Your email address will not be published. . The phone Motorola Slvr, according to Wikipedia has a talk time of 6 hours and 42 minutes and a stand by time of 350 hours, a very long time. 2) The drivers side door of his car was left open. How close was he to his family? It has been named Brandons Law. Road signs? If for instance he did hide in a structure, then surely it wouldve been found by now? People can easily drown in fast-moving rivers even if they arent very deep, and bodies get stuck, or wash up somewhere & get eaten by animals. Thats why he said oh shit. My personal theory is something got himwhat that something is exactly i dare not guess but there are things walking this Earth and the dark bowers of mans domain that most people cannot even dream exist. Brandon Swanson, 19, was last seen on 5/14/08 in Canby, Minnesota. The truth may well be something that we currently consider to be far-fetched. He is the last and only person to hear from and talk with his son until he disappeared into thin air. Swanson had finished his last day of classes at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Canby, where he was enrolled in a wind turbine program. This requires police in Minnesota to begin immediate searches for missing adults under the age of 21, as well as any older adults who have been reported missing where there are suspicious circumstances. Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing from rural roads near Marshall . I think there has been discussion about how those last words were actually said, but nothing conclusive has ever been decided unfortunately. Even his schoolfriends of the party where he went before missing, do they even search in his local network to find more evidence?? I do feel that the evidence maybe suggests the solution might not be as cut and dry as that, but as Ive said previously, at this point there is so little to go on that one theory is probably as valid as another. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. I grew up in a small town near where Brandon disappeared and remember seeing all the missing posters and people searching in fields for him. Early Life On January 30, 1989, he was born in Marshall, the seat of Lyon County in southwestern Minnesota. [] 2. Clearly, in this situation, Annette and Brian Swanson were right to trust their gut instincts regarding their sons disappearance, and a more prompt reaction including a search and investigation was absolutely needed. It was posted 12 days ago His father probably said some really mean things to Brandon. There was no sign of Brandon Lawson, but the truck seemed to be in good condition, with no signs of having been in an accident. Homes? I guess its possible that there may be some link between what caused him to crash and what happened later on, although again it would really only be speculation at this point. Brandon Swanson would never be seen again. I believe an age progression image of missing people is such an important tool in the missing person cases that could be classed as cold and I will always try to include one in any post I do if Im able to find one. He was travelling from Canby to Marshall and for some reason thought he was all the way down in Lynd.WTF?!?!?!?? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Pingback: #41 Strange Disappearances | Weird Tales and the Unexplainable, Pingback: Heres The 51 Creepiest Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Very Day | Viral Hot Topics, Pingback: Heres The 51 Creepiest Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Very Day - Weight Loss Diet 2 Fitness. Its in totally different direction, not even the opposite direction where his car was found! The law took effect in Minnesota in the July of 2009, whilst four other states have also passed laws similar in nature. This is the one case i cant seem to forget. But he had struggled with substance abuse issues in the past and had recently relapsed shortly before his disappearance. My dad had said some mean things to me, and I left four 5 years before speaking to them. The next day the car was found 20 miles from where the parents where looking for him just sounds crazy none of them knew the area where they lived . When my phone dies or is off & people call, it still rings 4 times before going to voice mail, just like it normally does. I just wanted to include this theory here as its just as likely as the other theory and they are both similar in nature. I wonder about a planned runaway? He remains missing. In the call he tells the operator that he has run out of gas and is in a field. These theories have major flaws, however; if a person has time to register danger, swear down the phone and then end a phone call, surely they would have time to get out of the way of an oncoming vehicle? Most of the stories are rumors, the most likely of the stories is the river explanation. Around 10:30 pm, he left the gathering to drive to Canby, which is 30 miles away . Her saying that is huge. As explained by Minnesota's Unsolved Cases, it is possible that the teen left the area on his own and is now living under a new identity. If not, why wouldnt they? One Redditor hinted that the cellphone ping in Hilliard a city 14 miles northwest of Columbus three months after his disappearance might have been triggered by Shaffer turning his phone on one last time before killing himself. Most