About this episode
The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer in 2006.
Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or aedwards@columbuspolice.org
People in this episode
Host: TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Topics covered
- disappearance
- true crime
- Ohio State
- missing person
- investigation
Keywords
- Brian Shaffer
- disappearance
- Ohio State
- Ugly Tuna Saloona
- Columbus Police
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Columbus Police Department
Places: Ohio State, Ugly Tuna Saloona
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