16. The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

In This Episode:
Who was Brian Shaffer?
Timeline of the night he vanished
Surveillance footage anomalies
Key theories: staged disappearance, foul play, Smile Face Killer connection, and more
What Brian’s family and friends have said over the years
The impact of the case on Columbus, Ohio—and why it still captures national attention
Do you think Brian planned his disappearance, or did something more sinister happen that night? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @MacabreMondaysPodcast

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Sources:
The Lantern – Is Brian Shaffer Alive?

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

People – What Happened to Brian Shaffer?

10TV – Investigation Leads to Virgin Islands

Digg – How Brian Shaffer Disappeared into Thin Air

614 Now – 18-Year Anniversary Update

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers – Submit a Tip

The Lantern – Update on Alexis Waggoner

Promedica – Dr. ...

In This Episode:

• Who was Brian Shaffer?
• Timeline of the night he vanished
• Surveillance footage anomalies
• Key theories: staged disappearance, foul play, Smile Face Killer connection, and more
• What Brian’s family and friends have said over the years
• The impact of the case on Columbus, Ohio—and why it still captures national attention

Do you think Brian planned his disappearance, or did something more sinister happen that night? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @MacabreMondaysPodcast

New here? Don’t forget to follow and leave a review—so you never miss a new episode of the sinister, the strange, and the spooky.

Sources:

• The Lantern – Is Brian Shaffer Alive?
• Wikipedia – Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
• People – What Happened to Brian Shaffer?
• 10TV – Investigation Leads to Virgin Islands
• Digg – How Brian Shaffer Disappeared into Thin Air
• 614 Now – 18-Year Anniversary Update
• Central Ohio Crime Stoppers – Submit a Tip
• The Lantern – Update on Alexis Waggoner
• Promedica – Dr. Alexis Waggoner-Noss
• Columbus Dispatch – Photo Gallery of the Case

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