Brian Shaffer, Ohio State University medical student, Missing Since April 2, 2006
Brian Shaffer, an Ohio State University medical student was last seen on April in front 
of the Ugly Tuna Saloona. The Ohio State University medical student was seen at a north Columbus convenience store almost four days after he disappeared.
According to police, the tipster said that Shaffer was behind a United Dairy Farmers store, located at High Street and 12th Avenue.
“The individual indicated that the man that he had seen was eating a sandwich,” said Columbus police detective John Hurst. “He believes it was bought from one of the local restaurants.”
The reward for information about Brian Shaffer’s whereabouts is now up to $13,000.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 645-8477 or (877) 645-8477.
The time-line of the night Brian Shaffer disappeared.
The men headed to the Ugly Tuna at about 9:15 p.m. At about 10:30 p.m., Brian Shaffer spoke to his girlfriend over the phone, Florence said.
About 30 minutes later, the men walked to the Short North Tavern, where they had a few drinks. At 11:40 p.m., they walked to another bar.
Then, at about 1:15 a.m., they returned to the Ugly Tuna. Florence said while he was drinking, Brian Shaffer periodically walked away to talk with some people he knew.
“Brian got up with them. I am assuming he got up with them, walked out with them to talk with them on the foyer before going on the escalator,” Florence said. Shaffer was last seen on surveillance cameras at about 2 a.m.
“I called him that night and it went straight to voicemail. It was about 2 a.m. and (there was) no answer,” Florence said. (NBC4)
There are way too many “disappearance’s” of that age group in the Columbus area. Somehow, I tend to have some skepticism when people report sightings. It is way to easy to mistake some stranger for a person you only saw in a picture on the TV or newspapers.
Comment by Home Sweet Home | April 10, 2006
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I hate to post this but I feel if it helps good. I get some vibes about certain cases. not always right but I feel brian is north of columbus near water and very large rocks.
Comment by justagirl | April 26, 2006
I was just wondering, after reading about this several times, if there is any new information? Has he been found? What efforts are being made? I have 3 college aged kids myself, and the family and girlfriend has to be going through hell!!
My thoughts are with you all!!
Comment by Tami | April 27, 2006
Brian has not been found. It has been over 4 months and not a word. His dad has cleaned out his apartment not too long ago. Brian has touched alot of us that knew him in many different ways. He is missed so much right now.
Comment by sparklz | August 14, 2006
Is there any site for FACTS on this case?
None of this psychic guff or sightings amongst the homeless nonsense.
Comment by Fools Gold | April 8, 2007
I saw this case on THS Spring Break Nightmares and I can’t stop thinking about it. My heart is breaking for his girlfriend and family. I am praying for there to be a happy ending to this story.
Comment by greyes | April 12, 2007