11/08/2025
On the night of March 31, 2006, Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old second-year medical student at Ohio State University, went out with friends to celebrate the start of spring break in Columbus, Ohio. The evening began like any other night out — laughter, drinks, and the usual bar hopping.Brian’s last confirmed sighting was captured on surveillance cameras entering The Ugly Tuna Saloona, a popular nightclub on High Street, at about 1:30 a.m. But here’s the mystery: despite multiple cameras monitoring the bar’s entrances and exits, Brian was never recorded leaving the premises.What happened after that night remains a puzzle. Investigators launched extensive searches of the bar, nearby areas, and possible escape routes, but no evidence of Brian’s whereabouts surfaced. His car was found parked near the bar, untouched, and his personal belongings were never recovered.Family and friends have expressed frustration and heartbreak as the years passed without any answers. Several theories have circulated: • Brian may have left unnoticed through an alternate exit or hidden passage — but none were found. • He might have been the victim of foul play inside or outside the bar. • Some speculate a voluntary disappearance due to unknown personal struggles.Despite numerous tips, sightings, and investigations, no credible leads have emerged. The Ohio State University community and law enforcement continue to hold out hope for answers.The case remains one of the most baffling disappearances in Ohio history — a chilling reminder of how someone can simply vanish in plain sight. Do you think Brian walked away or was taken? Drop your theories below.
