The person at the center of this case
Brandon Victor Swanson
Violent Crime · Open
17 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? Was the vehicle disabled or did Brandon intentionally abandon it?
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timeline
Lead #2What was Brandon's destination when he left his friend's house, and did he communicate with anyone about his plans?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Brandon after he left his friend's house or near the abandoned vehicle location?
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, with no confirmed explanation for why he left his car or where he went. Anyone with information about Brandon's whereabouts or the events of that night is urged to contact authorities.
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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clue
Lead #4What condition was the vehicle in, and were there any signs of struggle or distress inside or around the car?
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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
Brandon leaves friend's house
Brandon Victor Swanson was last seen leaving a friend's residence in Marshall, Minnesota.
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2008-05-14
Abandoned vehicle found
Brandon's car was discovered abandoned in a ditch with doors open and keys missing.
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2008
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2008
Last Updated:April 29, 2026