura’s absence - including about the ethics of true crime content and “the victims and families left behind in the wake of these tragedies."
"It’s like trauma piled on top of trauma ... it’s at a point where the true crime community is just ruthless, and they sideline ethics for dramatic effects, and everything is sensationalized."
NewsNation - July 20, 2022
‘First crime mystery of the social media age’ still unsolved
“Out of the blue, New Hampshire conducted a massive search for my sister Maura, not far from where she disappeared in 2004,” sister Julie Murray said. “My family’s encouraged. I’m in constant communication with law enforcement, and I will update when I can. But this is big.”
‘First crime mystery of the social media age’ still unsolved
“Out of the blue, New Hampshire conducted a massive search for my sister Maura, not far from where she disappeared in 2004,” sister Julie Murray said. “My family’s encouraged. I’m in constant communication with law enforcement, and I will update when I can. But this is big.”
The Independent - July 20, 2022
Missing Maura Murray’s Sister Speaks After New Search
Julie Murray [Maura's sister] is proactive on social media, including TikTok, tapping into resources that didn’t even exist when her sister was last seen. “The biggest way to help not only my case, but other cases of missing people, is to continue to spread awareness – because I believe that there's somebody out there that knows something,” Ms Murray says. “And either they haven't said it yet, or they don't even know that what they know is significant.
Missing Maura Murray’s Sister Speaks After New Search
Julie Murray [Maura's sister] is proactive on social media, including TikTok, tapping into resources that didn’t even exist when her sister was last seen. “The biggest way to help not only my case, but other cases of missing people, is to continue to spread awareness – because I believe that there's somebody out there that knows something,” Ms Murray says. “And either they haven't said it yet, or they don't even know that what they know is significant.
WCVB (Boston) News - July 13, 2022
'Encouraging for my family:' Sister reacts to new Maura Murray search
'Encouraging for my family:' Sister reacts to new Maura Murray search
Fox News - July 13, 2022
New Hampshire AG announces new search in cold case disappearance of UMass student Maura Murray
N.H. investigators announced a large-scale search along a mountainous stretch of road in the cold case search for Maura Murray, a UMass nursing student who went missing after a single-car crash on a snowy night in 2004.
"This area, Landaff and Easton, is about 5 miles from where Maura’s car was found," Julie Murray told Fox News. "And it's in the easterly direction, the direction she was headed. The other encouraging point is the fact that this was the focal point of a very early search back in May of 2004 from a local tip that stated a local saw a ‘young person running or moving quickly’ along that stretch of road. So for all of those reasons, this is really encouraging news from her family. "
New Hampshire AG announces new search in cold case disappearance of UMass student Maura Murray
N.H. investigators announced a large-scale search along a mountainous stretch of road in the cold case search for Maura Murray, a UMass nursing student who went missing after a single-car crash on a snowy night in 2004.
"This area, Landaff and Easton, is about 5 miles from where Maura’s car was found," Julie Murray told Fox News. "And it's in the easterly direction, the direction she was headed. The other encouraging point is the fact that this was the focal point of a very early search back in May of 2004 from a local tip that stated a local saw a ‘young person running or moving quickly’ along that stretch of road. So for all of those reasons, this is really encouraging news from her family. "
WMUR (Manchester) - July 13, 2022
Investigators to conduct ground search off Route 112 in connection with Maura Murray’s disappearance
A ground search is being conducted in connection with the 2004 disappearance of a UMass college student, officials with the New Hampshire attorney general’s office announced on Wednesday. The search in connection with the Maura Murray investigation will be conducted off Rt 112 in Landaff and Easton, N.H.
Investigators to conduct ground search off Route 112 in connection with Maura Murray’s disappearance
A ground search is being conducted in connection with the 2004 disappearance of a UMass college student, officials with the New Hampshire attorney general’s office announced on Wednesday. The search in connection with the Maura Murray investigation will be conducted off Rt 112 in Landaff and Easton, N.H.
WCVB (Boston) News - June 15, 2022
2004 missing person case involving Massachusetts woman goes national - Maura Murray disappearance focus of new series on Very Local streaming channel
5 Investigates spoke with Maura's sister about the new episode out today on a new series called "Hometown Tragedy" that's featuring the case. It will appear on WCVB's streaming channel, Very Local, and take an in-depth look at Maura Murray's disappearance.
Murray's sister, Julie Murray, said it’s vitally important to keep Maura's name out there. “It's the most important thing,” Julie Murray said. “You know, we're going into almost two decades now of not knowing and having no answers, so the best thing that I can do for Maura is to ensure that she doesn't become a file in a cabinet.”
2004 missing person case involving Massachusetts woman goes national - Maura Murray disappearance focus of new series on Very Local streaming channel
5 Investigates spoke with Maura's sister about the new episode out today on a new series called "Hometown Tragedy" that's featuring the case. It will appear on WCVB's streaming channel, Very Local, and take an in-depth look at Maura Murray's disappearance.
Murray's sister, Julie Murray, said it’s vitally important to keep Maura's name out there. “It's the most important thing,” Julie Murray said. “You know, we're going into almost two decades now of not knowing and having no answers, so the best thing that I can do for Maura is to ensure that she doesn't become a file in a cabinet.”
Very Local - June 15, 2022
Hometown Tragedy: The Mystery of Maura Murray
Hometown Tragedy: The Mystery of Maura Murray
Spectrum News 1 - May 25, 2022
National Missing Children's Day: Nearly 100 children have gone missing in Massachusetts in 2022
Julie Murray [Maura Murray's sister] understands the indescribable hell that comes with a loved ones’ sudden disappearance. She provided her powerful first-hand accounts during the Victim’s Family Forum and voiced her advocacy and support for other families suffering like hers.
“The case is cold and with no credible leads, my family is left to take to social media to keep spreading awareness. Our biggest fear is that my sister will become a file on a cabinet,” Murray said.
National Missing Children's Day: Nearly 100 children have gone missing in Massachusetts in 2022
Julie Murray [Maura Murray's sister] understands the indescribable hell that comes with a loved ones’ sudden disappearance. She provided her powerful first-hand accounts during the Victim’s Family Forum and voiced her advocacy and support for other families suffering like hers.
“The case is cold and with no credible leads, my family is left to take to social media to keep spreading awareness. Our biggest fear is that my sister will become a file on a cabinet,” Murray said.
Me & My Friends [Podcast] - April 9, 2022
Sarah Turney & Julie Murray
Sarah Turney & Julie Murray
MassLive - March 7, 2022
Missing UMass student Maura Murray’s sister is hoping TikTok can help solve the 18-year cold case
“I want to remind people that we’re not characters,” Julie said. “And even though you read about us in a certain light on some of these blogs, when I show you a video of my dad on TikTok, you can see the real man behind the curtain. And when I am able to show old videos of Maura, people can see, ‘Oh, wait a minute, this is a real human.’ And engage with it with a little bit more compassion and empathy. And TikTok has certainly done that.”
Missing UMass student Maura Murray’s sister is hoping TikTok can help solve the 18-year cold case
“I want to remind people that we’re not characters,” Julie said. “And even though you read about us in a certain light on some of these blogs, when I show you a video of my dad on TikTok, you can see the real man behind the curtain. And when I am able to show old videos of Maura, people can see, ‘Oh, wait a minute, this is a real human.’ And engage with it with a little bit more compassion and empathy. And TikTok has certainly done that.”
Disappearances with Sarah Turney [Podcast] - March 3, 2022
Interview with Julie Murray (Part 2 of 2))
Following up from last week’s episode, Sarah welcomes Julie Murray onto the podcast for a conversation about her sister Maura – who she was before she disappeared, what their family has been through over the last two decades, and how plausible the most popular theories really are.
Interview with Julie Murray (Part 2 of 2))
Following up from last week’s episode, Sarah welcomes Julie Murray onto the podcast for a conversation about her sister Maura – who she was before she disappeared, what their family has been through over the last two decades, and how plausible the most popular theories really are.
Disappearances with Sarah Turney [Podcast] - February 24, 2022
Mauray Murray (Part 1 of 2)
Join Sarah Turney on her new podcast, Disappearances, as she provides the most succinct, accurate, and insightful run down of Maura's disappearance, the days leading up to that fateful February night, and the major events that have occurred in the past eighteen years as the Murray family continues to fight for answers.
