document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Brandon Swanson accidentally fell into the river. After 10+ years, this seems highly unlikely. Brandon's Law, named for Swanson, was passed later in 2008. He had driven off the road, was intoxicated, and was trying to figure out where he was when the call cut off. Parents always keep hope that their child will be found. You can subscribe below to get the latest blog posts delivered straight to your inbox. 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Just as with the case of Elisa Lam in Los Angeles, there seem to be more questions than answers. Yet again, the main problem with these theories is that of evidence or, more specifically, the big fat lack of it. I know its 2008 technology, but was he and his parents familiar with the area? Source: North American Missing Persons Network Perhaps the creepiest story of the bunch, 19-year-old, Brandon Swanson was driving home at night in 2008 when his car crashed into a ditch. Marisa loves conspiracy theories, Ethan knows nothing about them. Assuming his phone was on and operational the police couldve called his carrier and started a trace. If something dangerous was imminent, it seems unlikely that Brandon would actually hang up the phone. I dont feel that Brandon slipped into the river or fell into a well, instead someone may have knocked him out, taken him back to their farm; killed him or something. There are certainly more questions than answers in this case unfortunately. The simple solutions are usually the right solutions. This would imply that Swanson had indeed fallen into the water but had managed to get out and continue walking. Im going to a party in Rockcastle County. All texts made to her for more information went unanswered, and that is the last anyone has heard of Brookelyn Farthing. So, maybe they cant look everywhere? According to Wikipedia, the average walking speed is 5 km per hour. I think there has been discussion about how those last words were actually said, but nothing conclusive has ever been decided unfortunately. Darkness and what was probably a cold night doesnt help. As a crime writer, I do a lot of research into real life crimes and unsolved cases. The 47 min. I think its pretty obvious to say that someone took Brandon back to their farm and harmed him and maybe buried him somewhere out in the field where he may never be found I dont mean to sound so morbid but we all know that people do this in rural areas when its not very safe, especially driving alone at night and not knowing where youre at after a wreck. And if he was picked up by someone, surely he would tell his dad, who he was on the phone with at the time? he disappears May 14, 2008 and is found March 15, 2015. On May 14, 2008, Brandon was driving home from a party and drove into a ditch. A search was launched involving hundreds of people and trained dogs, which would go on for around 4 months meticulously going through a 100 square mile area without finding the missing man or even any trace whatsoever of where he had gone. The oh sh! could be said several ways, 1. you tripped and fell, 2. youre tired of the current thing happening so you end it. Why did he crash, that to me is the greatest mystery. Specifically, their National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Missing Person and Unidentified Person Statistics pages. There are a huge amount of statistics on there regarding missing persons cases and as you can imagine the sheer volume of information is both fascinating and horrifying. There was no damage to the car and no signs of any injuries sustained in the accident. I think a lot of people are seeing things in a similar way that this wasnt a tragic accident, but that there was something more sinister behind it all. A sudden surprise wouldnt answer why the phone abruptly when dead, and still able to receive calls later. He hung up the phone to keep his dad from asking questions and being overhead, but when his dad called back, the sound betrayed Brandon. Pingback: Brandon Swanson Sleuth Be Told. The idea that the lights he saw were a drug deal isnt likely. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. On the night of 14 May 2008, after celebrating the last day of college classes with a friend, he was driving home along a gravel road, and somehow crashed his car into a ditch. While his friends observed him consume a few alcholic drinks, they said it was not eough to mae him appear intoxicated. proof, but, given that we still have no clues or evidence indicating what did actually happen, that theory may well be as plausible as any other I guess. A third theory suggests that Shaffer might have died by suicide. (LogOut/ [25] Damascus Dreams. 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? Source: https://en.m.wikiversity.org/wiki/User:Jeff_Hase/Missing_Person_Case_Study__Brandon_Swanson. 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. Has he been questioned about his statements given to the authorities? 