When 38-year-old Ralph Riz, Gene Murray, was reported missing from a motel where he was

living in Barry Vermont, the story was that he up and left after an argument.

Leaving behind his personal belongings and everything you'd think someone might take

with them if they were going to start a new life for themselves somewhere, or even just

taking off to get some space for a few days.

But from day one of the investigation, law enforcement had reason to believe the initial

narrative of Ralph's disappearance wasn't anchored in the whole truth.

Ralph didn't just walk off, never to be seen again.

Someone, or multiple someone's, had a hand in his disappearance.

But getting answers as to what really happened proved a challenge for local authorities.

Family members and activists alike have been critical of law enforcement's response

to Ralph's disappearance, and they continue to speak out today about the lack of progress

in the three-year-long investigation.

This case has layers, from a secret inquest to demonstrations and protests from local

activists to the prosecution of a journalist.

It all stems from the biggest and most important question at the center of the case.

Where is Ralph Gene Murray?

I'm Kylie Lowe, and this is Dark Down East.

On the night of April 15, 2020, around 9 p.m., Barry City Police in Barry Vermont received

a report of a missing person.

According to reporting by Alan J. Keys for the Valley News, friends of 38-year-old Ralph

Gene Murray, who also went by the name Riz, reported him missing that Wednesday, though no

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