[2] She was raised with her older brother on their parents' farm in East Franklin, Vermont,[3] near the Canadian border. Vt. police say ID of Danby skull could take time, Danby skull mystery now points to out-of-state victim. Shed called up her mother to tell her the news, and her mother treated her to lunch to celebrate. 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. and law enforcement agencies to achieve results when other approaches have failed. The 17-year-old had left her job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery when she went missing. She was also bullied throughout high school and left to attend a different high school, where most of her friends went. 17 year old, Brianna was described as being a "free spirit," and wanted to do things her own way. She says rumors surrounding the case, and the fact there is little evidence have made it more difficult to solve. SHE'S URGING ANYONE WITH INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD. I called her parents and having 20 some years experience metal detecting offered to find the car keys. She has not been seen or heard from since. Brianna was last seen on the evening of March 19, 2004, when she left work at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery. Our Dom Amato spoke with Vt. State police Det. Maitland's case was profiled across various local media, on Dateline NBC, and the documentary series Disappeared. [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. Brianna Maitland planned to spend the day with her mother Kellie. This is not a dormant case and we are actively working it.. Watch the video for the full interview. In Fall 2020, the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit partnered with Othram in the hopes of generating a lead using the same DNA evidence that was used to build the DNA profile that was submitted to CODIS. Unfortunately, adulting is hard and things did not go as well as planned. Maitland is officially considered endangered and missing. Her abandoned 1985 Oldsmobile was found the next day on a property known as the "Old Dutchburn Barn," off East Berkshire Road and . But there was no sign of Maitland. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, Keyes had several victims in Vermont, as well as several other states. The evening marked 17 years missing for Brianna Maitland 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WPTZ-TV. These DNA samples were sent to the Vermont Forensic Laboratory for comparison testing. The friend called Brianna's parents on March 23 and found out Brianna wasn't there, and reported her missing. When police probed the inside of Brianna Maitland's car, they found crucial pieces of evidence that could indicate several possible scenarios. There, they found Brianna Maitlands car backed into the side of the barn. Trivia: Brianna was last seen at her job between 11:20 p.m. and midnight after clocking out at the Black Lantern Restaurant in East Franklin, Vermont on March 19, 2004 where she worked as a dishwasher. Known locally as "the old Dutchburn house,"[15] the siding of the home had been breached by the rear end of the car. [4] Her mother Kellie did not learn about the discovery of Maitland's car until five days afterward. Follow Othram on Twitter. Brianna Maitland: Mysterious disappearance of a 17-year-old girl, who was last seen leaving her job August 10, 2021 Asha Jaquilla Degree: Mystery surrounds the Valentine's Day disappearance of a 9-year-old girl BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police hope a new partnership will uncover new leads in a 16-year-old mystery. The source said Jackson and Ryans ultimately killed Maitland. [4] Maitland's vehicle was processed by the state crime laboratory for evidence on March 30, 2004, after the car had been impounded at a local garage for several days. February 18, 2012 Police say ID of skull found in Danby could take time Burlington Free Press . The Biggest Brianna Maitland Theories: What Really Happened. There are accusations of drug use, her running away, and other wicked rumors. [4] Law enforcement was unable to corroborate the claims in the letter. "The use of genetic genealogy to identify the DNA found 18 years ago is just one example of how detectives continue to track down every potential lead in this case.". There is a possibility that Brianna left of her own accord; she mentioned to friends her plans for possibly making a short trip out of the area. Vermont State Police investigators used advanced DNA sequencing techniques to identify a sample found as part of their investigation into the 2004 disappearance of a 17-year-old girl in the town of Montgomery, police said Friday. One week after Maitland disappeared, authorities received a tip that she was being held captive by Ramon L. Ryans and Nathanial Charles Jackson at a home in Berkshire. SINCE HIS THEN- 17-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER.. BRIANNA MAITLAND. WAS LAST SEEN LEAVING THE BLACK LANTERN INN- IN MONTGOMERY, VERMONT WHERE SHE WORKED. In late 2004 I read about Brianna Maitland's disappearance online while at work. She was headed to a friend's house where she was living, but