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The episode delves into the mysterious disappearance of Brianna Vibert in July 2017. Brianna was recently divorced, struggling with personal demons, and living with an abusive boyfriend. Her father and ex-husband reported her missing after she failed to contact her children. Police investigated her last known movements, including a fight with her boyfriend and a meeting with an unknown man, Dale, at a gas station. Dale claimed to have given Brianna a ride to a strip club and then to her friend's house, but she vanished. Brianna's cell phone was found at Dale's mother's house, but she was not. The investigation expanded to include Brianna's boyfriend, Brandon, who provided conflicting accounts of the night she disappeared. Police received a tip about a bag of Brianna's clothes found in a ditch, further fueling suspicions about Brandon's involvement. Detective Lopez, who took over the case in 2021, interviewed Brianna's roommates, who also gave conflicting accounts, adding to the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The episode highlights inconsistencies in the timeline and unanswered questions, such as Brandon's whereabouts during the time Brianna disappeared and the lack of evidence supporting his claim of visiting a vet after running over a cat. Dale and Brandon remain persons of interest, and the episode concludes with a plea for information from the public and a reminder of Brianna's life as a loving mother.

Outlines

00:00:00

Brianna Vibert's Disappearance: A Troubled Past

The episode introduces Brianna Vibert, the subject of the investigation, and details her life circumstances leading up to her disappearance in July 2017. Brianna was recently divorced, living with an abusive boyfriend, and struggling with personal demons.

00:00:42

The Last Known Movements

Brianna's father and ex-husband report her missing after learning she hadn't been in contact with her children. They provide police with information about Brianna's last known movements, including a fight with her boyfriend and a meeting with an unknown man at a gas station.

00:10:37

Dale's Involvement and the Missing Phone

Police track down Dale, a man who was seen with Brianna at the gas station. Dale claims he gave Brianna a ride to a strip club and then to her friend's house, but she disappeared. Brianna's cell phone is found at Dale's mother's house, but Brianna is not.

00:20:17

Suspicions and Conflicting Accounts

Police receive a tip about a bag of Brianna's clothes found in a ditch. They also begin investigating Brianna's boyfriend, Brandon, who provides conflicting accounts of the night Brianna disappeared.

00:28:41

Renewed Investigation and Roommate Interviews

Detective Lopez takes over the case in 2021 and begins interviewing Brianna's roommates. The roommates provide conflicting accounts of the night Brianna disappeared, raising further suspicions about Brandon's involvement.

00:33:16

Unanswered Questions and Persons of Interest

The episode explores inconsistencies in the timeline and unanswered questions, such as Brandon's whereabouts during the time Brianna disappeared and the lack of evidence supporting his claim of visiting a vet after running over a cat. Dale and Brandon remain persons of interest.

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Q&A

• What were Brianna Vibert's circumstances leading up to her disappearance?

  Brianna was recently divorced, living with an abusive boyfriend, and struggling with personal demons. She was at a crossroads in her life and had expressed a desire to leave her boyfriend.

• What were Brianna's last known movements before she disappeared?

  Brianna was last seen at a gas station with an unknown man. She had been in a fight with her boyfriend earlier that night and had been drinking.

• Who are the main persons of interest in Brianna's disappearance?

  Dale, the man who was seen with Brianna at the gas station, and Brandon, her boyfriend, are considered persons of interest.

• What evidence has been gathered in Brianna's case?

  Brianna's cell phone was found at Dale's mother's house, and surveillance footage from the strip club and gas station corroborates parts of Dale's story. However, there are inconsistencies in the timeline and other unanswered questions.

• What is the current status of the investigation?

  The investigation is ongoing, and Detective Lopez is hopeful that the podcast will generate new leads. She plans to re-interview Brandon and is seeking information from the public.

Show Notes