Mauray Murray (Part 1 of 2)
Join Sarah Turney on her new podcast, Disappearances, as she provides the most succinct, accurate, and insightful run down of Maura's disappearance, the days leading up to that fateful February night, and the major events that have occurred in the past eighteen years as the Murray family continues to fight for answers.
News Nation - January 18, 2022
Mystery Surrounds Missing Student last seen in 2004
Mystery Surrounds Missing Student last seen in 2004
Boston Globe - January 18, 2022
N.H. State Police add case of UMass Student Maura Murray to FBI National Database
“The name of the program itself [Violent Crime Apprehension Program] indicates that they finally consider Maura’s disappearance as a result of foul play,” said Julie Murray. “Now, that’s interesting and important for my family, because the state of New Hampshire has never classified Maura’s case as criminal, right?
“This is a nightmare to deal with and we’ve received a tremendous amount of support,” said Julie Murray on Tuesday. “But we’ve also had deal with people in the true crime community who have distorted, monetized and capitalized on our family’s tragedy all in the name of entertainment. That has made these horrible circumstances only worse.”
N.H. State Police add case of UMass Student Maura Murray to FBI National Database
“The name of the program itself [Violent Crime Apprehension Program] indicates that they finally consider Maura’s disappearance as a result of foul play,” said Julie Murray. “Now, that’s interesting and important for my family, because the state of New Hampshire has never classified Maura’s case as criminal, right?
“This is a nightmare to deal with and we’ve received a tremendous amount of support,” said Julie Murray on Tuesday. “But we’ve also had deal with people in the true crime community who have distorted, monetized and capitalized on our family’s tragedy all in the name of entertainment. That has made these horrible circumstances only worse.”
WMUR (Manchester) - January 16, 2022
New Developments in Maura Murray case almost 18 years after her Disappearance
The FBI created a Violent Criminal Apprehension Profile for Maura. "It is a way for multiple agencies and different jurisdictions to share information," Maura's sister Julie said. Julie also said the ViCAP alert is long overdue, but one step closer to finding Maura.
New Developments in Maura Murray case almost 18 years after her Disappearance
The FBI created a Violent Criminal Apprehension Profile for Maura. "It is a way for multiple agencies and different jurisdictions to share information," Maura's sister Julie said. Julie also said the ViCAP alert is long overdue, but one step closer to finding Maura.
WATD 95.9 News & Talk Radio - November 10, 2021
N.H. State Police say Bone Fragments are not Connected to Missing Hanson Woman, Maura Murray
“The waiting was really difficult; it’s been about two months now since we first got word that the bones were discovered. Through that time, we’ve gone through a wide range of emotions,” said Julie Murray. “Hearing this news today, personally I feel a little bit deflated, a little bit heartbroken that we don’t have any answers. It just means for my family, that we need to continue to search.
N.H. State Police say Bone Fragments are not Connected to Missing Hanson Woman, Maura Murray
“The waiting was really difficult; it’s been about two months now since we first got word that the bones were discovered. Through that time, we’ve gone through a wide range of emotions,” said Julie Murray. “Hearing this news today, personally I feel a little bit deflated, a little bit heartbroken that we don’t have any answers. It just means for my family, that we need to continue to search.
Oxygen - November 10, 2021
‘Heart Is Heavy’: Bones Found Near Maura Murray Crash Site Are Not Missing College Student
“My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister,” Maura’s sister Julie said in a statement. “I urge the N.H.S.P. [New Hampshire State Police] to work tirelessly until the remains can be identified, so that peace may be given to their loved ones. My family will continue to search for Maura and will leave no stone unturned until we bring her home and hold accountable those who are responsible for her disappearance.”
‘Heart Is Heavy’: Bones Found Near Maura Murray Crash Site Are Not Missing College Student
“My heart is heavy upon learning that these remains do not belong to my little sister,” Maura’s sister Julie said in a statement. “I urge the N.H.S.P. [New Hampshire State Police] to work tirelessly until the remains can be identified, so that peace may be given to their loved ones. My family will continue to search for Maura and will leave no stone unturned until we bring her home and hold accountable those who are responsible for her disappearance.”
Voices for Justice [Podcast] - November 4, 2021
Losing Maura Murray
Host Sarah Turney discusses the toxic community surrounding Maura Murray's case and the negative effect it has had on the investigation, the Murray family, and supporters. Sarah is joined by Maura's sister, Julie, who has experienced attacks first hand while fighting to preserve Maura's memory against web sleuths who seek to dehumanize and profit off her disappearance.
Losing Maura Murray
Host Sarah Turney discusses the toxic community surrounding Maura Murray's case and the negative effect it has had on the investigation, the Murray family, and supporters. Sarah is joined by Maura's sister, Julie, who has experienced attacks first hand while fighting to preserve Maura's memory against web sleuths who seek to dehumanize and profit off her disappearance.
NME - November 4, 2021
“You’re Talking About Another Human”: Can True Crime Ever be a Force for Good?
“My family tried our best to try to stop it and give her some level of dignity. It’s all under the guise of an industry where you can publicly humiliate somebody. To see it happen to my sister was so hurtful. She’s been called a ‘sociopath’, a ‘slut’. Her reputation has been destroyed. And there’s nothing I can do to stop it. Because people want that. They want that shame.”
“You’re Talking About Another Human”: Can True Crime Ever be a Force for Good?
“My family tried our best to try to stop it and give her some level of dignity. It’s all under the guise of an industry where you can publicly humiliate somebody. To see it happen to my sister was so hurtful. She’s been called a ‘sociopath’, a ‘slut’. Her reputation has been destroyed. And there’s nothing I can do to stop it. Because people want that. They want that shame.”
Western Mass News - November 1, 2021
Skeletal Remains Lead to Potential Break in Cold Case of Missing UMass Student
Human remains were found on Loon Mountain less than 25 miles from where Maura left her car and disappeared. “They came across what they thought was a skull,” Julie Murray said. Authorities confirmed that the findings were in fact skull fragments. Now, diagnostic testing to identify the skeletal remains is pending. We reached out to N.H. State Police who told us that there was no update on where the testing stands.
Skeletal Remains Lead to Potential Break in Cold Case of Missing UMass Student
Human remains were found on Loon Mountain less than 25 miles from where Maura left her car and disappeared. “They came across what they thought was a skull,” Julie Murray said. Authorities confirmed that the findings were in fact skull fragments. Now, diagnostic testing to identify the skeletal remains is pending. We reached out to N.H. State Police who told us that there was no update on where the testing stands.
Diario AS [Spain] - November 1, 2021
Maura Murray Disappearance: What Happened to Missing UMass Student?
A new discovery close to the accident site has provided what is, potentially, the biggest step forward yet in finding her. In September, bone fragments were found at a construction site on Loon Mountain, some 25 miles from Woodsville. The news immediately brought to mind another popular theory about what happened to Maura, involving a group of unidentified individuals who have come to be known as the ‘Loon Mountain Three’.
Maura Murray Disappearance: What Happened to Missing UMass Student?
A new discovery close to the accident site has provided what is, potentially, the biggest step forward yet in finding her. In September, bone fragments were found at a construction site on Loon Mountain, some 25 miles from Woodsville. The news immediately brought to mind another popular theory about what happened to Maura, involving a group of unidentified individuals who have come to be known as the ‘Loon Mountain Three’.
Newsweek - September 16, 2021
Family of Missing Woman From 2004 Wait for Test Results of Remains Found in New Hampshire
"I've just been urging people to be patient. If I can be patient and be responsible with this the public should as well, follow my lead," Julie Murray told Newsweek. "Give the investigators the time and space that they need to do a proper investigation because the bottom line is these are human remains so it's somebody. If it's not Maura then it's somebody and whoever's family it deserves the respect for them to be notified appropriately and not read about it on social media."
Maura's case is widely discussed by internet sleuths who research into the case from the comfort of their own homes which is helpful in keeping the cold case active, but often time leads to baseless claims and opinions. "It's a double-edged sword because you've got these people filling in and making up a story based on very limited factual information and then what's happened over the years is that Maura's been turned into a character. People lose sight that it's a real person and we're a real family and we're not characters in a story."
