OH OH - Brian Shaffer, 27, Columbus, 1 April 2006 *NamUs #MP1709* #6

[Same Old Stella]

I just thought of this after having heard the TCG; perhaps the reason Brian was never seen on any outdoor CCTV is that he left through a door where he knew a car was waiting to pick him up to continue discussion of unfinished business. Not Clint or Meredith. MOO,

 

[Same Old Stella]

I believe it was his dad giving him money for school? I’ll have to double check a source on that
moo

I heard or read years ago that the only reason Renee was still working was because SHE was paying for Brian's tuition to OSU. Either they couldn't afford to send him without her job or Dad was unwilling or unable to pay for it. Randy told Brian after Renee died that he would not pay for his continuing education. Perhaps after finding out that his sons were getting the lion's share of the insurance money, he never even gave Brian the check for his tuition in the first place. Funny how that check has NEVER shown up. MOO.

 

[DD Byrd]

With all of these supposed texts Brian was making throughout the night, LE should know if he was communicating with Randy. And if there was a gay angle, I'd think it would be closer to Brian hitting on someone who was offended and incensed rather than an existing relationship going very badly that night.

 

[dotr]

Apr 20, 2026 rbbm

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/canal-winchester/panel-on-brian-shaffer-case-draws-hundreds-raises-thousands-for-ohio-cold-case-nonprofit/

''CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) – A panel discussion held by local podcasters on Brian Shaffer’s 2006 disappearance drew hundreds of true crime enthusiasts on Saturday, raising about $16,000 for a nonprofit that provides free investigative services for cold cases.''

''To recognize the anniversary, brothers Nic and Patrick Edwards – hosts of the Columbus-based podcast “True Crime Garage” – held a panel discussion on the case at the BrewDog pub in Canal Winchester. The event followed a six-part series that the podcast released in February about Shaffer’s disappearance.''

''The 20-year anniversary of Shaffer’s disappearance has prompted renewed interest in the case. Cochenour told NBC4 that she has been working with a major film studio on a documentary about Shaffer’s disappearance. The studio has not yet responded to a request for comment. ''