Ep 169 Vanished in Richmond: The Taylor Behl Case

In September 2005, 17-year-old college freshman Taylor Behl left her dorm at Virginia Commonwealth University for a short late-night drive—and never returned. What began as a routine missing-person report quickly spiraled into a massive search effort that drew national attention and exposed a disturbing web of relationships, manipulation, and obsession.

In this episode of Lurk, we retrace Taylor’s final hours, the frantic investigation that followed, and the unexpected suspect who had been hiding in plain sight. From downtown Richmond to the quiet backroads of Mathews County, we follow the trail that ultimately led to the heartbreaking discovery of Taylor’s body—and the truth behind her murder.

Join us as we explore:

• Taylor Behl’s life and first weeks at VCU
• Her sudden disappearance and the initial response
• The digital clues and MySpace connections that shaped the investigation
• The eerie behavior of amateur photographer Benjamin Fawley
• How search teams uncovered the location of Taylor’s remains
• The case’s resolution and the legal aftermath

This is the story of a promising young woman whose life was stolen—and of the dogged investigators, family members, and volunteers who refused to stop searching.

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