Human Remains Found In Hunt For Missing Man Who Made Chilling 911 Call 11 Years Ago

His vehicle ran out of gas while he was on the road, and heartbreakingly, he never returned to his waiting family.

For years, Brandon's family and the community of San Angelo, Texas, have tirelessly sought clarity on his disappearance. 

Despite the passage of time, where many might lose hope, Brandon's family and friends persisted in their search. 

Then, nearly nine years later, in early 2022, a breakthrough occurred. 

A dedicated search team revisiting the area where Brandon was last known to be made a significant discovery. 

They found a collection of Brandon's personal clothing, a poignant reminder of the missing man.

Promptly, the local authorities were alerted and conducted a more extensive search in the vicinity, which led to the discovery of human remains.

Brandon Lawson (pictured with his wife, Ladessa) has been missing since 2013. Credit: Help Find Brandon Lawson/Facebook

The initial alarm about Brandon's disappearance was raised on the very night he went missing, following a distressing 911 call he made. 

In the recorded call, Brandon conveyed a sense of urgent fear, reporting that his truck had run out of gas and mentioned being pursued by someone. 

"There's a guy chasing me through the woods," he explained, his voice laced with urgency, pleading, "Please hurry." 

He continued, indicating a bewildering encounter: "There'll be no talking to them. I accidentally ran into them." 

When the dispatcher inquired if anyone had been hurt, a chilling silence followed.

Now, more than two years since the discovery of the remains near where Brandon was last believed to be, the process of identifying them through DNA analysis is still ongoing.

Brandon's family has actively kept the public informed about the case through a Facebook page dedicated to finding him. 

In October 2023, they shared an encouraging yet cautious update regarding the investigation.

"We do have a small update regarding the human remains found in February of last year," read the post. 

"Since our last post, the laboratory has been continuing to try to pull any kind of DNA/Genetic markers from the remains."

"A few weeks ago, one of the tests was able to extract some information. This test confirms that the remains are indeed those of a male."

"The test was also able to extract some genetic markers that can be compared to DNA from Brandon's father in an attempt to ID them as being Brandon."

"While The Texas Ranger in charge of Brandon's case stressed not to hang all of our hopes on this news, he did say that he was feeling positive about it, as are we."

Despite these developments, as of February 2024, there have been no further updates on whether the remains have been conclusively identified as Brandon's. 

Nevertheless, his family remains resolute in their quest for answers, a testament to their enduring hope and love for Brandon.