Family of Missing Woman From 2004 Wait for Test Results of Remains Found in New Hampshire
"I've just been urging people to be patient. If I can be patient and be responsible with this the public should as well, follow my lead," Julie Murray told Newsweek. "Give the investigators the time and space that they need to do a proper investigation because the bottom line is these are human remains so it's somebody. If it's not Maura then it's somebody and whoever's family it deserves the respect for them to be notified appropriately and not read about it on social media."
Maura's case is widely discussed by internet sleuths who research into the case from the comfort of their own homes which is helpful in keeping the cold case active, but often time leads to baseless claims and opinions. "It's a double-edged sword because you've got these people filling in and making up a story based on very limited factual information and then what's happened over the years is that Maura's been turned into a character. People lose sight that it's a real person and we're a real family and we're not characters in a story."
WATD 95.9 News & Talk Radio - September 15, 2021
Family of Maura Murray Waiting for Answers after Bone Fragments Found Near Loon Mountain
Christine James spoke with Maura’s sister, Julie Murray about the situation - listen below.
Family of Maura Murray Waiting for Answers after Bone Fragments Found Near Loon Mountain
Christine James spoke with Maura’s sister, Julie Murray about the situation - listen below.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - September 14, 2021
Missing UMass Amherst student Maura Murray’s family hopeful after human remains found in N.H.
“This is so close to the accident scene and would have been on her route, if she was going to the Conway/Bartlett area. Although we don’t know where she was headed. This was on the way,” Julie Murray said. “My family and I have spent time at Loon. Maura’s been to Loon. So, it’s definitely a familiar area. This one sits a little different with my family and I.”
Missing UMass Amherst student Maura Murray’s family hopeful after human remains found in N.H.
“This is so close to the accident scene and would have been on her route, if she was going to the Conway/Bartlett area. Although we don’t know where she was headed. This was on the way,” Julie Murray said. “My family and I have spent time at Loon. Maura’s been to Loon. So, it’s definitely a familiar area. This one sits a little different with my family and I.”
The Caledonian Record - September 14, 2021
Maura Murray Family Reaches Out To Police After Discovery Of Human Bone Fragments
“If these bone fragments belong to a human, they deserve to be correctly identified, their relatives properly notified, and cause of death determined,” Julie Murray said in a statement. “I have reached out to law enforcement for additional details and am awaiting their response.”
Maura Murray Family Reaches Out To Police After Discovery Of Human Bone Fragments
“If these bone fragments belong to a human, they deserve to be correctly identified, their relatives properly notified, and cause of death determined,” Julie Murray said in a statement. “I have reached out to law enforcement for additional details and am awaiting their response.”
The family of Maura Murray - Freddie Murray, left, brother; Fred Murray, father; and Julie Murray sister - has reached out to law enforcement in N.H. after fragments of human bone were found Monday near Loon Mountain in Lincoln. (Photo by Paul Hayes for The Boston Globe)
CBS News (Boston) - September 14, 2021
Family Of Woman Missing 17 Years Waits For Tests On Bone Fragments Found In New Hampshire
Murray’s sister Julie said they’ve known about the discovery for a little more than a week, adding that the bones were found at a construction site on Loon Mountain. “My family has experienced these types of situations before but this one feels a little bit different because of the proximity to where Maura’s car was found,” said Julie Murray.
Family Of Woman Missing 17 Years Waits For Tests On Bone Fragments Found In New Hampshire
Murray’s sister Julie said they’ve known about the discovery for a little more than a week, adding that the bones were found at a construction site on Loon Mountain. “My family has experienced these types of situations before but this one feels a little bit different because of the proximity to where Maura’s car was found,” said Julie Murray.
Shame [Podcast] - August 13, 2021
'Maura isn't here to defend herself from being shamed - that's my job now' - a conversation with Julie Murray
"Every single member of my family was publicly humiliated at one point or another, but especially Maura. And so my voiceless, missing little sister is being destroyed online, and she can't speak up. And that's been the most hurtful thing, and I get choked up saying it because it's me who has to speak up for her."
'Maura isn't here to defend herself from being shamed - that's my job now' - a conversation with Julie Murray
"Every single member of my family was publicly humiliated at one point or another, but especially Maura. And so my voiceless, missing little sister is being destroyed online, and she can't speak up. And that's been the most hurtful thing, and I get choked up saying it because it's me who has to speak up for her."
Investigation Discovery: Disappeared [Podcast] - August 5, 2021
Miles to Nowhere
Maura goes missing after her car swerves off a dark and windy road over 140 miles away from her dorm. As the years pass, her family and friends refuse to give up their search to discover what happened to her that fateful February night.
Miles to Nowhere
Maura goes missing after her car swerves off a dark and windy road over 140 miles away from her dorm. As the years pass, her family and friends refuse to give up their search to discover what happened to her that fateful February night.
*Season 1, Episode 2 originally aired on Investigation Discovery on January 10, 2010.
Stars and Stripes: Military Matters [Podcast] - May 16, 2021
A Former West Point Cadet Vanishes Without a Trace
“Maura's story and her case [have] so many gaps in [them] that you can fill in the gaps with whatever you want,” Julie said. “And you can make a really good story out of it and forget that we're talking about a real family, a real person that deserves just basic respect for my family. I'm not asking really anything other than just [a] minimum level of human decency. And some people can't do that.”
A Former West Point Cadet Vanishes Without a Trace
“Maura's story and her case [have] so many gaps in [them] that you can fill in the gaps with whatever you want,” Julie said. “And you can make a really good story out of it and forget that we're talking about a real family, a real person that deserves just basic respect for my family. I'm not asking really anything other than just [a] minimum level of human decency. And some people can't do that.”
Fox 44 News (Burlington) - March 22, 2021
Mystery in the Mountains: Revisiting the disappearance of Maura Murray
Mystery in the Mountains: Revisiting the disappearance of Maura Murray
Fox 25 News (Boston) - March 15, 2021
N.E. Unsolved: Family of Missing UMass Amherst Student Maura Murray Still Fighting for Justice
N.E. Unsolved: Family of Missing UMass Amherst Student Maura Murray Still Fighting for Justice
The Caledonian Record - March 9, 2021
State Denies Historical Marker For Maura Murray Disappearance Site:
Family Is Appealing Decision, Citing “Arbitrary” Marker Requirements
“We are strongly urging Mr. Wilson to reconsider the request on behalf of the 780 N.H. petitioners who support the marker that unequivocally meets the official criteria for a marker set forth by law,” said Julie Murray. “The arbitrary reasons given to deny the request call into question the legitimacy of the New Hampshire Highway Marker program.”
State Denies Historical Marker For Maura Murray Disappearance Site:
Family Is Appealing Decision, Citing “Arbitrary” Marker Requirements
“We are strongly urging Mr. Wilson to reconsider the request on behalf of the 780 N.H. petitioners who support the marker that unequivocally meets the official criteria for a marker set forth by law,” said Julie Murray. “The arbitrary reasons given to deny the request call into question the legitimacy of the New Hampshire Highway Marker program.”
Western Mass News - March 9, 2021
Family's Request for Missing UMass Student Marker Denied at Crash Site
“When I saw that they [N.H. Division of Historical Resources] approved a marker for a UFO abduction, certainly they could approve a marker for my sister's abduction,” Maura's sister Julie explained.
Family's Request for Missing UMass Student Marker Denied at Crash Site
“When I saw that they [N.H. Division of Historical Resources] approved a marker for a UFO abduction, certainly they could approve a marker for my sister's abduction,” Maura's sister Julie explained.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - March 9, 2021
Missing UMass student Maura Murray Family Denied Historic Marker for Disappearance Site
“We’re just a family trying to find Maura, but we’ve run into roadblock after roadblock. I think it goes back to the fact this is a black eye for New Hampshire and they just want it to go away,” said Maura's older sister Julie Murray.
The Murray family is appealing the decision to Gov. Christopher Sununu’s office.
Missing UMass student Maura Murray Family Denied Historic Marker for Disappearance Site
“We’re just a family trying to find Maura, but we’ve run into roadblock after roadblock. I think it goes back to the fact this is a black eye for New Hampshire and they just want it to go away,” said Maura's older sister Julie Murray.
