Despite circumstantial evidence pointing to his stepmother, the case remains unsolved. May 14, 2008. He always seemed to have his nose in a book, making reading his favorite pastime. CNN Justice, 1-3. It happened in 2008 to Brandon Swanson, 2020 To Jason Landry, and 2021 to Daniel Robinson. Brandons Law to the rescue. KSTP was there in May of 2008 as several agencies looked for Brandon. Another point of question that I cant help but wonder about is that phone call. There are 206 bones in the body. 2023 first . Brandon s parents, Brian and . Marshall was a relatively quiet area, a population of around 13-14,000 but it was an area focused primarily on agriculture. David Paulides and his Missing 411 series . "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. "I couldnt breathe, I was nauseous, and I think that was just my motherly instincts telling me hes gone," said Annette Swanson. However, after several failed attempts at locating Swanson using this method, tensions were rising. On May 14, 2008 Brandon Swanson, age 19, drove towards Marshall, Minnesota. The dogs were unable to pick his trail back up on the other side. He can see its lights in the distance, so it should not be too far of a walk. Brian and Annette stayed on the phone with their son while driving to pick him up. Right on the border between Lincoln, Yellow Medicine and Lyon counties, said Hasse. Its searching for answers, its searching for where, who, what, were, when, why? Multiple theories have been brought forward over the years to try and explained what happened that night. Both of his parents state Brandon sounded clear-headed and coherent when they were on the phone with him, and he had no history of mental illness or mental disorder. On the afternoon of May 14, authorities located Brandons Chevy Lumina by tracing his cell phone calls to a tower northwest of Marshall. By morning, when the sun had risen, Brandons family knew it was time to file a missing persons report. Risk-taking young adults? Retrieved n.d., from http://www.kare11.com/news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=511468. Within the last year, the Sheriffs Office and BCA have received additional tips, although he points out that not all tips are new for investigators. Lynd, where Brandon thought he was, is southwest of Marshall. "When you have lost somebody but you have no answers, theres no knowing where they are or even what happened to them, said Annette Swanson. February 17, 2022. 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. For unknown reasons, he left his glasses in his car that night. People at the party report that Brandon had one alcoholic drink that they noticed, and that he seemed fine, not inebriated in any way. Nearly 100 years later, his descendants' DNA proved that the child reunited with the Dunbar family was not Bobby but rather a boy named Charles (Bruce) Anderson who resembled Bobby. He brought in expert handlers with trailing dogs. Because Brandons fate is still unknown, it can be speculated that he was taken by an offender, murdered, and disposed of so his remains would not be found. Perhaps this is why he misunderstood where he was, why he ended up in the wrong area, how he drifted gently off the road. Map showing Brandon's route | Photo Credits: Thomas Lauth Missing Persons Investigation Worldwide Brandon was a promising student, who was happy to have a break after studying wind turbines for an entire semester at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Brandon Swanson The Disappearance Nineteen year old Brandon Swanson lived in Marshall, Minnesota with his parents. 00:00. Armed with this new information, the search moves to the area where they finally find Brandons car in Porter, stuck in a ditch. 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. Many tips revolve around the events leading up to Brandon Swansons disappearance, including claims that he was involved in an argument at the time he went missing. Though Brandons case tragically remains unsolved, wherever Brandon is he can be proud of his legacy of enacting a new Law in his honor. So we are really confident that hes somewhere in this watershed. (LogOut/ All Rights Reserved. Brandon Victor Swanson was last seen on May 15th 2008 in Canby Minnesota. Asha has not been seen since. View the profiles of people named Brandon Swanson. He was sure hed given the directions correctly, and he decided he didnt want to wait anymore. Brandon Swanson's Disappearance Notes: Image: Brandon Swanson Missing Person poster (FBI) "Born on January 30, 1989, in Marshall, Minnesota, Brandon Swanson was a 19-year-old college student who was enrolled in a wind turbine program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Canby. Since 2008, Hasse and other volunteers have spent tens of thousands of hours, walking thousands of miles through farm fields, ditches and rivers, all in a 120 square mile area. Brian called Brandon back 6 times in a row, and each time the phone went straight to voicemail. Brandon died of hypothermia after falling into the Yellow Medicine River. Brandon Swanson. Hmm, thats strange so they begin driving up and down the road. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Being a native of Marshall, he graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. 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. They see darkness. Brandon did not call to report being stuck in a ditch until nearly 2am. It's a puzzling case for many reasons. Not knowing what else to do, Brian continued driving up and down the roads calling and looking for Brandon. 