bizarre thing ever. When he was 19 years old in 2008, he crashed his car driving home from a party. In this podcast Marisa shares her favorite theories with you (and Ethan). you have NO IDEA whos watching you. Witnesses at the party would later tell law enforcement that Swanson did not appear intoxicated and it is thought he had only drunk one beer and one shot of whiskey. When I first heard about this story within the last year, it was tied in with other cases that had a supernatural aura around it (e.g., Elisa Lam). Could you tell me about the statistics at the beginning of the post? The authorities received over seventy-five tips about Brandon, but none have borne any information that has led anywhere near to finding him. Welcome to Weeknight Mysteries where we talk about mind-boggling, head-scratching, and eerie mysteries. Swanson's case remains unsolved. I also believe without a shadow of doubt someone hung up his cell phone for him, or Brandon HAD NO CHOICE but to end the call. The simple solutions are usually the right solutions. It wont be a precise ping. Something distinguishable that stood out near his found vehicle that would have easily been used as a marker? that person or possiblly more than one, saw him do that and took the chance to possibly attack him and kidnap or heaven forbid murdered him. So he wasnt on the dirt road. If he hung up, that says a lot. I can not believe that during the 47 minutes he did not understand that he was not in the place of which his father says. The parents went out to go get him like he had requested, but soon found that his car was not where he had said it was, near a small town called Lynd. This was the last known contact from Swanson. (Thats not to rule it out though, coincidences happen every day). Brandons case could take a lot of twists and turns, I guess some things you never find out. The following day, authorities using cellular phone records located Swanson's car one and a half miles north of the Lyon/Lincoln County line, off Highway 68 west of Taunton, Minnesota. I do want to mention that Swanson had been flashing his lights whilst hed been sitting in his car waiting for his parents and tits possible that this caught the attention of an unsavoury character.Id also like to talk about one small detail in this section that does pique my interest in regards to the foul play theory according to the FBI, written on the ViCAP page for Swanson, his vehicle was discovered with the car door still open. It was determined that there was no evidence at all that he had met with foul play or that he had had any desire to want to suddenly run away. Thanks for your comment Ciara, and it definitely is a very strange case. This cycle of searching continued until 2011, three years after Swansons disappearance. The car wasn't anywhere near the place Swanson said it was; he had been twenty miles away from there. Brandon also had a child from a previous relationship. They stayed on the phone a bit longer and Brandon said he could see the lights of the town in the distance and also that he could hear running water. The sheriffs' office obtains Brandon's cell phone records and it revealed that he had been calling from the vicinity of Taunton, 25 miles from Lynde. What they lived here at least 10 years maybe more and they dont know the area? I think eventually something will be found..I am hopeful.. Appearance. His parents said that they couldnt anything either. I believe the likelihood of Swansons disappearance as a result of foul play is slim and the only thing that makes me doubt this is the car door being open. I know what you mean about wondering what would happen next if this was a film, although if this was a film it would probably be considered too unbelievable. Thats crazy!!! Brandon Swanson's disappearance mystery has now not been resolved after 13 years of his disappearance. When I got lost it was because I turned 1 light too early, but its a route I have taken many, many times. Searches of the river didn't produce his body, however, and there's no evidence to support any theory. Wouldnt his body have washed up on shore by now if he had fallen into the water? rumors from people in the area of Marshall, is he owed lots of money to some drug dealers. As his parents were on their way to help, the cell phone connection went dead at 3:10 a.m. Since that day more than five hundred volunteers have spent over one hundred and twenty days looking for Brandon or any evidence pointing to where he could be covering over one hundred square miles in the process. Alternatively, maybe something surprising did happen which explains the oh shit, but which was unrelated to the disappearance, but has now drawn more attention to it? [] so often I come across a case (such as the disappearance of Brandon Swanson) that I absolutely cannot get out of my head sometimes because of the how, sometimes []. Thats interesting what you say about rumours, as I have previously wondered how much of the information online is actually true and how much is exaggerated/media interpretation. As you say, it might be something that we never find out, which would be a real tragedy for his family and friends. Or maybe there is a single cause of all this that we just dont know about yet? There was no sign of him at the scene. Idk the whole story sounds shady you call you parents to come pick you