The Murray family is appealing the decision to Gov. Christopher Sununu’s office.
iHeartRadio (WBZ NewsRadio) - March 3, 2021
Family Of Maura Murray Calls For Historical Marker At N.H. Disappearance Site
"So far we've had hundreds of people reach to Mr. Wilson [Director of N.H. Division of Historical Resources] so I'm hoping with the additional coverage with the tree now being cut down we'll get the support that we need," Julie said.
Family Of Maura Murray Calls For Historical Marker At N.H. Disappearance Site
"So far we've had hundreds of people reach to Mr. Wilson [Director of N.H. Division of Historical Resources] so I'm hoping with the additional coverage with the tree now being cut down we'll get the support that we need," Julie said.
NBC 10 (Boston) - March 1, 2021
Cold Case: Tree With Memorial to Woman Who Disappeared in 2004 Cut Down
"This cruel act has strengthened my family's resolve to fight for answers until we find Maura and hold accountable those responsible for her disappearance," Julie Murray said. "With the destruction of the Blue Ribbon tree we urge Mr. Ben Wilson, Director of the N.H. Division of Historical Resources, to swiftly approve Maura's historical marker request recognizing the historical significance of Maura's disappearance at the location she was last seen in 2004."
Cold Case: Tree With Memorial to Woman Who Disappeared in 2004 Cut Down
"This cruel act has strengthened my family's resolve to fight for answers until we find Maura and hold accountable those responsible for her disappearance," Julie Murray said. "With the destruction of the Blue Ribbon tree we urge Mr. Ben Wilson, Director of the N.H. Division of Historical Resources, to swiftly approve Maura's historical marker request recognizing the historical significance of Maura's disappearance at the location she was last seen in 2004."
The Caledonian Record - March 1, 2021
Tree Marking Site Of Maura Murray Disappearance Cut Down:
Blue Ribbon Removal Prompts Family To Ask State For Permanent Historical Marker
Since submitting the request for a historical marker on Oct. 16, more than 400 phone calls and emails have been made to the N.H. Division of Historical Resources in support of the marker, and the request included petitions in support with nearly 3,400 signatures from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 42 nations.
Tree Marking Site Of Maura Murray Disappearance Cut Down:
Blue Ribbon Removal Prompts Family To Ask State For Permanent Historical Marker
Since submitting the request for a historical marker on Oct. 16, more than 400 phone calls and emails have been made to the N.H. Division of Historical Resources in support of the marker, and the request included petitions in support with nearly 3,400 signatures from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 42 nations.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - March 1, 2021
Tree Marking Site Where Missing UMass Student Disappeared Cut Down
"I pleaded with them to spare one of the trees, a couple of the trees; they were unwilling to compromise,” Julie Murray said. Since we don’t have any ashes to spread or gravesite to visit, that tree was our memorial. It’s the only thing that we have left."
Tree Marking Site Where Missing UMass Student Disappeared Cut Down
"I pleaded with them to spare one of the trees, a couple of the trees; they were unwilling to compromise,” Julie Murray said. Since we don’t have any ashes to spread or gravesite to visit, that tree was our memorial. It’s the only thing that we have left."
WMUR (Manchester) - February 9, 2021
Annual vigil for Maura Murray held virtually, family undeterred in the search
“The thing I can hope for most is that somebody would see somebody talking about my sister or a post or a tweet or an interview that I give or someone in my family or the community gives, and it jogs something in their minds that might be that missing puzzle piece,” Julie Murray said.
Annual vigil for Maura Murray held virtually, family undeterred in the search
“The thing I can hope for most is that somebody would see somebody talking about my sister or a post or a tweet or an interview that I give or someone in my family or the community gives, and it jogs something in their minds that might be that missing puzzle piece,” Julie Murray said.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - February 9, 2021
Missing UMass Amherst student Maura Murray now missing for 17 years
“Something is going to shake loose, I know it. I can feel it,” Julie said. “I think we are just missing a few pieces to the puzzle. I think there is somebody out there who may know something, may not even know that they know something.”
Missing UMass Amherst student Maura Murray now missing for 17 years
“Something is going to shake loose, I know it. I can feel it,” Julie said. “I think we are just missing a few pieces to the puzzle. I think there is somebody out there who may know something, may not even know that they know something.”
Riddle Me That! True Crime Podcast - January 25, 2021
The Disappearance Of Maura Murray Pt. 6 ft. Julie Murray & Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman
"I understand how that wear and tear of this type of open ended trauma affects me emotionally, for me it's hard, if not impossible to reconcile my trauma because I don't know the source of it. So I'm not able to ever confront it...for my family it is everlasting trauma." - Julie Murray
The Disappearance Of Maura Murray Pt. 6 ft. Julie Murray & Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman
"I understand how that wear and tear of this type of open ended trauma affects me emotionally, for me it's hard, if not impossible to reconcile my trauma because I don't know the source of it. So I'm not able to ever confront it...for my family it is everlasting trauma." - Julie Murray
Western Mass News - November 16, 2020
Disappearance of UMass Student Remains Unsolved
Disappearance of UMass Student Remains Unsolved
Littleton Courier - October 22, 2020
Historical Marker Request Submitted for Maura Murray
West Point Military Academy History Professor Robert McDonald submitted a letter of support for the marker. In it, he discussed the historical significance of Murray's disappearance and his relationship with both her and her boyfriend while they were cadets at the academy.
Historical Marker Request Submitted for Maura Murray
West Point Military Academy History Professor Robert McDonald submitted a letter of support for the marker. In it, he discussed the historical significance of Murray's disappearance and his relationship with both her and her boyfriend while they were cadets at the academy.
WATD 95.9 News & Talk Radio - October 19, 2020
Family of Missing Woman Seeking Permanent Highway Memorial in N.H.
“I’m not saying this because she’s my sister, but she was honestly one of the most amazing people I’ve met in my life,” said Kurtis Murray. “Her energy, the fact that she was naturally coordinated to do anything she wanted to do at any time. She was brilliant, smart, humble, and very, very funny. I was blessed to have her in my life.”
Family of Missing Woman Seeking Permanent Highway Memorial in N.H.
“I’m not saying this because she’s my sister, but she was honestly one of the most amazing people I’ve met in my life,” said Kurtis Murray. “Her energy, the fact that she was naturally coordinated to do anything she wanted to do at any time. She was brilliant, smart, humble, and very, very funny. I was blessed to have her in my life.”
ABC 22 News (Burlington) - October 18, 2020
The Murray Family Fights to Keep Missing Daughter's Memorial Site
The Murray Family Fights to Keep Missing Daughter's Memorial Site
New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) - October 18, 2020
Family of Missing Woman Maura Murray Petitions For Historical Marker
The family of Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student who disappeared after a February 2004 car crash in New Hampshire, is asking for a state highway historical marker to be installed at the spot where she vanished.
Family of Missing Woman Maura Murray Petitions For Historical Marker
The family of Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student who disappeared after a February 2004 car crash in New Hampshire, is asking for a state highway historical marker to be installed at the spot where she vanished.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - October 16, 2020
Family of Missing UMass Amherst Student Maura Murray Seeks Permanent Marker
“When the trees go, and they will, there will be nothing left. We need something there to hang on to. That’s all we have left,” Fred Murray said. “This is our sister, daughter, and we can’t let her go. She’s going to be remembered.”
Family of Missing UMass Amherst Student Maura Murray Seeks Permanent Marker
“When the trees go, and they will, there will be nothing left. We need something there to hang on to. That’s all we have left,” Fred Murray said. “This is our sister, daughter, and we can’t let her go. She’s going to be remembered.”
The Caledonian Record - October 15, 2020
Family of Maura Murray Submits Petition for Historical Marker
“The disappearance of Maura Murray is a historical event in New Hampshire and unequivocally meets the criteria for a marker set forth by law,” said N.H. State Rep. DeSimone. “I strongly urge Mr. Ben Wilson, DHR Director, to swiftly recognize the historical significance of Maura’s disappearance with the approval and installation of a historical marker.”
Family of Maura Murray Submits Petition for Historical Marker
“The disappearance of Maura Murray is a historical event in New Hampshire and unequivocally meets the criteria for a marker set forth by law,” said N.H. State Rep. DeSimone. “I strongly urge Mr. Ben Wilson, DHR Director, to swiftly recognize the historical significance of Maura’s disappearance with the approval and installation of a historical marker.”