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. and also, hes in teh middle of nowhere, midnight, lost. What is known is that at around 4 AM, Brookelyn called her cousin to come pick her up from the house, but as the cousin had had too much to drink, she couldnt. that would warrant his last words and perhaps the phone survived that incident. Brandon also had a child from an early relationship. Swanson's case remains unsolved. His frantic parents continued the search but were unable to find him. If his dad had run him off and he did leave then he wouldnt be afraid to call his mom..At least to tell her he was OK.. Hello) BRANDON SWANSON - THEORIES (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLIPS)Examining different theories in the Brandon Swanson disappearance.LISTEN to the FULL PODCAST here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kx0WCFSmGUJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIM7B3NhioaqwNyHnu9YL0g/joinAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL - https://amzn.to/2KRHO8CSUPPORT MINDSHOCK - https://www.paypal.me/mindshock-SOCIAL- FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/MindshockPodcastTWITTER - https://twitter.com/TheMindshockPodREDDIT - https://www.reddit.com/r/mindshockMEDIUM - https://medium.com/@mindshockPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/mindshock There is NO WAY he can defend himself from an attack with that height and body weight. A few particular details that are strange: 1) The road from Canby to Lynd is a highway, well-known to and often traveled by Brandon. But if his dad ran him off and Brandon had left..Then he wouldnt have any fear in calling his mom, at least to let her know he was ok.. More recently is the spooky case of 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing, of Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a difficult case for many reasons. Brandon Lawson has not been seen since, and there have been no suspects, no clues, no activity on his bank account or further activity on his cell phone, nothing. When Brandon Lawson vanished in 2013, it left authorities baffled and his family in shambles. Her books are available on Amazon. I therefore do not rule out other motives which might be at play here. It has been named Brandons Law. An answer might be that Brandon dropped the phone, causing the battery to fall out and so ending the call that way. Your email address will not be published. As well as trying to call their son, Brian and Annette Swanson continued to look for any sign of Brandon or his car. On the theory that Brandon might have drowned, boats from the state's Department of Natural Resources were deployed along the river, and gates were installed. On the night of 14 May 2008, after celebrating the last day of college classes with a friend, he was driving home along a gravel road, and somehow crashed his car into a ditch. Read Content. Join Facebook to connect with Brandon Swanson and others you may know. 1.54 am Swanson called his parents, Annette and Brian Swanson, and told them that hed got his car stuck in a ditch, he was uninjured and asked could they pick him up, which they agreed to. (And if he was drunk for instance, then its likely that his parents would have picked up on this over the phone). Swanson was last seen in Marshall, Minnesota on May 14, 2008. Just to drop off the face of the earth like that so haunting for the family to live with. kidnappers knew this. Im not being funny, Im just trying to come up with an explanation. Forty-seven minutes into the phone call, Brandon suddenly exclaimed, Oh shit! and the line went dead. Curiously, the house where she had been was found to be on fire not long after this, and some of Brookelyns belongings were recovered from the blaze, such as her cowboy boots, purse and some clothing, but there were no bodies or injuries. They have also said that they do not believe there was any evidence that he was intoxicated or impaired in any way. As you say, hopefully one day Brandons family will have some answers. Swanson is a 2007 graduate of Marshall High School. I had several thoughts. 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. However, Brandons dad said that after the call ended, he kept trying to call Brandon but that he wasnt picking up the call, which means the phone was in working condition but not being answered. Celebrating in the context of the description indicates alcohol intake and possibly some recreational drugs. His shocked last words seem to support this. Physical Description: His father probably said some really mean things to Brandon. Search efforts began again in the autumn/fall of 2008 where search dogs again picked up the scent of human remains in an area not previously searched. And if he was picked up by someone, surely he would tell his dad, who he was on the phone with at the time? 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. 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? 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? What Happened to Brandon Swanson? I pretty sure Brandons alive and well. He was the one who took his wife home, while he dealt with Brandon. Was he lying about his location or was he just mistaken? 9 Brandon Swanson. I know this will sound a bit harsh, insensitive and maybe far-fetched (but what other theory isnt? I dont want to be rude or anything, but all over the internet i only came acros the searching that took over years from volunteering. Im pretty sure his Oh sh comment was made when he came to the realization that he was not where he thought he was, he probably didnt pick up the phone when his father called for the very same reason, justifying that his father would be mad if he found out hed been driving for almost three hours now looking for him in a spot where he wasnt, he tried to make his way home on his own, but being intoxicated with impaired judgement one of two things could have happened: A.) 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