Hearing for suspect accused of killing Dylan Rounds delayed as family searches for missing man
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IDAHO FALLS - A court hearing for the man accused of killing Dylan Rounds was postponed this week as the search for Rounds continues in the remote Utah desert.
James Brenner, 59, is charged with aggravated murder and abuse or desecration of a human body along with some firearms charges. A hearing was scheduled Monday in Brigham City but was continued, leaving Rounds’ family frustrated.
“We understand our justice system is slow but we have had charges since March and have not even had an arraignment. That’s just unheard of,” Candice Cooley, Rounds’ mother, tells EastIdahoNews.com.
Brenner was squatting on property near Rounds’ trailer when the 19-year-old disappeared from his farm in the remote town of Lucin, Utah over Memorial Day weekend in 2022. His body has not been found but Rounds’ boots were discovered near a dirt mound and his phone was at the bottom of a pond near Brenner’s trailer.
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 and then, in March, Box Elder County Attorney Blair Wardle announced Brenner was the suspect in Rounds’ murder case.
Because he faces federal and state charges, there have been complications with Brenner’s court proceedings.
“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,” Utah First District Judge Brandon Maynard said during a June hearing.
Despite the delays, Rounds’ family has spent the summer searching for Dylan in Lucin with heavy equipment and K9 teams focused on the area where his cell phone last pinged before he disappeared.
“That’s all we have to go off of. People ask us all the time what’s new with the search and we really kept everything we are doing private because of how much craziness there has been with people coming out. We’re out there and we’re looking but we are keeping it to our private groups right now,” Cooley explains.
Cooley also attended CrimeCon in Orlando, Florida last month and spoke on a panel with Gabby Petito’s parents and David Robinson, the father of a young man missing in Arizona. She was interviewed by multiple media outlets and visited with families who have missing loved ones.
“There are so many stories like Dylan’s that haven’t received any attention,” she told EastIdahoNews.com at the event. “There are some people fighting to get the word out and they get nothing. We want to bring the awareness and work with these people to get some help.”
Brenner’s next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 13 in Box Elder County, Utah.
Watch our interview with Candice Cooley in the video player above.
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I applaud East Idaho news for keeping this story alive
@Diametricallyopposed00
10 ай бұрын
Nate is an awesome journalist. Always thinking of Dylan’s family. What a nightmare.
I've followed this case from the start and share the family's frustration at not being able to find this young man. It's just so sad.
Someone needs to look into the judicial system in Utah, like they did in S. Carolina.
I've been waiting so long to hear about Dylan. I'm so sorry it's going so badly.
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻I continue to hope for Dylan to be found and his case to be brought to justice. 🐻
What a despicable man Jim Brenner is not to reveal Dylan’s whereabouts so Candice and family can bring him home and finally lay him to rest. There is nothing worse or more painful than losing a child other than losing your child and not being able to bring them home and laying them to rest. Much love and prayers to Candice and all Dylan’s family and friends. May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you strength and protection always. ❤️🙏
@linak7155
10 ай бұрын
I loved your thoughts. Prayers for the family!❤
@coupontherapy2635
10 ай бұрын
I have not let 1 day go by without praying and looking for updates May God lead you in the right direction and put all the right people and things in your path to get Dylan back quickly.
@johnunsicker7440
10 ай бұрын
I hate ti say it but it is the only leverage Brenner has when it goes to trial and he finds out what his sentence is.
@nada7.077
10 ай бұрын
@@johnunsicker7440 the really pathetic, sad thing about Dylan’s death is the fact that if Brenner had been in prison where he belonged after multiple felony convictions Dylan would probably still be alive and happily farming!! Seriously, how many felony convictions for assaults, “malicious wounding”, (which sounded like attempted murder to me! Illinois! Who knows), malicious firing of a firearm and multiple convictions for being a felon in possession of firearms does it take for law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges to finally say enough is enough and sentence a person to life for the protection of the public!!!
@chris47374
9 ай бұрын
He is home, them bones are just that nothing.
Thanks for the update Nate. I think about Dylan and his family a lot. Sending love, prayers, and hugs to the family.
Shame on all of the people who accused the parents of being the culprits.
Truth and Justice for Dylan🙏💙
I admire Dylan's mother. She is not giving up! Never lose hope Candice. After 3 years they found Suzanne Morphew. Praying for you and your family.🙏🙏💔
@bbe3034
10 ай бұрын
Don’t feel sorry for her! She was a horrible mother to Dylan! She was an alcoholic when she was raising Dylan and even tried to run over Dylan’s dad with her car when they were married! She was verbally and physically abusing Dylan!! He moved away because his grandparents bought him the land so he could pursue his dream. I feel so bad for Dylan!! 😢😢
@neverloozehope2238
10 ай бұрын
@@bbe3034 I don't know this about her so I won't speak on that.
@DismantleHAARP
10 ай бұрын
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Praying for your family 🙏🙏🙏❤️ All our Love from the U.K. ❤️❤️
Hey Candace!! Still keeping you and your family In Prayers ✨🙏
Anxiously waiting for updates on Dylan Rounds.
