VANISHED from the highway | The Disappearance of Marcia Ann Ryan

[@TheAuskoala]

HI Georgia, thanks for putting this up. I just replied to a comment below and thought I was as well put it here for everyone to see, including yourself. Marcia was most likely living with PTSD caused by seeing our other sister die in a horrific manner. Marcia, and none of our family received any trauma counselling back then. Marcia had a psychotic breakdown known as a drug induced psychosis, a few years after Dianne died. It was determined at the time she was Manic Depressive. It took a few years but she came good. Marcia was never allowed to indulge in any drugs from that point, including marijuana. I have since confirmed the new boarder had smoked cannabis in the house when Marcia was not there. I also know she had been out the weekend prior with dope smokers. Smell is a major trigger of PTSD. As Marcia had told me that her past was coming back (did not specify as physical or mental), I expect this is what pushed her over the edge and caused the issues of that Monday 19th August 1996. A lot of this was never made public at the time as there was a lot of stigma attached to families with a mental case in them. Also our family had no knowledge back then of PTSD or mental health disorder triggers. regards, Tony Ryan (One of Marcia's brother's.)

[@raquellefraser1637]

I like this background, feels cozy and comfortable. Do whatever works for you 💕 hope you get some relief from your back pain soon xo

[@x77punk77x]

I dig this too - it reflects Georgia’s bibliophile side and looks comfy + unpretentious, like a little study or book nook as well as a home office. ❤

[@VeronicaSlavova]

I love the new background - the books and the desk make it personal and the light looks really natural. Love it. ❤

[@georgiamarie_]

Yay, thank you!

[@sarahleony]

I will never understand people who bash a creator’s filming setup. What a weird thing to complain about. Whatever works for YOU ❤

[@haileyranson8255]

I can’t believe that this was suicide because she would never put her beloved dog Ziggy in a dangerous situation. If she wanted to commit suicide I’m absolutely positive she would have found a way to ensure Ziggy was safe and loved before she did it. There’s no way she walked into the woods and killed herself knowing that Ziggy would be all alone in a strange place. My dog is my soulmate just like Ziggy - there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep him safe!

[@tickledtoffee]

That's what I thought too, she clearly loved Ziggy deeply. I can't see her taking her own life without leaving Ziggy somewhere safe first, even if she was going through a major emotional breakdown.

[@lynncrf]

I am the same with my cats. Would never ever leave them like that.

[@JoliNatural]

Agreed, she would have made sure Ziggy is safe no matter what and walking to the woods isn't close or easy to get to from where her car was left, especially on a dark rainy night.

[@dadeligtfuldazzlingderika33]

I used to think the same, but recently a woman in my town took her 2 dogs out with her on a hike and did 100% commit suicide. Im not saying this means this happened in this situation, but it is possible maybe they bring them as a comfot :/

[@trt2127]

This might sound unbelievable but this happened in my town of Moe,south Gippsland.Where I still live today.I still remember this case and a little fact:The police actually came up to our family farm in Trafalgar to look for this missing lady.I remember the police searching in this tunnel we have on the property that joins our farm to the next door neighbours property. I also remember there being something about a suitcase too. Safe to say this lady wasn’t dumped on our property thank goodness but I still think about this poor woman all these years later and how she just seemed to just vanish from off the side of the highway near the Newborough exit I think.

[@erinjulia1754]

Thank you for covering an Australian case, they really don't get enough coverage. Another Victorian case that badly needs coverage is Krystal Fraser. Krystal was heavily pregnant when she went missing and it is highly believed that the father of her unborn baby killed her. All we need is a confession or witnesses to come forward so that Krystal and her baby can finally be laid to rest and justice can be served.

[@mergatroy1]

Thanks for your interest in Marcia. I only met her once and it was at a party the Saturday before she disappeared. We were the only ones at the party not drinking or smoking pot so we basically stuck together and just talked. She told me about her dog Ziggy, her motorbike and house. We had a mutual friend at the party Steven. They both grew up in Georgetown Tasmania. Me, Steve and another guy took her back home to her house in Seaford around 3AM. That was a Sunday the day before she vanished. I sent about 8 hours talking with Marcia that night and there was no mention of driving to Queensland. In fact she said she was going on a ride with Steven. She didn't seem like anything was bothering her although she did argue with some guys over smoking pot. She was against it and didn't mind telling them. The whole thing doesn't make any Sense. But I've always wondered if that party had anything to do with it

[@TheAuskoala]

Marcia did not grow up in Tasmania.

