It was almost as if he vanished into thin air. In 1912, a four-year-old boy named Bobby Dunbar went missing on a family trip, 8 months later he was found and reunited with his family. While on his way, he accidentally drove his car off of the road and got it stuck in a ditch. In addition, the examiners likewise looked around there; partners observed Brandon's neglected vehicle in a trench off a rock street along the Lincoln . He reassured them that he was not injured and that the car did not have any damage, but he needed help getting the car free. He told his parents he would walk the rest of the way and meet them in the parking lot of a Lynd tavern. After that, the dogs could no longer pick up his scent. Annette describes what its like when you have a loved one who is missing. On May 14, 2008, Inforum reported, Swanson set out to celebrate the end of that year's classes with friends. Wallen would not indicate specifics regarding an alleged argument.Wallen said all tips are followed up on, regardless of how many separate people have come forward. His phone was thought to have been on for two days after his disappearance because every call made to the phone after his disappeared resulted in several rings and then a voicemail recording. The most popular theory among authorities is that Brandon fell into the river. And why did he believe himself to be near Lynd? He says Brandon got stuck and called his parents. After initially attending a gathering in Lynd, located roughly seven miles southwest from his home, he made his way to his Canby destination, roughly 35 miles northwest of his home. She was witnessed that night by several motorists walking along the highway, but when one of them tried to talk to her, she ran into the nearby woods. The call didnt end at that point, though. For those working on behalf of Emergency Support Services, its still important that they continue to try to access untouched property, yet they also know that the number of dogs trained to help them, at this point, is dwindling. "You know what were doing with Brandons situation says Annette Swanson. Brandon started walking. "And when one goes as long as this, you know the family has put their hopes on your shoulders. Background Brandon Victor Swanson was born on January 30, 1989 in Marshall, Minnesota, to parents Brian and Annette Swanson. He has not been seen or heard from since this incident. He asked his parents to meet him in the parking lot of a popular nightclub in Lynd. Search efforts for Brandon Swanson will move forward when the weather allows, Anderson said and theyll continue to wait for access to areas that could hold answers to their investigation. We would take that opportunity very, very quickly, Anderson said. VOICE OF ANNETTE SWANSON, MOTHER OF BRANDON SWANSON: Well, just very briefly, Brandon`s Law is Minnesota missing . He was seen drinking at both parties, but according to his friends, he didn't drink enough to become intoxicated, at least not overtly. In situations where landowners have declined, Flaten said probable cause has not existed for law enforcement to step in. Its all documented and backed up by science, its there and its real.". I have covered a few cases that are not exactly unsolved murders but could be. I think he continued walking. ", "Its a straight shot down Highway 68, said Search Manager Jeff Hasse with Midwest Technical Rescue Training. "The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson," Youtuber, Dining With Death, October 20th, 2022, "Disappearance of Brandon Swanson," Wikipedia, "The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson," Neil Patmore, ati, November 25, 2022, "The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson," Christine, The True Crime Files, March 13, 2019. Shortly after midnight on May 14 Brandon left Lynd to head back to his parents home in Marshall, where he lived. Swanson wears black wire-framed eyeglasses. This theory has been widely criticized, however, due to the fact that there is simply no evidence to suggest he died of hypothermia. Trying to explain how Brandon could have mixed up his location has proven challenging. Instead, Brandon was in the outskirts of the small towns Taunton and Porter, Minn., located about 20 miles northwest of Marshall; Lynd is about 10 miles south of Marshall (Weed, 2010; The Search for Brandon blog). No evidence for what happened to him has ever been discovered. The couple remained on the phone with their son until they heard him yell a swear word, followed by silence. Hasse says Brandon hasnt been seen since. The dogs were unable to pick his trail back up on the other side. I mean, you could place a call and it would ring before turning over to voicemail, Lyon County Sheriff Eric Wallen said. "They know their property, and they search it and look around as well," he said. They chatted as he walked and Brandon referenced fences in his way, and the sound of running water as he continued walking toward the lights of Lynd. "When he initially called them he said I am between Marshall and Lynd, come get me, said Hasse. He had just finished up his last day of classes for the spring semester at the Minnesota West Community and Technical Colleges Canby campus, where he was studying wind turbines. Brandons phone went immediately dead as if he hit the hang up button. If a person passed by, they would think it was just parked there, or broken down and stuck.. Dont you see me? he asked his parents, exasperated. Thats