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Brianna Maitland Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Berkshire, Vermont on Mar 19, 2004

Victim Details

May 19, 2009

Feb 14, 2024

Brianna

Maitland

39

17

65 inches

118 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 19, 2004

East Berkshire

Vermont

Franklin County

25745

Vermont State Police - St. Albans

St. Albans

Vermont

Franklin County

05478

140 Fisher Pond Rd, Vermont

8025245993

State

Law Enforcement

https://vsp.vermont.gov/stations/stalbans

04A201455

Vermont State Police - St. Albans

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2030) and 19 other sources
Brianna Maitland, a 17-year-old from East Berkshire, Vermont, disappeared on March 19, 2004. After finishing her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, she left alone around 11:20 p.m. She intended to head home to a friend's house but never arrived. The following day, her car, a 1985 Oldsmobile, was discovered backed into an abandoned barn on Route 118, about a mile from her workplace. Inside the vehicle, her uncashed paychecks and personal belongings, including migraine medication, were found. Despite these clues, there was no sign of Brianna at the scene.

Initially, authorities speculated that she may have run away due to her independent nature and previous experiences couch-surfing. However, as more details emerged, police began to suspect foul play. Multiple witnesses reported seeing her car shortly after her disappearance, but no one saw Brianna herself. Investigators also considered the possibility that the scene had been staged to make it appear like an accident.

Adding to the complexity of the case, Brianna had been assaulted by a former friend three weeks before her disappearance, though this individual was later cleared of any involvement. Despite widespread searches and the passage of time, no solid leads have emerged regarding Brianna's fate. Investigators have not ruled out various possibilities, including kidnapping and foul play, and the case remains open with a significant reward for information. Brianna's family continues to seek answers, and authorities still hope for a break in the case after nearly two decades.
Last Seen: Mar 19, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (19)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Brianna Maitland: Revisiting the crime scene photos - Reddit
  • Missing in Vermont: The Case of Brianna Maitland
  • Disappearance of Brianna Maitland - Wikipedia
  • Missing Brianna Maitland ... - Missing People In America | Facebook
  • MISSING: Brianna Maitland - Facebook
  • Brianna Maitland | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 20 years after Brianna Maitland's disappearance
  • Into the Night: The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland - Medium
  • The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland - Stories of the Unsolved
  • On March 19th, 2004 17-year-old Brianna Maitland was last seen ...
  • Brianna Maitland : r/UnsolvedMysteries - Reddit
  • What happened to Briana Maitland missing from Montgomery, VT?
  • BRIANNA MAITLAND - FBI
  • The Car in the House: The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland
  • Brianna Alexandria Maitland (17) - East Franklin VT, 2004
  • Brianna Maitland (2004) Brianna Maitland was just 17 when she ...
  • The Disappearance of Brianna Maitland (Vermont) | Dark Downeast
  • VT - Brianna Maitland, 17, Montgomery, 19 March 2004

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
    Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
    UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 41%340 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 118 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else looked into the timing of when Brianna's car was found? I find it intriguing that... ...Read More
    09/01/2024
    Has anyone ever delved into the significance of her migraine medication being left in the car? I... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    Does anyone else find it strange how right after Brianna disappeared, her car was found backed into... ...Read More
    07/18/2023

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