In this episode of Super Sus, we delve into the perplexing case of Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State University who vanished without a trace in the early hours of April 1, 2006. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, Brian's disappearance remains unsolved, leaving behind a trail of questions and a grieving family.

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📞 How You Can Help

If you have any information about Brian Shaffer's disappearance, please contact:

• Columbus Police Department: (614) 645-4545
• Central Ohio Crime Stoppers: (614) 461-8477 or submit a tip online

Your tip could be the key to solving this case.

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In this episode of Super SUS, we dive deep into the chilling true crime case of the brutal murder of Jayna Murray at a Lululemon store in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2011. Jayna, a 30-year-old sales team leader, was on the verge of completing dual graduate degrees in Communication and Business Administration at Johns Hopkins University.

On the night of March 11, 2011, Jayna was found murdered inside the store by a manager arriving to open for the day. Initially, the crime scene appeared to indicate a violent attack by masked intruders. But as the investigation unfolded, serious inconsistencies in the accounts given by a coworker and disturbing evidence uncovered at the scene led authorities to question the original story.

As the case progressed, we uncover the shocking twists and turns that would ultimately lead to a dramatic trial and conviction.

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This special bonus episode release of Super SUS brings you the devastating and harrowing case of Sam Nordquist, a young transgender man whose life was marked by kindness and hope but ended in unimaginable terror. Sam left Minnesota to pursue a relationship with someone he trusted, only to find himself in a nightmare he couldn’t escape.

Over the course of this episode, we explore the chain of events that led to Sam’s death—including the disturbing details of his captivity and the shocking failures of the systems that should have intervened. Seven people played a role in Sam’s suffering, but the implications of this case go far beyond individual culpability. It reveals a darker truth about the hatred and neglect faced by the transgender community every day.

We hope this episode challenges and motivates you. Maybe it leads to having some difficult but necessary conversations. Maybe it pushes you to support organizations that are fighting for justice. Maybe it reminds you to be a safe space for someone who needs it. Whatever it is, we’re glad you’re here with us, and we’re asking you to be part of the work.

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If you or someone you know needs support, the following resources are here for you:

• The Trevor Project
  Website: thetrevorproject.org
  Phone: 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Website: 988lifeline.org
  Phone: 988
• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
  Website: sageusa.org
  Phone: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
• Trans Lifeline
  Website: translifeline.org
  Phone: 1-877-565-8860
• LGBT National Youth Talkline
  Website: glbthotline.org
  Phone: 800-246-7743

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