Harrington disappeared on October 17 , 2009 , after attending a Metallica concert at the University of Virginia 's John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville , Virginia . Sarah Harrington , a 20-year - old Georgia Tech student , disappeared in October 2009 . Her remains were found on a beach the following year . Authorities have linked her disappearance to the murder of Hannah Smith .
Sarah Harrington , a 20-year - old Georgia Tech student , disappeared in October 2009 . Her remains were found on a beach the following year . Authorities have linked her disappearance to the murder of Hannah Smith .