Blog Mystery #3: Call to Triple-A Towing
According to some early reports, Maura Murray may have made a call to Triple-A (AAA) shortly before or after leaving the UMass campus. But this call has never been confirmed by AAA itself, and no service record has been produced. The notion that she called for roadside assistance—despite having reportedly told Butch Atwood that she had already done so—raises questions about intent, planning, and truthfulness.
Was this a real call? A cover story? A misunderstood retelling? Or did someone else make the claim on her behalf after the fact?
This mystery sits at the intersection of digital records, personal behavior, and communication breakdowns. It may seem small—but it touches nearly every theory about what Maura intended that day.
Questions for Readers and Investigators
If you’re using the Tools and Templates, consider applying these prompts:
- Digital Forensics Checklist (from your own extensions): Is there any verifiable trace of a call from Maura’s phone to AAA?
- Occam’s Razor Decision Tool: Does including a confirmed AAA call simplify or complicate the working theory?
- Cognitive Bias Checklist: Are we assigning meaning to the idea of the call because it fits a theory—or because it’s supported by evidence?
- Timeline Builder Worksheet: Where does this call (or lack thereof) fit into the verified chronology of events?
We invite you to think beyond what’s been repeated and examine what can be known. Feel free to download the tools, document your reasoning, and submit your findings or reflections for inclusion.
Small gaps in the record often become the pressure points in a larger mystery.
DR. SCHILHABEL
Posted: July 21, 2025
