Brandon Mema Missing Person Case

Jun 09, 2010

Nov 10, 2017

Brandon

Mema

27

2

24 inches

45 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 2000, a two-year-old boy named Brandon Mema vanished from the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York. The last confirmed sighting of the young child was on October 27, 2000. At the time of his disappearance, Brandon was a small child, described as being approximately 2 feet tall and weighing around 45 pounds, with blond hair and green eyes. Concerns grew quickly for the toddler, who suffered from asthma and required nebulizer treatments for his condition. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leading to a prolonged and painful search for answers by his family and law enforcement. The investigation into Brandon's disappearance soon focused on the possibility of a familial abduction. It is believed that he and his older brother, Anthony, were taken by their non-custodial mother, Judith Renee Brinkers. Following their disappearance from Brooklyn, it is thought that the trio may have traveled to Canada, with potential sightings in the Winnipeg or Toronto areas. Despite these leads, their exact whereabouts remained a mystery for many years, leaving investigators and loved ones to wonder if they had returned to the United States or were still living abroad. The New York City Police Department, along with Canadian authorities, were involved in the ongoing investigation. A significant development in the case came in August of 2011, over a decade after the initial disappearance, when Brandon's older brother, Anthony, was found safe. By that time, Anthony had moved out of his mother's care and was living with his girlfriend. Unfortunately, this breakthrough did not lead to Brandon's recovery. It was reported that their mother, Judith, fled with Brandon before he could be found. The case of Brandon Mema remains an active and unresolved missing person's case. The search for him has been a long and arduous one, marked by years of uncertainty and the partial resolution of his brother's recovery. The core of this case is the belief that he was taken by his non-custodial mother and may still be with her, his location unknown.

Oct 27, 2000

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

3763

New York City Police Department

New York

New York

,

KNMP06303

New York City Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

08/31/2026