only about 10 minutes away, well be right there. Brian and Annette Swanson never forgot about the nonchalance from law enforcement they encountered when they first reported their son missing. Unfortunately he would never make it there. May 12-15, 2011 Searches: The plan for the May 12-14 searches was to detail - search by HRD canine as many fields as possible in the area surrounding Mud Creek. Right on the border between Lincoln, Yellow Medicine and Lyon counties, said Hasse. Although foul play has never been ruled out in this case, it was just under 40 degrees that night, so it's possible Brandon succumbed to the elements, especially if he had already fallen into the rivera very real possibility as well. Last updated February 13, 2023. According to official statistics, in the US alone 2,300 people go missing every day. He attended a small gathering at a house, where it is said that there was alcohol, however, Brandon did not appear to be drunk. He also placed phone calls to his parents to pick him up, which is not be the behavior of someone planning to take his own life. When the 911 operator asked if he needed an ambulance Brandon replied no, he needed police to respond. En route, he crashed into a ditch. He and his wife began calling Brandons friends, who also rushed to the area to search for him in the dark night. Nevertheless, drowning was the immediate fear, and so two miles of the river and the riverbank were thoroughly searched for 30 days. David Francis, left, and Brandons father Brian Swanson at right with glasses. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue-striped polo shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, a sweatshirt with an emblem on the back, a white Minnesota Twins baseball hat, glasses and a silver chain. While remaining on the phone with their son, Brian Swanson and Annette Swanson headed out to locate him near Lynd, Minn., where Brandon Swanson believed he was stranded. Giants lefty Sam Long, the second-fastest worker in the majors last season, had already delivered a couple pitches to start the at-bat. It was the beginning of what Hasse calls the most well-documented and detailed search ever conducted. One popular theory is that he was the victim of a hit and run and someone hid his body. Seems implausible. Brian and Annette Swanson reported their son missing the next morning. We only need one.". Shortly after midnight on May 14, 2008, Brandon Swanson (born January 30, 1989) of Marshall, Minnesota, United States, drove his car into a ditch on his way ho 38 Bobby Dalbec-3B Bos. He had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. They use GPS technology to track the dogs and handlers, which provides great detail of where theyve searched. He hangs up the phone and tries to call Brandon back several times, but he never picked up the phone again. At around 2:30am, Brandon suddenly yelped oh shit! and the phone disconnected. Posted on October 13, 2021 Tarot of the Missing. Brian attempted to call his son back several times but Brandon never answered again (Divine, 2010; Weed, 2010). "He was relaying to us he was near Lynd, Minnesota," said Annette Swanson. The dogs led authorities to the banks of the Yellow Medicine River, which at the time of the disappearance was high and flowing fast. Weve had excavators come in and sift through the dirt, looking for something, whether its remains or property, Wallen said. Brandon Swanson was a normal, nineteen-year-old man living during what should have been the best years of his life. The Disappearance of Terrance Williams & Felipe Santos. Helicopter and ground searches commenced, covering all the fields and areas Brandon may have attempted to make his short cut going toward what he incorrectly assumed was Lynd. Cadaver dogs have indicated a scent in the area, which is evidence enough, Hasse stated, for the search to continue (The Search for Brandon blog). 39 Carlos Santana Pit. So they drove out there looking for him. It has also been postulated that Brandon may have sought shelter in a farmers outbuilding and perished there. . He left for home at midnight, but somehow, almost two hours later, was still by Porter. This mysterious disappearance hinges on the fact that Mr. Parfitt, who went missing in the 1760s, was unable to walk or get around on his own. As his parents left their home to lend him a hand, Brandon directed them to exactly where he was: about midway between Lynd and Marshall. And the law makes it clear who has jurisdiction. Brandons parents encourage him to honk his horn. Calls back to his phone indicated the phone was still on, but Brandon Swanson did not answer. At the rivers edge, the dogs lost Brandons scent, indicating he may have gone in the water. No keys were found in or around the scene and no obvious signs of foul play were present. Unable to move his vehicle, he reached out to his parents for help. Required fields are marked *. Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Vizecky described the car as on sort of a sharp incline, nothing major but enough that the car would get hung up so the wheels are too high off the ground to get any traction (Weed, 2010, p. 2). Distinguishing characteristics for Brandon include Caucasian male. Listen to this episode to hear what happened leading up to the accident, his phone calls with his parents and the investigation that ensued after. That is near freezing, and indeed, anyone soaked through the bone by having fallen into the river would have suffered from . Similarly, the area as I mentioned before has an extremely low crime rate, and Taunton where he really went missing had a population of only 135 people at the time. Retrieved Nov. 18, 2010, from http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/49466647.html. We see that you have javascript disabled. It got down to 39 degrees.". At some point that evening, Brandon left the quiet get-together in Lynd, and headed 35 miles northwest toward Canby where his college was located. The farmers pretty much have this thou shalt not between this time and this time, and we still work it out as best we can, but it has exacerbated our search abilities, Anderson said. In the early weeks of the search in May and June 2008, land and air searches were conducted both by community volunteers and individuals from professional search organizations, but with no luck. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, You can find out more information about the Jacob Wetterling Resources Center here, You can find out more about the organization here. The problem is that as time goes on, it becomes much more complicated to fulfill the search because you need to have canines that have experience in aged scent, Anderson said. Right off the bat, police were not convinced that Brandon was actually missing. What both Brandon and his parents thought though was that the other car was in the wrong spot. While search teams have worked diligently to cover the 140-square mile area of interest, there has been resistance by some landowners to allow access to search parties, including those associated with Emergency Support Services, an organization based in Minneapolis that provides assistance in search and rescue operations. At around 2 a.m. on the morning of May 14th, Swanson called his parents . Though they hear it through the phone, they hear nothing locally. Brunswick, M. (2009, June 29). He was calling for help. Johns University in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Brandon was a 2007 high school graduate of Marshall Senior High School. However, this area has now been ruled out because if Brandon did fall into the river his body would have been washed downriver and eventually found (The Search for Brandon blog). Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. More than Ive ever seen in any other search. At this occasion, Brandons friends report that the alcohol was flowing a little bit more, and that they remember Brandon having one or maybe two drinks. He disappeared outside of Marshall when he was 19. The Record. Numerous searches have been conducted of the area and bodies of water surrounding the location where Brandon's car was found. And where did he go?? If you have any information, please contact: Agency Name: Lincoln County Sheriffs Office, Agency Name: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. His body would have been discovered in the wide, open fields. Current searches are focusing on a specific area of Mud Creek, which is also located in the vicinity where Brandons car was found. He remains missing. They start honking their horn and flashing the headlights on their truck but to no avail. Nothing unusual was found in or around the vehicle; there was no significant trace evidence, no signs of blood, and no indication of a struggle. Brandon was frustrated that his parents obviously were in the wrong spot, Brandons parents were frustrated that he obviously must have given him the wrong location, and tensions are high out here in the middle of the night. Photo courtesy of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Instead, it is believed he fell into the river, causing him to shout that expletive, but got back out and kept walking. There are no known personal, economic, or social motives that plausibly may have driven someone to murder Brandon; however, there are individuals who murder strangers because of a deep-seated usually sexual fantasy. No physical evidence in his case has been uncovered. They carry on a long conversation, Brandon telling him that he can hear running water nearby and is passing some fences as he walks. When Emergency Support Services initially took over the majority of search efforts for Brandon Swanson in late 2008, they ran into the issue of landowner permission, particularly among cattle farmers who took issue with search canines present on their property. Not only was Brandon in contact with his brother, Kyle, moments before he disappeared, but they were also in the same area, possibly yards apart. But one question still lingered on everyones mind: What happened to Brandon? These have been discounted as well. If he fell into the water along with his cellphone, all calls would have gone straight to voicemail. And at one point, we know for a fact, he ended up traveling on a field road between two fields.". Brian drove Anita home, and promised to meet Brandon in the parking lot of a bar at the edge of town. What makes even less sense is the timing of it all. Online at [http://thesearchforbrandon.blogspot.com%3c/span%3e%3c/a]http://thesearchforbrandon.blogspot.com. While none have, at this point, led investigators to his whereabouts or remains, they keep the case from going cold. He was 19 years old at the time. Where is that unaccounted for hour and a half to two hours? "There are two miles of the river in that area,. We know that he was on gravel roads, said Annette Swanson. Brandons disappearance