Her coworkers asked her to have dinner with them, but she declined because she was tired and had to get up early to go her second job as a waitress in St. Albans, Vermont. However, it was later determined that the skull belonged to an Asian woman between the ages of 21 and 40. HE'S SUPPORTING OTHER FAMILIES WHO ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES- THROUGH HIS OWN PRIVATE INVESTIGATION COMPANY AND- HE'S STILL HOPING TIME - WILL LEAD HIM TO BRIANNA. HER FAMILY AND DETECTIVES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS. "Anyone can write a blog, anyone can write information about this case," says Duane Dunston, an Associate professor of cybersecurity at Champlain College.Dunston says the veracity of the information on the internet can often be used as a tool for investigators, but it can sometimes make it more challenging to determine fact from fiction.He says certain algorithms can help investigators, but it takes time. She has not been found. Vermont State Police tell us they have persons of interest in the case but no identified suspects.You can submit an anonymous tip by texting VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES). But she declined, saying that she had to get to her second job early the next morning. Stories of the Unsolved reports Maitland left a note for Stout, stating that she would be home after her Friday evening shift. (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME PODCAST) MindShock 21.4K subscribers Join Subscribe 47 Share 1.4K views 1 month ago TRUE CRIME BRIANNA MAITLAND - EPISODE. Investigators later came to believe the accident may have been staged. Brianna Maitland Missing 3-19-04 VT..-----Thursday, 01 February 2007. [24] The woman who provided the affidavit claimed that Ryans murdered Maitland during an argument over money she had lent him to purchase crack,[24] and that her body had been temporarily stored in the basement of a recently incarcerated local woman's home; Maitland's body was then allegedly dismembered with a table saw and disposed of on a pig farm. After Maitland's reported disappearance, several individuals came forward to law enforcement to report sightings of Maitland's vehicle at the old Dutchburn house the night she disappeared: The Vermont State Police, who led the official investigation for the first months after Maitland's disappearance, were skeptical that foul play was involved, considering the possibility that Maitland was a runaway. Brianna Maitland was born on October 8, 1986 in Burlington, Vermont, to parents Bruce and Kellie Maitland. On March 20, 2004, police were called to a farmhouse about one mile away from the Black Lantern Inn. Bernadette Giacomazzo is a NYC-based editor, writer, photographer, and publicist with a career spanning more than two decades in the entertainment industry. Into the Night: The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland The 17-year-old vanished on her drive home from work in 2004, and police and her family are still looking for answers. Its possible. About 40 lines down: "Loose change, a water bottle and an unsmoked cigarette circled her car. Assuming Maitland was staying elsewhere, she did not call Kellie until the following day. [4], The Maitland family additionally reported that they had received several uncorroborated anonymous phone calls from persons claiming Maitland was "tied to a tree in the woods," and that she had been disposed of at the bottom of a lake. University of Massachusetts student Maura Murray went missing on February 9, 2004. However, the vehicle's keys were never found. As of 2022[update], Maitland's disappearance remains unsolved. Myself, I never reported whether I was successful or not. I read that her father reported Brianna did have car-keys with a large metallic key-fob. [22] In June 2017, however, it was reported that the reward was due to expire in early July of that year. Maitland's mother, Kellie, filed a missing person report (via DNA Solves). The day before, Kellie Maitland had gone shopping with her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna Maitland, in St. Albans, Vermont. 17 year-old female. Brianna was last seen on the evening of March 19, 2004, when she left work at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Brianna Maitland was 17 years old when she went missing after leaving her job in Montgomery, Vermont, more than 15 years ago. This is part two of Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna's talk with private investigators Lou Barry and Greg Overacker about Brianna Maitland's mysterious disappearance. Even though shed had a rough start, Maitland hoped shed be able to get her GED and, eventually go on to college and make something out of her life. Police think Maitland was a victim of foul play. Brianna's parents also think she came to harm, but they maintain their daughter was not seriously involved with drugs and drugs were not a factor in her disappearance. Dunston says the veracity of the information on the internet can often be used as a tool for investigators, but it can sometimes make it more challenging to determine fact from fiction. Disappearance of Brianna Maitland. THERE'S A LOT FOR BAKER TO SIFT THROUGH. They confirmed their daughter had been operating the vehicle on the night of March 19, 2004. A Friday. He helps these agencies use cutting edge DNA sequencing and new forensic techniques to develop investigative leads for their cases. Where could she have gone? [21] The website was active until at least 2009. DNA evidence has been recovered at the scene, but investigators have declined to comment on any potential leads. Vermont State Police Working With DNA Experts On Brianna Maitland Case. [34] In 2017, her case was profiled in an episode of the documentary series The Disappearance of Maura Murray on the Oxygen network.