Jamie and Kristy revisit the 1980 disappearance of 14-year-old Laureen in Manchester, New Hampshire, joined by returning guest Missy Reese (Raven Knight from Darkwoods Paranormal) and Laureen’s longtime friend Lori. They recap that night Laureen vanished barefoot from her mother’s third-floor apartment after friends had been drinking there. They discuss the conflicting longtime claims about late-night phone calls and the initial “runaway” framing. Lori shares first-hand context about the neighborhood, and details about the place Laureen was living at the time. The group also goes into detail about the family dynamic Laureen was living at the time including inappropriate adult behavior. The group argues the case likely involved someone Lorraine knew and urges listeners to report any information to help renew investigative attention.

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Sign the Petition for Laureen:

Petition · Reinvestigate the Laureen Rahn Disappearance - United States · Change.org

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Laureen Rahn | New Hampshire Department of Justice

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(4) Darkwoods Paranormal - YouTube

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Jamie and Kristy revisit the infamous disappearance of Ohio State med student Brian Shafer, last seen April 1, 2006 on surveillance at the Ugly Tuna Saloona around 1:55 a.m. after a night barhopping. They discuss new information highlighted by True Crime Garage and investigative journalist Kelly Bruce, including expanded phone-call activity, confirmation that Amber (one of the women Brian spoke with) was identified and knew Clint, and renewed debunking of claims that Brian couldn’t have exited the bar or died inside it. They cover unusual pre-disappearance finances, family stress after his mother’s death, rumors about Brian’s sexuality, notable sightings, and a recent detailed tip that Kelly and True Crime Garage have turned over to Columbus police for active investigation.

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https://youtu.be/mUoReRMQypk?si=WZnkS3ajpLq31Qnq True Crime Garage Coverage

(6) Facebook- Brian Shaffer Dead Or Alive

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Jamie and Kristy revisit the disappearance of 16-year-old Ali Lowitzer, missing since April 26, 2010, and interview her mother, JoAnn Lowitzer, about the case and its impact. JoAnn describes Ali’s last known plans to walk a short distance to work in daylight, the many leads pursued without answers, and deep frustrations with law enforcement, including delayed urgency, lost surveillance and DNA evidence, and limited investigative follow-through. She addresses persistent rumors, and clarifies misinformation from a TV show that featured Ali's case. JoAnn also discusses building community through Houston’s Missing Persons Day and family support groups. Joann shares memories of Ali’s personality and interests, explains challenges obtaining records, and encourages the public to share tips directly with her and support Ali’s reward fund.

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Help Find Alexandria Lowitzer - Missing Person

Ali Lowitzer Sings National Anthem

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