StoryCorps - October 6, 2020
How a Father Remembers his Youngest Daughter Years After her Mysterious Disappearance
Julie Murray sits down with her father, Fred Murray, to discuss his daughter, Maura, who mysteriously disappeared without a trace in 2004. This is the first time Julie has interviewed Fred publicly.
How a Father Remembers his Youngest Daughter Years After her Mysterious Disappearance
Julie Murray sits down with her father, Fred Murray, to discuss his daughter, Maura, who mysteriously disappeared without a trace in 2004. This is the first time Julie has interviewed Fred publicly.
A copy of Julie's interview with Fred is archived at the Library of Congress for future generations to hear.
WCVB (Boston) News - August 11, 2020
Gone Without a Trace: The Maura Murray Story
“To quote my dad from when he spoke at a vigil up at the ribbon tree, 'we are coming for you kid.' With the support we have in this community and my personal vow that I’m never stopping, this [Maura's story] is never going away."
- Julie Murray
Gone Without a Trace: The Maura Murray Story
“To quote my dad from when he spoke at a vigil up at the ribbon tree, 'we are coming for you kid.' With the support we have in this community and my personal vow that I’m never stopping, this [Maura's story] is never going away."
- Julie Murray
Fox 44 News (Burlington) - August 6, 2020
Family Launches Blue Ribbon Campaign to Keep Missing Daughter's Memory Alive
Family Launches Blue Ribbon Campaign to Keep Missing Daughter's Memory Alive
Fox 25 News (Boston) - July 23, 2020
Family of missing UMass student Maura Murray seeks permanent marker
“People are going to go up there if there is a historical marker or not,” Julie told me. “This will just help galvanize people that do go up there and continue to fight to find answers for where my little sister is. We’re not stopping. We’re not going away. And so, this historical marker will further our case, further the cause, to keep Maura’s story alive."
Family of missing UMass student Maura Murray seeks permanent marker
“People are going to go up there if there is a historical marker or not,” Julie told me. “This will just help galvanize people that do go up there and continue to fight to find answers for where my little sister is. We’re not stopping. We’re not going away. And so, this historical marker will further our case, further the cause, to keep Maura’s story alive."
The Caledonian Record - July 22, 2020
Family Of Maura Murray Seeks Historical Marker At Site Of Disappearance
“I really wanted to show the committee that makes the decision on whether or not we get a marker the online petition as an extra show of support from folks all over the country and world,” she said. “That will go in the packet with the pen-and-ink signatures.” The public can sign the online petition on the official website.
Family Of Maura Murray Seeks Historical Marker At Site Of Disappearance
“I really wanted to show the committee that makes the decision on whether or not we get a marker the online petition as an extra show of support from folks all over the country and world,” she said. “That will go in the packet with the pen-and-ink signatures.” The public can sign the online petition on the official website.
Associated Press - July 22, 2020
Missing woman's family wants marker where she was last seen
Maura Murray’s family is seeking support for their application to the state of New Hampshire to install a historical marker in Haverhill, where Murray was last seen alive walking on the side of the road. “We must be pro-active to preserve the sacred place that my family and thousands of people visit each and every year,” said Julie Murray.
Missing woman's family wants marker where she was last seen
Maura Murray’s family is seeking support for their application to the state of New Hampshire to install a historical marker in Haverhill, where Murray was last seen alive walking on the side of the road. “We must be pro-active to preserve the sacred place that my family and thousands of people visit each and every year,” said Julie Murray.
The Caledonian Record - June 25, 2020
Family Of Maura Murray Opposes Bill To Remove Roadside Memorials
“Until Maura is found, we have no grave to visit or ashes to scatter,” she [Julie Murray] wrote. “HB 1255 and any companion bill in the Senate will destroy the only sacred place our family and our dedicated community have to remember and honor Maura.”
Read the Murray's Opposition Letter Here.
Family Of Maura Murray Opposes Bill To Remove Roadside Memorials
“Until Maura is found, we have no grave to visit or ashes to scatter,” she [Julie Murray] wrote. “HB 1255 and any companion bill in the Senate will destroy the only sacred place our family and our dedicated community have to remember and honor Maura.”
Read the Murray's Opposition Letter Here.
Obsessed with: Disappeared - June 24, 2020
An Interview with Julie Murray, Maura Murray's Sister
"We gain more people every single day to the community and it’s amazing. I want to harness the energy of the community. I want to bring these smart people together and yes we’re going to solve the case. I 100% believe it.” - Julie Murray
An Interview with Julie Murray, Maura Murray's Sister
"We gain more people every single day to the community and it’s amazing. I want to harness the energy of the community. I want to bring these smart people together and yes we’re going to solve the case. I 100% believe it.” - Julie Murray
Obsessed with: Disappeared [Podcast] - June 24, 2020
The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Patrick Hinds and Ellyn Marsh tell Maura's story by recapping the Disappeared episode on ID featuring Maura.
The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Patrick Hinds and Ellyn Marsh tell Maura's story by recapping the Disappeared episode on ID featuring Maura.
Whitman-Hanson Express - May 7, 2020
Maura Murray's Family Launches Website
“As we honor what would be Maura’s 38th birthday, we believe now more than ever she will be found, brought home, and those responsible for her disappearance will be brought to justice." - Julie Murray
Maura Murray's Family Launches Website
“As we honor what would be Maura’s 38th birthday, we believe now more than ever she will be found, brought home, and those responsible for her disappearance will be brought to justice." - Julie Murray
WATD 95.9 News & Talk Radio - May 6, 2020
Missing Women's Family Launches New Website
Maura Murray of Hanson, disappeared over 16 years ago. Her family has never stopped looking for her. This past Monday marked her 38th birthday. Maura’s sister, Julie Murray, says the new website centralizes accurate and direct information about Maura. Julie also told WATD News, Monday also marked the day Maura’s mother died in 2009.
Missing Women's Family Launches New Website
Maura Murray of Hanson, disappeared over 16 years ago. Her family has never stopped looking for her. This past Monday marked her 38th birthday. Maura’s sister, Julie Murray, says the new website centralizes accurate and direct information about Maura. Julie also told WATD News, Monday also marked the day Maura’s mother died in 2009.
WCVB (Boston) - May 4, 2020
New website launched to help find UMass student who went missing 16 years ago
"As time goes on, the case generates more and more interest," said Murray's sister, Julie Murray. To keep Maura Murray's case front and center, her family has launched a new website, mauramurraymissing.org. The website is a resource for people who want to learn more about her case and also serves as a tribute, featuring never-before-seen pictures of her.
New website launched to help find UMass student who went missing 16 years ago
"As time goes on, the case generates more and more interest," said Murray's sister, Julie Murray. To keep Maura Murray's case front and center, her family has launched a new website, mauramurraymissing.org. The website is a resource for people who want to learn more about her case and also serves as a tribute, featuring never-before-seen pictures of her.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - May 4, 2020
On Maura Murray’s 38th birthday, family launches new website for missing UMass student
Maura’s family is marking the day by relaunching Maura’s website, and asking again for information that could finally solve this case. “My family has been doing this for 16 years,” Maura’s sister, Julie, told me. “We really just want closure. But there are no answers, we have no answers still, 16 years later. “
On Maura Murray’s 38th birthday, family launches new website for missing UMass student
Maura’s family is marking the day by relaunching Maura’s website, and asking again for information that could finally solve this case. “My family has been doing this for 16 years,” Maura’s sister, Julie, told me. “We really just want closure. But there are no answers, we have no answers still, 16 years later. “
WMUR (Manchester) - May 4, 2020
On her 38th birthday, the family of Maura Murray has launched a new website hoping it will lead to answers in her disappearance.
The Murray family said the new website is a tribute to Maura and a resource for the public who keep her memory alive and play an instrumental role in searching for her. “Maura’s case is international, and it’s gotten unbelievable coverage,” said Julie Murray, Maura’s sister. “I truly believe there is somebody out there that knows something.”
On her 38th birthday, the family of Maura Murray has launched a new website hoping it will lead to answers in her disappearance.
