Part One of Growing Up with Brian Shaffer: A Personal Look at an Unsolved Mystery

The disappearance of Brian Shaffer has haunted Columbus, Ohio for nearly two decades. But for The Parallax Podcast host Karisa, this case is far more than just a headline. This week, she shares a deeply personal connection to the missing OSU medical student, taking us back to their childhoods as neighbors on Easthaven Drive, in Columbus. Listen in to stories of bug collecting, building forts, and the childhood relationship Brian had with his parents.Before the Ugly Tuna Saloona, before the spring break trip to Miami, there was a little boy who shared a backyard with Karisa. Now, she revisits the details of Brian's disappearance in 2006 with her cohost Willow. Together, they delve into the facts, theories, and enduring mysteries of the Brian Shaffer case, with a perspective you won't find anywhere else. It's a story of loss, memory, and the enduring search of unanswered questions. #BrianShaffer #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #ColumbusOhio #UnsolvedMystery #PersonalStory #ChildhoodMemories #TheUglyTunaSaloona #OhioStateUniversity #ColdCase