The person at the center of this case
Brian Randall Shaffer
Violent Crime · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
BRIAN RANDALL SHAFFER - COLUMBUS, OHIO
Justice for Brian Randall Shaffer — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did Shaffer's friends observe in the final moments before he disappeared? Were there any unusual interactions or concerning behavior?
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clue
Lead #2Why has no trace of Shaffer been found despite extensive searches? Did he leave the bar voluntarily or under duress?
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evidence
Lead #3What surveillance footage exists from the bar and surrounding area that night? Can it establish his movements after 1:55 AM?
On April 1, 2006, Brian Randall Shaffer, a medical student at Ohio State University, vanished from a bar near campus in Columbus, Ohio after his last known contact at 1:55 AM. Despite extensive searches and investigation, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he left voluntarily, suffered an accident, or met with foul play. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue seeking information from anyone who may have seen him that night or in the days following.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4As a medical student with a guitar, did Shaffer have any personal conflicts, financial troubles, or reasons to disappear intentionally?
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Source Narrative
Columbus, Ohio April 1, 2006 On April 1, 2006, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason. The last known contact was at 1:55 AM, when Shaffer was having drinks with friends at a local Ohio State University (OSU) bar in Columbus, Ohio.
For additional information regarding this victim, refer to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) missing person database, case report number MP#1709. Remarks: Shaffer plays guitar and is a medical student.
Timeline of Events
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2006-04-01
01:55Last Known Contact
Brian Shaffer was last seen having drinks with friends at a local Ohio State University bar in Columbus, Ohio at 1:55 AM
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2006 at 1:55 AM
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2006 at 1:55 AM
Last Updated:June 15, 2026