Columbus area Pearl Jam fan gone missing...

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  • meistereder
    meistereder Posts: 1,577
    God, I really hope they find him. How does this kind of thing happen? It's so confusing.
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  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,245
    meistereder wrote:
    God, I really hope they find him. How does this kind of thing happen? It's so confusing.

    What's even more maddening about the situation is the fact that there's two ways out of the bar and they're both on camera. How the heck the cameras didn't spot him on his way out is the most confusing part of it all.

    In other (somewhat) related news, another OSU student ran away to Tennessee. His car was found in Columbus and Crime Stoppers became involved in his case. He ended up going to local Tennessee authorities to turn himself in. His original story was that he ran away from his kidnappers, but later changed his story that he ran away.


    The recent disappearance of Hiroshi Hayashi has a strange coincidence with other disappearances of OSU students. Hiroshi Hayashi went to Pickerington High School, the same high school that Brian Shaffer and Julie Popovich, who was abducted and eventually found dead last August, went to.

    Link to Ohio State University newspaper

    I hate to sound paranoid, but 3 people went to the same high school then on to the same university. I know it's just an odd coincidence, but it's all very, very strange. And quite sad.
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  • IamMine
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    Lost In Ohio wrote:
    What's even more maddening about the situation is the fact that there's two ways out of the bar and they're both on camera. How the heck the cameras didn't spot him on his way out is the most confusing part of it all.

    In other (somewhat) related news, another OSU student ran away to Tennessee. His car was found in Columbus and Crime Stoppers became involved in his case. He ended up going to local Tennessee authorities to turn himself in. His original story was that he ran away from his kidnappers, but later changed his story that he ran away.


    The recent disappearance of Hiroshi Hayashi has a strange coincidence with other disappearances of OSU students. Hiroshi Hayashi went to Pickerington High School, the same high school that Brian Shaffer and Julie Popovich, who was abducted and eventually found dead last August, went to.

    Link to Ohio State University newspaper

    I hate to sound paranoid, but 3 people went to the same high school then on to the same university. I know it's just an odd coincidence, but it's all very, very strange. And quite sad.


    Oh no...

    Maybe he didn't "really" run away for fear of the kidnappers coming back?

    I probably would change my stories if I thought my life was in danger...even to the cops.

    I don't know... that is STRANGE.

    I hope they keep questioning that person. Too many coincidences, if you ask me.

    Thanks for the update!
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  • Lost In Ohio
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    IamMine wrote:
    Oh no...

    Maybe he didn't "really" run away for fear of the kidnappers coming back?

    I probably would change my stories if I thought my life was in danger...even to the cops.

    I don't know... that is STRANGE.

    I hope they keep questioning that person. Too many coincidences, if you ask me.

    Thanks for the update!


    The guy who ran away to Tennessee was under suicide watch within the past 12 hours or so.


    Even though it wasn't really an "update", I felt like I had to share it because of the same high school.

    Very very odd that 3 people from the same high school would disappear like that.
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  • IamMine
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    Lost In Ohio wrote:
    The guy who ran away to Tennessee was under suicide watch within the past 12 hours or so.


    Even though it wasn't really an "update", I felt like I had to share it because of the same high school.

    Very very odd that 3 people from the same high school would disappear like that.

    Agreed...what's up with that? What are the percentage of students attending OSU from the same high school, I wonder?

    Also, I looked up that girl who was missing and found dead last year in August...she was really a pretty 20 years old model.

    Look at Brian Shaffer...not a bad looking guy, either.

    I'm not sure if that makes sense or not...but someone jealousy of their academic/socialization/popularity success?

    I don't know...but something ain't right.

    It's bugging the sh*t out of me.

    I don't even know the guy, but him and his family, his gf Alexis have been on my mind heavily lately.

    I hope we get good news soon... we need more good news on this sad, sick and tired abused Mother Earth.

    No wonder she has been having nasty contratications (sp?) lately....
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  • estrojenny
    estrojenny Posts: 1
    You are absolutely correct. Jealousy was no doubt the motive. Brian is obviously very attractive, great personality, intelligent - 2nd year med student. He HAS everything going for him!

    Everyone, please visit:
    http://www.findbrianshaffer.com

    For those of you with MySpace accounts, we need you to start posting bulletins about Brian. Help to try to promote the tickets Alexis has up on Ebay.
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  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    man, I so hope they find this guy. It worries me that with more and more time passing, things aren't looking too good. I went onto the findbrian website and printed the "missing" flyer they have posted on there. I'm going to copy them and hang them around town (I'm in Southern California). My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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  • IamMine
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    PJPixie wrote:
    man, I so hope they find this guy. It worries me that with more and more time passing, things aren't looking too good. I went onto the findbrian website and printed the "missing" flyer they have posted on there. I'm going to copy them and hang them around town (I'm in Southern California). My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

    Great, I'm sure his family appreciates that very much! :)

    I hope there'll be flyers at the pre-parties... I don't have any printer ink. :(

    I live out in the boonies so the nearest one is a long drive.

    I'm glad a lot helped out and hopefully we'll somehow raise some donations for Brian.