The Murray family said the new website is a tribute to Maura and a resource for the public who keep her memory alive and play an instrumental role in searching for her. “Maura’s case is international, and it’s gotten unbelievable coverage,” said Julie Murray, Maura’s sister. “I truly believe there is somebody out there that knows something.”
WATD 95.9 News & Talk Radio - February 7, 2020
Missing Woman [Maura] Disappeared 16 Years Ago: Interview with Fred and Kurtis
Sunday marks the 16th anniversary of the disappearance of Hanson native Maura Murray, on a dark New Hampshire road. WATD’s Christine James had a chance to talk with Maura’s father Fred and her brother Kurtis to review what happened and see where the investigation is going.
Missing Woman [Maura] Disappeared 16 Years Ago: Interview with Fred and Kurtis
Sunday marks the 16th anniversary of the disappearance of Hanson native Maura Murray, on a dark New Hampshire road. WATD’s Christine James had a chance to talk with Maura’s father Fred and her brother Kurtis to review what happened and see where the investigation is going.
Missing Maura Murray [Podcast] - February 6, 2020
16 Years Missing with Julie Murray
Co-hosts Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna chat with Maura's sister, Julie, to discuss the latest
in Maura's case and community.
16 Years Missing with Julie Murray
Co-hosts Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna chat with Maura's sister, Julie, to discuss the latest
in Maura's case and community.
True Crime Garage [Podcast] - January 28, 2020
Maura Murray - Interview with Julie Murray
Co-host of True Crime Garage, "The Captain," conducts exclusive two-part interview with Julie Murray.
Maura Murray - Interview with Julie Murray
Co-host of True Crime Garage, "The Captain," conducts exclusive two-part interview with Julie Murray.
Rolling Stone - October 29, 2019
How to be a Social Media Sleuth
A journalist determined to solve the New Hampshire disappearance of Maura Murray suggested in a book he wrote that Murray’s father - who was never a suspect in her disappearance - was suspicious because of his refusal to talk with him.
How to be a Social Media Sleuth
A journalist determined to solve the New Hampshire disappearance of Maura Murray suggested in a book he wrote that Murray’s father - who was never a suspect in her disappearance - was suspicious because of his refusal to talk with him.
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian - September 19, 2019
The Mystery of Maura Murray, 15 years later
Murray made headlines once again in April 2019 when New Hampshire Associate Attorney General Jeffrey Strelzin announced a home in Woodsville, New Hampshire would be searched for her remains. The home near the scene of Murray’s car crash had the concrete from the basement area removed, and the search turned up empty.
The Mystery of Maura Murray, 15 years later
Murray made headlines once again in April 2019 when New Hampshire Associate Attorney General Jeffrey Strelzin announced a home in Woodsville, New Hampshire would be searched for her remains. The home near the scene of Murray’s car crash had the concrete from the basement area removed, and the search turned up empty.
INSIDER - July 22, 2019
The 14 most well-known unsolved missing person cases in history
The last time she [Maura] was seen was on the side of the road after her car had allegedly skidded off. A bus driver told police he offered to call for help, but said she had already called for roadside assistance. By the time that authorities arrived, Maura was gone.
The 14 most well-known unsolved missing person cases in history
The last time she [Maura] was seen was on the side of the road after her car had allegedly skidded off. A bus driver told police he offered to call for help, but said she had already called for roadside assistance. By the time that authorities arrived, Maura was gone.
ABC News - April 3, 2019
Maura Murray, 21, has been missing since 2004. New search finds no evidence but her dad's not satisfied
Maura Murray, 21, has been missing since 2004. New search finds no evidence but her dad's not satisfied
Fox News - February 9, 2019
Father of missing nursing student Maura Murray believes new info will lead to her remains 15 years later
"It's been 15 years and I haven't let up," Fred Murray told The Associated Press.
Father of missing nursing student Maura Murray believes new info will lead to her remains 15 years later
"It's been 15 years and I haven't let up," Fred Murray told The Associated Press.
WCVB (Boston) - February 7, 2019
Father Hopes Evidence he Helped Uncover Will Renew Search for Daughter
“All I have left is the public,” he [Fred] said. “Because I'm not getting any help anywhere else.
I'm asking for help for my daughter.”
Father Hopes Evidence he Helped Uncover Will Renew Search for Daughter
“All I have left is the public,” he [Fred] said. “Because I'm not getting any help anywhere else.
I'm asking for help for my daughter.”
WBZ-TV (Boston) - February 7, 2019
Father Believes Missing Daughter’s Remains Are Buried In Basement Of N.H. Home
“I want to bring my daughter home and give her a proper burial,” Fred Murray told WBZ. He’s now 76-years-old, and has dedicated the last fifteen years of his life to finding his missing daughter.
Father Believes Missing Daughter’s Remains Are Buried In Basement Of N.H. Home
“I want to bring my daughter home and give her a proper burial,” Fred Murray told WBZ. He’s now 76-years-old, and has dedicated the last fifteen years of his life to finding his missing daughter.
107 Degrees [Podcast]: Maura Murray - March 5, 2018
Conversation with Fred Murray, Part 2
Erin continues her interview with Fred discussing the red truck, the police interviews that took place on the Oxygen series, “The Disappearance of Maura Murray,” the scent trail conducted on February 11, 2004, and the timeline of events in the days following Maura’s disappearance.
Conversation with Fred Murray, Part 2
Erin continues her interview with Fred discussing the red truck, the police interviews that took place on the Oxygen series, “The Disappearance of Maura Murray,” the scent trail conducted on February 11, 2004, and the timeline of events in the days following Maura’s disappearance.
107 Degrees [Podcast]: Maura Murray - December 22, 2017
Conversation with Fred Murray, Part 1
Erinn Larkin, host of 107 Degrees, conducts an exclusive interview with Fred Murray discussing his thoughts on the Oxygen series. Topics include the A-Frame house, the gathering at Sara Alfieri’s dorm on Saturday, and the suspicious individuals that have been brought to Mr. Murray’s attention over the years.
Conversation with Fred Murray, Part 1
Erinn Larkin, host of 107 Degrees, conducts an exclusive interview with Fred Murray discussing his thoughts on the Oxygen series. Topics include the A-Frame house, the gathering at Sara Alfieri’s dorm on Saturday, and the suspicious individuals that have been brought to Mr. Murray’s attention over the years.
E! News - September 30, 2017
The Disappearance of Maura Murray: Everything You Need to Know About the Baffling Unsolved Case
Added her brother, also named Fred, "There's so many things that could have happened. It's going to take someone coming forward with a piece of information to solve it and it's probably something simple. The likely scenario is that she got picked up by someone."
The Disappearance of Maura Murray: Everything You Need to Know About the Baffling Unsolved Case
Added her brother, also named Fred, "There's so many things that could have happened. It's going to take someone coming forward with a piece of information to solve it and it's probably something simple. The likely scenario is that she got picked up by someone."
Amherst Bulletin - September 28, 2017
On The Trail of Truth
“I just wish people would realize that this is very, very painful for all of us,” Murray’s brother, Kurt, says of internet theories during an interview with Freleng in the [Oxygen] show’s first episode.
On The Trail of Truth
“I just wish people would realize that this is very, very painful for all of us,” Murray’s brother, Kurt, says of internet theories during an interview with Freleng in the [Oxygen] show’s first episode.
Oxygen Network - September 23 to October 28, 2017
The Disappearance of Maura Murray
The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Crime Stories With Nancy Grace [Podcast] - September 22, 2017
Mysterious unsolved of the disappearance of Maura Murray
Nancy Grace discusses the case with Maggie Freleng and former U.S. Marshall Art Roderick, the primary investigators in "The Disappearance of Maura Murray."
Mysterious unsolved of the disappearance of Maura Murray
Nancy Grace discusses the case with Maggie Freleng and former U.S. Marshall Art Roderick, the primary investigators in "The Disappearance of Maura Murray."
Dr. Oz Show - October 3, 2017
True Crime Tuesday: The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Julie Murray, Maggie Freling and Arthur Roderick talk about missing Maura Murray.
True Crime Tuesday: The Disappearance of Maura Murray
Julie Murray, Maggie Freling and Arthur Roderick talk about missing Maura Murray.
