Imagine you're on the phone with your child when suddenly, you hear a startled yell—then silence. No goodbye, no explanation. Just… gone. And despite your desperate attempts to call back, you never hear their voice again.
This unimaginable nightmare became a reality for Annette and Brian Swanson.
In today’s episode, we dive into the chilling details of Brandon Swanson’s disappearance and the lingering mystery that has haunted his family for over 17 years as of 2025.
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.
Source Material:
- Brandon Swanson Case Map. Google Maps (not created by me)
- Immelman, Aubrey. Brandon Swanson. ( site )
- Hasse, Jeff. “Missing Person Case Study -- Brandon Swanson.” Wikiversity
- HLN. Brandon Swanson’s Mom Speaks Out on HLN. YouTube, 24 June 2021 ( video )
- "Brandon Victor Swanson: Missing Person Case.” Uncovered
- Grace, Nancy. “Cold Case: Brandon Swanson.” CNN, 18 Jan. 2010 ( site )
- "Brandon’s Law Aims to Help Families of Missing Adults.” Minnesota House of Representatives, 2009 ( site )
- “Missing in Minnesota: The Case of Brandon Swanson.” Lost Souls of America, 26 Jan. 2022 ( site )
If you or anyone you know has information that could help solve Brandon's case, please contact:
- Lincoln County Sherrif: 507-694-1664
- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: 651-793-7000
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- Email: redstringtheorypodcast@gmail.com
- Twitter: @redstringspod
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