    I'll be wearing the Missing tshirts for all the shows I'm attending.
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  • cropdustress
    cropdustress Posts: 4,339
    I just wanted to stop by and say how I think all of this youre doing is awesome!
    I hope he comes back soon
    This t-shirt idea def shows how supportive and caring PJ community is and it def might help a lot finding him.
    It's just awesome what you're doing and all of you who will be wearing the shirts.
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  • IamMine
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    Brian's father emailed me and said he thought that would be great if people wanted to do the t-shirts for the concerts.

    Just so you know in case some were wondering about needing an approval.

    I wore the tshirts to all 3 shows.

    Now your turn to bring Brian to your other shows.

    xo
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  • rage against tm
    rage against tm Posts: 106
    just finding out about Brian, hope he is ok, comes home soon, printed flyers to post at Phillie/NJ and DC,home MD going to try printer "iron on" paper if i can find someone smart enough to tell me how to mirror the image? get one of my boys to throw it to ed or pass it up, if you are in front and see the tee being passed please help!
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  • IamMine
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    rage against tm wrote:
    just finding out about Brian, hope he is ok, comes home soon, printed flyers to post at Phillie/NJ and DC,home MD going to try printer "iron on" paper if i can find someone smart enough to tell me how to mirror the image? get one of my boys to throw it to ed or pass it up, if you are in front and see the tee being passed please help!

    That would be GREAT!

    Brian's dad and girlfriend, Alexis were very pleased that people were interested in wearing the t-shirts. :)

    I wore them to all of the 3 shows I attended.

    I'm not sure how exactly you can do it yourself...but I had it done at a mom and pop custom t-shirt place which was too expensive.

    I was told by some people here on the board that it could be very cheap if it was done at Kinko's or something.

    I had "Missing Pearl Jam Fan" on the front with stickmans under that heading on both sides of Brian Shaffer's name with a whole bunch of pictures of him that can be found on http://www.findbrianshaffer.com and a flyer on the back.

    But I think a flyer on the front would do - probably saves a lot of money and still plenty of information and pictures.

    If no one can still help you with the do-it-yourself shirt, I can email my dad and ask him how he made my VFC Bush/Cheney t-shirt.

    Thanks for helping out!!! :)
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  • chime
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    rage against tm wrote:
    just finding out about Brian, hope he is ok, comes home soon, printed flyers to post at Phillie/NJ and DC,home MD going to try printer "iron on" paper if i can find someone smart enough to tell me how to mirror the image? get one of my boys to throw it to ed or pass it up, if you are in front and see the tee being passed please help!

    Hi I made iron t-shirts for my Dad's 60th. Not great quality but they will last one or two wears before the image starts flaking too much (that might me not doing it quite right :o ).

    I remember in the software I used to print the image there was an option to 'flip' the image think in some software it's called 'mirror'. Hope that helps.
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  • IamMine
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    I debated whether to post this...but it does show the t-shirt very well. :)

    Credit goes to Kerensa Wright for taking this picture. :)

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/merich/Pearl%20Jam%202006/_DSC0227.jpg
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  • cropdustress
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    The shirts look great! :)
    Hope it helps to find him...
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  • C2V3N
    C2V3N Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 449
    IamMine wrote:
    I debated whether to post this...but it does show the t-shirt very well. :)

    Credit goes to Kerensa Wright for taking this picture. :)

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/merich/Pearl%20Jam%202006/_DSC0227.jpg
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  • IamMine
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    Here's an idea I have...but hoping it won't take this long to find Brian!

    What I am thinking of is someone local and is going to the Cincinnati show would take charge of this t-shirt thing.

    The person would be taking donations and with that money, go and get some t-shirts made.

    Then bring it to the CCFA pre-party to pass them out?

    Brian's father is very pleased - and emailed me this morning and said media is one of the best tools to keep Brian out there.

    I thought it would be a good idea to get media coverage on the CCFA party and also on Brian's missing at the same time.

    He said he will find Brian no matter what and wants your help. Any help.

    For those going to other shows, get them made if you can!

    Let me know if there's anything else I can help. :)

    xo
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  • nuzpaper
    nuzpaper Posts: 211
    All you folks are doing great things to keep this going. I hope they find Brian soon. It shows what kind of people PJ fans are.

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  • in_hiding79
    in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    God I Hope They Find Him!!
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  • IamMine
    IamMine Posts: 2,743
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    God I Hope They Find Him!!

    Me too, sweetie.

    I'm really anxious to see who would like to take charge of the donations and get the t-shirts made as soon as possible.

    Before you know it, you will be too busy preparing for the show.

    If you want, I can call in Ohio and find out how much it would cost for a t-shirt - or a batch one - and how much to get it made with just a flyer or with the "Missing Pearl Jam Fan" like my t-shirt.

    But again, it cost me 64 dollars for 3 shirts 'cuz I had both sides made, the flyer on the back.

    The flyer provides more information on his disappearance and description of him and tattoo.

    I felt the front that I made made it more personal for the PJ community - a sense of connection with Brian.

    Brian's father is so desperate...he lost his wife and now his son. I can not imagine what that man is going through.

    I am aware there are other 500,000 missing people, especially children - but THIS person we can help in a way where we can promote awareness of his missing in the PJ community and hopefully get a media coverage at the CCFA pre-party.

    I know it would provide a little relief to his father, giving him hope that someone out there knows something.

    Mel
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