85. Brandon Swanson
An episode of the Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) podcast, hosted by SWAC Pack, titled "85. Brandon Swanson" was published on January 16, 2026 and runs 67 minutes.
January 16, 2026 ·67m · Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD)
Summary
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...
Episode Description
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 Evidence
BRANDON VICTOR SWANSON - MARSHALL, MINNESOTA — FBI
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