202. The Tragic Case of Alan Brown

In the spring of 1985, 11-year-old Alan Brown was going to spend his spring break at his dad's house. He packed his things, hugged his mom, Brenda, and told her he loved her, then went on his way. Unbeknownst to Brenda, it was the last time she would see her son alive. On Friday, April 12, Alan was reported missing by his stepmother, Rosalind Brown.As the investigation into his disappearance began, detectives were unable to find any information about his whereabouts. That changed on April 30, when Alan's body was found in the Flint River. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, but Brenda knew there was foul play involved. For the next two decades, she was determined to find out who had killed her son, and her efforts paid off. Two people were arrested in connection with Alan's death; however, they were people who were supposed to take care of Alan, not harm him.Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Alan Brown, and his mothers journey to find justice. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. You can keep up with us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepodOr you can send us a nice email to [email protected]