Maura Murray

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Lighthouse 101 wrote:

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And if "Grapes of Wrath" is consider an America classic, then James can write a book about a girl who runs off and dies in the woods. The ending to "Grapes of Wrath" was so awful I had to check my copy thinking that part of the book might have been cut off or left out. Such a long book with no real ending.

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Stud wrote:

Fred Murray clearly is hiding something about MM. It's odd that in the few short days leading up
to her disappearance, all kinds of weird things happen. The mysterious phone call..which, according to Healy on BlogRadio, was never really understood. Fred happens to appear to get a new car that exact weekend. Strange. She keeps his car to go to a dorm party. Why? The party was at her dorm. She did not need a vehicle. He should have dropped her off. It looks to me that they had to get back to each other. Then she wrecks his new car. He claims he slept through her coming back to the hotel, using his cell, and not to mention the lights and noise from the tow truck has it dropped his car off. It doesn't add up. Maura was on the run from something. Fred knows.

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WTH-the-original wrote:

There are a few things that Renner could clear up that could possibly make the book worth reading for me, short of actually finding where she is.
First, why Maura went on the crying jag that she did shortly before leaving. Second, why did she lie about a "death in the family". Third, what was the definitive source of the call to Billy's cell phone. Fourth, did she really plan on coming back. Fifth, what was the reason that she left West Point. Was it as described by family, or not. Hardly anyone leaves WP of their own volition once they are accepted. There may be some others I can't think of right now, but those would be good for a start.
I still believe that it is most likely that she died either accidentally or on purpose in the woods.
I don't see myself buying the book, unless someone tells me it answers at least some of those questions. Someone other than Renner that is. 8-)
In the end I suspect he likely will have a remarkably dull story with no ending, unless he speculates wildly about Bigfoot, serial killers and UFOs as has been done here for so many years. That is the only reason I have stuck around as long as I have. Listening to these wildly speculative an often irrational stories by some here, because the known facts are remarkably boring.
Bill

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jldross wrote:

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He's provided me enough entertainment and info that I don't mind spending a few bucks to buy it. So I'll lend you my copy marked up with margin notes on ideas we can use for the murder mystery tour.

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WTH-the-original wrote:

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Excellent! I love reading books with notes in the margins.
Bill

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> ah. He's got the nuts to do what you don't. So I say put up or shut up. What have you done? I'm sure you've taken Renners work and used it. I say grow a pair and hit the beat....use your wit in good ways. And btw, I'm going to hang around a bit...keep you entertained..boy

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hannah_b wrote:

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I also find it strange that it was always reported that FM did indeed buy a car for MM that weekend, while in the police interview shortly after her disappearance he stated they did not find a car and specifically mentioned the 4g. He knows something.
And WHY is the art gallery where MM worked still such a mystery? Employer/s would be in IRS records, which I believe also can be requested under FOIA.

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findmaura wrote:

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I agree,the secretive art gallery job is strange.
As for the 4G's Ive often thought Maura needed it for something besides a car..I wonder if Fred returned it to his bank account.

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> ah. He's got the nuts to do what you don't. So I say put up or shut up. What have you done? I'm sure you've taken Renners work and used it. I say grow a pair and hit the beat....use your wit in good ways. And btw, I'm going to hang around a bit...keep you entertained..boy

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> maybe Fred gave MM the 4G's for her big getaway?

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> ah. He's got the nuts to do what you don't. So I say put up or shut up. What have you done? I'm sure you've taken Renners work and used it. I say grow a pair and hit the beat....use your wit in good ways. And btw, I'm going to hang around a bit...keep you entertained..boy

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> ah. He's got the nuts to do what you don't. So I say put up or shut up. What have you done? I'm sure you've taken Renners work and used it. I say grow a pair and hit the beat....use your wit in good ways. And btw, I'm going to hang around a bit...keep you entertained..boy

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jldross wrote:

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Not that Bill needs to be defended to anybody on topix but he is more professionally accomplished than many of us, with maybe the exception of FrmLE. Just because someone might not write books for a living doesn't mean they don't have professional knowledge to contribute. Bill has volunteered his professional knowledge on search and rescue, and related matters that most of us don't have any first hand knowledge of. He has taken a lot of time to answer questions I've had and other members as well. Some of us appreciate his contributions. Bill would actually be a good person for James to interview, if he wants a balanced perspective for his book.

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Stud wrote:

<quoted text> maybe Fred gave MM the 4G's for her big getaway?

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anonymousone wrote:

the fact she just disappeared in about 5 minutes.

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WTH-the-original wrote:

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And no, I don't personally believe that she was abducted and there is no evidence that happened. The only real reason I stick around is for the entertainment. Over the years there has been some high quality chuckles and some downright hysterical "facts" generated from this online "investigation". Has kept me laughing my a** off many times.
Bill

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WTH-the-original wrote:

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I'll mention again, that disappearing in 5 minutes is no trick. It is actually very easy to do. The next time you have a chance, watch a jogger who passes by yours house. See how long it takes them to get out of view. It is usually seconds. Now, imagine if they were actually motivated to not be seen, because, say, you were legally drunk. It takes seconds to disappear, and at night in a sparsely populated area, where you can hear cars coming and see their headlights for a considerable distance, it is amazingly easy for a motivated person to evade detection.
And no, I don't personally believe that she was abducted and there is no evidence that happened. The only real reason I stick around is for the entertainment. Over the years there has been some high quality chuckles and some downright hysterical "facts" generated from this online "investigation". Has kept me laughing my a** off many times.
Bill