People - August 21, 2017
The Mystery of Maura Murray, College Student Who Suddenly Vanished After 2004 Crash
"There’s no letting go," Murray’s father told the Associated Press in 2014. "My daughter wouldn’t want me to quit on her. She’d want me to keep trying to find out who grabbed her."
The Mystery of Maura Murray, College Student Who Suddenly Vanished After 2004 Crash
"There’s no letting go," Murray’s father told the Associated Press in 2014. "My daughter wouldn’t want me to quit on her. She’d want me to keep trying to find out who grabbed her."
Irish Central - May 2, 2017
Maura Murray: Still missing after 13 long years
“My dad’s 74,’’ Julie told the Boston Globe. “I don’t want much more time to elapse without him knowing something. I want some answers for my dad’s sake. Somebody knows something. Somebody doesn’t just disappear literally without a trace. This case and my sister are in his every waking thought. It never leaves him.
Thirteen years is long enough. We need some answers.’’
Maura Murray: Still missing after 13 long years
“My dad’s 74,’’ Julie told the Boston Globe. “I don’t want much more time to elapse without him knowing something. I want some answers for my dad’s sake. Somebody knows something. Somebody doesn’t just disappear literally without a trace. This case and my sister are in his every waking thought. It never leaves him.
Thirteen years is long enough. We need some answers.’’
The Caledonian Record - February 13, 2017
Residents Push For Answers As 13th Anniversary Of Maura Murray Disappearance Is Marked
Fred Murray believes she was abducted in a crime of opportunity. Both Fred Murray and Smith have been very critical of local and state police and what they say are inconsistencies in police reports.
Residents Push For Answers As 13th Anniversary Of Maura Murray Disappearance Is Marked
Fred Murray believes she was abducted in a crime of opportunity. Both Fred Murray and Smith have been very critical of local and state police and what they say are inconsistencies in police reports.
The New Yorker - June 23, 2016
“True Crime Addict” and the Serious Problem of Internet Sleuths
Crime 'addicts' such as Renner rarely, if ever, solve crimes. They are drawn to the most dramatic possibilities and ignore more tedious solutions. For all that he has written on Murray’s case, both in his book and online, I’ve never seen him seriously investigate the most plausible theory.
“True Crime Addict” and the Serious Problem of Internet Sleuths
Crime 'addicts' such as Renner rarely, if ever, solve crimes. They are drawn to the most dramatic possibilities and ignore more tedious solutions. For all that he has written on Murray’s case, both in his book and online, I’ve never seen him seriously investigate the most plausible theory.
The Caledonian Record - March 19, 2015
Maitland Missing 11 Years; Investigation Continues
Despite perceived similarities between the disappearances of Maitland and Murray, a University of Massachusetts-Amherst student who was 21 years old when she disappeared after a one-car minor accident on Route 112 in Haverhill, N.H., March 9, 2004, the police have ruled out a connection. Murray still has not been found.
Maitland Missing 11 Years; Investigation Continues
Despite perceived similarities between the disappearances of Maitland and Murray, a University of Massachusetts-Amherst student who was 21 years old when she disappeared after a one-car minor accident on Route 112 in Haverhill, N.H., March 9, 2004, the police have ruled out a connection. Murray still has not been found.
Fox 25 News (Boston) - February 10, 2014
New England's Unsolved: What Happened to Maura Murray
New England's Unsolved: What Happened to Maura Murray
The Caledonian Record - February 8, 2014
10 Years Later: No Answers, No Arrests In Maura Murray Disappearance
"I'm only hopeful if the FBI comes in and takes over the case," said Fred Murray. "Other than that, it will take some luck, someone who gives me information that turns out to be accurate, or, barring that, somebody who knows something and gets mad at someone else and squeals on them, or someone getting loaded and bragging."
10 Years Later: No Answers, No Arrests In Maura Murray Disappearance
"I'm only hopeful if the FBI comes in and takes over the case," said Fred Murray. "Other than that, it will take some luck, someone who gives me information that turns out to be accurate, or, barring that, somebody who knows something and gets mad at someone else and squeals on them, or someone getting loaded and bragging."
New York Daily News - February 8, 2014
Mystery 2004 New Hampshire disappearance of college student continues to torment family, baffle authorities
"She got into the wrong car. She went to the wrong house," Healy [one of the investigators who has volunteered countless hours on the case] said last week. "One minute she's there, 10 minutes later she's not."
Mystery 2004 New Hampshire disappearance of college student continues to torment family, baffle authorities
"She got into the wrong car. She went to the wrong house," Healy [one of the investigators who has volunteered countless hours on the case] said last week. "One minute she's there, 10 minutes later she's not."
Boston Magazine - February 1, 2014
Will The Internet Find Maura Murray
On the Internet, Maura’s disappearance is the perfect obsession, a puzzle of clues that offers a tantalizing illusion—if the right armchair detective connects the right dots, maybe the unsolvable can be solved. For Helena Murray, the downsides of citizen sleuthing have come to outweigh the benefits. “It’s terribly, terribly sad to see what they do online,” she says.
Will The Internet Find Maura Murray
On the Internet, Maura’s disappearance is the perfect obsession, a puzzle of clues that offers a tantalizing illusion—if the right armchair detective connects the right dots, maybe the unsolvable can be solved. For Helena Murray, the downsides of citizen sleuthing have come to outweigh the benefits. “It’s terribly, terribly sad to see what they do online,” she says.
New Hampshire Union Leader - August 25, 2013
Serial killer was in NH amid spree
The FBI is asking for help from people in New Hampshire and across the country to trace Keyes' travels and learn the identity of the other victims whose bodies have not been found and whose loved ones may not have even reported them missing. The FBI said his victims were mostly female and ranged in age from teenagers to the elderly.
Serial killer was in NH amid spree
The FBI is asking for help from people in New Hampshire and across the country to trace Keyes' travels and learn the identity of the other victims whose bodies have not been found and whose loved ones may not have even reported them missing. The FBI said his victims were mostly female and ranged in age from teenagers to the elderly.
Daily Mail - February 21, 2012
Who is the 'sadistic madman' taunting family of missing coed with trolling video eight years to the day that she disappeared?
The sadistic urge to inflict pain and suffering on other people is always a way of making individuals feel powerful. That's what it's all about. He wants to be in charge,' he [criminologist Jack Levin] said.
Who is the 'sadistic madman' taunting family of missing coed with trolling video eight years to the day that she disappeared?
The sadistic urge to inflict pain and suffering on other people is always a way of making individuals feel powerful. That's what it's all about. He wants to be in charge,' he [criminologist Jack Levin] said.
SOCO Magazine - April 1, 2011
What Happened to Maura Murray
Seven years later there are far more questions than answers for Maura's parents, Fred and Laurie, for her siblings, extended family, friends, and her college boyfriend, Billy Rausch. "It doesn't take me long when I get up (to think about Maura). My daughter is missing. We don't know what happened to my daughter," said Fred Murray.
What Happened to Maura Murray
Seven years later there are far more questions than answers for Maura's parents, Fred and Laurie, for her siblings, extended family, friends, and her college boyfriend, Billy Rausch. "It doesn't take me long when I get up (to think about Maura). My daughter is missing. We don't know what happened to my daughter," said Fred Murray.
Disappeared - February 8, 2010
Miles to Nowhere
Maura goes missing after her car swerves off a dark and windy road over 140 miles away from her dorm. As the years pass, her family and friends refuse to give up their search to discover what happened to her that fateful February night.
Miles to Nowhere
Maura goes missing after her car swerves off a dark and windy road over 140 miles away from her dorm. As the years pass, her family and friends refuse to give up their search to discover what happened to her that fateful February night.
The Caledonian Record - February 9, 2009
Five Years Later, Maura Murray Still Missing After Driving To Haverhill, N.H.
Since 2004 Fred Murray has wanted FBI involvement to address the mysteries of the case.
"Nothing has changed over five years," he said.
Five Years Later, Maura Murray Still Missing After Driving To Haverhill, N.H.
Since 2004 Fred Murray has wanted FBI involvement to address the mysteries of the case.
"Nothing has changed over five years," he said.
Nancy Grace - November 25, 2008
Student wrecks car on snowy road, disappears
Investigators initially operated under the theory that the dean's list student was troubled and had decided to escape from the demands of her life for a while. As a result, they did not immediately begin to look for her.