[35]. It was 10 years ago when Brianna Maitland spent the day shopping with her mother in their quiet Vermont town, hours after the 17-year-old had completed her high school equivalency test. Although her daughter was visibly "shaken," Kellie said she did not want "to pry.". The officers did not realize Maitland was missing, and the car might be evidence in her disappearance, until three days later when her mother called to report her missing. And could she possibly still be alive? Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Her parents separated after her disappearance and her mother now lives in New York. "There isn't a day that goes by that I dont think about her," says Bruce Maitland, Brianna's dad who says he is still holding out hope hell find his daughter. Police can't be sure. Brianna Maitland had a rough start to adulthood. [2] She was raised with her older brother on their parents' farm in East Franklin, Vermont,[3] near the Canadian border. She got into her car alone and drove off into the night, never to be seen again. He says certain algorithms can help investigators, but it takes time. [4] This was the last time she saw her daughter. UP1856 07/27/2005 Anne Arundel MD. Kellie Maitland said her daughter was in a generally upbeat mood on the day she disappeared. Today, her family and detectives are still searching for answers. [4] Maitland attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School before transferring to Enosburg Falls High School in nearby Enosburg Falls, during her sophomore year. New documentary aims to make sure missing women are not forgotten, 15-year anniversary of Brianna Maitlands disappearance, VSP seek tips in 2004 disappearance of teen, Father of missing Vt. teen starts nonprofit to help families of missing people. One day after Brianna Maitland went missing, a state trooper was called to a deserted property in Richford, Vermont, known locally as the "old Dutchburn house." The now-identified DNA sample was later found near the car. Brianna Maitland's Early Life In Rural Vermont Born on Oct. 8, 1986, Brianna Alexandria Maitland was raised by Bruce and Kellie Maitland in the town of East Franklin, near the Canadian border. [4], Three weeks prior to her disappearance, Maitland was physically attacked at a party by a female former friend, Keallie Lacross. After not hearing from Maitland for three days, her friend and roommate, Jillian, contacted Maitland's parents. Described as a fiercely independent . Two of Brianna's uncashed paychecks were on the front seat of the car. At first, it was reported the skull belonged to a Caucasian woman. Another theory suggests Maitland voluntarily left town. Bruce Maitland, Brianna's father, received an anonymous tip four weeks after the disappearance. Angela Baker has been the Vermont State Police lead detective on the case for the past four years. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, Maitland's father, Bruce, believes she was attacked because she was talking to a man someone the other woman was either romantically involved with or interested in. As this was their strongest lead in the case, investigators initially leaped on it, possibly because theyhad received an anonymous tip that the missing girl was being held captive by two local drug dealers, according toMurder Squad. She had brown hair and hazel eyes. [25][11] The woman was never properly identified. On March 23, 2004, Kellie Maitland contacted the Vermont State Police to report Brianna missing. Then, read all about the bungled kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr., the son of Old Blue Eyes who was returned to his family 48 hours after he was first kidnapped. This is not a dormant case and we are actively working it.. Please enter valid email address to continue. [4][5] At some point before leaving for her work shift, Maitland left a note for Stout saying she would return after work that evening. Today, her family and detectives are still searching for answers. Brianna, 17, was last seen on the evening of March 19, 2004. Angela Baker said in a statement. Brianna Maitland disappeared in 2004. This was the last time Brianna Maitland was seen alive. Brianna Maitland was born on October 8, 1986 and grew up in Burlington, Vermont. Brianna Maitland, 17, was last seen about 11:20 p.m. on March 19, 2004 She had just started a job as a waitress Her car was found smashed into the side of an abandoned house A $20,000 reward is. Stories of the Unsolved reports Bruce and Kellie also think it's possible someone may have been stalking her daughter in the weeks prior to her disappearance. Bruce Maitland, however, is less sanguine about his daughters chances. [24] Various drug paraphernalia was discovered inside, as well as substantial amounts of cocaine and marijuana, but no sign of Maitland was found. An alleged 2006 sighting of Maitland at a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, brought renewed interest to the case, but the woman seen was never properly identified. It's now been nearly two decades since Maitland was last seen leaving the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont, where she worked in 2004. However, his financial records proved he was not in Vermont when the teen went missing. Some of her belongings were strewn on the ground in front of the car. Brianna Maitland. At first, it was reported the