Its a tragic case. Great question! Brandon's Law, named for Swanson, was passed later in 2008. Brandon Swanson is also on the FBI missing person list. Whatever his reasons, he soon got into trouble. In missing persons cases a search by dogs in the first week or two should be allowed, with or without landowner permission. Brandon's phone immediately hung up and his parents tried to call him back several times. I think his parents said the phone rang afterwards so definitely not in water. it all paints a pretty compelling picture - that Brandon passed out in a field and was run over by a farm vehicle, and his death was covered up afterwards. Until, then, the case will remain a much-speculated upon mystery. At this time, crops were not planted fully yet, it was a late year getting crops in the fields, would be pretty clear & open fields. no. Thats why I do what I do. You would have to know the farm roads like the back of your hand to get home using them, and I doubt that Brandon had ever driven on those farm roads before. As he had attempted to name his fellows and changed into trying to attain his parents, it changed into some distance much more likely that he desired to be placed. He had been wandering about for a while spreading his scent everywhere. It may be a badly written up police document. "She knew it wouldn't help in her son's case, but that it could help others in the future", Seifert recalled in 2015. Well also provide a brief overview of some of the most popular AI software applications that can be used for content planning and editorial work. Even years later, there are still no answers regarding what happened to Brandon Swanson, though theories abound. In the morning, Swansons parents reported him missing to police, who advised them to wait as such behavior was not uncommon for young men his age. [3], His cellphone call had been routed through a tower at the intersection of County Routes 3 and 10 near Minneota, another town along Highway 68. Others think he simply left town for personal reasons. Missing in Pennsylvania: Unsolved Cases from the Keystone State, Killers in the Classroom: Case Studies of School Rampage Shooters. In addition, they used seek dogs and scoured various bodies of water. From where his car was found to Lynd seems to be (by glancing at the map), a LONG ways away, even for walking for an hour! I couldnt agree more that there are so many answered about this case. That definitely caught me by surprise :). They are just designed to get farm equipment from one field to another field. I had another friend with a similar problem. She is also the researcher and writer for the podcast Criminology. In this part, we'll go over some of the theories that have been brought up over the years. I find it likely that he climbed out of the river and continue to walk onwards in the direction he believed was Lynd. Very soon thereafter, the police were notified and a delayed search for Brandon Swanson had begun with helicopters, volunteers, and dogs. 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. She said rhetorically Whats a map? I once found a young woman at the bottom of an exit ramp on I-80 just sitting there because her GPS stopped (or maybe her phone battery died) and she didnt know what to do next. Brandon Swansons disappearance mystery has now not been resolved after 13 years of his disappearance. Another theory cautioned that Swanson may also have had a few sorts of mental crumble. But could the scent the dogs were smelling from the machinery come from a previous accident? It is not specified what type. Instant classic. It is not plausible that he drowned, because they would have found his body somewhere downstream. I feel for the young mans parents. Also has a sketchy farm place that appears abandoned on the other side of the road from the reserve. all through the call, Swanson satisfied his dad and mom he changed into no longer injured and might wait with his automobile. including theories that Tank became a target of some with ties to organized crime. [3] Later that day, the circumstances of his disappearance became more complicated when his cell phone records showed he had been near Porter, 25 miles (40km) from where Swanson had said he was, in a different direction. But, their calls had been by no means replied to. And you make a good point that some evidence of the accident might be left behind. The I dont know why Im not where I said I am but Ill walk to another location is not a good reason. I asked why she didnt just buy a map. I cant imagine living with the not knowing. Frustrated cause no one can pick me up, I rifle through my car to find my heavy coat and I have to call my parents to come get me. There are many theories surrounding Brandon Swansons disappearance, but no concrete evidence has been uncovered so far. Delzer also noted that Swanson said, "Not another fence," right before saying "Oh s***." There were open field surrounded him where his body could of easily been spotted. Does anyone know how fast the water was by the fence line was? Hi Todd. I think he saw someone that he knew (and was afraid of) dropped the phone, and ran. The chances of Brandon meeting foul play under these circumstances is about nil. He has not been seen or heard from since this incident. Enter your email address to receive our monthly newsletter and to be notified about new posts. At two different parties, he was observed to consume some alcoholic beverages but, his friends said, not enough to make him seem visibly intoxicated. At one point, Swanson hung up. but, officials in no way really located any stays. Annette and Brian Swanson believe their son's disappearance may have been solved if law enforcement had begun their investigation immediately after they reported him missing. has a very conceivable theory. I start walking towards the street and town lights (not thinking about leaving the car doors open) . Over the months