SAN ANGELO*? Nearly a decade after a San Angelo father of four disappeared, his remains may have been found, according to a page dedicated to finding him."In our hearts, we know it's Brandon," Lawson family says.
"Recently, one of those advocates led a small search party in the vicinity of Brandon?s last known location," the post stated, mentioning the party had possibly found his clothing.
"The Texas Rangers conducted a search that ultimately led them to discover human remains in this same area. Although DNA tests are needed to confirm identification, in our hearts ...we know that it is Brandon," the message stated.
The post as of 4:41 p.m. Friday had been shared more than 900 times, with nearly 600 comments and 3,200 reactions.
"For years, we have gone to great lengths to search the area of Brandon?s last known whereabouts," a message stated. "Our main focus throughout this entire ordeal has been to bring Brandon home so that he can finally rest in peace and our family can have the answers we have prayed for."
The family hopes DNA evidence will prove the remains belong to Lawson, bringing the case to an end.
As of 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, authorities had released no details to the public yet confirming what the results of the DNA testing had shown.