has classified him as an endangered missing person. Brandons vehicle was found in a rural area on the side of a field approach, near the Lyon and Lincoln County lines, about one and a half mile north of Highway 68. Theres also a lot of debate in the research I found online about what that particular type of hang up and how the calls that came after it were received could mean about the phone. He wasn't injured in the crash. Brandon described his location as being on a rural road outside Lynd about 10 miles from his parents home. Rosenblum, G. (2009, July 2). In many circumstances, this is third-hand information. (Photo: AP). Porter is located roughly six miles from where Brandon Swanson's vehicle was discovered. Its the same case police have been studying for nearly four decades: the unsolved murder of Kathy Kolodziej. One positive thing that came out of Brandons disappearance is "Brandons Law.". 2023 first . As of 2021, Brandon Swanson is still a missing person. I have also heard rumors, though nothing to verify, that there may have been a bowl in his car- a cannabis pipe. If given the opportunity to move onto cattle property that has not yet been searched, Anderson said theyd be quick to accept that offer. His dad makes multiple attempts to call for his son, but receives no answer. The dogs did follow what was believed to be Brandons scent to the river and that was it, Wallen said. According to Anette, one officer said directly As an adult Brandon has a right to be missing if he wants to be It took hours of Anettes begging, explaining about the disconnected call, before the police finally agreed to open the report. Follow Books from this author Missing in Pennsylvania: Unsolved Cases from the Keystone. Brandons vehicle was located approximately 25 miles from Lynd, the town he erroneously thought he was outside of. Retrieved Nov. 18, 2010, from [http://infoweb.newsbank.com%3c/span%3e%3c/a]http://infoweb.newsbank.com. On April 15, 2005, Centre County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Ray Gricar went out for a drive and was never seen again. Brandon Lawson was 26 years old when he went missing on August 9, 2013. I want to add a few more speculative points that I think aid this theory, though please remember that theory is not evidence! Brian began flashing the lights of his pickup truck and instructed Brandon to do the same. The search for Brandon Swanson will resume this spring if they can get resources together and permission from land owners. A strange phenomenon keeps occurring where young men go missing from their cars and then seem to vanish into thin air. The trail with the river lined up with Brandon hearing running water nearby. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After some time, Brandon decides to stray from his initial plan of waiting by his car and instead tells his parents that he will head towards Lynd. NEW: 200 - The Shocking Murder of Betty Williams. Missing. Retrieved December 13, 2010, from http://www.immelman.us/news/missing-person-joshua-guimond. If they went through, does that mean the phone was manually turned off rather than physically destroyed by an accident? They will not allow us on their property. Thats not surprising to Ken Anderson of Emergency Support Services, who has focused his teams efforts on the area northwest of Porter, Minn, a zone that has proven to be of repeated canine interest. Im so sussed out that mans was so close to Porter after traveling for like 2 hours very intriguing. The drive from the gathering in Canby to Marshall is one he had made nearly every day during his commute to and from his college campus. ? Brandon doesnt see any lights. On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Gov. Finally Swanson decided on a different course of action. Weed, A. Reflecting on the last decade, however, those closest to the investigation and search efforts remain hopeful that. The river's depth ranges from knee high in certain areas to 15 feet in others. Brian called Brandon back 6 times in a row, and each time the phone went straight to voicemail. Sometimes multiple times a day even. That much I can say.. Monday is Brandon Swanson's 28th birthday. The law requires Minnesota police to begin an immediate search for missing adults under 21, as well as older adults who are missing under suspicious circumstances. Parents pain helps change how police treat missing adults. Though Brandons case tragically remains unsolved, wherever Brandon is he can be proud of his legacy of enacting a new Law in his honor. Shortly after stating his intentions, Brandon Swanson expressed with an expletive that he might be in trouble and the line went silent. Brandon Lawson, 26, vanished along a desolate stretch of State Highway 277 outside of San Angelo, Texas which is about 250 mile southwest of Dallas on Aug. 9, 2013, according to the San Angelo Standard-Times. 