Chapter
The Mysterious Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
26:52 - 32:36 (05:44)
Law enforcement agencies continue to debunk theories about the Smiley Face Killer possibly being responsible for the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, as no evidence has been found to support that claim, and there is no proof that he's even dead.
Clips
Randy Schaeffer’s death sparks new leads in the investigation into Brian Shaffer’s disappearance in Ohio in 2006.
26:52 - 28:31 (01:39)
Brian Shaffer
Summary
Randy Schaeffer’s death sparks new leads in the investigation into Brian Shaffer’s disappearance in Ohio in 2006.
ChapterThe Mysterious Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
EpisodeMISSING: Brian Shaffer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The theory of the Smiley Face Killer posits a serial killer who targets intoxicated college-age men, dumping their bodies in rivers and leaving a smiley face near the scene.
28:31 - 32:36 (04:04)
Smiley Face Killer
Summary
The theory of the Smiley Face Killer posits a serial killer who targets intoxicated college-age men, dumping their bodies in rivers and leaving a smiley face near the scene. However, law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, have deemed this theory not credible, and it remains uncertain if Brian was, in fact, a victim of this killer or even dead at all.