Vanished on the Road: Real Cases (#135-2)
About this episode
The episode explores real cases of people who vanished on highways, examining the circumstances and implications of these disappearances.
High Strangeness: People Who Vanish on the Highway The script introduces High Strangeness and explores real cases of people who began trips on highways and vanished without clear explanations, often leaving behind abandoned cars and personal items with few witnesses or cameras. It recounts the 2004 disappearance of college student Marie Murray in rural New Hampshire after a winter crash and the 2008 disappearance of college student Brandon Swanson in rural Minnesota after he called his parents from his ditched car and then abruptly went silent. It also references multiple disappearances near Long Island highways that led to remains found along the roadside and the case known as the Long Island Serial Killer, highlighting how highways can conceal crimes. The episode considers why highways enable disappearances—isolated, transient spaces—and notes reports of unsettling feelings on certain roads. 01:00 Why Highways Hide People 01:45 Maura Murray Vanishes 02:37 Brandon Swanson Last Call 03:20 Long Island Serial Killer 04:07 Why It Keeps Happening 04:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell
People in this episode
Host: Tony H.
Topics covered
- disappearances
- highways
- mysteries
- true crime
- unsolved cases
Keywords
- vanished
- highway disappearances
- Marie Murray
- Brandon Swanson
- Long Island Serial Killer
- unsolved mysteries
- true crime
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New Hampshire, Minnesota, Long Island
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