Beyond The Horizon

ICYMI: A List Of Mysterious And Unsolved Cases Of People Disappearing

In this episode we are taking a look at 10 of the most confounding missing person cases yet to be solved...

Maura Murray: Maura Murray disappeared in 2004 after crashing her car in Haverhill, New Hampshire, USA. She left the scene before police arrived and was never seen again.
Tara Calico: In 1988, Tara Calico vanished while riding her bicycle near her home in Belen, New Mexico. A Polaroid photo, possibly showing her in captivity, surfaced years later, but her whereabouts remain unknown.
Amy Bradley: Amy Bradley went missing from a cruise ship in 1998 while it was docked in Curacao. Despite reported sightings, she has not been found.
Brandon Lawson: Brandon Lawson disappeared in 2013 after running out of gas on a rural Texas highway. He made a frantic 911 call, and his case remains unsolved.
Brian Shaffer: Brian Shaffer went missing in 2006 after entering a bar in Columbus, Ohio. He was captured on surveillance cameras entering the bar but was never seen leaving.
Asha Degree: Asha Degree disappeared in 2000 from her home in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of nine. She left her house in the middle of the night and was never found.
Johnny Gosch: Johnny Gosch vanished in 1982 while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. His case has led to various theories and investigations but remains unsolved.
Nicholas Barclay: Nicholas Barclay disappeared in 1994 in San Antonio, Texas. Three years later, a man claiming to be Nicholas was found in Spain, but his true identity remains a mystery.
Ray Gricar: Ray Gricar, a Pennsylvania prosecutor, disappeared in 2005 under mysterious circumstances. His car was found abandoned, and he has not been located.
Sneha Philip: Sneha Philip disappeared on September 11, 2001, in New York City. She was last seen near the World Trade Center on the morning of the 9/11 attacks, and her disappearance remains unsolved.

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Duration:: 22m
Broadcast on:: 13 Jul 2024
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King Supers, fresh for everyone, prices and product availability subject to change, restrictions apply, see site for details. Enterprise of Vasco Yaki Tribe What's up everyone and welcome back to the program. In this episode we're going to talk about 10 cases of missing people and the backstory that goes with them. The first person we're going to talk about is a woman named Mora Murray. Mora Murray was a 21-year-old nursing student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. On the evening of February 9th, 2004, she packed her car and left campus, reportedly telling her professors and work supervisor that she needed to return home because of a family emergency, although there was no known family emergency, her disappearance. While driving her 1996 Saturn sedan, Mora Murray lost control of her car and crashed into a snowbank on Route 112 in Haverville, New Hampshire. A passerby named Butch Attwood stopped to offer assistance and offered to call the police. Mora declined his offer, insisting that she had already called AAA for help. Butch Attwood, concerned for her safety, left to report the accident. When law enforcement arrived approximately 10 minutes later, Mora Murray was nowhere to be found. Her car was locked, and her belongings, including her cell phone, were left inside. Strangely, there were indications that she had been preparing to leave the scene, such as packing clothes and toiletries in her car. Mora's disappearance became even more mysterious when it was revealed that she had withdrawn money from an ATM and purchased alcohol before her journey. Extensive searches of the area surrounding the crash site were conducted, but there were no signs of Mora Murray. Over the years, there have been various tips and reported sightings, but none have led to her discovery. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have sparked numerous theories and speculation, including theories of abduction or voluntary disappearance. Mora Murray's case remains unsolved, and her whereabouts are unknown. Her disappearance has garnered significant media attention and has led to ongoing amateur investigations, podcasts, and documentaries. Despite the passage of time, her family continues to search for answers, and the case remains one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries in the United States. The next case we're going to talk about is the case that we've talked about here on the podcast In Depth, and that is the case of missing woman Tara Calico. Tara Calico was a 19-year-old girl from Bellin, New Mexico. On September 20, 1988, she left her home to go for a bike ride, a routine that she had followed frequently. She had told her mother that she would be back by noon. Tara never returned from her bike ride, and her family became concerned when she didn't come home. Tara's mother, Patty Dole, went searching for and found a few personal items, including a Walkman and a cassette tape, strewn along the route that Tara had been known to take. Her bicycle was also discovered on the side of the road near a busy highway, but Tara was nowhere to be found. One of the most intriguing aspects of Tara Calico's case is the discovery of a Polaroid photograph in a parking lot in Port St. Joe, Florida in 1989. The photo showed a young woman and a young boy both bound and gagged in what appeared to be the back of a van. While the girl in the photo bore a resemblance to Tara Calico, it was never definitively confirmed to be her. The boy remains unidentified. Despite the attention the photograph received, the identities of the individuals in the photo and their connection to Tara's case remain unknown. Tara's disappearance led to extensive searches and investigations, but no concrete leads were found. There have been various theories and rumors surrounding her case, including the possibility of abduction, but none have led to her whereabouts. 