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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 1H 7M

85. Brandon Swanson

from Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) · host SWAC Pack

In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the baffling case of Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old who vanished in rural Minnesota in 2008. Despite detailed instructions to his parents and a 47-minute phone call with his father, Brandon has never been found. This episode explores the timeline of Brandon’s disappearance, the extensive search efforts, various theories including foul play and accident, and the implications of Brandon’s Law, which was enacted to improve missing persons' investigations. Join us as we piece together the events leading up to Brandon’s last known moments and speculate on what truly happened that fateful night.Sources:The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson — Trace EvidenceBRANDON VICTOR SWANSON - MARSHALL, MINNESOTA — FBIhttps://share.google/IKz7Y0SRYDDHB8wBo  - MapSupport the showJoin our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | FacebookFollow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257)Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/)Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcLink to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD)Music licensed from Premium BeatGroovy by INPLUSMUSIC

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