[@TheAuskoala]

By the way, did you go to the police with the information you had? If not, why not? If you did, thanks. Were you one of the four that were supposed to go out the following Saturday night?

[@trt2127]

You should reply to Tony about whether you informed the police because if not he can report it if he hasn’t already.This brother is still clearly searching high and low for his sister.Heartbreaking case and I hope Marcia will be found.

[@mergatroy1]

@@TheAuskoala I never went to the police because I was as mystified as everyone else. Marcia had planned to go on a motor bike ride the next day with a friend of mine. Steve from Georgetown in Tasmania. I thought that's where he new her from. I'm sure her brother will always wonder what happened to her. Me too. She was a lovely girl. If she had planned to visit her parents in QLD she would have told me. We literally talked all night. What's your connection with her if you don't mind me asking

[@TheAuskoala]

Hi Denis, thanks for the reply. I am one of her brothers, Tony. Probably the only one really looking at this stage. Does Steve's surname start with a "G"? If so, I know the one you are talking about. Just happens the boarders name is also Steve. If you are talking about the same Steve, Marcia was also due to go out with him, and two other friends the following weekend. Marcia booked the outing on her credit card and the transaction was applied after two of the tickets were collected. Steve G waited outside the venue for Marcia but she did not show up. Steve G did not know Marcia was missing until I contacted him. Marcia had known Steve G for quite a few years, and my brother, Paul, who lives in northern NSW also knows him.

[@joseyfoster8304]

Bringing light to these smaller cases is so important. This case has not been covered nearly enough, this video is the first time I’ve heard of this case and I live in Morwell. Keep doing what you’re doing, you are reaching people in the areas

[@amberc.2137]

I agree, I'm loving the cozy background! No need to change it at all. Plus your sweater matched the plant perfectly....

[@amaliemunk7067]

The new background is great - thank you for another video 😊

[@bethanyreann463]

I love this background! Such a cosy feel to it. Another great video, I find your voice so comforting! Thank you, Georgia!❤

[@PolyPrincess315]

I really like this more homey, cozy background. I always like a more personal background than the flat or green screen backgrounds. I so sympathize with you and your back pain. Take good care of yourself and please film wherever is most comfortable for you! I will watch you no matter where you film!! 💜🌈💜

[@marilynmortuary]

You are one of the greatest true crime KZbinrs!! I love his background, it looks cozy & the lighting is beautiful. Hope you feel better soon! Thank you for always delivering wonderful content 🖤

[@kateglover9113]

I love this background, it feels very you. I think some wall art on the right would really pull it together!! Great video!😊

[@_punkybrewster]

Love the background AND your sweater! So cute ♥️

[@ahutchinson]

Love you, love how you tell these stories. I hope the desk helps your back! Idea if the open space bothers you, get a thin plant rack/shelf/mount to hold the plant up higher in the shot.

[@kiera_rdh6697]

Loving the new background! I agree with you that I’m enjoying the room background instead of the tarp backdrop. Looking forward to finishing the video as soon as I’m done with my shift at work!

[@amberg4775]

Had to quickly comment and say I LOVE the new background!🥰

[@drangonfliepink79]

Sorry about your back hun hope feel better soon ...one love

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

I love that you did an Australian case. Queensland is Queens Land . I lived there for more than 30 years. Your background is great but I didn’t mind the last one.

[@jackiearnolds]

About the background, having a nice shelf for the kitty over the plant would be very wholesome.

[@haileyranson8255]

How freaky! I’m having a bad day and I was just thinking I wish Georgia had a new video. Just as I was thinking it this video popped up 😂 I feel so much better already, thank you ❤ You’re my all time favourite KZbinr 🎉

[@mccartyzoe]

I love your consistent coverage ! Background is great too!

[@AlasdairMacCaluim]

Background looks fine!