3. Amy Bradley Amy Bradley was a 23-year-old American woman from Chesterfield, Virginia. In March 1998, she embarked on a Caribbean cruise vacation with her family aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Sea. On the morning of March 24, 1998, while the ship was docked in Carousel, Amy was last seen by her family members in her cabin. She had been drinking and had been partying with fellow passengers the night before. When her family returned to the cabin later in the morning, Amy was nowhere to be found. Her personal belongings, including her cigarettes and her lighter, were still in the cabin. There was no evidence of foul play inside of the room. In the weeks and months following Amy's disappearance, there were several reported sightings of her in various locations, including nearby islands in the Caribbean and even in the United States. The most significant sighting was on the island of Carousel, where a local brothel owner claimed to have seen Amy and attempted to help her. Despite these reported sightings, Amy Bradley was not found. Her case garnered international attention and her family suspected foul play. They believe that she may have been abducted and forced into human trafficking. However, concrete evidence to confirm this theory or locate her remains elusive. 4. Brandon Lawson The disappearance of Brandon Lawson is a mysterious and unsettling case that unfolded in Texas in 2013. Brandon Lawson was a 26-year-old man living in San Angelo, Texas. He had a common-law wife, Ladessa Lofton, and they had four children together. Brandon had a history of legal troubles but was trying to turn his life around and was working in the oil industry. On the night of August 8, 2013, Brandon Lawson had an argument with his girlfriend, Ladessa, at their home in San Angelo. Feeling frustrated, he decided to leave and visit his father's home in Crowley, Texas, approximately a three-hour drive away. Late in the evening, Brandon's truck ran out of gas on a remote stretch of Highway 277 near Bronte, Texas. Brandon made a frantic 911 call at around 12.50 AM during which he reported that he was in distress. He mentioned that he was out of gas, that he needed police assistance, and that he was bleeding. At one point in the call, he said I ran into somebody, but the audio is difficult to understand, and the identity of this person remains unclear. The call abruptly ended, and Brandon was never heard from again. Ladessa Lofton, Brandon's girlfriend, and his brother began searching for him that night. They arrived at his truck but couldn't locate him. Authorities initiated a search which included helicopters and search dogs but no sign of Brandon was found. His keys, wallet, and cell phone were left behind in the truck. The case of Brandon Lawson has baffled investigators and led to numerous theories and speculations. The 911 call has been scrutinized by experts and amateur sleuths alike, but it remains challenging to decipher. Some believe that Brandon may have encountered foul play or that he was injured and/or disoriented in the rugged rural area. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, Brandon Lawson's whereabouts remain unknown. His family continues to search for answers and has been vocal about their belief that he met with foul play on that fateful night. 5. Brian Shafer The disappearance of Brian Shafer is a puzzling and high-profile missing persons case that occurred in Columbus, Ohio in 2006. Here's a detailed overview of his disappearance. Brian Shafer was a 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State University. He was known as a responsible and diligent student who was close to completing his degree. He lived in the off-campus area of Columbus and had a reputation for being a responsible young man. On the evening of March 31, 2006, Brian Shafer went out with friends to celebrate the beginning of spring break. They visited the ugly tuna saluna, a popular bar near Ohio State University. Surveillance footage from the bar showed Brian entering the establishment with his friends. However, he was never seen leaving the bar. When Brian's friends couldn't find him and realized he had not returned home the following day, they reported a missing. An extensive search was launched to find him, including searches of the bar, nearby construction sites, and the Ollantagi River. Despite these efforts, Brian Shafer's disappearance remains a mystery. Brian Shafer's case has led to various theories and speculation. Some believe that he might have somehow left the bar without being