The search did not begin until 39 hours after her crashed car was found.
Student wrecks car on snowy road, disappears
Investigators initially operated under the theory that the dean's list student was troubled and had decided to escape from the demands of her life for a while. As a result, they did not immediately begin to look for her.
The search did not begin until 39 hours after her crashed car was found.
ABC News - August 4, 2008
Vanished: Two Coeds, Two Horrifying Mysteries
The families of two missing college students - Maura Murray and Brooke Wilberger - have
formed an unlikely bond.
Vanished: Two Coeds, Two Horrifying Mysteries
The families of two missing college students - Maura Murray and Brooke Wilberger - have
formed an unlikely bond.
Whitman-Hanson Express - July 12, 2007
Maura is Missing
The Westmans could not agree on an exact description of the person in the black Saturn. Faith Westman believed she had seen a man with a cigarette, while Tim Westman believed it was a woman at the scene on her cell phone and that the red light from the phone looked like the tip of a cigarette.
Maura is Missing
The Westmans could not agree on an exact description of the person in the black Saturn. Faith Westman believed she had seen a man with a cigarette, while Tim Westman believed it was a woman at the scene on her cell phone and that the red light from the phone looked like the tip of a cigarette.
Murray vs. NH State Police et al. - November 14, 2006
Fred Murray's Appeal for Records in front of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
“If you’re like the father in this case saying ‘I want records’ and police come in and say ‘well we’re using all these records” and the judge says ‘well if you say you’re using then I guess there’s nothing I need to do here.’ What’s the judge there for? To find out whether they believe the police?” -Chief Justice speaking to Nancy Smith representing New Hampshire
Fred Murray's Appeal for Records in front of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
“If you’re like the father in this case saying ‘I want records’ and police come in and say ‘well we’re using all these records” and the judge says ‘well if you say you’re using then I guess there’s nothing I need to do here.’ What’s the judge there for? To find out whether they believe the police?” -Chief Justice speaking to Nancy Smith representing New Hampshire
ABC 20/20 - March 17, 2006
Vanished: Two Coeds, Two Horrifying Mysteries
20/20 on Investigation Discovery investigates missing co-eds Maura Murray and Brooke Wilberger
Vanished: Two Coeds, Two Horrifying Mysteries
20/20 on Investigation Discovery investigates missing co-eds Maura Murray and Brooke Wilberger
Boston Globe - January 29, 2006
Father Seeks Data on a Lost Daughter; After Two Years an Appeal is Filed
Maura Murray's boyfriend does not understand the decision either. "I really don't see why such a
request would not be granted," said Army Captain Bill Rausch, 25, now stationed in Lawton, Okla.
"If nothing else, we're just asking to be put on the same playing field."
Father Seeks Data on a Lost Daughter; After Two Years an Appeal is Filed
Maura Murray's boyfriend does not understand the decision either. "I really don't see why such a
request would not be granted," said Army Captain Bill Rausch, 25, now stationed in Lawton, Okla.
"If nothing else, we're just asking to be put on the same playing field."
Boston Globe - December 29, 2005
Father sues state, police over probe: Man wants data released in daughter's disappearance
"The most compelling reason favoring disclosure in this case centers on the fact that Maura could
very well still be in danger, and disclosure of the information compiled by authorities could help
locate her," the lawsuit says.
Father sues state, police over probe: Man wants data released in daughter's disappearance
"The most compelling reason favoring disclosure in this case centers on the fact that Maura could
very well still be in danger, and disclosure of the information compiled by authorities could help
locate her," the lawsuit says.
The Caledonian Record - February 10, 2005
Maura Murray Remembered A Year After Disappearance
"There is no question she was going to Bartlett," Fred said after the observance Wed. afternoon. "It is our favorite place. Bartlett is our home operation up here." He and Maura used to visit the area four to five times a year and would hike area mountains in the region. "We've been going there ever since I changed her diapers in the woods," Fred Murray said.
Maura Murray Remembered A Year After Disappearance
"There is no question she was going to Bartlett," Fred said after the observance Wed. afternoon. "It is our favorite place. Bartlett is our home operation up here." He and Maura used to visit the area four to five times a year and would hike area mountains in the region. "We've been going there ever since I changed her diapers in the woods," Fred Murray said.
Montel Williams Show - November 29, 2004
Vanished Without a Trace
Montel talks with families of missing adults Maura Murray, Brooke Wilberger, Jason Jolkowski, Janis Stavros, and talks to Kym L. Pasqualini, founder and former CEO of the National Center for Missing Adults about how a loved one can vanish in the blink of an eye.
Vanished Without a Trace
Montel talks with families of missing adults Maura Murray, Brooke Wilberger, Jason Jolkowski, Janis Stavros, and talks to Kym L. Pasqualini, founder and former CEO of the National Center for Missing Adults about how a loved one can vanish in the blink of an eye.
The Caledonian Record - July 14, 2004
Another Search For Maura Murray Turns Up Little
"There are items in her possession that were not located in her car," Scarinza said. "She had a black backpack, which has not been found. If we could find it, that would be important." At the site where Murray was last seen, a bright blue ribbon hangs, along with a picture of her and a poster offering a $40,000 reward for information about her whereabouts.
Another Search For Maura Murray Turns Up Little
"There are items in her possession that were not located in her car," Scarinza said. "She had a black backpack, which has not been found. If we could find it, that would be important." At the site where Murray was last seen, a bright blue ribbon hangs, along with a picture of her and a poster offering a $40,000 reward for information about her whereabouts.
The Caledonian Record - February 27, 2004
Family, Friends of Maura Murray Upset With Investigation
"With all the attention from the media, if a good person had picked her up, he would have come forward," said Sharon Rausch, mother of Bill Rausch, Murray's boyfriend. "It leads us to believe a bad guy picked her up. I just wish they would treat this as a criminal investigation. If they treated it as such, the FBI could become more involved."
Family, Friends of Maura Murray Upset With Investigation
"With all the attention from the media, if a good person had picked her up, he would have come forward," said Sharon Rausch, mother of Bill Rausch, Murray's boyfriend. "It leads us to believe a bad guy picked her up. I just wish they would treat this as a criminal investigation. If they treated it as such, the FBI could become more involved."
WMUR (Manchester) - February 20, 2004
Search Suspended for Maura Murray
"There's no way she would ever put the most important people in her life through this nightmare."
-Sharon Rausch
Search Suspended for Maura Murray
"There's no way she would ever put the most important people in her life through this nightmare."
-Sharon Rausch
CNN American Morning - February 17, 2004
Mystery Disappearance
"Maura was seen at the vehicle not more than a minute before the authorities arrived at the scene, which leads us to believe that she was either picked up by an individual immediately after eyewitnesses saw her, or she walked up the road and was picked up then." - Bill Rausch
Mystery Disappearance
"Maura was seen at the vehicle not more than a minute before the authorities arrived at the scene, which leads us to believe that she was either picked up by an individual immediately after eyewitnesses saw her, or she walked up the road and was picked up then." - Bill Rausch
Boston Globe - February 15, 2004
A student vanishes, and questions mount
"I’m hoping someone will see her and call someone to let us know she’s all right. We’re just sitting on eggshells waiting for that,” said Laurie Murray, Murray’s mother, a nurse at the Samuel Marcus Nursing Home in Weymouth.
A student vanishes, and questions mount
"I’m hoping someone will see her and call someone to let us know she’s all right. We’re just sitting on eggshells waiting for that,” said Laurie Murray, Murray’s mother, a nurse at the Samuel Marcus Nursing Home in Weymouth.
WMUR (Manchester) - February 12, 2004
Maura Murray Goes Missing
Maura Murray, 21, a nursing student at UMass, goes missing after crashing her 1996 Saturn on Rt. 112 in Haverhill, N.H. Witnesses said after the crash she asked them to call a wrecker but not the police.
When police arrived on scene 10 minutes later, she was gone.
Maura Murray Goes Missing
Maura Murray, 21, a nursing student at UMass, goes missing after crashing her 1996 Saturn on Rt. 112 in Haverhill, N.H. Witnesses said after the crash she asked them to call a wrecker but not the police.
When police arrived on scene 10 minutes later, she was gone.