[@Lgeary1963]

❤love the set up. The books and plant look great and the lighting is super!❤

[@mrpolite3257]

The set up- background looks fine, foreground looks awesome.

[@caseyg12]

I love your channel Georgia!!! Found you a few months back and can’t stop watching 🥰🥰

[@yogadork_namaste]

Thanks for the content! A pleasure, as always ❤

[@jenniferdobyns8940]

I really like the new background, very fresh, natural and great lighting.

[@oodledoodle]

Really like the new set up! I quite like the bare wall in contrast to the books, but you could always put another picture/wall hanging or something in the space? Also loving how your hair looks in this video, the side parting looks really pretty (not me considering going back to a side parting now 😂😂). Anyway going to actually watch the video now! 💕

[@ummarah2000]

Thank you so much again I hope you feel better i will praying for you by the way i love your back ground.

[@KEliza23]

Love the lighting in this video!

[@reagan2347]

Aw I like this setup❣️

[@maryscott9430]

Hello gorgeoys! Love the plant!! So gkad you covered this case! Get a lumbar pillow/seat cushion for your chair. you could always use a box, brick, pot etc to set another plant on near your current plant to give more fullness. You coukd make covers for your books out of paper or wrapping paper etc then you coukd choose the esthetic easier.

[@Granny-2-Three]

Hey hon! You are so sweet!! I will watch your videos regardless of the background. I'm sorry you are suffering with back pain. Please keep up with it. Coincidentally I went to my orthopedic surgeon yesterday(I had surgery 7 years ago on my back). But 2 weeks ago out of the blue I started having severe back pain. He said my spine has fallen apart above and below my previous surgery. So now he said I need a spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis. I'm a little scared because this surgery is much more involved. Anyway I'm middle aged so it's really not that surprising. All of that being said please take care of your back while you are young. I sound like your Mom. Sorry that's not how I wanted to come across. Sending my love from Florida.

[@ilovethater24601]

I always get so excited when you post a new video! Your really the only true crime KZbinr that i watch now i feel like most everybody else treats victims as less than human. But Georgia every single line in your videos is well thought out and put together with the victim and victims familys in mind so think you. If your ever looking for another case you should look into the Heidi Semen case she was a young girl who went missing on her way home from a sleepover and if i remember correctly the number one suspect was in the military stationed around where she was taken. Obviously no pressure to cover anything I've just been thinking about her a lot recently and her case doesn't get a lot of coverage.

[@lifewithlois7262]

Good Afternoon 🌻

[@luisaula5277]

Maybe put something above the plant like a poster or a wall hanging to balance the background out. I like how it looks now tho!

[@christinamurphy8645]

I am so glad I found your channel!! I like the background! But do what’s best for you! ☺️

[@Moo-2310]

I honestly don't watch much when I have your videos on (you're my go-to listen when I'm gaming lol) but the new background is really pretty! And from what you've said it seems it'll be much easier for you, so it's a win-win!

[@bellaorefice8854]

So strange that Marcia’s case wasn’t spread in NSW… her journey would have taken her through the state. I’m from Sydney and had never heard of this case.

[@JoliNatural]

My guess is authorities know Marcia never made it that far.

[@bellaorefice8854]

@@JoliNatural but QLD is further…

[@JoliNatural]

@@bellaorefice8854 My guess for that would be the story aired in QLD because her family was there and there would have been a fuss around that. People from Vic and QLD had a vested interest, maybe. I'm not a reporter so can only speculate.

[@TheAuskoala]

Our family did not realise until months later that it had not been aired in NSW.

[@OzzieJayne]

I was wondering about Marcia Ryan a few weeks ago; it's all bizarre. Camberwell is a fair distance from Seaford or even Huntingdale where she worked - did anyone ever check where Ziggy's vet was or if Ziggy had had check-ups recently? I'll say no, happy to be corrected. Years ago there was a great vet in Camberwell a lot of people used to go out of their way to see, myself included, maybe a check-up of Ziggy was not good that caused her to need to see her parents? I suspect Marcia let Ziggy out for a wee, she ran off, then Marcia may have been hit by accident by a car on the roadside, then buried to hide evidence. Love the set-up, Moe is pronounced Moe-y 😘

[@Theyrecomingtogetyoubarbara]

I feel like someone in a car (travelling back in the direction she’d come from) grabbed her whilst she was out of her vehicle. But realistically, this is a case that will be very difficult to ever solve unless someone comes forward.