captured on surveillance cameras, possibly through a service entrance or an emergency exit. Others have suggested that he intentionally disappeared or he met with foul play inside the bar or in the surrounding areas. Brian Shafer's disappearance has baffled investigators, family, and amateur sleuths for years. Despite numerous interviews and tips, there have been no confirmed sightings or credible leads regarding his whereabouts since he entered the ugly tuna saluna on that night in 2006. His family continues to search for answers and has not given up hope of finding him. The case remains unsolved and his family continues to search for him. 6. Asha Degree The disappearance of Asha Degree is a heartbreaking and mysterious unsolved case involving a young girl who vanished from her home in North Carolina in 2000. Asha Degree was a nine-year-old girl living in Shelby, North Carolina with her parents Harold and Aquila Degree and her brother. She was described as a quiet and shy child, but she was known to be responsible and well-behaved. On the night of February 9th, 2000, Asha was seen in her family's home. At some point during the night, she left her house without her parents' knowledge. The exact circumstances of her departure are unclear, but it is believed that she left voluntarily. She was last seen walking along North Carolina highway number 18. The next morning when Asha's disappearance was discovered, her family reported her missing to the police. A search was launched involving law enforcement, volunteers, and search dogs, but no trace of Asha was found initially. Over a year later, in August 2001, some of Asha's personal belongings were discovered in two separate locations along Highway 18, not far from her home. These items included her backpack with some of her belongings inside, as well as a book that belonged to her school. These discoveries raise more questions than answers as it suggested that Asha may have left her home with the intention of returning. Despite extensive investigations and searches, Asha degrees whereabouts remain unknown. Asha's family has remained dedicated to finding her, they have continued to raise awareness about her case, and have held annual vigils in her memory, hoping that someone with information will come forward. Asha degrees case garnered significant public interest and media coverage over the years, and it remains one of North Carolina's most enduring and baffling missing persons cases. Number 7. Johnny Gosh The disappearance of Johnny Gosh is a notorious and disturbing unsolved missing persons case that occurred in West Des Moines, Iowa in 1982. Johnny Gosh was a 12 year old paper boy living in West Des Moines, Iowa. He was described as a responsible and a reliable young boy who had been delivering newspapers for several years, and on the morning of September 5th, 1982, Johnny left his home to begin his paper route, but he never returned. On that fateful morning, Johnny left his home to deliver newspapers in his neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing him during his route, however, there was a crucial moment during which he was last seen. A neighbor witnessed Johnny talking to an unidentified man in a car. The car was described as a blue, two-tone Ford Fairmont. After this encounter, Johnny disappeared and his family became increasingly worried when he failed to return home. A massive search effort was launched to find Johnny Gosh, but there was no immediate leads or confirmed sightings. His case quickly attracted national attention and his parents, Noreen and John Gosh became vocal advocates for missing children. Noreen Gosh has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about her son's case and the broader issue of child abduction. Over the years, there have been various theories and speculations about Johnny Gosh's disappearance. Some have suggested that he was abducted by a human trafficker or that he was taken into a child sex trafficking ring. Others have speculated about possible connections to organize crime or high-level conspiracies. Noreen Gosh, Johnny's mother, has continued her advocacy work and investigation into her son's disappearance, work that has gone on for decades. She received tips and leads over the years, but has not been able to locate her son or confirm what happened to him. We all have somewhere we're trying to get to. As the largest energy producer in Colorado, Chevron is working to responsibly meet rising energy demand, so everyone can get to where they want to be. You've arrived. That's energy in progress. Visit chevron.com/tankless. The case of Nicholas Barclay, also known as the imposter or the chameleon, is a highly unusual and complex missing person's case that unfolded in the 1990s. Nicholas Barclay was a 13-year-old boy who disappeared from his home in San Antonio, Texas in 1994. He had a troubled past, including run-ins with the law and issues at school, but his family was deeply concerned when he went missing. In 1997, nearly three years after Nicholas's disappearance, a young man who claimed to be Nicholas Barclay was found in Spain. He was discovered in a children's home and was identified as a missing American teenager based on his fingerprints. The man's appearance had changed significantly and he had a French