following Brandons disappearance, volunteers, emergency personnel and law enforcement utilized walkers, boats, horseback, and all-terrain vehicles to search areas of Lincoln, Lyon and Yellow Medicine Counties and bodies of water including Yellow Medicine River. Upon reaching Lynd, his parents found no sign . As a freelance writer, he spends his time writing about true crime. At 6:30 a.m., his parents reported Brandon missing to the Lynd police. I have no idea why he wouldnt take them if he was willingly leaving the area. "[9], Dennis Frederickson introduced a companion bill in the State Senate. Thats an insane idea of what happened. Unfortunately, no trace of the missing man was ever found. This might be my new theory for him. However, he likely died of hypothermia, as the temperature was just under 40 degrees that morning. One should only leave a vehicle for a very good reason. Or stuff like blood? -A pipe was found in Brandon's car. On YouTube and Reddit, I've seen a few comments left by people from the area who claim that they've heard rumors about Brandon owing a drug debt and being found & killed by dealers. Have anyone interviewed the town people and farmes who live by this road? The town he saw in the distance could not have been Lynd, as he was 25 miles away from where he thought he was. Personally I go with the he fell in the river (which is really not much of a river at that point), got soaked, got out and walked on until he gave in to hyperthermia - and then just curled up in a field and perished. Annette called him on his cell phone, and they both agreed to flash their lights to let each other know they were there. Wikimedia CommonsBrandon Swanson disappeared in the early hours of May 14, 2008. His parents successfully lobbied the state legislature to pass Brandon's Law, which requires that police begin investigations of missing adults promptly. The most prevalent theory is that Brandon must have fallen into a river or creek - possibly the Yellow Medicine River - which is fifteen feet at its deepest point, and would have been running incredibly fast at the time he disappeared. When they arrived at the location Brandon gave, they could not find him. However, the bloodhounds continued the trail on the other side of the river so it is unlikely he drowned there. Does anybody know whether all the cisterns and wells have been checked? As always, thanks very much for reading! You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Some believe Swanson many have fallen into the river and washed downstream, but investigators thought that unlikely, as his body was never recovered. However, there is simply no evidence proving either theory. [3], Annette and Brian Swanson got in their pickup truck and drove out to where they thought he was, keeping him on the phone despite occasional hangups and drops. Hi Dave Thanks for reading and sharing all of your great insights! Talk about this case hitting close to home for you. Police do not have any evidence of foul play and believe Brandons remains are within the 122 square-mile search area. On May 14, 2008 Brandon Swanson, age 19, drove towards Marshall, Minnesota. As the river was searched, and Brandon Swanson's body was never found, authorities believe he made it back out of the water and continued walking. Not blamingbut if I had called my parents to ask them to help they would NEVER have participated in a plan where I walk across open countryside in the dark. [3], Shortly after 2:30a.m., 47 minutes into the call, Brandon suddenly interrupted himself on the phone and said "Oh, shit!" Brandon Swanson is an accomplished musician, songwriter and vocalist. Foul play has not been ruled out, but it has also been proposed that he might have accidentally fallen into the Yellow Medicine River, near where his car was found, and drowned, although extensive searches have not found a body. As reported by FindLaw, states do not generally require a waiting period for reporting a child or an adult missing, However, priority is often given to cases involving young children, people who are mentally or physically impaired, or cases where foul play is evident. He wasn't injured in the crash. 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. That makes a great story and is possible but unless Brandon knew or thought he was Northwest of a town (which I dont think he did) he would have headed in the direction he thought town was to the northeast. It's all walking distance. https://linktr.ee/brewcrime Your email address will not be published. Brandon said to meet him at a Lynd tavern parking lot. Annie Martell Part Ways From John Denver; Where Is She Now? It's also not 100% known if the phone initially disconnected or not. If you take that immediate area where the car was and then the time frame when he was talking on the phone with his parents, who knows what direction he went and how far he traveled? (Kirk, 2018). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old from Marshall, Minnesota, went missing on May 14, 2008. The 19-year-old was driving home on a night in 2008 when he crashed his car into a ditch. It would take a lot to separate me from its shelter. Im not familiar with the area but what I have read about this is there are areas where there are mining shafts. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Just to summarize for people who aren't familiar with the case, Brandon Swanson was a 19 years old from Marshall, MN when he disappeared in May 2008. Brandon Swanson deliberates his disappearance. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #manitoba #brewcrime #crimesofmanitoba, New Monday means NEW EPISODE! Swanson was reportedly supposed to power from Canby to reach his dad and moms domestic in Marshall. I know that some animals will carry the prey off and bury it away from everything else. 2023 - Phootoscelebrities All Rights Reserved. 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