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 moments before he disappeared? Were there any unusual interactions or concerning behavior?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened between 1:55 AM when Shaffer was last seen and when his disappearance was discovered?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Shaffer leave the bar, and did he leave voluntarily or under duress?
On April 1, 2006, Brian Randall Shaffer, a medical student at Ohio State University, disappeared after his last known contact at 1:55 AM while having drinks with friends at a local OSU bar in Columbus, Ohio. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no apparent motive or explanation for why he vanished that night. Despite ongoing investigation, the case remains unsolved and authorities continue to seek information that could shed light on what happened to Shaffer.
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person
Lead #4As a medical student with guitar skills, did Shaffer have any personal conflicts, debts, or relationships that may have motivated foul play?
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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 OSU bar in Columbus, Ohio at 1:55 AM
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2006 at 1:55 AM
Last Updated:October 31, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2006 at 1:55 AM
Last Updated:October 31, 2026