[@sarahfrith1984]

I prefer this sort of background and you seem more relaxed.

[@JoliNatural]

Marcia leaving work and heading home (confirmed by her brother who visited) is odd considering she then headed to Camberwell at night time. Why? Did she know someone there? Was she going there for dinner (maybe a favourite place to eat)? An article on her missing page says her car was found to be out of fuel about 1km past a petrol station in Moe, however, you have to exit the highway to enter/see the town of Moe. The article also stats Marcia was last seen by the truck driver crossing the highway, to the 'Melbourne side', after she declined his lift (had she decided to walk back towards Moe?). It is a dark stretch of road. No street lights. Not a great deal of traffic late at night. Stranger still, her wallet being found heading in the same direction (east) yet 20km further back from where her car was found... it's unlikely she ditched her own wallet. Did someone local kidnap her, drive back towards Darnum, then toss her wallet while heading back towards Moe? Locals reporting her being buried at Moondarra nation park seems to suggest people talked in hushed whispers about what happened to Marcia.

[@LenaRover]

Kidnapped by the lodger

[@TheAuskoala]

​@@LenaRover Wrong. Impossible.

[@TheAuskoala]

At the time the Service station at Gunns Gully could be clearly seen from the highway. Not so easy now as trees have grown up around there. Marcia's wallet contained a fuel card from her employer, that allowed her to get fuel from any service station without needing cash. Having discarded the wallet some 20km prior to the service station, she obviously did not intend to fill it up. The CCTV at the service station shows she did not walk back to it after the truck driver spoke with her. A couple of years ago I was contacted by Stuart Booth who informed me, and the police, he saw Marcia at her vehicle the Tuesday morning with the keys on the bonnet of the car and she was talking to two men in a while Ford. I have also been contacted with other information, but have not been able to confirm it as accurate and therefore could just merely be speculation.

[@lynncrf]

I never thought about the background until you just mentioned it now. However I actually do prefer this one to the orange one. It's very calming with the white paint and green plant.

[@littlefishiesinthese]

NAILED the melbourne pronunciation, and the second queensLAND pronunciation is the right one! Also, I like this set up! Whatever works best for you :)

[@sarahleony]

This case reminds me of another one (American or Canadian), of course I can’t remember the victim’s name, but it was a woman who called her parents distressed wanting to come home To them but then she disappeared. She was caught on CCTV wearing a trash bag as rain protection but then just vanished. That case seems more than likely related to a mental health break - this case not as conclusively.

[@billyboyrebel6307]

Like the background! If you want it more balanced out then you can smack up a poster of framed picture above the plant ✨

[@RebekahMargaret]

Very bizarre case, I agree a mental break seems most likely however I do wonder if there’s something more triggered it than just day to day stresses? Given the time of the new lodger as well it seems a bit coincidental… & why she felt the need to go a total different direction prior to her planned destination, paranoid she was being followed maybe? Also I love the new background, it feels more personal & comforting to watch. I agree a piece of art or something above the plant could be a nice touch. Perhaps something related to what you do? A quote or logo or message of hope, something that reminds us as to why sharing cases is important. Xx

[@JoliNatural]

A mental break could be what triggered her spontaneous trip to see her parents, yet even still, there's no significant woodland close by for Marcia to walk to without being spotted by at least some other motorists. Also it would have been so tricky reaching any woodland on such a dark night with lots of fencing and such in the way. So unusual.

