In August of 2013, Brandon Lawson made a concerning 911 call, and then was never heard from again. However, just a few weeks ago, there was a huge update in the case. Get the full story in this episode.
TW: mentions of suicide
Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/brandonlawson
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