207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Brandon Holmes

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 26, 2017, 22-year-old Brandon Holmes was found dead inside a residence on Lahontan Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. Responding to a report of a shooting, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station and emergency fire personnel discovered Holmes with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, Holmes was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, 69-year-old Lawrence Blakee, was also present at the residence and was immediately detained by deputies. Following an investigation ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (7)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Big Bear Grizzly: Suspect arrested following murder investigation
  • San Bernardino Sun: Detectives investigate Big Bear Lake shooting
    •     ...View 5 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Brandon Holmes

    Male

    Big-bear-lake

    CA

    2017-12-26

    22

    Brandon

    Holmes

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Lately, I've been thinking about the sheer randomness and unpredictability of life, especially how i... ...Read More
    12/10/2023
    I've been following this case closely, and my thoughts are really with Brandon Holmes' loved ones ri... ...Read More
    06/25/2023
    Other Cases from Big-bear-lake, California

    Jeffrey Bubba Tiner

    Death: Dec 02, 2019
    Jeffrey "Bubba" Tiner, aged 35, tragically lost his life on December 2, 2019, in Big Bear Lake, Cali l ...Read More

    James Clark

    Death: Apr 12, 2016
    James Clark, a 42-year-old resident of Big Bear Lake, California, tragically lost his life on April l ...Read More