And you cant find it. It is not plausible that he drowned, because they would have found his body somewhere downstream. He hasn t been heard from since. Someone had to have picked him up or hidden him. We also need to remember that underage drinkers lie about what substances and how much theyve consumed, and theyre also not the most trustworthy judges to tell how impaired someone is. Wanting to spare other families from having to deal with this, and also knowing how crucial it is in a missing persons case to start investigating as soon as possible, they lobbied for the passing of what would become known as Brandons Law, which would require law enforcement to immediately begin a preliminary investigation when an adult goes missing under dangerous circumstances, regardless of their age. (LogOut/ Brandon excelled in school. As days bled into weeks, the search efforts slowly died down. The search dogs also picked up the scent of human remains a few times near Mud Creek, north of Porter. Another possibility is that Brandon could have fallen into a hole or a type of naturally occurring trench encountered while walking in the dark, but if that were the case it would be odd that after nearly three years of extensive searching nothing has been found (The Search for Brandon blog). Trying to explain how Brandon could have mixed up his location has proven challenging. Taunton is approximately a 15 minute straight drive from the party in Canby. The Strange DISAPPEARANCE of Brandon Swanson Join Steve Stockton in this special episode as Steve discusses The Strange DISAPPEARANCE of Brandon Swanson S. Brandon Swanson. He tells his parents that he does not see or hear anything at all. Star Tribune. With each passing year, different types of search dogs are required to pick up on aging scents. He then headed back to Canby to continue his night of celebration. A mental breakdown does not seem like a plausible cause of Brandons disappearance, although it cannot be ruled out entirely. "She walked away from. "But he wasnt on it. He says Brandon got stuck and called his parents. He was carrying his black Motorola SLVR cellphone, his wallet with identification and his keys. But still, nothing. His dad makes multiple attempts to call for his son, but receives no answer. His vehicle was located the next day by law enforcement roughly 20 miles from where Brandon Swanson had indicated he had gone into the ditch. But one question still lingered on everyones mind: What happened to Brandon? Suicide is the least plausible scenario because it is highly unusual for suicide victims to take measures that would prevent or delay the discovery of their remains (Seifert & Immelman, 2007). 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. 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. The most popular theory among authorities is that Brandon fell into the river. Family and friends indicated that Brandon had always been a high-functioning and emotionally stable individual and for his whereabouts not to be discovered for nearly three years makes the mental breakdown explanation highly unlikely. One popular theory is that he was the victim of a hit and run and someone hid his body. Searchers work an area just west of Taunton along Highway 68 and to the north, June 21-22, 2008. However, local police initially didnt take their concerns seriously, stating that it wasnt at all unusual for a young man his age to stay out all night and advising them to just be patient and wait for him to return on his own. To date, no physical evidence related to Brandon Swanson has been uncovered, including his cell phone, eyeglasses, car keys and clothing. Star Tribune, p. 1B. Brandon Swanson vanished from his vehicle after a small accident just before 2am on May 14, 2008 near Canby, MN. Another odd detail: although the call continued on for a bit after Swanson had abruptly stopped speaking, they heard nothing at all, which might shed light on what had alarmed their son. 2023 first . Brian said he stayed on the phone with his son while he was walking. Would Brandon really have run away as the police suggested? Another mysterious detail is the length of Brandons trip that night. He lived with his sister, who cared for him (a job that included moving him around the house, to the toilet, outside for fresh air, etc). No keys were found in or around the scene and no obvious signs of foul play were present. Weve had excavators come in and sift through the dirt, looking for something, whether its remains or property, Wallen said. A 19 yr old makes a call to his parents after a crash and then disappears. There was no way to miss each other so what was going on. To know you were running away to start a secret new life and to keep your dad on the phone for an hour while you fake your incident seems. David Francis, left, and Brandons father Brian Swanson at right with glasses. His parents believe foul play is involved, and, although unlikely, it is possible an offender happened upon Brandon and sought an opportunity to take him. They see darkness. 