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Laurence Brannum Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Apr 15, 2009

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 11, 2021

Laurence

Brannum

26

9

57 inches

64 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 15, 2009

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93455

26436

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

93110

4434 Calle Real, California

8056814100

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sbsheriff.org/

09-6160

2009-04-16

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/16/2026


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Laurence Kailanii Brannum, a 9-year-old boy, went missing on April 15, 2009, during a camping trip near Paradise Beach in Santa Maria, California. Laurence, who often went by his middle name "Kailanii," was last seen playing on the rocks at the north end of the beach near Mussel Rock. While exploring the tide pools, he was tragically knocked over by a wave and swept out to sea. The remote location made it difficult to get help quickly; the nearest area with cell phone reception require ...
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Last Seen: Apr 15, 2009

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  • Laurence Kailanii Brannum - The Charley Project
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