34 Isaac Paredes-2B/3B TB. He loved his car, he loved to drive, said Annette Swanson. To try and help his parents out, Brandon decides to try flashing his headlights instead. However, something tragic happened to him, but that's not what is debated about his disappearance. Disappearance of Brandon Swanson. He disappeared while driving home after spending the night with friends celebrating the end of spring semester classes. And you cant find it. To date, no physical evidence related to Brandon Swanson has been uncovered, including his cell phone, eyeglasses, car keys and clothing. He had a love for learning, especially science, so when he graduated from Marshall high school in 2007 he chose to stay home with his parents for a year, and get a certificate in renewable energy and wind turbines from Minnesota West Community and Technical College. When an individual dies and the cause of death is unknown or uncertain, investigators employ the psychological autopsy, or equivocal death analysis. Minnesota's Unsolved Missing Person and Homicide Cases, Age: 19Vanished: 5/14/2009From: Taunton, MNHeight: 56Weight: 125 lbsEyes: Blue. Kyle and his girlfriend arrived at the same time, but there was no sign of Brandon. But the thing that really eliminates this for me is the phone call with his dad. Though Brandon was barely 19 years old, the police response did not match the alarm his family and friends felt. Your email address will not be published. He hasn t been heard from since. Again his friends report that he was not intoxicated, and when he left around midnight no one thought twice about his ability to make it home safely. St. Paul Pioneer Press, p. B1. Marshall, MN. However, no body was, or ever would be, recovered. Annette says that was a problem in Brandons case because his car was found right where three counties come together. Divine, M. (2010, May 14). The search dogs also picked up the scent of human remains a few times near Mud Creek, north of Porter. Its searching. It is also not likely Brandon drowned because it was reported that until May 16, 2008 Brandons cell phone remained turned on. This particular night however was May 13th 2008 and it was the LAST day of classes at Minnesota West, meaning that Brandon was officially DONE with his certificate program. Annette Swanson smiles when she looks at pictures of her son Brandon. The bloodhounds picked up a 3-mile scent trail that went along field roads to an abandoned farm, and then carried on along the Yellow Medicine River to a point where it seemed like Brandon entered the stream and then got back out. But Annette says her son was actually in a completely different place than he was telling them. The Night of the Disappearance ", "Search management is a real soul-sucking job, said Hasse. Brandon was nowhere near Lynd like he thought. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got stuck in a ditch. Brandon grew impatient while waiting for his parents to find the right spot. It was a cold night. You can find out more information about the Jacob Wetterling Resources Center here. Searchers work an area just west of Taunton along Highway 68 and to the north, June 21-22, 2008. Brandons family and volunteers have continued ground searches for him over the years, but absolutely no trace of Brandon Swanson has ever been recovered including his cell phone, and his glasses- items that I personally think would be likely to turn up if hed been injured in the wilderness somehow. Hasse points to a map showing where Brandons car was found. You can find out more about the organization here. Its believed he died of exposure. Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Brandon Lawson, Who Vanished From A Highway In Texas Published March 29, 2022 Updated April 18, 2022 After Brandon Lawson ran out of gas in the dead of night on rural Route 277, he made a series of strange phone calls and was never seen again. Being a native of Marshall, he graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. "I believe he fell, got wet, cell phone went dead, said Hasse. St. Teen drove into ditch, vanished as parents searched. The drive from Canby to Marshall in total is about 35 minutes. Someone had to have picked him up or hidden him. Additionally, there are many unmarked cisterns in the area and its possible that he could have fallen into one of them. View the profiles of people named Brandon Swanson. There was no way to miss each other so what was going on. KSTP was there in May of 2008 as several agencies looked for Brandon. The concerned parents continued searching for their son, and after being unable to find him at 6:30am, they went to the police to report him missing. Brandon did not have a history of emotional instability, nor did he show any signs leading up to his disappearance that he was suicidal or depressed. He was carrying his black Motorola SLVR cellphone, his wallet with identification and his keys. Once again, Brain remained on the line with Brandon, who was walking towards town; this call began at 2:23 a.m. and would be the last contact between father and son. While his teams investigation has been extensive, relying on trained professional canine handlers and search dogs with advanced capabilities, there are still portions of land in that area that Emergency Support Services has not been allowed to access. Ok Brandon lets honk our horn He says he cant hear them. Brandon's Law requires police to make a report whenever a person, of any age, is reported missing, and an investigation must start immediately. We try and work out a method that would make it acceptable, and weve not been able to come up with a working compromise.. A canine unit led law enforcement agents to the Yellow Medicine River, a roughly 3-mile trip from the location of his vehicle, indicating that Brandon Swanson had traveled on foot to the rushing spring water. The same argument holds true for Mud Creek, so it would be a mistake to focus all of the search efforts on that location. 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