In late summer 1997, a gruesome discovery on the quiet shores of Hog Island, Rhode Island, shattered a family’s hope and changed a missing persons investigation into a cold case mystery.

But the severed foot that washed ashore was just the tragic end to a story filled with missed opportunities and institutional betrayal.

​This week on Homocidal Tendency, we rewind six months to follow the timeline of 18-year-old Bryan Nisenfeld.

Bryan was a sensitive, artistic freshman who vanished from Roger Williams University without a trace, leaving behind an open window in the dead of winter and a tightly guarded secret.

​We explore the terrifying harassment Bryan faced from a former roommate, the toxic and potentially homophobic dorm culture of the late 90s, and the unforgivable six-day delay by the university that crippled the police investigation before it even began.

We also look at his family's relentless fight for "Bryan's Law" to ensure no other family is left in the dark.

​If you have any information regarding the 1997 disappearance of Bryan Nisenfeld, please contact the Bristol Police Department tip line at (401) 253-6900. You can remain anonymous.

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