accent. The individual who claimed to be Nicholas Barclay provided a harrowing story of abduction and abuse, including claims that he had been the victim of child sex trafficking. He said that he had escaped his captors and made his way to Spain. Surprisingly, Nicholas's family accepted the individual as their missing son, even though his appearance had changed and he had a foreign accent. The reasons for their acceptance have been the subject of speculation, including the possibility that they were desperate for his return and believed in his story. Over time, doubts began to emerge about the authenticity of the individual's claims. Investigators and private detectives raised concerns about his true identity. His fingerprints, while initially matching Nicholas's, were not rechecked until later and it was discovered that they did not belong to Nicholas. The FBI then became involved in the case. In 1998, the imposter's true identity was revealed. He was Frederick Borden, a French con artist who had a history of assuming false identities. Borden's motive for impersonating Nicholas remains unclear, but he had successfully infiltrated the Barclay family for several months. The real Nicholas Barclay remains missing and his whereabouts are unknown. Frederick Borden's actions, in the case, have led to questions about the vulnerability of families in such traumatic situations and the need for rigorous verification in missing persons cases. 9. Ray Greicar Ray Greicar was a respected and experienced district attorney in Center County, Pennsylvania. He had served in that position for over two decades and was known for his dedication to his work. Greicar was also an advocate for victims' rights and had been involved in several high-profile cases. On April 15, 2005, Ray Greicar took a day off from work citing personal reasons and left his Belafonte, Pennsylvania home. He drove his red Mini Cooper and was last seen on surveillance footage at a street intersection in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, that same day. After that, he seemed to vanish without a trace. His Mini Cooper was discovered parked in a nearby parking lot and his cell phone was found inside, partially submerged in water. A search for Ray Greicar was initiated, but there were no immediate leads or confirmed sightings. Authorities conducted extensive searches of the surrounding area, including the river, but found no sign of him. His laptop computer, which contained his personal and professional files, was later discovered in the river, missing its hard drive. The mysterious circumstances of Ray Greicar's disappearance have led to various theories and speculation. Some believe that he may have chosen to disappear voluntarily, possibly due to personal issues or stress related to his job, while others have speculated that he might have met with foul play as his laptop's hard drive was never recovered, and his cell phone was found damaged. Despite extensive investigations and searches, Ray Greicar's whereabouts remain unknown and his case remains unsolved. And finally, number 10. Sneha Philip. The case of Sneha and Philip is a mysterious missing person case that is intertwined with the tragic events of September 11, 2011, in New York City. Sneha and Philip's was a 31-year-old physician living in New York City with her husband, Ron Lieberman. She worked at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan and had a reputation for being dedicated to her profession. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks occurred in New York City, including the World Trade Center towers. Sneha Philip's was last seen the night before, leaving her apartment at around 7-18 p.m., wearing her medical scrubs. It is believed that she went to a nearby department store, Century 21, to shop for lingerie. Sneha Philip's disappearance became intertwined with the events of September 11, 2001, as she was last seen near the World Trade Center. Her family and friends initially believed that she may have been caught in the chaos of the attacks while trying to help as a physician. However, her remains were never recovered from the rubble, and she was officially listed as missing. Over the years, there have been various theories about what happened to Sneha Philip. Some have suggested that she may have perished in the World Trade Center attacks, while others believe that she may have left her life behind voluntarily. There have also been reports of alleged sightings of Sneha after September 11, adding to the mystery. The disappearance of Sneha and Philip remains unsolved, and her true fate remains unknown. Her case has been subject to speculation and media attention due to its connection to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts. It remains one of the enduring mysteries of that tragic day. Alright folks, so what do you think? What are some of the most confounding and crazy missing person cases that you can think of? Shoot me some emails and let me know, and I'll add them to the next list that we do. Alright everybody, that's gonna do it for this one. If you'd like to contact me, you can do that at bobbykapucci@protonmail.com. That's B-O-B-B-Y-C-A-P-E-U-C-C-I@protonmail.com. All of the information that goes with this episode can be found in the description box.