S2 Ep. 19: Cold Case Friday, Brandon Swanson
About this episode
The episode discusses the haunting disappearance of Brandon Swanson in 2008 and the events surrounding his last phone call.
Today's Cold Case Friday explores one of the most haunting missing‑person cases in modern true crime: the 2008 disappearance of 19‑year‑old Brandon Swanson in rural Minnesota. After accidentally driving his car into a ditch shortly after midnight, Brandon called his parents for help. What followed was a 47‑minute phone call filled with reassurance, confusion, and shifting landmarks—until Brandon suddenly exclaimed “Oh, shit” and the line went silent. He has never been seen again. Listen now to hear what Tara feels happened the night he vanished, and the emotional imprints surrounding the case.
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