Name: Brandon Rodrigues Graves
Nickname: Peanut
Age: 24 years old
Last Seen: January 30, 2010
Location: Sumter, South Carolina
Status: Still missing
Case Information
24 year old Brandon Graves was last seen in Sumter, South Carolina on January 30, 2010. He disappeared after trying to re-enter Sabastian’s Nightlife, located in the 3200 block of Broad Street.
Background
Brandon Graves was born on March 12, 1985. His father wasn’t a part of his life, and his mother died when he was 3 years old. He was raised in Little Rock, South Carolina, by his aunt and uncle.
He attended Morris College before transferring to Coastal Carolina University where he graduated in December 2008 with a degree in sports management. He was a former trainer with the Coastal Carolina University football team.
At the time of his disappearance he was living and working in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He made a last minute trip to Sumter to attend Morris College’s homecoming right before he went missing. Brandon has asthma and requires medication.
His loved ones say it’s uncharacteristic of him to go missing without being in contact with anyone. He doesn’t have a criminal history, doesn’t have any known enemies, and was well liked.
Disappearance
On the night of January 30, 2010, Brandon Graves went to Sabastian’s Nightlife, located in the 3200 block of Broad Street in Sumter, North Carolina.
Shortly before midnight, a bouncer asked him to leave as he’d become drunk and unruly. A few minutes after being kicked out, Brandon tried to re-enter the club but was denied entry. He was escorted off the property by security.
It’s been speculated that he may have then gone to the Blue Mist club in a white car, but that has never been verified.
Brandon made two phone calls during the early morning hours, one to his cousin and one to a friend; neither of whom answered. He left voicemails with both, but the messages were unintelligible. The last call he made was between 3:30 – 4:00 am.
Brandon hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Investigation
Calls to Brandon’s phone went straight to voicemail after he went missing. Investigators were never able to determine where he was when he made his last two phone calls.
The two friends he was with on the night of his disappearance were interviewed by police. One of them passed a polygraph, and the other refused to take the test.
According to Brandon’s cousin, he had gotten into a fight with one of the friends he was out with on the night he disappeared after he showed up at his home unannounced and asked to stay.
In 2010, police announced they had a ‘person if interest’ in Brandon’s case, after receiving a tip that he may have left the club with a man from Clarendon County. His name has never been publicly released.
Whereabouts
The location of Brandon Graves, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown.
Authorities believe foul play is involved in Brandon’s disappearance, though no arrests have been made in connection with his case. His case remains unsolved.
Appearance
Black make born on March 12, 1985. Brandon has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’4 tall, and weighs 150 pounds. He had long dreadlocks at the time of his disappearance.
Clothing & Accessories
Brandon was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt over a black thermal shirt, black jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brandon Graves please contact the Sumter County Police Department at (803) 436-2700.
Resources & Further Information
Brandon Graves – NamUs
Brandon Graves – CUE
Brandon Rodrigues Graves – The Charley Project
Media Links
14 Years Later: Dillon County Families Persist in Search For Brandon ‘Peanut’ Graves – ABC15
Dillon County Family Refuses to Believe Loved One Isn’t Alive After Disappearing 13 Years Ago – ABC4
Seven Years Later: Family to Hold Balloon Release For Missing Coastal Carolina Graduate – ABC25
Person of Interest Identified In Sumter Missing Persons Case – WIS10
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