On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old college student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a remote road in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Hours earlier, she emailed her professors about a fabricated family emergency, packed her car, and left the University of Massachusetts Amherst. What was she running from — or toward?

With no signs of struggle, no confirmed sightings, and no solid leads, Maura’s case has become one of the most infamous unsolved disappearances in the United States. It’s been called the “first crime mystery of the social media age,” sparking decades of speculation, true crime documentaries, and online sleuthing.

Join us as we unravel the facts, examine the timeline, and explore the most compelling Maura Murray theories — from foul play and abduction to staged disappearance and voluntary escape.

If you’re drawn to cold cases, true crime, and real-life mysteries, this episode is for you.