A Brian Shaffer Story

Edo Larosa
  • 4.2 (32)
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This is a podcast series about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, a 27 yr old med. student in Columbus Ohio, who went out on the 31th of march in 2006 to enjoy a night out bar hopping to celebrate the beginning of Spring break. He was observed by the entrance area in the campus bar ”The Ugly Tuna Saloona” at around 2am, by which after he was never seen or heard from again.

  1. EPISODE 1

    The Introduction to the Brian Shaffer case

    ' A Medical student enters a bar and vanishes forever'   Columbus, OH.:  A seemingly regular night out between friends on the 31:th of march 2006 turns into a bewildering, almost incomprehensible disappearance. And it's hard to lay your mind at rest after you've found out about it. This episode is an introduction to Brian Shaffer's case.  If you've never heard of his disappearance prior or you'd like to refresh your memory I've created this episode just for that.     Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory Music partly by: ItsWatR

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Part 1. A Narrative.

    "A Narrative" 2024.04.09 - This Episode is available in an AI Format. Currently part 18.   Greetings, I’m Edo, hailing from Scandinavia, drawn deeply into the perplexing case of a missing person that has yet to be resolved. Throughout this series, I will delve into the known facts of the case, narrating with my distinctive accent and committing to this exploration until all possible insights are exhausted and plausible scenarios are presented. The inaugural episode admittedly focuses on the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. We revisit key details and my personal journey into this mystery, especially highlighting the areas around the bar where Brian was last seen—particularly the emergency exit/fire escape, a critical point in this case. Given the enigmatic nature of Brian's disappearance, it's challenging to find a starting episode that does justice to the myriad of unanswered questions and the aura of mystery that surrounds it. Nevertheless, I invite you to join me in this series, hoping it will inspire you to delve deeper into the unfolding narrative. Many, including the police and detectives who have pondered this case for over 13 years, have attempted to decode what truly happened to Brian Shaffer. Despite their efforts, the former lead detective admits to having no leads. However, by progressively uncovering details and learning about related events, we inch closer to forming hypotheses about the events of April Fool’s Day in 2006.  For newcomers to Brian's case, I recommend starting with "The introduction to the Brian Shaffer case" episode that provides a foundation before diving into "A Narrative." This will equip you with a broader understanding of the complexities involved. We have shared an age progression photo and contact information for authorities on our Instagram page. I appreciate any reviews or information you can provide and encourage you to share this series with others. My ultimate goal is to unearth what exactly happened to Brian Shaffer, or at the very least, to propose the most plausible explanation for his disappearance. Please contact brianshafferforsvunnen at outlook com for any source material related to this series that you wish to review or verify. Additionally, I’ve posted art visuals and other relevant content on our Instagram account to enrich your understanding of the series.   Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    30 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Part 2. Exits and Searches

    A Brian Shaffer story part 2 continues with Brian and his friends visiting the Ugly Tuna Saloona bar the second time around. We get to know the band that played in the bar and what we guess likely transpired before Brian ultimately made his way out. And how "did" he manage to get out without being seen? Afterwards I recount the immediate searches undertaken by the Columbus Police Department. NB. At around 03.00 minutes into the episode I mention the possibility to go either left or right when arriving on the top of the escalators. And going left meant in this instance visiting the Gateway Cinema. At this hour however, when visiting the Gateway building, the Cinema was closed and this area was restricted and guarded by two on-duty police officers. They can be seen in their white uniform in the cctv footage captured around 01.55 am with Brian standing on the foyer. Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    36 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Part 3. Cameras and Clint

    A Brian Shaffer Story part 3 continues with the investigation of the footage retrieved and the interviews conducted by the Columbus Police Department. Then eyes turn towards Brian's companion that evening, Clint Florence, and we go to great lenght to discuss his role in this story. Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    45 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Part 4. Events and Theories

    In this fourth part of A Brian Shaffer Story, we've reached the part recounting the major events that occurred after Brian went missing.  We also head in into the theories territory... and start to try to unpuzzle this mysterious case.... Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    52 min
  6. Part 5. The Primo Connection with Giulia M.

    EPISODE 6

    Part 5. The Primo Connection with Giulia M.

    “A previously unheard baffling disappearance might yield a plausible answer” In A Brian Shaffer Story part 5, the series continues with more focus on one of theories of what could have happened to Brian that night. Giulia Montanari joins in to discuss the case of Primo Zanoli.   Mr. Zanoli, a patient, vanished within a crowded hospital in Modena, Italy, while recovering from a surgery. Despite searching for him in all possible manners authorities failed to locate him and later proclaimed Mr. Zanoli had ran away from the hospital out into the wilderness. But family members didn’t buy the explanation. Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    29 min

  7. EPISODE 9

    Part 6. A True? Crime Episode with Tanna

    This episode will cover aspects in Brian Shaffer's disappearance in a "crime context". With the help from outstanding Tanna from Sculch True Crime Studios we've tried to come up with every possible foul-play situation that could have occurred that early morning and ensuing weekend.  In a situation where a person goes missing, there’s always a possibility that a criminal act committed against this person can be the underlying reason to why this person is not around any more. When The Police enters the scene to investigate, they try to get an overhaul view and look at plausible situations that could have occurred. They search, they inquire, they try to gather information that’s useful so that they can make their best assessment of what actually happened. In most criminal cases, usually some form of evidence is gathered, something indicating a sinister motive is discovered, and many times non-pertinent theories can be eliminated so the real cause can be determined. We know that foul play was considered a possibility in Brian’s case. Something could have happened to him in that regard for him to disappear. So the conversation/interview touches the subject  with a notion that nothing has been found. The conversation started a little bit earlier, the recording catches up when we entered the subject speculating how Brian could've left the Gateway area!     Age progression photo and contact information to Authorities are posted on Instagram. Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    1 hr

  8. EPISODE 10

    Part 7. Deniz Arda - The Missing Soldier Connection

    Welcome to this two-chapter Episode. An off-duty Swedish Officer goes missing without a trace while supposedly exercising on a running trail and an unparalleled search effort is launched to try to find him. People close to him begin to scrutinize their initial theories. No one seem to come to grips with..... 'How can a person just vanish into thin air'? Amidst all this a havoc of various theories are discussed and shared online. One would ultimately it turned out, resonate with perceived events on the ground.   (UPDATED in part 17).   Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory     Follow the series on Instagram instagram.com/brianshafferstory

    39 min
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This is a podcast series about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, a 27 yr old med. student in Columbus Ohio, who went out on the 31th of march in 2006 to enjoy a night out bar hopping to celebrate the beginning of Spring break. He was observed by the entrance area in the campus bar ”The Ugly Tuna Saloona” at around 2am, by which after he was never seen or heard from again.

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  • Creator
    Edo Larosa
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  • Episodes
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