Gary, IN — Brandon Lawson, a 26-year-old father of four from San Angelo, Texas, vanished under strange and mysterious circumstances on the night of August 8, 2013. His disappearance remains unsolved, leaving his family in shambles and authorities baffled. The series of events leading up to his vanishing has been described as contradictory, making it one of the most puzzling cases of the decade.
The Lead-Up to Lawson’s Disappearance
Brandon Lawson had been working long hours in the oil fields and had a newborn son at home, putting a significant amount of stress on his life. The strain caused him to turn to methamphetamine, and the night of his disappearance began with an argument between Lawson and his partner, Ladessa Lofton. After the fight, Lawson stormed out of their San Angelo home in his truck, leaving without much gas in the tank.
At around 12:30 a.m. on August 9, Lawson called his brother, Kyle, telling him that he had run out of gas on rural Route 277 near Bronte, Texas. Lawson’s call seemed panicked, as he mentioned that he was being chased by “three Mexicans” in the neighborhood, but Kyle was worried that Brandon might be high and hallucinating. Despite his concern, Kyle agreed to help and headed to Lawson’s location with a gas can.
A Disturbing Series of Calls
During the phone calls between the brothers, Lawson repeatedly hung up after saying just a few sentences. At one point, he told Kyle he was bleeding, which added to the confusion surrounding the situation. The last call between them ended when Lawson said, “There’s somebody after me,” before the call dropped.
Meanwhile, Lawson had also called 911 around 12:50 a.m., reporting that he wasn’t alone and needed the police. His call was unsettling, but the dispatcher could still understand him, though the call was disjointed. Around the same time, a trucker reported seeing Lawson’s vehicle parked partially on the road and notified authorities.
The Search and Theories of Foul Play
By the time Kyle arrived on the scene at 1:00 a.m., Lawson was nowhere to be found, even though he had assured his brother that he could see him. The police officer who responded to the trucker’s call also couldn’t find Lawson. Kyle waited for the officer to leave and then drove down the road, hoping to find his brother. But when he returned later that morning, Lawson’s truck was still there, and there were no signs of him anywhere nearby.
Despite extensive searches by local authorities, volunteers, and even a private investigator hired by Lawson’s family, no trace of Brandon was found in the area. Dogs used in the search tracked a scent to a nearby vacant home, but nothing more came from that lead. As days turned into weeks, and the search expanded with the use of helicopters and thermal imaging cameras, the case went cold.
A Shocking Discovery Nearly a Decade Later
Almost nine years after Brandon Lawson’s disappearance, a shocking development occurred. On February 4, 2022, clothing identified as Lawson’s was found near the area where he was last seen. A subsequent search led to the discovery of human remains, which were later believed to be connected to Lawson’s disappearance. However, at the time of this writing, the DNA results to confirm whether the remains are indeed Lawson’s have not been publicly released.
Despite this discovery, there are still many unanswered questions about what happened to Brandon Lawson. His family remains adamant that he would never have voluntarily left his family, as he was a devoted father who had plans for the future. “Brandon wasn’t that type of person,” said his partner, Ladessa Lofton. “He wouldn’t leave his family.”
The Unanswered Questions
The mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson has raised many questions that remain unresolved. Was Lawson’s paranoia due to drug use, or was there something more sinister at play? Did he encounter foul play that led to his death, or did he somehow vanish on his own in the dark of night?
As the investigation continues, Lawson’s family holds onto the hope that they will someday receive the answers they desperately need, even as the clock ticks and the mystery deepens.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Brandon Lawson, please contact the authorities in Texas or visit the “Help Find Brandon Lawson” Facebook page to assist with tips or search efforts.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