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 (Photo: AP). After some attempts to free the car himself and trying to call some friends, Brandon decided to give his parents, Brian and Annette Swanson, a call at around 1:54 a.m. to let them know what happened. We just cant get that final point.". Photo courtesy of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Though Brandon was barely 19 years old, the police response did not match the alarm his family and friends felt. but some landowners have refused to allow access to search parties working to find Swanson, missing since 2008. Brian stayed on the phone with his son while he made his journey, and he was a little frustrated that Brandon kept walking through fields and other areas rather than sticking to the main road. Disappearance of Brandon Swanson. The law is named after Brandon Swanson, whose car got stuck in a ditch near Taunton along the Lincoln and Lyon county line in southwest Minnesota on May 14, 2008. Shortly after midnight on May 14, 2008, Brandon Swanson mysteriously vanished in Marshall, Minnesota. I have also heard rumors, though nothing to verify, that there may have been a bowl in his car- a cannabis pipe. Annette Swanson smiles when she looks at pictures of her son Brandon. However, later that day cell phone records showed Brandon was near Porter, Minnesota, not Lynd, when he phoned his parents. Also, if Brandon was actually planning his disappearance, getting his car purposefully stuck in a ditch and trying to reach out to multiple people to get help seems like a strange way to carry out such a plan. 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 attended a small gathering at a house, where it is said that there was alcohol, however, Brandon did not appear to be drunk. The search for Brandon Swanson blog (n.d.). 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. His last search was for Deb Hendrichs, 56, of Star, Idaho, who went missing on Jan. 11, 2021, in the Blue Mountains near Meacham, Ore., when her Toyota RAV-4 ran out of gas. He was 19 years old at the time. Brandon Swanson was a normal, nineteen-year-old man living during what should have been the best years of his life. Distinguishing characteristics for Brandon include Caucasian male. The dogs also tracked him off the road to the water. He disappeared while driving home after spending the night with friends celebrating the end of spring semester classes. In this article, we will be discussing the case of a missing person Brandon Swanson and discuss the hidden mystery behind it. Brandon Victor Swanson was last seen on May 15th 2008 in Canby Minnesota. 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. It was almost as if he vanished into thin air. 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). 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. Eventually, the dogs pointed them to farm fields north of Porter. Cruel? 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. His vehicle was found locked and abandoned the next day and eventually his laptop and the computer's hard drive were recovered from the nearby Susquehanna River. However, the probability of the buildings owner not finding Brandons remains after two years is unlikely. Facebook gives people the power. Swanson, 19, disappeared in May of 2008 after running his car off the road in rural western Minnesota. Sometimes multiple times a day even. Annette and Brian Swanson were there when it was signed by the Governor in 2009. We were able to use the cellphone tower technology to have an idea of where his last communications or phone calls came from, so that put us on a cell tower up in that area, Wallen said. David Francis, left, and Brandons father Brian Swanson at right with glasses. The search for Brandon Swanson will resume this spring if they can get resources together and permission from land owners. ", "Its a straight shot down Highway 68, said Search Manager Jeff Hasse with Midwest Technical Rescue Training. 01:13:04. However, once they arrive to Brandons location, he is nowhere to be found. You can find out more about the organization here. These have been discounted as well. The bill, named Brandon's Law, would eliminate waiting periods when adults disappear under suspicious circumstances, or when young adults up to age 21 are reported missing under most circumstances. If you or someone you know has any information that could lead to the discovery of Brandon Swanson, please call the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office (Minnesota) at 1-507-694-1664 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5687). Theyve performed 1,900 K-9 missions, using 45 highly-trained dogs, led by 35 handlers from nine states. After wrapping up his last day and bringing his first year of college to a close, he decided to spend the night celebrating with his friends. 3. Brian and Annette Swanson never forgot about the nonchalance from law enforcement they encountered when they first reported their son missing. He was calling for help. MARSHALL Ten years have gone by and Brandon Swanson is still missing. 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. 