About this episode

The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Brian Shaffer, who vanished from a bar in Columbus in April 2006.

Brian Shaffer entered a crowded Columbus bar in April 2006 after a night out with friends. Surveillance cameras captured him going inside, but there is no confirmed footage of him leaving. Within minutes, he was gone. Despite security cameras, witnesses, and a packed nightlife scene, no trace of Brian has ever been found. His disappearance remains one of the most baffling modern missing person cases, defined by a single question that still has no answer. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow The Final Hours to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. The Final Hours is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals including Clues, Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios The Final Hours is hosted by Sarah Turney & Kourtney Nichole Instagram: @saraheturney | @crimewithkourt TikTok: @saraheturney | @crimewithkourt To…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Turney, Kourtney Nichole

Topics covered

• missing person case
• true crime
• disappearance
• surveillance
• mystery

Keywords

• Brian Shaffer
• disappearance
• Columbus
• true crime
• mystery
• surveillance cameras
• missing person

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime House

Places: Columbus

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