The Disappearance of Maura Murray
When bright, young nursing student Maura Murray vanished on February 9, 2004, witnesses heard what they thought was a car crash and then saw Maura outside her vehicle on the side of the road but, moments later, when police arrived on scene, she was gone. Her disappearance has fueled a legion of online armchair detectives, causing an endless procession of blogs, books, websites and podcasts. "The Disappearance of Maura Murray" follows investigative journalist Maggie Freleng as she attempts to unravel a rabbit hole of unexplored leads, eyewitness discrepancies, missing evidence and questionable actions. With rare access to Maura's family and friends, many who have remained silent for years, including father Fred Murray and siblings Julie, Kathleen and Kurt, Maggie enlists the help of former US Marshal, Art Roderick as they investigate one of the most complicated and mysterious cold cases of the last quarter century. Maggie explores numerous theories by meeting with the people who have dedicated countless hours in searching for the truth, including Lance Reenstierna and Tim Pilleri the duo behind the widely popular "Missing Maura Murray" podcast, as well as true crime author, James Renner whose book and website about Maura's disappearance sparked tremendous controversy. From retracing Maura's last known steps to following various leads, the series will take viewers on a journey of what really happened and tackle the many unanswered questions. Was this case mishandled? Did Maura choose to disappear or was she a victim of foul play?
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Oxygen Network
- Documentary, Suspense
When bright, young nursing student Maura Murray vanished on February 9, 2004, witnesses heard what they thought was a car crash and then saw Maura outside her vehicle on the side of the road but, moments later, when police arrived on scene, she was gone. Her disappearance has fueled a legion of online armchair detectives, causing an endless procession of blogs, books, websites and podcasts. "The Disappearance of Maura Murray" follows investigative journalist Maggie Freleng as she attempts to unravel a rabbit hole of unexplored leads, eyewitness discrepancies, missing evidence and questionable actions. With rare access to Maura's family and friends, many who have remained silent for years, including father Fred Murray and siblings Julie, Kathleen and Kurt, Maggie enlists the help of former US Marshal, Art Roderick as they investigate one of the most complicated and mysterious cold cases of the last quarter century. Maggie explores numerous theories by meeting with the people who have dedicated countless hours in searching for the truth, including Lance Reenstierna and Tim Pilleri the duo behind the widely popular "Missing Maura Murray" podcast, as well as true crime author, James Renner whose book and website about Maura's disappearance sparked tremendous controversy. From retracing Maura's last known steps to following various leads, the series will take viewers on a journey of what really happened and tackle the many unanswered questions. Was this case mishandled? Did Maura choose to disappear or was she a victim of foul play?
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Everyone Has a Theory
Sat, Sep 23, 2017 43 mins
Questions about Maura Murray's 2004 disappearance still remain, was it abduction, the act of a serial killer or suicide? Journalist Maggie Freleng searches for answers.
Episode 2
A Reason to Run
Sat, Sep 30, 2017 44 mins
Maggie dives deep into the reasons why Maura Murray secretly drove to New Hampshire and never came home. Was she pregnant and running away from her boyfriend, her father, or could an emotional phone call with her sister be the reason?
Episode 3
After the Crash
Fri, Oct 6, 2017 44 mins
What happened to Maura after she crashed on a rural road in New Hampshire? Did she run into the woods, hop into a car with someone she knew and escape to a new life in Canada, or worse, hitch a ride from a stranger who did her harm?
Episode 4
Code of Silence
Sat, Oct 14, 2017 44 mins
Why has New Hampshire's law enforcement community kept their findings of Maura's case so close to the chest? Maggie explores the theories related to a police conspiracy, hoping to break down a decade-long code of silence.
Episode 5
Something Bad Happened
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 43 mins
Killers and kidnappers are Maggie's focus as she works to find out if Maura Murray was the victim of foul play.
Episode 6
Summit
Sat, Oct 28, 2017 43 mins
The DNA results are revealed and Maggie sits down with Maura's family and reveals evidence released by law enforcement for the first time in 13-years.
