Warren Brown's unexplained disappearance in early 2024 left the people of Grand Junction, Colorado, perplexed and alarmed.
Locals were concerned when Brown abruptly vanished because he was known to frequent the neighbourhood outside Monique's Bridal Formal Wear.
Shocking discovery of Warren Brown’s body
Months passed with no sign of him, and the case appeared to be dwindling—until a shocking discovery broke the stillness.
A mother discovered a graphic scene in her 19-year-old son's bedroom months after he vanished. In early 2024, a mother recovered Warren Brown's severed head and hands in her son's bedroom after he had been gone for months.
The 19-year-old perpetrator, Brian Cohee, told officials about the heinous act and admitted to killing Brown with a knife. She discovered the severed hands and head of a man—later identified as Warren Brown—in a plastic bag.
She was devastated by the terrible revelation and called 911 right away. Brian Cohee, the mother's son, showed an unnerving composure despite the mother's obvious trauma.
Warren Brown complied completely with the police' questions and acknowledged that the remains belonged to "that fella who went missing recently," which is a reference to Brown.
Brian's confession was both shocking and in-depth.
Brian Cohee’s statement on killing Warren Brown
He acknowledged using a knife to murder Warren Brown on the evening of January 27, 2024. He claimed that during the incident, Brown was helpless and disoriented. Brian explained how he mangled various parts of the victim's body, amputated his hands and skull, and viciously stabbed him.
When Brian described the crime in detail, he shockingly showed no signs of regret. Instead, he seemed thrilled and laughed, which greatly unsettled the investigators. He disclosed that his mother eventually found the bones after he had concealed them in his wardrobe.
Brian had acted alone, according to authorities. He was charged with first-degree murder and related offences after a comprehensive investigation. Brian was given a life sentence without the possibility of release in court.
A video that told Warren Brown's tragic story started making the rounds on social media in the start of 2025, which rekindled attention in the case.
The graphic details caused shock and anguish among Instagram users. Those who knew Warren Brown and the larger Grand Junction community are still plagued by the horrific details of his murder.
Even though the offender has been apprehended, the episode serves as a sobering reminder that violence can occur in unexpected locations.
May the prayers and support of all who stand with Warren Brown bring comfort to his family and may his soul rest in peace.