Speculating Wildly About Crime

25. Branson Kayne Perry

SWAC Pack Season 1 Episode 25

The Mysterious Disappearance of Branson Perry

In this true crime podcast episode, the host Carolina explores the unsolved disappearance of Branson Kayne Perry. The case took place in the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, known for its surprising criminal history despite a small population of about 340 people. Perry, born on February 24, 1981, was missed by his family since April 11th of 2001. Carolina discusses various theories about what could have happened to Perry such as the involvement of his neighbors, two unknown mechanics, or even the notorious convicted criminal Jack Wayne Rogers. The local law enforcement are speculated to have engaged in deep investigation but couldn't draw a conclusion. The case still remains a mystery two decades later. The podcast episode attempts to shed light on some unturned stones in Branson's tragic disappearance.

Branson Kayne Perry- Show Notes (Sources):Book: 

“Baby Be Mine” by Diane Fanning 

Newspaper Articles: 

Gaug, Andrew (April 11, 2011). “Searching for Branson Perry: 10 Years Later”. St. Joseph News Press

Corey, Lindsey V (April 11, 2002). “Man Still Missing After Year’s Hunt”. St. Joseph News Press

Corey, Lindsey V (April 11, 2003). “FBI agent links man to unsolved Skidmore disappearance” St. Joseph News Press

Gaug, Andrew (April 17, 2021). “20 years later, Branson Perry Search Continues”. St. Joseph News Press

Morris, Mark (June 16, 2003). “Fate of 20-year-old linked to frightening internet chat”. The Kansas City Star

Corey, Lindsey V (August 6, 2001). “After 4 months, Skidmore man is still missing”. St. Joseph News-Press

Myers, Jimmy (August 15, 2003). “Clues pointing to Perry’s slaying”. St. Joseph News Press

Morris, Mark (December 3, 2006). “Mother renews push to solve mystery of son’s loss”. The Kansas City Star

“Dinner set to raise funds in Perry case”. St Joseph News Press

White, Marshall (June 11, 2009). “Promising lead digs up few clues”. St. Joseph News Press

Jacobs, Jennifer and Santiago, Frank (December 18, 2004). “Woman killed, baby stolen”. The Des Moines Register

Dobkin, Rachel (August 16, 2022) “Eerie details emerge in disappearance of man, 20, who vanished without a trace from a shed near his home”. The U.S. Sun

Websites: 

Justice for Branson Perry: A Mother’s Plea

https://bringbransonhome.wordpress.com/a-mothers-plea/

Missing Branson Perry

https://www.angelfire.com/jazz/jazzyrose/BransonPerry.html

NamUs - Branson Kayne Perry (Page)

The Charley Project - Branson Perry (Page)

https://charleyproject.org/case/branson-kayne-perry

Podcast(s): 

Trace Evidence, Episode 89 Air Date: 09/02/2019

True Crime Garage, Episode 484 Air Date: 04/27/2021

Social Media: 

Missing Persons, Cold Cases & Human Trafficking (Facebook Page)