skull belonged to a Caucasian woman. However, while inside one of the stores, Kellie said Brianna saw something or someone that prompted her to leave the store and wait for her mother in the parking lot. UP1405 10/29/2006 Gregg TX. There, they found Brianna Maitlands car backed into the side of the barn. "We are continuing our active efforts to investigate every lead associated with this case, and we constantly look for new technological advances to aid in our investigation," lead investigator Detective Sgt. Advertisement But the attention surrounding cases like Maitland's can sometimes. He is still hoping time, will lead him to Brianna, "sometimes time is your friend," Bruce Maitland says. and law enforcement agencies to achieve results when other approaches have failed. All rights reserved. Brianna has been missing since March 19th, 2004. On Friday, March 19th, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland clocked out of her job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont at 11:20PM. The Biggest Brianna Maitland Theories: What Really Happened. NBC's Rob Stafford reports. Known locally as "the old Dutchburn house," the siding of the home had been breached by the rear end of the car. Surprisingly, there weren't found any other bones in the area. Her car was found the next day backed into an abandoned. To support herself, Maitland was working two jobs: as a waitress in St. Albans, Vermont, and as a dishwasher in nearby Montgomery. On March 19, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland left her shift at the Black Lantern Inn around 11:20 P.M. What happened next remains a mystery to this day. Independent Vermont teenager Brianna Maitland disappeared into the night in March 2004, without a trace and with no explanation. 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However, as reported by Stories of the Unsolved, authorities have not found any evidence to suggest the teen left willingly, or had the means to do so. #710. Her memory is very much alive through all her good friends who miss her and pray for her every day. Maitland disappeared on March 19, 2004. For this reason, this skull belongs to someone that has never been reported missing or someone that went missing outside of Vermont. Although the damage was minor, authorities initially believed the driver left the car in the barn because they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. [32], Maitland's case has been profiled by Dateline NBC[33][25] and on the Investigation Discovery documentary series Disappeared in December 2011. There doesn't seem to be any updates on the case since 2012. Now a full-fledged investigation was underway. "I've never seen a case like this that's frustrated so many people," says VSP. [23], In the week following Maitland's disappearance, the Vermont State Police received an anonymous tip claiming that she was being held against her will in a house in nearby Berkshire, Vermont, 10 miles (16km) from Montgomery. Today, police still dont know what happened to her. [6] To complete her education, Maitland enrolled in a GED program. Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/Chase Doak/Reuters and ELIZABETH FRANTZ/ReutersThe United States has shot down the mysterious Chinese balloon over the Atlantic Ocean Saturday at approximately 2:40 p.m. ET.The balloon was taken down when it floated over the Atlantic Ocean east of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.An operation is now underway to . She has brown hair and hazel eyes. Brianna Maitland On a freezing cold March 19, 2004, night at 11:20 p.m., 17-year old Brianna Maitland clocked out of her job at the historic Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery Center, Vermont. Authorities believe she was a victim of foul play and her disappearance is possibly drug-related; drugs are very common in the Montgomery area. Now, theyre hoping a Texas business can help them. Maitland's parents believe multiple people were involved in her disappearance. She will release "In Living Color: A Cultural History" on Rowman & Littlefield Press in April 2022, and "The Golden Girls: A Cultural History" on Rowman & Littlefield Press in October 2022. For the most part, Brianna led a relatively normal life, and even took jiu-jitsu lessons after school. She was 17 years old at the time. The Othram team would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Paul Holes and the Murder Squad podcast, who fully funded the costs associated with laboratory testing and genealogical research for this case. Her car was later found backed into an abandoned barn. Disappearance of Brianna Maitland Coordinates: 44.911307N 72.659527W Brianna Alexandra Maitland (born October 8, 1986; disappeared March 19, 2004) is an American teenager who disappeared after leaving her job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. Stories of the Unsolved reports Maitland's coworkers asked her to join them for a late dinner after work. Two of Maitland's paychecks were on the front seat of the car, and outside it, law enforcement observed loose change, a water bottle, and an unsmoked cigarette. She was last seen at the Black Lantern Inn, where she worked. The 17 year old had dropped out of high school but that morning she took her GED certificate test and . He thought he recognized the vehicle, but he did not see anyone in or around it. "A small lie needs a bodyguard of bigger lies to protect it." -Winston Churchill. Stories of the Unsolved reports charges against the other woman were filed, and the court case was pending at the time of Maitland's