she never arrived.. Two of Brianna's uncashed paychecks were on the front seat of the car. When the trooper arrived on the scene, he found a "pale green" 1985 Oldsmobile Delta sedan with minor damage to the rear bumper. [18] The area surrounding the old Dutchburn house was combed on foot by police and search dogs, but nothing was found. Now a full-fledged investigation was underway. Police in Montgomery almost immediately connected the first clue in the case Maitland's abandoned 1985 Oldsmobile (via Charley Project). [4], In 2006, security footage at the Caesars World casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, showed a woman resembling Maitland sitting at a poker table. A green 1985 Oldsmobile Delta was found at an odd angle, backed into the side of the building. Both Murray and Brianna are attractive brown-haired young women, and both disappeared after car accidents in which their cars were left behind with personal items inside. She was 17 years old. A woman's fleece jacket was found in a field near Brianna's car, but it apparently did not belong to her. [4] Maitland attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School before transferring to Enosburg Falls High School in nearby Enosburg Falls, during her sophomore year. October 8, 2003. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. Bush, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case, Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, Texas-based forensic sequencing laboratory. On March 20th, Brianna's vehicle, a pale green four-door 1985 Oldsmobile sedan, was found back into the side of a abandoned house on Route 118 in Richford, about a mile from the Black Lantern Inn. She had a falling out with her friend Keallie LaCross because of a love triangle (or rectangle). [17] Failing in her effortsand still unaware that the vehicle Maitland had been driving had been recoveredshe filed a missing persons report that day. 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[4], After completing her shift at work, Maitland clocked out and left the Black Lantern Inn at approximately 11:20p.m.[11] She told her co-workers she needed to get home and rest before working the next day at her second job in St. It has also been suggested that Maitland was a victim of serial killer Israel Keyes. 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. BRIANNA MAITLAND - EPISODE 3: CASE SOLVED!? 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. The Oldsmobile had sustained minor damage; it had apparently backed into the building and punctured a hole in the wall. 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. The anonymous tipster said Maitland and Ryans argued because he owed her money. Police said they are checking with local agencies and have not ruled out an unreported disappearance or one from another state. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. He is still hoping time, will lead him to Brianna, "sometimes time is your friend," Bruce Maitland says. Don't states have access to the registry of missing people of other states? Therefore, she was not aware Maitland had not returned home until two days later. The skull showed signs of trauma. May 6, 2007, 9:37 PM UTC By Rob. If she is alive, she would currently be 35 years old. For the most part, Brianna led a relatively normal life, and even took jiu-jitsu lessons after school. There were no indications that the vehicle had come off the roadway in an uncontrolled manner. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, the source said Maitland loaned Ryans money to purchase cocaine, and he never paid her back. Brianna Maitland went missing 17 years ago. [28] The FBI ruled out Keyes's potential connection to Maitland's disappearance in late December 2012,[28] shortly after Keyes committed suicide in Anchorage, Alaska. [4] Her mother described her as being in good spirits, and that Maitland had discussed plans of attending college. Her Pale green four-door 1985 Oldsmobile sedan was located on March 20, 2004 off East Berkshire Road and Route 118, across Dutchburn Farm Road, about a mile outside of Montgomery. However, Stout said she assumed Maitland simply moved back in with her family, who lived in East Franklin. 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. At the time of her disappearance, she stood at 5'3 to 5'5 and weighed between 105 to 118 pounds. Now, nearly 20 years after she first disappeared, we take a look at the curious case of Briannas disappearance. Her car was later found backed into an abandoned barn. [25][11] The woman was never properly identified. Follow Othram on Twitter @OthramTech or visit Othram.com to learn how 17 year-old female. 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. Police located several clues outside the Oldsmobile. Afterward, Maitland and her mother went shopping and ran errands. She is also the author of The Uprising Series and is the CEO of G-Force Marketing & Publicity, which has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter and has obtained film, television, radio, and print placements for blue-chip clients all over the world. In what has been widely considered one of the more baffling cases to detectives, the disappearance of Brianna Maitland has been frustrating officials for nearly two decades. On March 23, 2004, Kellie Maitland contacted the Vermont State Police to report Brianna missing. For the friends and loved ones of those who vanish without a trace, not having any foreseeable closure can be torturous. She got into her car alone and drove off into the night, never to be seen again. 