[@LenaRover]

Definitely the lodger

[@TheAuskoala]

Marcia was most likely living with PTSD caused by seeing our other sister die in a horrific manner. Marcia, and none of our family received any trauma counselling back then. Marcia had a psychotic breakdown known as a drug induced psychosis, a few years after Dianne died. It was determined at the time she was Manic Depressive. It took a few years but she came good. Marcia was never allowed to indulge in any drugs from that point, including marijuana. I have since confirmed the new boarder had smoked cannabis in the house when Marcia was not there. I also know she had been out the weekend prior with dope smokers. Smell is a major trigger of PTSD. As Marcia had told me that her past was coming back (did not specify as physical or mental), I expect this is what pushed her over the edge and caused the issues of that Monday 19th August 1996. A lot of this was never made public at the time as there was a lot of stigma attached to families with a mental case in them. Also our family had no knowledge back then of PTSD or mental health disorder triggers.

[@fatimarezigui3892]

Love the background, love u and; please do what makes ur back feel better ❤

[@duhnay]

i LOVE the new background/setup!!

[@RomySews]

I like this background, but happy with whatever works for you 😊 what a sad, frustrating case. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for her family to not know what happened to her 😢

[@aprilsnow7798]

I like the setup, also love your hair and outfit today, you look great💚

[@juliewilson2628]

Great cover of such a sad story 😪,lm from close area and age of this poor woman and has been cupla decades since anyone has covered this sad case ! All seems so strange and more to the point sad 😪😔,l 🙏🙏🙏it gets solved ,such coverage you doing l prey for her family n loved ones its solved 🙏🙏🙏😔

[@maddynye]

love this sweater!

[@jeremyud]

Maybe you could do a video compilation of disappearance cases that have very little info?

[@woodwidewebeducation]

So much better than the "flat" background. I like it - much easier to watch.

[@PragmaticPerson]

Thank you. Strange and curious case.

[@liselotte5452]

(Note: i haven't finished the video at all, just started 2 seconds ago but:) I really like your new set up!! It feels more personal, like a friend telling the story, the other one is very professional, and you are, but this is just more ... human? Also, it's really nice to see all you your books are on height! I order mine by colour and I've been thinking about doing it by height hahaha.

[@noodlesauce2553]

To me this feels like foul play, whether it was just a nefarious person passing by on the highway, or maybe a stalker of some sort? Perhaps someone was giving Marcia trouble and that's why she suddenly up and decided to leave town?

[@poppycock7799]

So interesting! I’m not familiar with this case but I have family around Marcia’s age who lived around Moe at the time, I wonder if they heard anything or know about this case 😮

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Not watched the video yet but seriously your content is so good you could film at the tip and I wouldn’t care.

[@1stepcl0ser]

i enjoy the new background, i didnt mind the other one but it felt a bit boring after a while. but the most important part is the content!

[@DanielleFerreira-kt7ix]

The background looks perfectly fine... completely un-disturbing... I would never have thought anything about it if you hadn't mentioned it, only then, I paid attention and it looks good.

[@vanessaamesty6739]

No clues in this case is so sad. Is going to be very dificult to solved unless someone finds her body or says something 😞

[@zb4852]

I LOVE the new background 😍

[@sarahthompson8610]

I've been watching forever, what back pain is this?? Hopefully it wasn't too bad a recovery 🙏🙌

[@chloebroadbent8309]

Love the background ❤

[@ashlynmarie9641]

I quite liked this setup - I mentally noted it as soon as the video started thinking it looks nice

[@Alexa-cr1vy]

It’s good to change the background to make your videos more refreshing or trick users to be more engaged!

[@designerproductions]

Please cover Sandra Johnson Hughes!

[@amybeaton597]

I like the background, I think the wall just needs a little picture or something. It’s cozy though😊

[@bronnntee3287]

I do understand the New South Wales Theory as you have to travel through that state to get to Queensland from Melbourne and its hugeeeeee

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

Shared. Not in Australia, but you never know who others may share it with.

[@georgiamarie_]

Thank you!

[@designerproductions]

This is my personal obsession case. I think something happened to her dog when she let him out to pee and she went looking for him and something happened.

[@crimeworkers130]

Can you cover the unsolved 1967 Cornell University dorm fire

[@yetiyarnworks6578]

The wallet being so far from the car is just so strange. And no sighting of the dog ever. Nothing about this makes sense.

[@lamegoldfish6736]

There are things that just seem so unusual and confusing. Why did she go to Melbourne?