up in the county you grew up in.and you are on the phone for almost an hour explaining where you are and the parents cant find you or the car? It was the last day of classes at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Canby, Minnesota, where he was enrolled in a wind turbine program, and he had gone out with a friend to celebrate. He has not been seen or heard from since this incident. kidnappers knew this. Anything that seemed off? 14th May 2008Midnight (approx) Swanson left the get-together in Canby shortly after midnight. It doesnt sound like it. At the time of her disappearance, Dail was 23 years old, 5 feet tall (152 centimetres), and weighed 96 pounds (44 kilograms). Impossible as it may seem, a nineteen year old manseems to have literally disappeared without a trace. And I hope answers can be found too, for the sake of Brandon Swansons poor family. Brandons LawI have the utmost admiration for families who have been through such unimaginable pain but still find the energy within them to advocate for laws that will help others. If you believe you have important information regarding Brandon Swansons disappearance or his whereabouts, I urge you to contact Lincoln Countys Sheriffs Department on (507) 694-1664. Around 91% of all cases are closed within 48 hours, and 99% of cases are solved completely within one year. Among the many mysterious vanishings out there, a few of them have left behind very chilling clues that only serve to make them even more ominous and frightening. She was last seen wearing a forest green pullover shirt, a blue nylon L.L. Its interesting you mention the smiley face murders actually, as Ive only just come across those and find them fascinating. Later that evening, at just around midnight, Lawson had had enough, and left the house in an angry state, tearing off in his pick-up truck. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip to the FBI via this link: https://tips.fbi.gov/. It is known that he was here because he posted a picture of the scenic hiking trail and Canyons on a Snapchat post at 5:30 AM that morning, and it would later be found that his car had been captured on CCTV cameras going through an unlocked gate into the area at 7 AM. But instead somebody pushed end on the phone. Thus, making them want to hurt Brandon. I think if he was inside a car, his dad would know, as the dad would have heard car noises, and possibly the other driver. As has been asked so many times in this case- why? Did they locate his car? If so, it would make it even less likely for him to botch his location by such great lengths. [25] Damascus Dreams. Phone records and searchingThe phone records really changed the course of this situation; they really began a proper investigation and gave law enforcement a starting area to search through. Confessions of a Hitman (Confessions) Luc Picard. An interesting note about the phone is that their have been criticisms about the phone, when the battery is low: The Slvr emits a loud beep every few minutes, causing problems when people are sleeping or in business meetings. As a crime writer I find this case fascinating and disturbing, and I have looked at countless theories around what happened that night. Brandon told them he couldnt see the lights at all, so he got back into his car and started flashing his own headlights in the hope that maybe they would see him. Some authorities believe he blundered into the Yellow Medicine River while he was walking in the dark. This requires police in Minnesota to begin immediate searches for missing adults under the age of 21, as well as any older adults who have been reported missing where there are suspicious circumstances. Swanson has never been heard from again. 68 he should have known that he was a few miles from there..About 20 miles away from Lynd, nowhere close to where Swanson thought he was or where he told his father he was..And said he was going to walk toward the town of Lynd where he could see lights..I dont know why he would be so confused..His father said talking to him he didnt sound intoxicated or incoherent , and the investigators said that they didnt believe he was impaired and that there was no evidence of foul play, nor any indication that Brandon would have staged his own disappearance.. So the Mom was covering the bases at home, while Dad went out and searched for him again. It was learned that Brandon might have been hiding from police since he had an outstanding warrant, but if that were the case then why did he call 911 and then specifically ask for the cops? His parents left the house and began driving to pick up Brandon, at the same time speaking with him on his mobile phone to determine exactly where he was. We know that the phone call kept going until eventually Annette and Brian hung up to try to call Brandon back, would the sound of running water not have been picked up on the call, or the sound of something falling into the water? theres a chance he tripped dropping his cell phone into somewhere maybe the river, and couldnt find it. Brandon s parents, Brian and . After parting ways with Melissa, he then apparently drove up to a rural, remote area in the Santa Monica Mountains, called the Malibu Canyons, near Rosas Overlook. (And if he was drunk for instance, then its likely that his parents would have picked up on this over the phone). The beeping can only be disabled by putting the phone in silent mode, vibrate, switching it off, or plugging it in for battery recharging. He said that he knew which direction to head in as he could see what looked like the lights of a town. From my research, I have seen that theory posited as an explanation a couple of times, and I suppose to be fair theres no evidence that would contradict that idea. Facebook gives people the power. 