00:00. For nineteen-year-old Brandon Swanson, May 13, 2008 was an exciting day. Theyve performed 1,900 K-9 missions, using 45 highly-trained dogs, led by 35 handlers from nine states. He hangs up the phone and tries to call Brandon back several times, but he never picked up the phone again. Minnesota's Unsolved Missing Person and Homicide Cases, Age: 19Vanished: 5/14/2009From: Taunton, MNHeight: 56Weight: 125 lbsEyes: Blue. The spring semester had just come to an end and on the night of May 13th, 2008, Swanson attended two different parties to celebrate. Being a native of Marshall, he graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. The 19-year-old was uninjured. Brian then drove Annette back home to Marshall so she could go to bed and then drove back towards Lynd to pick up his son. . Brandon Victor Swanson. Investigating Agency Lincoln County Sheriff's Department 507-694-1664 Source Information They searched the river high and low, but still, no sign of Brandon. Even the idea of vehicular homicide has been brought up and that someone could have accidentally hit Brandon and hid the body in their car, but with no concrete evidence whatsoever, these theories are hard to prove. Photo courtesy of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 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. TW: graphic contentBrandon Swanson: Missing Horror, suspense, weirdness, ghost, UFO - Zassh. Kyle and his girlfriend arrived at the same time, but there was no sign of Brandon. It wasnt oh shit, trip bang crash, gurgle disconnect There were no other noises like you might associate with someone falling into a river, tripping in a bear trap, whatever it couldve been. Retrieved Nov. 18, 2010, from [http://infoweb.newsbank.com%3c/span%3e%3c/a]http://infoweb.newsbank.com. An investigation must also be done to determine what that persons status is. There was nothing amiss with the car, and because the surrounding area was full of grass and gravel, there were no footprints and no way to tell which direction Brandon may have gone. They enlist the help of his friends, who participate in the search. He wasnt hurt, and there wasnt any damage to the car- everything was going to be fine, he just needed a little help to get it back on the road. Confident they knew exactly where he was, Brian and Annette head to help their son. (LogOut/ The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children works to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. 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. The dogs followed his trail across an abandoned farm, and then along the Yellow Medicine River. What did that mean? One speculation is that maybe Brandon took side roads home in an effort to avoid any police traps where he may have been pulled over, which would have led him into less familiar territory than his normal road to school. It was almost as if he vanished into thin air. She writes about missing persons, unsolved murders, and human rights. "When its not clear as to the last know place where the person was seen, or for any other reason jurisdiction is in question, the county where the person was last known to reside has jurisdiction," said Annette Swanson. However, authorities had no better luck finding Brandon or his car than Brian and Annette. The search for Brandon is unprecedented and still active. . With the wild animals and rural farmlands of Minnesota, it is a real possibility that Brandon had some kind of accident, and his body was quickly removed by either wild animals or farm equipment. Annette, tell us about Brandon`s Law. The call didnt end at that point, though. Where is that unaccounted for hour and a half to two hours? Retrieved Nov. 18, 2010, from [http://infoweb.newsbank.com%3c/span%3e%3c/a]http://infoweb.newsbank.com. On March 12, 2009, Brian and Annette Swanson spoke before the House to help expand the Minnesota's Missing Children's Act so it can help missing and endangered adults.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. Brandon Swanson was born on January 30, 1989, in Marshall, Minnesota, U.S., a son to Brain and Annette Swanson. Missing. Also, his phone was still taking calls. Then, at around 2:30 a.m., 47 minutes into the phone call, Brandon suddenly interrupts himself on the phone, exclaiming, Oh, s***! and goes silent for the remainder of the call. Retrieved December 13, 2010, from http://www.immelman.us/news/missing-person-joshua-guimond. On May 14, 2008 Brandon Swanson, age 19, drove towards Marshall, Minnesota. Your email address will not be published. It got down to 39 degrees.". Up and down side roads and gravel paths, and even the bar in Lynd. It was cold. At first, the authorities were reluctant to search because Brandon was legally an adult and they pointed out to that it was not unusual for a 19-year-old to stay out all night. He disappeared while driving home after spending the night with friends celebrating the end of spring semester classes. He cannot understand why his parents are so confused and are struggling to find him when he told them exactly where he is. He was born on January 30, 1989. 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. It was around 2am when he called his parents on his cell phone, telling them that he had driven his Chevy Lumina off the road and into a ditch near the town of Lynd, Minnesota. A Minnesota Tragedy. Its important to note that this particular river is not one thats notably deadly. Despite this, Brandon is sure that he knows where he is and gave them exact directions. 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. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Its searching. But Annette says her son was actually in a completely different place than he was telling them. It's believed he died of exposure. May 14, 2008. Numerous searches have been conducted of the area and bodies of water surrounding the location where Brandon's car was found. During The Initial Search, One Officer Allegedly Said Swanson 'Had A Right To Be Missing' After a fruitless night of searching for her son, Annette Swanson called police around 6:30 am to report him missing. More than 14 years after the sudden disappearance of 19-year-old Brandon Swanson from the rural roads of southwestern Minnesota, the search for his whereabouts continues. Brandon was only 19 years old when he went missing. 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). "You know what were doing with Brandons situation says Annette Swanson. 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