I’m sorry for Candice and the rest of the family. Unfortunately justice doesn’t always come easy. 🙏❤️🙏❤️ 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
@sammyday3341
9 ай бұрын
Or at all.
Candice Cooley sending you and your Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏and Truth and Justin your son💙🙏Fr.Australia
Wait, are they saying James Brenner ISN'T in jail? I love that Candice is advocating for other families of missing children as well. She's a wonderful person!
So much evil in the world, why is it so hard to understand and follow the golden rule. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
This story is crazy…
Thanks Nate!
Heartbreaking 💔
This is ridiculous! Dylan is not getting any justice! Why? And why isn’t it national news?The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
Took me forever to catch up on this case. It really got to me. They are so so brave & I pray they will be able to find Dylan and give him the proper respects. My hearts & prayers go out to Dylan’s family & all the family’s that have been through this.
#Justice4DylanRounds We ❤ you Candice. 🙏🤗❤️
Candace, your family has my prayers. Sending love n light.
I am in awe of her strength & i pray every day Dylan will come home & be put to rest❤
I have followed this case since the beginning. I'm so saddened over the loss of Dylan... he had dreams that will never be realized now❣️❤️🩹 His murderer should get the death penalty.
I keep hoping and praying that they’ll find Dillon.😔
🙏JUSTICE for DYLAN🙏
Sending love and prayers for Dylan's family.
*My heart breaks for Candice/the family for the trauma they’re enduring. I wish for Dillion’s return, justice & peace.*
@2000jago
8 ай бұрын
Before you start your virtue signalling, could you at least show enough respect to spell his name correctly? Shows how much you REALLY care.
Many prayers for this family. 🙏 😢
Justice for Dylan ⚖⚖⚖⚖⚖
Prayers to you and your family Candice 🙏🙏.
So frustrating! I have been following This case since the beginning. My thought is Dylan was put in those garbage bags the murder took out that authorities didn't even check. I haven't heard that as a possibility. Prayers for the family🙏❤️
@donnahalsted7718
8 ай бұрын
Ditto.
I think, the reason Brenner's arraignment has taken so long to happen is that it's because without Dylan's body, even with the evidence they have on Dylan's cellphone, it isn't enough to prove Brenner is guilty of Dylan's murder, We all know Brenner is 100% guilty of Dylan's murder, but for the state of Idaho to prove-it beyond a reasonable doubt, it's going to take more evidence. . . . . and Brenner knows this, Hopefully soon, Candace and her family, will get a conviction but, it's going to take more time and evidence
@scootermom1791
10 ай бұрын
Exactly! That's what people always seem to forget. People want to push law enforcement for arrests and trials. But, would they rather have someone acquitted due to lack of evidence? Or would they rather give law enforcement enough time to gather the evidence needed for the case to have a stronger case against the criminal? Personally, I'd rather wait to ensure the criminal is locked up for the rest of his/her life (generally speaking).
Ive never heard of a family wanting to keep their searches private.. And discourging searchers to look for a missing person...Im not following this thinking of hers at all
@johnunsicker7440
10 ай бұрын
@jimterry8916 Wow really I have always thought there was more to this case then what is began said. A lot of the things she is say just doesn't sound right and she complaining about so much stuff with the police and legal system but that is just how it works. She was throwing a fit that they didn't charge Brenner when they knew he did it but the police didn't know he did it for sure and he was also in jail for other crimes and there was no need to move fast and messed the case up.
@choctawlove6060
10 ай бұрын
@jimterry8916 hey what happened to you dude you just disappeared one day.
@aliamjon2550
10 ай бұрын
@@johnunsicker7440 Like what, What do you think was more that they aren't saying ?
@donnahalsted7718
8 ай бұрын
As to all accusations on either side, I would like to see the sources of information before swallowing it "hook, line,and sinker". I've been falsely accused ALL of my 73 + years of life: a scapegoat for those who do what they accuse me of, or who just like "drama". So I'm particularly interested in provable FACTS. I want to see TRUTH before believing another's judgement. We humans are pretty easy to believe the loudest, most persistent, voice! SHOW the FACTS.
@aliamjon2550
8 ай бұрын
@@donnahalsted7718 Was it true about the gay rumors ?
Such a long trip for you both. I follow from Maine
#FindDylanRounds #BringDylanHome 🌻
I hope and will be praying for the true to come out and justice for everyone who loved Dylan.
I hope 🙏 and pray for Dylan family to be comforted and I hope 🙏 and pray 🙏 that the people who know we're he is at will tell them so he can get recovered I was just thinking about this other day and wondered if anything new has come forward.
Moms smile looks a little lighter. Time doesn’t just heal. It’s what we do with that time to help us heal. I’ve been rooting for this family since day one. The only way Dylan will make it home is by his families efforts. Keep truckn’r. Hugs to you and heaven.
I feel so sad for Dylan Rounds .. I wish he’d been found.
