Murder of Elizabeth Reiser

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On May 24, 2000, 17-year-old Elizabeth "Liz" Reiser was murdered near the Tuscarawas River in Ohio, United States. Matthew Vaca, aged 27, was arrested the following day in connection with her death and was subsequently convicted. The case also gained attention due to the survival and escape of Reiser's friend, Brandi Hicks.