Brandon Lawson was 26 years old when he went missing on August 9, 2013.
Its a puzzling case for many reasons.
His truck ran out of gas and he asked his brother to bring a gas can.
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When Kyle got there, Brandon was not in his vehicle.
They spoke on the phone and a police officer pulled up behind Brandons truck.
Brandon said to Kyle, One time, run!
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According to Kyle this means law enforcement, run.
When Kyle refused to run from the cop, Brandon hung up on him.
This detail makes the case even more confusing because Brandon, himself, called 911 before Kyles arrival.
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What is he trying to explain to the emergency dispatcher?
And what events led up to this night?
The phone call with Kyle would be the last time anyone ever spoke to Brandon Lawson.
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Its been over 7 years and his disappearance remains unsolved.
In the Missing Maura Murray podcast, Ladessa says the argument started because she believed Brandon was on drugs.
She told him to get out.
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(Kyle later confirms that Brandon had done methamphetamines prior to his disappearance.
Brandon had ongoing issues with substance abuse and had previously been clean for 6 months.)
11:54 PM: Brandon leaves his house in San Angelo, TX.
Its believed he was heading to his dads house near Fort Worth, TX.
12:50 AM: Brandon calls 911.
The vehicle was parked in a hazardous manner with its tail end hanging over the white line.
1:18 AM: Kyle calls Brandon to find his exact location.
Brandon sounded out of breath, like he was running, and claimed he was bleeding.
He told them to hurry before hanging up.
Approximately 1:30 AM: Kyle arrives at Brandons truck but hes not in the vehicle.
While on the phone with Brandon, a police officer pulls up to the scene.
Brandon says, One time, run!
to Kyle, to which Kyle responded that he wasnt going to run.
Brandon said, Where is your pride, mother fucker?
At some point he had to leave to get his son food.
Afterward, he returned to search, possibly with friends.
Her phone had been in her van because her only charger at the time was a car charger.
Ladessa tries to call Brandon back but his phone continuously rings.
She assumes he doesnt have service.
7:00 AM: Kyle puts gas in Brandons truck and leaves.
Approximately 8:30-9:00 AM: The Sheriffs Department has Brandons truck towed.
Other important details
[*] Brandon had an outstanding warrant.
Kyle believed this to be the reason that Brandon was hiding from the officer at the scene.
He didnt know that Brandon had called 911 and didnt realize how serious the situation was at that time.
When Brandon told Kyle he was bleeding, Kyle assumed he had tripped or run into a cactus.
Brandon never told him of an attack or anyone else present that night.
[*] Brandon had been experiencing paranoia that day.
He told Kyle that Ladessa had people from their neighborhood after him.
Ladessa doesnt know why Brandon said that and Kyle is adamant that Brandon was simply being paranoid.
Kyle agreed to take a polygraph.
Hes been administered two and passed.
Thermal imaging cameras, plane searches, and cadaver dogs were all used in the days after.
A PI hired by the Lawsons also searched via helicopter.
[*] The terrain in the area where Brandon disappeared is extremely rough.
Its known to be inhabited by wild hogs and rattlesnakes.Thisis Brandons last known location.
He was right next to the Colorado River which was experiencing severe droughts at that time.
The river was said to be knee-deep at its highest.
[*] According to this San Angelonews article, Brandon withdrew from his 401K before his disappearance.
This is confirmed by Ladessa in the article, though shes unaware whether he received the money.
His last paycheck was direct deposited on the night he went missing and Brandon never withdrew that money.
After helicopter searches, the Coke County Sheriff asserts that there was no sign of a struggle.
One spot underneath a tree appeared to have indentation marks.
The sheriff said its possible this is where Brandon crouched to watch Kyle and the officer at his truck.
So what happened to Brandon Lawson?
Many feel that the 911 call points to foul play.
Others hear the recording as a sign of drug-induced mania and believe Brandon succumbed to the elements.
We can only hope that this case is solved someday.
