Media Pressure

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In this episode, Media Pressure Podcast Season One host Julie Murray explores the relentless search for answers in her sister Maura Murray’s disappearance—one that continues two decades later. With time pressing forward, Maura’s father, Fred Murray, refuses to wait, leading the charge for answers as new leads emerge and old theories resurface. Julie introduces private investigator Lou Barry, a former Chief of Police, who breaks down the complex process of filtering truth from misinformation in Maura’s case. One lead involving a man with a violent past takes us deeper into the unknown, while another search effort in Massachusetts turns up empty. From an old computer hard drive to a review of early investigative reports, Julie sifts through the details that could shift the narrative. We also hear from "June," a rare firsthand witness who interacted with Maura just before she vanished, shedding a different light on those final days. Despite the heartbreak of unanswered questions, the Murrays press forward, determined to uncover the truth—because the tides may rise and fall, but the search for Maura will never stop. Anyone with information about Maura Murray's disappearance is asked to call The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3648. To learn more about Maura Murray or see the sources used for this episode, visit MissingMauraMurray.org. [https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/]   Media Pressure is a Voices for Justice Media production.   Follow the show on social media Instagram: @MediaPressurePod [https://www.instagram.com/mediapressurepod/] Twitter: @MediaPressPod [https://twitter.com/MediaPressPod] Facebook: @MediaPressure [https://www.facebook.com/MediaPressure/]   Season one of Media Pressure is hosted by Julie Murray Twitter: @JulieMurray2_9 [https://twitter.com/JulieMurray2_9] TikTok: @MauraMurrayMissing [https://www.tiktok.com/@mauramurraymissing?lang=en] Instagram: @MySisterMauraMurray [https://www.instagram.com/mysistermauramurray/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Host Julie Murray and Executive Producer Sarah Turney discuss season one and answer your most burning questions about Maura Murray’s case. Anyone with information about Maura Murray's disappearance is asked to call The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3648. To learn more about Maura Murray or see the sources used for this episode, visit MissingMauraMurray.org. [https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/]   Media Pressure is a Voices for Justice Media production.   Follow the show on social media Instagram: @MediaPressurePod [https://www.instagram.com/mediapressurepod/] Twitter: @MediaPressPod [https://twitter.com/MediaPressPod] Facebook: @MediaPressure [https://www.facebook.com/MediaPressure/]   Season one of Media Pressure is hosted by Julie Murray Twitter: @JulieMurray2_9 [https://twitter.com/JulieMurray2_9] TikTok: @MauraMurrayMissing [https://www.tiktok.com/@mauramurraymissing?lang=en] Instagram: @MySisterMauraMurray [https://www.instagram.com/mysistermauramurray/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In the final episode of the season, Maura Murray’s family and those closest to the investigation share their gut feelings about what happened to Maura, examine the impact of the media coverage, and leave us with a call to action to engage with empathy. Someone knows something. The pressure is on. Anyone with information about Maura Murray's disappearance is asked to call The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3648. To learn more about Maura Murray or to see the sources used for this episode, visit MissingMauraMurray.org. [https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/]   Media Pressure is a Voices for Justice Media production.   Follow the show on social media Instagram: @MediaPressurePod [https://www.instagram.com/mediapressurepod/] Twitter: @MediaPressPod [https://twitter.com/MediaPressPod] Facebook: @MediaPressure [https://www.facebook.com/MediaPressure/]   Season one of Media Pressure is hosted by Julie Murray Twitter: @JulieMurray2_9 [https://twitter.com/JulieMurray2_9] TikTok: @MauraMurrayMissing [https://www.tiktok.com/@mauramurraymissing?lang=en] Instagram: @MySisterMauraMurray [https://www.instagram.com/mysistermauramurray/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Nearly two decades later, the search for Maura Murray continues. Julie breaks down the search efforts to date. Fred Murray receives a tip that will turn the investigation upside down. Local private investigator John Smith shares his early involvement in the case and a strange visit from law enforcement. Frustrated with the case's stagnation, Fred Murray sues the state of New Hampshire for Maura’s case files under the Freedom of Information Act. Massachusetts Attorney Terrence O’Connell recounts a surprising discovery in a nearby pond, and reconstruction expert Daniel Parkka shares some startling discoveries. Anyone with information about Maura Murray's disappearance is asked to call The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3648. To learn more about Maura Murray or see the sources used for this episode, visit MissingMauraMurray.org. [https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/]   Media Pressure is a Voices for Justice Media production.   Follow the show on social media Instagram: @MediaPressurePod [https://www.instagram.com/mediapressurepod/] Twitter: @MediaPressPod [https://twitter.com/MediaPressPod] Facebook: @MediaPressure [https://www.facebook.com/MediaPressure/]   Season one of Media Pressure is hosted by Julie Murray Twitter: @JulieMurray2_9 [https://twitter.com/JulieMurray2_9] TikTok: @MauraMurrayMissing [https://www.tiktok.com/@mauramurraymissing?lang=en] Instagram: @MySisterMauraMurray [https://www.instagram.com/mysistermauramurray/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]