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The Unsolved Disappearance of Ira Elizabeth Shaw: A 1978 Austin Mystery
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The Unsolved Disappearance of Ira Elizabeth Shaw: A 1978 Austin Mystery
Posted by admin on March 4, 2025, 02:43 169 0

Introduction

The disappearance of Ira Elizabeth Shaw remains one of Austin, Texas's most perplexing cold cases. In the summer of 1978, this vibrant 15-year-old vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in enduring anguish. Decades later, her case continues to baffle investigators and haunt those who remember her.

A Promising Young Life

Ira, affectionately known as "Liz" or "Ira-Liz," was a bright African-American teenager standing 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She had distinctive features, including a large light-colored birthmark on the front of her right leg, extending from her pelvis down her thigh. Her nicknames reflected the warmth and familiarity she shared with those around her. ...Read More

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