19-year-old Brandon Swanson disappeared in the early hours of the 14th of May 2008 whilst driving home in Minnesota, USA. If Swanson had exclaimed Oh shit! because he was falling into the water, then surely running water would have been heard by his parents on the other end of the phone? This story is about Douglas Swanson Jr. I would like to take a mathematical, logical approach. Brandon left the party around . With that being said, I cant make it clear enough that I think this bill is excellent and Im amazed by the Swansons ability to channel their pain and tragedy into something that has undoubtedly helped others and will continue to help others. He was on the phone with his father while he was walking. Even a stranger couldnt mix up with those directions, let alone a local who knows the area. It's a puzzling case for many reasons. Albric Aurtenche. To me James the father left a lot of information out..Him and mom should be checked out more thoroughly.. I think this particular scenario would generally indicate more of an opportunistic crime than a planned one, so it would mean that the police officer would have then needed to go back to the scene and remove any evidence/trace of him/herself, of Brandon Swanson and of whatever actually happened. We have to remember that Swanson wasnt in a heavily crowded place or even partially crowded location, he was surrounded by farmland and possibly a river, I doubt there was anyone lurking around waiting for a victim. Swanson is a 2007 graduate of Marshall High School. No clues. He told them that he was near the town of Lynd, Minnesota. Or did they? Reflecting on the last decade, however, those closest to the investigation and search efforts remain hopeful that concrete . 6.30 am Brian and Annette Swanson attempted to report Brandon as missing to local law enforcement but were advised to wait as this type of behaviour was not unusual for young men. When i flip the other hand coinsthis case has more holes than facts till this day. It could well be a fatal accident, but as you say it is strange that so far there hasnt been any evidence found to suggest this. Just as with the case of Elisa Lam in Los Angeles, there seem to be more questions than answers. Nineteen year old Brandon Swanson lived in Marshall, Minnesota with his parents. Why did he crash, that to me is the greatest mystery. Hi my name is Chris, and I was looking for feedback on Brandon Swanson case. (Im sure someone with more expertise than me in US law may well be able to give more information on this). Also, if someone had just offered to give him a lift home, why would he swear at all? Jeff Haase is the founder of Midwest Technical Rescue Training Associates, a nonprofit organization that teaches technical rescue skills to public-safety providers.. They possibly killed 40 young college students. Michael allegedly tried to break the fight up, as he knew one of the women involved. Monday is Brandon Swanson's 28th birthday. Most of what he was saying was hard to understand over the poor connection, but he explained that he had accidentally run into someone, and then there is a lot of indefinable background noise that is then punctuated by what sounds like it might be gunshots. I havent heard of David Paulides before, but will take a look at his writing. Based upon which scenario gives credence to the oh shit. Wouldnt Brandon have closed the door automatically when exiting the vehicle? By the 15th of May, it was determined that his last phone call had come within a 5-mile radius of a tower located at the intersection of County Routes 3 and 10. Also does anyone has a photo from his car that was found at the location h was left? Yes, the whole case is very strange for lack of any real sign of what happened at all. Bean jacket tied around her waist . The one pond search parties had failed to search because it was not on any map. Mine tends to do that, randomly at times. However what are the odds, of the phone being fully charged when he had left? amazing case. Specifically, their National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Missing Person and Unidentified Person Statistics pages. Was he lying about his location or was he just mistaken? Plus, your lungs still have oxygen whenever you drown and makes you float back up to the top and the river carries you to the nearest river bank, its obvious that someone held a gun up to his head kidnapped him, and killed him as a robbery (or just being plain mean) gone wrong. He then went off and met Melissa at approximately 12 AM, after which they were reported as having partied together and done a good amount of drugs. True odd it is the his Mom was taken home, but in that report it read the reason was she was under the weather, ill, and exhausted, but stop blaming her, no one knew this was going to happen, Im sure she has to deal everyday with the thought that she went home instead of keeping at it. If i look to your country the USA, al of