disappearance. Because of this, some started to speculate that the skull might belong to Heidi Wilbur, Brianna Maitland or Maura Murray, three young women went missing in Vermont and New Hampshire. Around midnight, friends asked Brianna Maitland if shed like to join them for a late dinner. They hope to discover new leads in a case that has had them frustrated for nearly twenty years (via Vermont Biz ). The young boy's skull was found in 2014 and initial analysis suggests the young boy was born between 2000-2004 and likely died between 2007-2012 raised 100% of goal. (What makes this case so difficult to solve?) For the friends and loved ones of those who vanish without a trace, not having any foreseeable closure can be torturous. The death turned out to be made up. [4] She told her mother that she needed to go home and prepare for her upcoming work shift at the Black Lantern Inn, a restaurant in Montgomery. She was 17 years old. She currently has 11 rule outs The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) UP85157 09/26/2021 Chautauqua NY. Unfortunately, adulting is hard and things did not go as well as planned. "There isn't a day that goes by that I dont think about her," says Bruce Maitland, Brianna's dad who says he is still holding out hope hell find his daughter. [7] One of Maitland's friends at the party claimed that Maitland, despite her martial arts training, refused to fight with Lacross, who subsequently hit her in the face several times while Maitland was seated in a truck. [4], The disappearance of Maura Murray, a college student from Massachusetts, in northwest New Hampshire the month before was deemed unrelated to Maitland's disappearance by law enforcement,[11] in spite of the events occurring within 90 miles (140km) of each other. Maitland is officially considered endangered and missing. But it would be the last time anyone would ever see her alive. [4] Kellie completed her purchase and met Brianna in the parking lot, and noticed that her daughter seemed unnerved, shaken, and agitated. That morning, she took the exam for her GED and learned that she passed and would receive a high school equivalency diploma. and law enforcement agencies to achieve results when other approaches have failed. Brianna Maitland planned to spend the day with her mother Kellie. Brianna Maitland. She was also bullied throughout high school and left to attend a different high school, where most of her friends went. [4], On the morning of Friday, March 19, 2004, Maitland took an exam to receive her GED. However, the rear wheels were raised off the ground, which prevented it from being driven. They hope to discover new leads in a case that has had them frustrated for nearly twenty years (via Vermont Biz). This conversation was recorded live on Getvokl.com on March 18th, 2021. Those DNA samples were sent to the Vermont Forensic Laboratory, which confirmed that DNA from one of the individuals matched the DNA found on the ground near Brianna's vehicle. Brianna Maitland went missing from Montgomery, Vermont, but it should be noted that some agencies state her disappearance occurred in East Franklin or Sheldon. Brianna, circa 2004; Composite image of how Brianna might appear with short, blonde hair; Age-progression to age 24 (circa 2010); Brianna's car. Inside, Brianna left two uncashed paychecks. She got two jobs: one as a dishwasher at the Black Lantern Inn and one as a waitress at KJs Diner in nearby St. Albans, Vermont. The next morning, some passing motorists found the scene odd enough that they stopped and took pictures of it. The Oldsmobile had sustained minor damage; it had apparently backed into the building and punctured a hole in the wall. The trooper went to the Black Lantern Inn to attempt to contact Maitland, but the establishment was closed. Maitland's Oldsmobile was found backed into the side of the house. Her friend had no idea that she would not see her Maitland again. A second man who drove by between midnight and 12:30a.m. on Saturday, March 20, recalled seeing a turn signal flashing on the car. But the circumstances surrounding Maitland's disappearance can be considered more puzzling than most. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [UPDATE] Brianna Maitland: VT Police Announce They Have DNA from Her Car They really buried the lede on this one. Brianna Maitland didn't have it easy. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, the car was unlocked. Brianna was last seen on the evening of March 19, 2004, at her place of employment, The Black Lantern Inn, located in Montgomery, VT. She was seen leaving in her 1985 Oldsmobile 88, which was later located backed into an abandoned . 2 talking about this. The Story Of Daniel Lambert, The 'Fattest Man In England' Who Left 19th-Century Crowds In Awe, Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The M Lai Massacre And Was Branded A Traitor For It, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. The 17-year-old had left her job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery when she went missing. This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 01:11. She had recently moved out of her mother's home and into the home of a close friend. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. It was the 19th of March 2004. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Can DNA analysis shed new light on Vermont cold case. It had been off the road and backed into an old barn (via Murder Squad). As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, Keyes had several victims in Vermont, as well as several other states. Keallie savagely beat Maitland, leaving her with a broken nose and a concussion, and Maitland subsequently went to the police to press charges against her attacker. Stories of the Unsolved reports Maitland said she was going directly to the home of her childhood friend, Jillian Stout, where she had been recently staying. Read More . [4] Stout saw Maitland's note on Friday, March 19, spent the weekend away, and found the note undisturbed when she returned on Monday. Maitland disappeared in 2004 at the age of 17. But as of today, nothing has ever come of this lead, and neither Jackson nor Ryan were ever charged with any crime related to Maitland. A man who drove by the house between 11:30p.m. and 12:30a.m. on March 1920 said the car's headlights may have been on. Brianna Maitland Disappearance Analysis | Car Found Crashed Into House Dr. Todd Grande 1.27M subscribers Subscribe 4.5K Share 95K views 1 year ago This video answers the question: Can I analyze. The evening marked 17 years missing for Brianna Maitland In February of 2012, a man found a skull by the Danby Hill Road in Danby, Vermont. They offer $10,000 for anyone who can identify where Maitland is and $10,000 for anyone . That night, she crashed her car into a tree in New Hampshire. [9] The altercation resulted in Maitland's suffering a broken nose and concussion; she later filed charges against Lacross. In late 2004 I read about Brianna Maitland's disappearance online while at work. Police began conducting interviews of Maitland's co-workers, friends, and family members. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. There has been some speculation that Brianna's disappearance is related to the disappearance of Maura Murray, a nursing student from Massachusetts who vanished February 9, 2004 in Haverhill, New Hampshire after getting into a car accident. [4] Kellie said in interviews that she was "instinctively revulsed" by the photo, and believed someone else, not Maitland, had left the car in such a way.[4]. She says rumors surrounding the case, and the fact there is little evidence have made it more difficult to solve. Approximately one week after Brianna was last seen, the Vermont State Police returned to the scene to conduct a K-9 search. [4], After lunch, Maitland and her mother spent the afternoon shopping and running errands. After months of follow-up investigation, police were able to locate, interview, and obtain DNA samples from candidate donors. She had obviously made a connection with someone that may have resulted in what happened to her.. Brianna Maitland vanished after work in Montgomery, Vermont, in November 2004 and authorities are still chasing down leads. Later that same year, authorities received another tip implicating Nathanial Jackson and Ramon Ryans in Brianna Maitland's disappearance and death. [4], In 2012, law enforcement investigated a potential connection between Maitland's disappearance and serial killer Israel Keyes, who committed numerous rapes and murders in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington,[26][27] as well as in Vermont and New York, where he owned property in Constable. That was the last time . Her car was found the next day backed into an abandoned. But investigators say identifying the source of the DNA found near the abandoned car of Brianna Maitland does not mean they have identified a suspect in her disappearance. The reasons for the assault are unclear. She would be 34 years old today. [4], In late 2004, police received a statement from an anonymous "older female" who implicated both Ryans and Jackson in Maitland's disappearance and alleged murder. Eventually, she dropped out of high school, unable to keep up with the increasing demands of her schoolwork and her unstable living situation. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, Maitland's friends confirmed she has experimented with several "hard" drugs including cocaine. Due to a confluence of circumstances, several days passed before Maitland's friends and family reported her missing. A recently unearthed Burlington Police Department report may point to a tragic and grisly end to the investigation into the disappearance of Brianna Maitland on a night nearly three years ago as she . At the end of her shift, around 11:20 p.m., Brianna was seen by a co-worker getting into her car and leaving the parking lot. Surprisingly, there weren't found any other bones in the area. But during their shopping trip, Maitland noticed something that left her feeling unnerved. She filed a criminal complaint against her alleged attacker. Updated 10 times since October 12, 2004. When police raided the suspected dealers' home in Berkshire, Vermont, however, there was no trace of Maitland there. [4] Ryans was arrested during the raid for drug charges. A woman's fleece jacket was found in a field near Brianna's car, but it apparently did not belong to her. Two of Brianna's uncashed paychecks were on the front seat of the car. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, an unknown caller reported an unoccupied vehicle, which did not belong to the property owner, was parked inside an abandoned barn. She is described as an independent, restless young woman who was unhappy in her rural surroundings, and she has run away before. According to Kellie, there were no major stressors at home, but Brianna Maitland preferred the instability of couch-surfing with various friends to actually living at home with her mom and dad. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Rumors of Maitland being involved with drug activity seemed to be the most promising one at first.