Well if that doesn't point to a reason to run away from the law, I don't know what does. I am beginning to think more and more this was a clever rouse to confuse LE.
I am not too familiar with BOND technicalities but I'm going to assume that Bondsman like to keep tight tabs on the people they pay for. Like, I assume weekly calls, welfare checks, etc. Anyone with an IQ over 70 should know very well their court date and charges and consequences of not showing up.
IMHO Brandon ran, rather than go to jail for 20 years. He had nothing to lose. He would have already lost his family in jail. Why not lost them and be free (sort of).
If the parents knew his plan, that would explain them not frantically looking for him.
In my mind this case is closed! I solved it. :seeya: