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CONTENT WARNING

This episode contains discussions of grief,death, and missing persons. Listener discretion is advised.

Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer disappeared after a night out in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 2006. Despite surveillance footage, witness interviews, and years of investigation, his disappearance remains unsolved.

In the Season 2 premiere of Post Mortem, we examine the evidence, timeline, investigation, and unanswered questionssurrounding one of America's most baffling missing persons cases.

SOURCES

Primary Case References

Wikipedia Case Overview

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer

A&E Case Summary

https://www.aetv.com/articles/brian-shaffer-disappearance-2006

People Magazine

https://people.com/what-happened-to-brian-shaffer-disappearance-11706304/

People Magazine Case Review

https://people.com/brian-shaffer-disappearance-what-to-know-11937962/

Trace Evidence Research Summary

https://www.trace-evidence.com/brian-shaffer

DISCLAIMER

Theories discussed in this episode are presented as theories and should not be interpreted as established fact. No individual discussed in this episode has been charged with a crime related to Brian Shaffer's disappearance unless explicitly stated.

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Take a dive into one of history’s most chilling unsolved mysteries;The Zodiac Killer, a gripping case of the infamous serial murderer who terrorized California in the late 1960s and 70s. Through expert analysis, interviews, and deep dives into police reports, ciphers, and theories, we unravel the myths, explore new leads, and examine the psychology of the elusive killer.

Join us as we put the caseunder the microscope—breaking down evidence, questioning suspects, and asking the ultimate question: Can the Zodiac Killer ever truly be unmasked?