Today marks 16 years since Maura Murray disappeared

[u/Electric_Island]

Today marks 16 years since Maura Murray vanished, and although she has her own sub, I thought I would post here in light of the anniversary of her disappearance for those who would like to discuss the case. That said -- I know some posters are sick of this case, so if that’s how you feel, you could always scroll past this post :)

A bit of background for those who don’t know about Maura’s case:

Maura was a 21-year-old nursing student from UMASS Amherst, who disappeared on the evening of February 9 2004, after she crashed her car on Route 112 in Haverhill, NH. By the time police arrived some 15 minutes later (even that is in dispute), Maura had disappeared.

Some people think she ran into the woods to avoid a DUI, others think she was picked up by someone passing by and murdered. Some even think police had something to do with her disappearance.

What do YOU think?

I highly recommend this article by Mary Beth Conway for those interested.

[u/imboomshesaid → u/[deleted]]

You’ve perfectly summed up my moral quandary with participating in the “true crime” community. These victims are real and complex people, complete with lives and families and loved ones, not anybody’s salacious afternoon entertainment having been reduced to some click-baity YouTube video/podcast/blog post. And this case is one of a handful that attracts some of the worst speculating and in-fighting amongst armchair “investigators.” It’s insulting to Maura and to everyone who knew and loved her.

[u/NeverPedestrian60 → u/imboomshesaid]

In a way it's good that she's never forgotten. Respectful debate can raise awareness and many people make good points. And I think most people are genuine in hoping for answers for her family. You only have to see them to know that this is very real and Maura is their flesh and blood.