The person at the center of this case
Kelley Cristyn Brannon
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Kelley Cristyn Brannon
Justice for Kelley Cristyn Brannon — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Which of the vehicles visible on hotel security footage departing around 00:59 on July 15th may have picked up Kelley?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any drivers on US Highway 90 East near the Sunshine Inn around 1:00 AM on July 15th who may have seen or picked up a woman with a guitar?
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evidence
Lead #3What does the complete hotel security video show regarding vehicle movements and any interaction between Kelley and departing vehicles?
Kelley Cristyn Brannon, a 36-year-old woman, disappeared on July 15, 2020, from the Sunshine Inn in Live Oak, Florida after leaving a voicemail stating she was "getting in a car" following an argument with her boyfriend. She was last seen walking eastbound on US Highway 90 with her guitar, leaving behind all possessions including money and identification—behavior described as highly unusual. Despite security footage review and witness accounts, it remains unknown whether she entered any of the vehicles visible in the hotel parking lot, and she has had no contact with family or friends in over six years.
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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 #4Why would Kelley leave behind all money, identification, and possessions if she was planning to leave voluntarily?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone come forward claiming to have received a ride request or communication from Kelley's cell phone after the voicemail?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP71939. Missing person: Kelley Cristyn Brannon.
Last known contact: 2020-07-15 in Live Oak, Suwannee, FL. Circumstances: Kelley Brannon was at the Sunshine Inn in Live Oak Florida on july 14th 2020.
She and her boy friend were traveling on I-75 on or about July 09th when they had vehicle trouble and were forced to stay in Live Oak, awaiting vehicle repair. During the evening hours of July 14th, after an ongoing argument between the two, Kelley left a voice mail stating that she was "getting in a car." The voice mail was left at 0059 hours on the 15th of July.
Some witnesses at the hotel stated that Kelley was seen walking away from the hotel on US Highway 90 headed East. She was stated to have had her guitar in a case over her shoulder as she walked away.
This was reportedly around the same time frame that she left the phone message. Kelley had her cell phone but left behind all other possessions including currency and identification.
Security video from the hotel has been reviewed. Although several vehicles enter and depart the parking lot it is unknown if Kelley may have entered any of these vehicles.
She has not been in contact with close friends or family members since that time, which has been described as not normal behavior for Kelley. Demographics: 36 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White shirt black shorts, wearing guitar on her back..
Investigating agency: Live Oak Police Department | 0120004862 | 2020-07-15.
Timeline of Events
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2020-07-09
Vehicle trouble on I-75
Kelley and boyfriend experienced vehicle trouble while traveling on I-75, forcing them to stay in Live Oak for repairs
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2020-07-14
Argument at Sunshine Inn
Kelley and her boyfriend had an ongoing argument during the evening hours at the Sunshine Inn
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2020-07-15
00:59Voicemail and departure
Kelley left a voicemail stating she was "getting in a car." Witnesses reported seeing her walking away from the hotel on US Highway 90 headed east with her guitar in a case over her shoulder
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Case Information
Incident:July 9, 2020
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 9, 2020
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3863622222
You can remain anonymous