Gone But Not Forgotten: Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old college student from Minnesota, vanished on May 14, 2008, after his car got stuck in a ditch while he was driving home from a night out with friends. Believing he was near the town of Lynd, Brandon called his parents for help, but despite his directions, they couldn’t locate him. Frustrated, he decided to walk toward nearby lights he thought were in Lynd, keeping his father on the phone. Just after 2:30 a.m., he exclaimed, “Oh, shit!” and the line went silent—his last known words.The next day, authorities discovered that Brandon was actually near Porter, about 20 miles from where he believed he was. His car was found, but searches of the surrounding area, including the Yellow Medicine River, revealed no trace of him. Despite extensive searches and numerous theories—including accidental drowning, hypothermia, or foul play—no definitive evidence has surfaced.His parents, devastated by his disappearance, advocated for “Brandon’s Law,” which mandates that Minnesota law enforcement treat adult missing person cases with urgency. To this day, the mystery remains unsolved, with his family and the community still holding out hope for closure, haunted by his chilling last words and the lingering mystery of his fate.(commercial at 7:08)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Moscow is a city located in northern Idaho, United States, with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is the largest city and the county seat of Latah County. The city is situated in the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, and is surrounded by wheat fields, forests, and mountains.Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which is the state's flagship institution and a major research university. The university is a significant contributor to the local economy, and many businesses in the city are directly or indirectly tied to the university.The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performance venues.In terms of recreation, Moscow has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Latah Trail, the Moscow Mountain Trail System, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Moscow Farmers Market, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Renaissance Fair.However, things would change forever after Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were murdered in the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022. What followed in the wake of the murders captivated not only the nation but the whole world as the authorities scrambled to find the person responsible for the heinous crime. This podcast will document the Murders In Moscow from right after the murders were committed all the way through the real time evolution of the trial of the person that the authorities say is responsible, Bryan Kohberger.We will also cover other stories that are based in the world of true crime that are currently in the courts or that are headed that way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.