the missing persons (including on interpol) are a widespread all over the country, and al these cases are far from different than that of Brandon Swanson is. Just to give the super abridged version, Brandon Swanson went missing after a phone call to his parents cut out. Brandon Swanson of Marshall MN, has been missing since Wed. May 14th, 2008. But it cannot be ruled out entirely as theres not really any evidence for or against it. Darkness and what was probably a cold night doesnt help. Celebrating in the context of the description indicates alcohol intake and possibly some recreational drugs. he disappears May 14, 2008 and is found March 15, 2015. When authorities arrived they found Matthews abandoned vehicle on the Topanga Tower Motorway right near Rosas Overlook, but there was no sign of the missing man or the woman who had been heard by the hikers. I just think that if were going to seriously consider the foul play theory then our suspect pool is slim; someone driving past or someone who lived on one of the farms but it just seems unlikely. The series of events leading to his disappearance near Bronte, Texas, appeared wholly contradictory. For example David Paulides excellent series of books Missing 411 and the disappearances chronicled in there.sadly Brandons case is far from unique. Thanks for taking the time to comment Robbie. Brandon's Law, named for Swanson, was passed later in 2008. The only thing that has ever been found is Brandons car, which was discovered around twenty miles away from where he told his parents he thought he crashed. Forgive me if this was ever answered and im so sorry for what Brandons family have endured.But where is Brandons phone now?.And maybe he was stopped by police their are cases like that Ive read about. No clues. I researched the phone, it was prone to battery problems. Thats the first and only time Ive read anything like that about this case to be honest, so I have no idea where thats come from. Wish we knew what he said to his dad about walking to the town. I know the city like the back of my hand. It was a cold night. call he made to his father probably drained the battery on his Motorola slvr phone. Then he suddenly exclaimed Oh shit!, and the line went dead, with numerous attempts to call him back remaining unanswered. Also, has his cell phone ever been found? But I think it was probably more of a oh sh-t! something completely unexpected has just happened. Being a native of Marshall, he graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. He ended up instead heading over to stay with his brother Kyle after getting a call from Ladessa and arguing some more. What do these messages mean and what has happened to them? As you say, its all very odd. This of course leaves 1% of cases that arent solved. Yet again, the main problem with these theories is that of evidence or, more specifically, the big fat lack of it. On 13th May 2008, Brandon was coming to the end of his first year in college and made plans to celebrate with friends. . This involves walking furrows in 15-20 foot increments which is quite energy intensive and time-consuming. Ive been following this story since it happened in 2008. ), but I dont think I have read anywhere about any questioning of the father. 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.On Friday, those closest to Lawson announced that a private team of . I really think this is all just an unfortunate accident. The March 15, 2015 report was for a different Swanson in Florida. If anyone has any information about Brandon . Lots of things dont add up and as was said in one of the earlier commentscan anyone find anything online about the parents cell phone locations that night? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Whoever Brandon saw with their car lights, they may have been the ones to help him and took him back to wherever they planned to take him as a motive to either harm or rob him. Yet more theories are that Brandon was either hit by a car or picked up by an apparently helpful driver who turned out to have a malicious intent. 4) Despite the area in question being very flat, open and crossed only by shallow rivers, a body has never been found after several extensive searches. (LogOut/ According to official statistics, in the US alone 2,300 people go missing every day. On August 9, Matthew stopped by his fathers home to pick up a paycheck, after which the two chatted and he mentioned that he was going to go out with a female acquaintance that evening, a young woman by the name of Melissa Sanchez. After looking at google maps to get a better idea of where Brandon was.I think we can already answer some of these questions if we think a little. Oddly, the SAR noted that from his cat at night they went out there to see what lights he spoke of seeing, but there was nothing but darkness. Thanks for your comment Jerry, and I agree that is yet another very strange aspect of this case. I believe like most 19 year old college students he was drinking. It would be tragic if that is what happened of course, but at this point theres not much evidence either way. Given his location, it could have been slightly more likely than my other explanations. Brandon Swanson The Disappearance Nineteen year old Brandon Swanson lived in Marshall, Minnesota with his parents. 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