The person at the center of this case
Brandon Victor Swanson
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
18 years waiting · since 2008
BRANDON VICTOR SWANSON - MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
Justice for Brandon Victor Swanson — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why were the car doors open and keys missing? Did Brandon abandon the vehicle voluntarily or was he forced to leave?
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timeline
Lead #2What was Brandon's state of mind and destination when he left his friend's house that evening?
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location
Lead #3What is the exact location of the ditch where the vehicle was found, and were there signs of struggle or foul play at the scene?
Brandon Victor Swanson disappeared on May 14, 2008, after leaving a friend's house in Marshall, Minnesota; his abandoned vehicle was found in a ditch with doors open and keys missing. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he fled on foot, was abducted, or met with foul play. Despite extensive investigation, Brandon's fate has never been determined, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or the events of that night is urged to come forward.
Case
#597
Marshall Police Department / Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any forensic findings in or around the vehicle that could indicate what happened to Brandon?
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witness
Lead #5Did anyone see Brandon after he left his friend's house or near the abandoned vehicle that night?
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Source Narrative
Marshall, Minnesota May 14, 2008 Brandon was last seen on May 14, 2008 leaving a friend’s house. His car was found abandoned in a ditch with the car doors open and keys missing.
Timeline of Events
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2008-05-14
eveningBrandon leaves friend's house
Brandon Victor Swanson was last seen leaving a friend's residence in Marshall, Minnesota on the evening of May 14, 2008.
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2008-05-14
Abandoned vehicle found
Brandon's car was discovered abandoned in a ditch with both doors open and keys missing, indicating a sudden departure or disturbance.
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2008 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2008 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 14, 2026