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Ex-Wife Reports Missing Man, Murder Suspect Arrested

10/19/2025

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Joe Shymanski was reported missing in September 2023 by his ex-wife, Heather Snyder, after he missed a custody exchange.
Investigators identified Brandon Holbrook through surveillance footage, which led to the discovery of Shymanski's remains at Holbrook's home.
Holbrook, who had a criminal history, fatally shot Shymanski and attempted to dismember and dispose of the body.
He was arrested on September 6, 2025, and faces charges of first-degree murder and destruction of evidence.
The motive for the murder is currently unclear.

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Story summary

Joe Shymanski was reported missing in September 2023 by his ex-wife, Heather Snyder, after he missed a custody exchange.
Investigators identified Brandon Holbrook through surveillance footage, which led to the discovery of Shymanski's remains at Holbrook's home.
Holbrook, who had a criminal history, fatally shot Shymanski and attempted to dismember and dispose of the body.
He was arrested on September 6, 2025, and faces charges of first-degree murder and destruction of evidence.
The motive for the murder is currently unclear.