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. [34] In 2017, her case was profiled in an episode of the documentary series The Disappearance of Maura Murray on the Oxygen network.[35]. In the weeks prior to her disappearance, Maitland reportedly told several friends she was planning a short trip. They confirmed their daughter had been operating the vehicle on the night of March 19, 2004. Her car was later found backed into an abandoned barn. #710. Less than . But it would be the last time anyone would ever see her alive. On March 23, 2004, Kellie Maitland contacted the Vermont State Police to report Brianna missing. Maitland had remarked to friends that she was planning on attending community college part-time in the fall (via Charley Project). Over the years, they have chased many leads but none have yielded any answers. Nice job Chloe. If this is the case, why it's so had to find someone that might have been from another state. DNA evidence has been recovered at the scene, but investigators have declined to comment on any potential leads. A photograph of the vehicle as it was found is posted with this case summary. There was something going on in Briannas life that we dont know about. As we pass the 15 year mark, we discuss updates and new leads. Inside the vehicle, authorities found two of Brianna's uncashed paychecks, her driver's license, contact lenses, several items of clothing, medication for migraines, and some loose change. Surprisingly, there weren't found any other bones in the area. In 2020, police announced they were working with Othram, a Houston-based company that specializes in forensic testing and investigation. 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. [9] The altercation resulted in Maitland's suffering a broken nose and concussion; she later filed charges against Lacross. Brianna was never seen again. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, the car was unlocked. RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES. She is the youngest of two children, and grew up on a farm in East Franklin, Vermont. She told her co-workers that she needed to get home and get some rest before starting at her second part time job the next morning. [16] The trooper assumed the car had been abandoned by a drunk driver, and a towing company took the vehicle to a local garage. 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 has been missing since March 19th, 2004. More than three decades later, the identity of a man found by hunters in rural North Carolina remains a mystery, A decade later, investigators are still working to identify a man found in the Umcompaghre Plateau in Whitewater, CO. More than four decades later, investigators are still working to identify an infant girl whose body was found in the Truckee River in Sierra County, California. Angela Baker has been the Vermont State Police lead detective on the case for the past four years. She was working her dishwashing job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery. 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. Brianna Maitland remains missing. After months of investigation, police were able to "locate, interview, and obtain DNA samples from possible donors.". [7] The motive for the attack was unclear,[8] though Brianna's father, Bruce, would later state that he believed it stemmed from jealousy over Maitland's interaction with a male peer at the party. According to co-workers, Briannas shift was uneventful. The DNA collected from near Brianna's car was added to the FBI's DNA database and compared to samples from 11 people of interest in the case, but no match was found. Not far from the jacket was a broken necklace, an empty plastic water bottle, and some loose change. A Friday. She had brown hair and hazel eyes. This independent, strong, smart woman left home at the age of 17 to try and get a jump on her future. The teen was also rumored to be friends with known drug dealers and users in the Montgomery area. She was only 17-years-old when she decided to move out of her mom's Vermont home to start life on her own. [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. They reportedly hid her body in the basement of another home for one week. She currently has 11 rule outs The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) UP85157 09/26/2021 Chautauqua NY. Copyright 2020 WCAX. But it was what was found inside the Oldsmobile that made investigators begin to assume foul play. One of the more popular theories is that Maitland's case is somehow connected to the disappearance of Maura Murray. And could she possibly still be alive? It was then that a trooper showed Bruce and Kellie a picture of the green Oldsmobile, backed into the Dutchburn Barn. They