Police: Online Video Doesn't Contain Footage Of Missing METALLICA Fan

October 28, 2009

According to the Charlottesville Daily Progress, authorities announced Tuesday that several online videos they had examined didn't contain footage of Morgan Harrington, the missing 20-year-old junior from Virginia Tech who was last seen at METALLICA's October 17, 2009 concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. They did so when the woman actually featured in the video contacted police to let them know the lead was a dead end.

Police hope a $150,000 reward — including $50,000 chipped in by METALLICA — will help generate new leads.

State police are also emphasizing that, while anonymous tips are fine, callers should leave as much information as possible, as officials won't be able to call back with follow-up questions.

Tips can be submitted by calling 352-3467 or e-mailing [email protected].

Harrington's parents said on NBC's "Today" show they are devoting all of their energy to finding their daughter.

"This is probably a parent's worst nightmare," Dan Harrington said. "Clearly no one ever expects to be in this situation and we have to hold out hope that we're going to see our daughter again."

Harrington, 20, of Roanoke, was attending the concert 10 days ago when she left the arena and was not permitted to return. Her purse and cell phone were found. There was no sign of a struggle in the area, state police investigators have said.

Dan Harrington speculated that his daughter might have accepted a ride home with someone.

"You know kids at this age think everybody's their friend," said Gil Harrington, Morgan's mother.

Asked if they feared foul play, Gil Harrington responded, "Very worried, very worried. Nothing else makes sense."

Read more from Charlottesville Daily Progress.

Morgan Harrington's parents interviewed on yesterday morning's (Tuesday, October 27) edition of NBC's "Today Show":

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