UT Dylan Rounds, 19, Lucin - Box Elder County **5/28/22** Missing! Media, Maps, Timelines *NO DISCUSSION*

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James Brenner, Dylan Rounds Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

James Brenner is a Utah man who has been named as a suspect in the disappearance of Dylan Rounds

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Brenner has a criminal history.

On May 21, 2012, James Brenner “was sentenced to 33 months in prison for a conviction of felon in possession of a firearm. Brenner also has additional felony convictions on his criminal history,” the affidavit says.

Daily Beast reports that Brenner’s criminal history includes “malicious wounding, malicious shooting” and multiple charges of felon in possession of a firearm.

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According to East Idaho News, more details came out at Brenner’s detention hearing on the federal gun charge, with prosecutors labeling him dangerous.

That site reports that he has an “outstanding warrant from Box Elder County where he allegedly beat up a man using a lawn chair. And he also served time for attempted murder.”

“Oh he has a lengthy history of violence,” said deputy U.S. attorney Carlos Esqueda at that hearing, according to East Idaho News. “He had a shoot-out before. He has a history of shooting at people and despite that, he’s a convicted felon. He continues to carry firearms.”

Brenner’s attorney countered that the attempted murder charge was thirty years ago and dropped to “malicious shooting.” She said “he had two gun violations over the past 30 years,” East Idaho News reported.

Brenner was denied bail.

 

[arielilane]

The suspect in Dylan Rounds' murder appeared in court today.

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James Brenner, man accused of killing Dylan Rounds, appears in Utah court - East Idaho News

BRIGHAM CITY, Utah — The man accused of killing Dylan Rounds limped into a Utah courtroom Monday afternoon wearing an orange jumpsuit, handcuffs around his wrists and shackles on his ankles. James Brenner spoke only one word during the nine-minute hearing in the Box Elder County Courthouse. An...

www.eastidahonews.com

6/5/2023

BRIGHAM CITY, Utah — The man accused of killing Dylan Rounds limped into a Utah courtroom Monday afternoon wearing an orange jumpsuit, handcuffs around his wrists and shackles on his ankles.

James Brenner spoke only one word during the nine-minute hearing in the Box Elder County Courthouse. An EastIdahoNews.com camera was rolling as First District Judge Brandon Maynard asked Brenner if he was okay with the timeline of future hearings and Brenner responded, “Yes.”

The 59-year-old is charged with aggravated murder and abuse or desecration of a human body along with some firearms charges.

Justice Files: Dylan Rounds’ family agonizes as court delays keep them from closure

371 days have passed since Dylan Rounds was last seen. While authorities have charged a man in his death, Rounds’ family says they are anxiously waiting

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Updated: Jun 6, 2023 / 07:55 PM MDT

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — 371 days have passed since Dylan Rounds was last seen. While authorities have charged a man in his death, Rounds’ family says they are anxiously waiting.

Watching his the man accused of his death, James Brenner, stumble into court on Monday, Rounds’ mother Candice Cooley said she was disgusted.

“I feel like it’s almost like he wants everybody to feel sorry for him,” said Cooley.

The speed of Brenner’s walk is similar to the speed Cooley has watched the wheels of justice turn… slowly.

 

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Here is the entire hearing from James Brenner's hearing in the Box Elder County Courthouse on Monday, June 5.

 

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James Brenner, man accused of killing Dylan Rounds, appears in Utah court​

6/5/23

Brenner has a violent criminal history and was arrested in June 2022 on outstanding warrants. He was booked into the Weber County Jail in Ogden, Utah on federal charges. During Monday’s hearing, Michael Studebaker, Brenner’s attorney, asked Judge Maynard to appoint co-counsel to assist in the defense. Maynard said he would look into the issue of having an additional defense attorney appointed and explained the challenges the court has to deal with as Brenner is facing both state and federal charges.

"Here's the problem that is presented in this case. Mr. Brenner is in federal custody and each time this court acts, it has to get permission from the federal government to bring Mr. Brenner in," Maynard said. Box Elder County Attorney Blair Wardle said the process takes six weeks so Brenner's next court appearance, where a decision will be made on whether to hold a preliminary hearing, won't be held until July 31.

Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds, Rounds' parents, were in the courtroom with some extended family members and explained how they felt seeing Brenner walk into the hearing.

"He's despiacble. His whole act of limping around is a complete act. It's not real," Cooley told EastIdahoNews.com. "I don't know if it is so we think he's going to die or make him some sort of deal but he wants people to feel sorry for him." Rounds added, "He looks for attention to have people feel sorry for him. That's all. I think it's an act."

 

[arielilane]

#DylanRounds went missing Memorial Day Weekend of 2022. Evidence suggests he was murdered and a suspect is in custody. Please remember Dylan today on 2023 National Day of Remembrance for murder victims. Our Blog: https://missinginamericanetwork.com/blog-for-the-missing/f/national-day-of-remembrance-for-murder-victims #JusticeForDylanRounds #DylansLegacy #MissingInAmericaNetwork

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[GraceG]

His body was just found. RIP Dylan. Body of Dylan Rounds found in remote Utah desert, family says - East Idaho News

 

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‘Skeletal Remains’ of Dylan Rounds Believed to Have Been Found 2 Years After He Vanished

On Tuesday, April 9, the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office said 'skeletal remains presumed to belong to Dylan Rounds' had been recovered in a remote area in Utah nearly two years after he vanished.

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Man sentenced to prison for murder of Dylan Rounds - East Idaho News

BRIGHAM CITY, Utah —- A 60-year-old man with a violent criminal history spanning forty years was sentenced Monday for the murder of 19-year-old Dylan Rounds. District Judge Brandon Maynard sentenced Brenner to a minimum of three years and a maximum of 30 years in prison. Brenner received a...

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Utah farm boy Dylan Rounds’ cause of death revealed as ‘killer squatter’ pleads guilty to murder — month after skeletal remains were found

Brenner, 60, had been squatting in a trailer on farmland near Rounds’ property in the small desert community of Lucin near the Utah-Nevada border.

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Man pleads guilty to killing Dylan Rounds; mom says he was 'mad' about where Rounds parked

James Brenner pleaded guilty to the murder of Dylan Rounds in a plea deal that changes the aggravated murder charge to murder in exchange for him helping officers find the body.

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Obituary for Dylan Jamie Rounds at Eckersell Funeral Home

Dylan Rounds, a cherished son, brother, and visionary, tragically lost his life on May 28, 2022. Born on August 1, 2002, to Justin Rounds and Candice Cooley, Dylan was the eldest of their three children. Raised in a farming environment, Dylans life was deeply intertwined with the land he loved.

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Dylan Rounds, a cherished son, brother, and visionary, tragically lost his life on May 28, 2022. Born on August 1, 2002, to Justin Rounds and Candice Cooley, Dylan was the eldest of their three children. Raised in a farming environment, Dylan's life was deeply intertwined with the land he loved.

From an early age, Dylan demonstrated an unparalleled passion for farming. His dream was to own and manage an expansive farm, a vision he began to realize in 2019 when he partnered with his grandfather on land in Lucin, Utah. For two years, he worked tirelessly to prepare the soil and lay the groundwork for his dream. Finally, in the spring of 2022, Dylan was ready to plant his first crop, a milestone he approached with the same dedication and enthusiasm that marked his entire life.

Dylan was not just a farmer; he was a dreamer, a builder, and a visionary. While many of his peers were still finding their way, Dylan had already charted his own course, transforming a piece of the Utah desert into a burgeoning farm. He saw potential where others saw barrenness, and his relentless pursuit of turning that potential into reality was a testament to his unshakeable drive.

His passion was as vibrant and enduring as the sunflowers he loved, and those sunflowers now bloom around the world, symbolizing the remarkable life he led. Dylan’s memory will forever be honored by the many lives he touched and the dreams he pursued with unwavering commitment.

Dylan is survived by his parents, Justin Rounds and Candice Cooley, (Mike), his siblings Coleton Rounds, Brooklynne Falter (Ryken). Grandparents Larry and Karen Rounds, Terry and Denise Cooley and Great Grandfather Bill Siegel. His extended family includes many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will remember him for his boundless energy, visionary dreams, and the warmth he brought into their lives.

 

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