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ATM: Open Question **UPDATE**

Can anyone find a quote from police or prosecutors stating that Maura Murray was seen on the video at the ATM and that she was alone? Direct quote. I'm attempting to back track this detail to a primary source.
**UPDATE**
You guys are great. Thank you.
Scarinza, himself, states that she was seen in still photographs captured by the atm and that she was alone. So, no dice on the theory growing on these boards that she wasn't seen between Sat. and her disappearance.

The Creep ups the ante.

The Creep continues to post cryptic and taunting videos on YouTube. I'm not going to post them anymore, but they're findable.
Is this guy crazy or is he an official person of interest? Obviously he's not yet been arrested for harassment or obstruction of justice. We know John Healey, the PI working with the Murray family, spoke to him at one time.
It certainly seems like there's a screw loose. But there are some scary details that merit a closer look at this man. That Bretton Woods pass, for one. That places him or someone he knew in the vicinity of Maura's disappearance at the right time. Also, I don't like that this man has a road crew uniform, which he wears in the latest video. That's the sort of costume that might fool a young woman into dropping her guard.

Third Video

Someone under the name Mr112Dirtbag just posted this video which somehow relates to Maura Murray.

Fred Murray releases statement regarding Creep's videos.

This is coming from MyFox Boston 25. You can watch the segment they did on the Creep's videos by following the link.
According to MyFox Boston 25, the Murrays released this statement today:

"The family is deeply saddened to learn and view that a seemingly clinically disturbed individual would post misleading and cruel videos online… the family respectfully requests the public to ignore and disregard this hideous information and allow investigators to pursue leads of substance and credibility.

Everything about this case is just strange.

Fred Murray releases odd statement regarding Creep's videos.

This is coming from MyFox Boston 25. You can watch the segment they did on the Creep's videos by following the link.
According to MyFox Boston 25, the Murrays released this statement today:

"The family is deeply saddened to learn and view that a seemingly clinically disturbed individual would post misleading and cruel videos online… the family respectfully requests the public to ignore and disregard this hideous information and allow investigators to pursue leads of substance and credibility."

Yet again, Fred's reaction makes no sense to me. If I was Maura's father, I wouldn't rule any lead out until it was followed through. If I didn't know what happened to Maura that night, I would be interested in any new info, especially as something as bizarre and threatening as this.
Everything about this case is just strange.

Is this the Creep?

For years, there has been an ongoing conversation about Maura Murray's disappearance on the Franconia, NH Topix page. One of the frequent commenters there is a fellow called "Beagle." Beagle has said a couple times that he was questioned in Maura's disappearance.
Here's a copy of his user profile pic. There are some similarities to the Creep. What do you think?

The Creep's Videos

A lot of people are saying this guy is probably just a "troll" but I'm very concerned about the pass from Bretton Woods. If it's unconnected to Maura's disappearance, why would somebody keep it for 8 years?
Anyway, late last night, this creep took down the videos and closed his YouTube account. Coward.
Thanks to Lance Reenstierna and the fine folks at Lucky Quarter Productions, we have copies.
By the way, the music playing in the background is Chopin's Waltz 3 op.34-2
They're up on my YouTube account and embedded below:

Another video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Ws9TD5Kew

I don't know what exactly is going on here.
Obviously, someone had something they want to say.
Perhaps they could be a little more direct. Clue us in.
Anyone recognize this man?
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***Developing*** What the hell is this?

This video was posted on YouTube earlier today. Bear with me. I'm trying to get answers.
Obviously, whoever posted this is implying that this is a pass that Maura, or somebody with Maura, purchased two days after she disappeared. If she was headed to Bretton Woods, it would go a long way toward explaining why her car was found where it was and why she was heading East on 112.
But where did this pass come from and who posted it on YouTube??

Hard 8

It was 8 years ago that Maura Murray disappeared.
Work continues on the book. Lots more research to do. But with your help, we've uncovered a lot of new information in the last year.
On this anniversary, I'd like to once again extend an invitation to Fred Murray to sit down with me for an interview. We can do it on camera, so that your words cannot be spun or manipulated. I'm sure you have a lot to say about your daughter and it's very confusing to people why you would not want a book out about her disappearance, especially when it could lead to more info in the case and get your family closer to a resolution.
The same invitation goes out for Liz Drewniak, Billy Rausch, and Julie Murray who have also remained quiet in the face of their loved one's disappearance. The longer we wait, the more time passes, the more likely it is that the statute of limitations on any crime that may have occurred will run out.
You know how to find me.