What could he have possibly done with his body and the worst part is that he won’t tell them where he is even though he’s going to prison after everything is said and done ‼️ I pray 🙏🏻 that Dillon is found one day soon or that he will tell where Dillon is to give his family some peace and to bury him so they can visit him in a peaceful place and mourn him the way they want to. 😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Check the camper trailer sewer tank. My son and I (Washington state) discuss this case often. We don't know alot about cadaver dogs, or sewer breakdown inside a trailer, but my son brought this idea up in our random talks.
@billofrightsamend4
9 ай бұрын
Was the sewer stopped up?
@billofrightsamend4
9 ай бұрын
Why would they look in the sewer? Have you seen the little toilet's in the trailers? What did he do? Grind him up in a Cuisinart? I know they do a lot of drugs in Washington.
@Nagalott
8 ай бұрын
@kellywiese8991 it was just a thought. Parts of a body can be put into the tank easily. We talk about this often. Another place to check is water trucks. Tank trucks. Fertilizer trucks.
Dylan's Mom, keep going, our prayers are with you... We are praying for justice for Dylan. America's son.
I know they are a step closer but I hope they can get closure one day.
I remember following this case for a long time then nothing. It's sad he's still not found and no hearing yet
@fornax5798
4 ай бұрын
Just 2 days later man.
were his parents aware that there was a dangerous criminal squatting on Dylan's land? If so, there's a factor of negligence on the part of his parents and the police for not immediately removing the criminal from the property and making sure he can't get back there.
Why isn’t suspect named
his body was recovered due to a plea deal. I am glad to hear this
I don’t understand one thing, why they play games with Brenner. Stretching time. In my hands he would be confessing to his crime on next day. Showing where Dylan is. System is soft. So is government. Justice for Dylan
I hate to think this or even say it but If that man was taking out trash bags right under the LEOs noses , he could of had Dylan in the trash bags that he was taking off the property. So I would be looking in the landfills , Or in well holes. Also someone that is in jail or prison where this man is needs to make friends with him to gain his trust so he will have someone to talk to .
Personally I feel like she should never have told people don't search for his body... Many people bodies are found or clues are found by opening it up to the public and letting everyone help. Especially if y'all have had no success not sure why you wouldn't want all the help you can get. 🤔
I mean no disrespect to anybody, for what I’m about to say. I went on Dylan’s Facebook page and asked how y’all were doing and if anything was found yet? And the answer they came back to me was very rude and if you want this case to stay alive , you Gotta stop telling people that they’re not welcome to help y’all. I know if it was my child I would want every single person out there looking for my child’s remains. Or I would try to make a deal to get that old ass to tell me what he did with him. I would demand seasoned detectives, and attorneys to go in and play the game so he would tell them where my child was.
8months away really that’s fucked up they have evidence get that man in fucking court
Is Brennan in jail right now or not, please?
It’s sad that the family can’t take that brenner guy that killed Dylan out for a field trip and nicely persuade him to tell what he has done with the boy
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Interesting.
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Send an item of Dylans to Noreen Reiner in Florida, psychic that has worked with police... Anything is worth a try... Prayers for the Family and I pray that Dylan be found..
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Reverend Donna Seraphina wanted to help as she has the gift of remote viewing, please consider reaching out to her so she can help bring Dylan home ❤
Has a murderer of a any case (hot, cold, or contemplating doing bad things) ever been found going to CrimeCon Convention? Would be nice for families to have him caught so they have peace of mind.
@BjBeam
10 ай бұрын
In this case they have the killer. She is still looking for her son's body.
@choctawlove6060
10 ай бұрын
@@BjBeam but she doesn’t want anybody looking for him or helping her which I have never heard of and I was in law-enforcement. This is just a crazy case to me.
@BjBeam
10 ай бұрын
@@choctawlove6060 the op used the words "have him caught" which to me would refer to the killer. Just trying to clarify to her the killer has been caught. Who the parents are allowing to search for the body is a whole other issue.
@choctawlove6060
10 ай бұрын
@@BjBeam ok thank you. I understand all this like I said I’ve been watching since the very first and the very very first when they found out he was missing. I still don’t understand why they don’t want people to go looking for him? I mean I get it it’s a crime scene when they find his bones or say he still alive. Even I understand that crime scene what I don’t understand is why they don’t want people going to looking for him. And usually most of the time hunters in the area Will come across bones and stuff. I am a hunter and it’s common all the time people hunting find bones of all sort of stuff. And I understand that the people that have been involved in the case a few of them are worthless pieces of garbage but still, I would want every person in any person to go searching for my baby. And like I said, when I did get on Facebook and ask them how things were doing how things were going they were very rude and I mean I understand why well I don’t even know who wrote me back, but they were very rude. I just assumed it was somebody I knew the family.
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Dylan knew james was dangerous. He warned his dad, that he said he wanted to shoot his dad if made him mad.
How about using cadaber dogs.?
@lzal9204
10 ай бұрын
They have tried that
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