did, however, find drugs and paraphernalia on the premises. On March 19, 2004, Brianna Maitland left her job as a dishwasher at the Black Lantern Inn in the town of Montgomery, Vermont. Were those signs of a struggle? But the leads weren't strong, and many of them were based purely on speculation. Myself, I never reported whether I was successful or not. As of 2022[update], Maitland's disappearance remains unsolved. Brianna was never seen again. [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. Some theories about Brianna Maitland's disappearance suggest she was the victim of a serial killer. However, the vehicle's keys were never found. UP1405 10/29/2006 Gregg TX. Brianna is a white female, 5 feet 3 inches tall and 118 pounds at the time of her disappearance, with brown hair and hazel eyes. As she was trained in jiu-jitsu, they do not believe one person would have been able to overpower her. Co-workers asked her to join them for a late dinner, but Maitland politely declined their invite, stating she needed to be up early in the morning for her waitressing job. Theory #2 - Brianna Maitland was the victim of a serial killer Considering New Hampshire, where Maura was last seen, is approximately 90 miles from Montgomery, some have speculated that Brianna's case may be linked to Maura Murray's disappearance , a Massachusetts nursing student who went missing on February 9, 2004, near Haverhill, New . She clocked out from the Black Lantern Inn where she worked as a dishwasher and was headed to a friend's house where she was living at the time. He noted several items inside the vehicle, including two unopened paychecks from the Black Lantern Inn addressed to Brianna Maitland. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [4] Kellie completed her purchase and met Brianna in the parking lot, and noticed that her daughter seemed unnerved, shaken, and agitated. Brianna Maitland was last seen March 19th 2004 at the Black Lantern Tavern and Inn in Montgomery Vermont. Read More . Although initially believed that Brianna might have run away, it was later determined she could have been a victim of foul play. Bruce Maitland, however, is less sanguine about his daughters chances. As reported by Stories of the Unsolved, Maitland's family believes she was abducted. Brianna Maitland remains missing. [29], In March 2016, on the case's twelfth anniversary, investigators revealed to a local television station they had recovered DNA samples from Maitland's car. [5], On Maitland's seventeenth birthday in October 2003, she decided she wanted to move away from her parents' farm. Police began conducting interviews of Maitland's co-workers, friends, and family members. The Strange Details Surrounding Brianna Maitland's Disappearance. Brianna Maitland was born October 8, 1986, in Burlington, Vermont, to Bruce and Kellie Maitland (ne Fisher). Both men were arrested for drug activity and booked on charges. However, the FBI and local law enforcement concluded that, despite the apparent similarities, Murray and Brianna's cases were probably not connected to each other. Police say rumors and lack of evidence make the case more difficult to solve. Police can't be sure. She never arrived and her friend assumed she had moved back in with her parents and brother in East Franklin, Vermont. . She would be 34 years old today. In both cases, there were no signs of an altercation or any indication that the young women were harmed or killed in or near their vehicles. 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). (SOT) (the rumor mill is just alive and well with this case SHE ALSO SAYS THERE'S VERY LITTLE EVIDENCE TO GO ON. [32], Maitland's case has been profiled by Dateline NBC[33][25] and on the Investigation Discovery documentary series Disappeared in December 2011. 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. To support herself, Maitland was working two jobs: as a waitress in St. Albans, Vermont, and as a dishwasher in nearby Montgomery. Today, her family and detectives are still searching for answers. [21] The website was active until at least 2009. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. Up until her parents had reported her missing, police believed that Brianna Maitland was a runaway. 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. The FBI met with local authorities to discuss possible links between the cases. (What makes this case so difficult to solve?) . The day before, Kellie Maitland had gone shopping with her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna Maitland, in St. Albans, Vermont. Montgomery, VT. Vermont State Police. 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 . As with any missing person case, there are clues left behind. On the morning of March 20, 2004, the Vermont State Police received a report of an abandoned car on the property known as the Old Dutchburn Barn in the town of Montgomery, Vermont. Stories of the Unsolved reports Maitland left a note for Stout, stating that she would be home after her Friday evening shift. Independent Vermont teenager Brianna Maitland disappeared into the night in March 2004, without a trace and with no explanation.