[@scout72430]

Very odd, it does seem like she had a breakdown and either purposefully or accidentally killed herself. Someone taking her would be hard to do, because I really don't think she would have left her dog not to mention she had already ignored one driver; I mean sure that person could have forcefully taken her but that would be so risky to do out in the open like that. I do wonder if maybe something had already happened to Ziggy since she never mentioned to the man that her dog was missing, but then again if she was distressed she may not have thought to ask for help. The fact that Ziggy has never been seen again is strange, but also no unusual for someone to have found a dog and just decided to keep them without informing anyone else or Ziggy also died that day which would be super odd.

[@jaanamirjam]

Love the new set, I think you should just add a nice framed art picture above the plant on the right, then every corner is filled with something to look at. You could have something LGBTQ representative/history related/really just a beautiful woman as the whole piece… just something to add maybe💓💓 love you Georgia!!!!

[@georgiamarie_]

I love that idea!

[@amberc.2137]

She wasn't in that car! Something happened to her at her home, or close to her home. She had not hit the road yet. The person who harmed her parked her car there. It was never her. This case hasn't been solved because everyone is convinced she abandoned the car there. They needed to start at her home with the boarder. It was a male, the only known new situation in her life and she may have just given themthe news that it wasn't working out.

[@georgiamarie_]

I had the same thought but the truck driver saw her walking along the road close to the car!

[@amberc.2137]

@@georgiamarie_ Yes, but was it really her? Such a sad case though isn't it? Thanks for covering it. I love that most of your videos are crime stories that I have not heard of here in the US.

[@LauraBarat]

This is a theory that makes the most sense yet. Perhaps someone forced her to call her parents and tell them she would visit?

[@caitopotato5519]

I like it! I'd maybe move the art that's behind your head- maybe to above the plant.

[@kittykaht1944]

I concur.

[@jamesfahey4508]

Greater Melbourne covers nearly 10,000 km². Yes, the inner city is named Melbourne. But Seaford, Huntingdale, Camberwell... are all Melbourne suburbs.

[@christiancasta8815]

Hey Georgia - if you are open to feedback , I’d suggest making your sound louder than what it is. Here is why - like many others, I consume content while at the gym or while commuting. I love your vids , but with regular earbuds cranked up to the max it’s hard to hear the video with the background sound of gym/commute/street traffic.

[@LenaRover]

She's alive and well

[@tarabourgeois5807]

The first time I saw your backgrounds I thought they were maps which I thought was cool.

[@JoliNatural]

Hi Georgia, I made a video driving from Darnum to Moe to show people exactly what the area is like - if your viewers want to pop over and see for themselves.

[@heathernikki5734]

Side note I love that shirt

[@maryscott9430]

If we rewatch videos, does it help your views?

[@davidlove4842]

I know this case back to front , I promised Marcia’s family member that I’ll solve this case and once I’m finished on the case I’m on that’s what I intend to do . I have a suspect, you’ll be surprised who it is

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just commenting for the algorithm 💜

[@drangonfliepink79]

The books r deffo a u vibe x

[@SweetsGaitor]

I don’t think it looks bad maybe add a picture over the plant

[@bbrittany38]

A cool background might be like a pin board with some does or cases you will be going over.

[@diamondsofsix]

Everything points to suicide, except the fact that she took Ziggy along with her. It doesn't make sense that she'd bring Ziggy with her if she intended to disappear forever. There isn't a chance that she dropped Ziggy off at a shelter on the way? But even that seems like a far stretch for someone to do to their familiar. If she'd left Ziggy with a friend or family member it would have been easier to understand the case.

[@minaballerina]

i live in camberwell in london so hearing you keep saying camberwell was very weird haha

[@Flyingcarpets78]

I prefer this background, I wasn't a fan of the solid background. But I was watching you way back when you were just sitting up in bed with fairy lights, so I'm going to keep watching either way.

[@sfspurri]

Tbh, I glance up while listening and crafting so the background doesn't really even register for me, personally. I do see what you mean about the wall to the right looking sparse comparatively. I think an art print of an LGBTQ+ artist or a blown up image of a LGBTQ+ book that resonated with you would be a wonderful reflection of you and how you bring awareness and enjoy sharing your knowledge on that specific topic with us.