The Disappearance of Brandon Lawson - Texas 2013
Brandon Lawson, who disappeared in 2013, was officially identified through DNA results on December 25, 2024, after human remains were found in February 2022 near his last known location in Texas. As of January 27, 2026, Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information related to his disappearance and death, as the Texas Rangers continue their homicide investigation. Lawson's remains were released to his family, and a memorial service is planned for August 30, 2025. A December 2025 Reddit discussion highlighted his previously undisclosed meth use, offering context to his erratic 911 call before his disappearance. The cause of death remains unknown due to the condition of the remains.
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January 2026 — 2 developments
Texas Crime Stoppers Offers Reward for Information in Brandon Lawson Case
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information related to Brandon Lawson's disappearance and death, as the Texas Rangers continue their investigation.
Texas Rangers continue investigation into Brandon Lawson's disappearance
The Texas Rangers are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Brandon Lawson's disappearance.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Reddit discussion explores Brandon Lawson's meth use impact on 911 call
A December 2025 Reddit discussion explores theories about Brandon Lawson's disappearance, including the impact of his previously undisclosed meth use on his erratic 911 call. This new detail offers context to a central piece of evidence in the case.
July 2025 — 2 developments
Search party discovers Brandon Lawson's remains nearly a decade after his disappearance
In February 2022, a search party located clothing consistent with what Brandon Lawson was wearing the night he vanished, which led to the discovery of his human remains. This discovery occurred nearly a decade after his disappearance.
Lawson's remains found nine years after disappearance
Partial human remains found in February 2022 are confirmed to be Lawson's, discovered less than a mile from his truck. Due to the remains being in the wilderness for nine years, the cause of death is unknown.
January 2025 — 1 developments
Brandon Lawson's Remains Sent to Second Lab for DNA; Texas Ranger Considers Returning to Search Area
As of September 2023, Brandon Lawson's remains were sent to a second lab for DNA extraction after the first attempt was unsuccessful, and the Texas Ranger on the case is considering returning to the search area. His brother suggested a drug-related arrest warrant, unknown to Brandon, might have influenced his actions.
December 2024 — 2 developments
Investigators classify Brandon Lawson's case as homicide
State-level investigators have classified Brandon Lawson's case as a homicide, although a specific cause of death has not been released. His remains were officially identified in December 2024.
DNA Confirms Remains as Missing Brandon Lawson; Family Plans Memorial Service
DNA results confirmed on December 25, 2024, that human remains found in February 2022 belonged to Brandon Lawson, who disappeared in 2013. His remains were released to his family, and a memorial service is planned for August 30, 2025.
December 2022 — 1 developments
Brandon Lawson's remains discovered after private property became public land
A previously inaccessible private property near where Brandon Lawson disappeared became public land in 2022, allowing for a new search that led to the discovery of his remains.