34 Isaac Paredes-2B/3B TB. Officers finally joined in the search efforts, but they still came up with nothing. And you cant find it. Belt certainly knows that feeling. It seems impossible that they could walk away from their vehicles, sometimes even leaving their clothes behind and . At 6 a.m., Annette and her husband Brian called police. St. Paul Pioneer Press, p. B1. A shining light on this tragedy is the passing of Brandons Law. It was a cold night. For nineteen-year-old Brandon Swanson, May 13, 2008 was an exciting day. If he fell into the water along with his cellphone, all calls would have gone straight to voicemail. Around 10:30 pm, he left the gathering to drive to Canby, which is 30 miles away . So then the search was focused there, and the car was located.. As his parents were on their way to help, the cell phone connection went dead at 3:10 a.m. "But he wasnt on it. They enlist the help of his friends, who participate in the search. Brandon started walking. Its all documented and backed up by science, its there and its real.". What did that mean? If they went through, does that mean the phone was manually turned off rather than physically destroyed by an accident? Thats only about 10 minutes away, well be right there. In at least a couple of circumstances, that (problem) is still in existence, Anderson said. That night was all about celebrating the end of the year, and Brandon had what was supposed to be a fun night with lots of friends ahead of him. They got a hold of Brandons cellphone records, which revealed something intriguing. Brandon got mixed up in direction and met a tragic accidental end, with his body lost in nature-. Left in the wake of their ongoing tragedy, Brian Swanson and Annette Swanson identified roadblocks they ran into in their effort to immediately get law enforcement involved in their sons missing persons case. Madison Grove. They broke down the search area into smaller segments and kept meticulous records. 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. Brian and Annette Swanson reported their son missing the next morning. The map below shows the main geographical locations in the timeline outlined. He would start walking in the direction of the lights. Monday is Brandon Swanson's 28th birthday. He is legally blind in his left eye. This is a trip that he made practically daily, considering he would drive from Marshall to Canby and back for classes all the time. When the 911 operator asked if he needed an ambulance Brandon replied no, he needed police to respond. Brandon Swanson was born on January 30, 1989, in Marshall, Minnesota, U.S., a son to Brain and Annette Swanson. He remains missing. Up ahead on the road in the distance, Brandon could see the glow of the lights from the city of Lynd, and he decided hed just walk that way. The USA and similar big nations have all . I have covered a few cases that are not exactly unsolved murders but could be. From there, the canines lost the scent. Hasse says Brandon hasnt been seen since. It is possible that he abruptly hung up the phone while falling into the river, with the phone slipping out of his hand and falling onto dry land; however, the phone has not been recovered and one can only speculate. Hoping this will be a faster plan, he tells his parents to pick him up in the parking lot of a local bar/nightclub. What is it and how did it come to be? I want to add a few more speculative points that I think aid this theory, though please remember that theory is not evidence! In the early morning hours of Valentine's Day 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree left her home with a packed bookbag. I mean, you could place a call and it would ring before turning over to voicemail, Lyon County Sheriff Eric Wallen said. But Annette says her son was actually in a completely different place than he was telling them. In May of 2008 Brandon Swanson went missing after driving his car off the road into a ditch. 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. What makes even less sense is the timing of it all. Now, geographically speaking it makes perfect sense that Brandon and his car would be in Taunton. Yet in the early hours of May 14, 2008, Brandon Swanson chose to drive on the back roads, rather than on the commonly traveled Minnesota State Highway 68. It has also been nearly three years since Brandon went missing and for a fraud of this nature to last that long without detection is unlikely. Trying to explain how Brandon could have mixed up his location has proven challenging. 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. The dogs led authorities to the banks of the Yellow Medicine River, which at the time of the disappearance was high and flowing fast. Brandons friend and classmate was moving away, and Brandon wanted to make sure he got a chance to say goodbye, so they met up for another party. In Minnesota alone, roughly three dogs possess the capabilities to carry out this type of search, although Anderson said its not uncommon for his team to utilize canines from other states. His calls to his parents the night before pinged off a cell phone tower near the small town of Taunton, 25 miles away from Lynd to the northwest of Marshall. (2008, May 20). At around 2 a.m. on the morning of May 14th, Swanson called his parents . What both Brandon and his parents thought though was that the other car was in the wrong spot. He was seen drinking at both parties, but according to his friends, he didnt drink enough to become intoxicated, at least not overtly. Apparently hed just drifted a little, but the curb was low, and try as he might on his own he just could not get his Chevy Lumina out of the ditch hed landed in. 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. Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing in the state of Minnesota. The most recent major search effort was conducted August 7-8, 2010. We dont know. Though they were spotted that day in the mall, they have not been seen since and the vehicle they arrived in was left behind. Join Facebook to connect with Brandon Swanson and others you may know. 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