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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71939) and 9 other sources
Kelley Brannon, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen on July 15, 2020, in Live Oak, Florida. She and her boyfriend, Eddie Emerson, were on a road trip from Florida to Michigan, planning to purchase a house in Detroit. However, their journey was interrupted when Emerson’s truck broke down, forcing them to stay at the Sunshine Inn Motel in Live Oak while waiting for repairs. On the night of her disappearance, Brannon and Emerson had an argument, after which Brannon left the motel room and was seen outside with her guitar. She sent several texts to Emerson, including one where she mentioned leaving him and going to Detroit on her own.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m., Brannon left a voicemail stating she was "getting into a car," but that was the last time anyone heard from her. Her belongings, including her identification, purse, and money, were found in her car, which remained unlocked. Her phone and distinctive guitar, a left-handed Fender Stratocaster, were missing. Despite search efforts and potential sightings in nearby areas, Brannon has not been found, and her case remains unsolved.

Investigators have considered Emerson a person of interest, particularly given the history of domestic disputes between the two, but no charges have been filed, and he has cooperated with authorities. Brannon’s disappearance has attracted widespread attention, and her case has been featured in media programs as her family continues to search for answers.

Last Seen: Jul 15, 2020