One July morning in 2007, 19-year-old Brian Sullivan made some calls to a friend, grabbed a hot breakfast from a local fast-food joint, then vanished, never to be seen or heard from again. For 15 years, Brian’s disappearance has haunted the greater Rochester, New York, area — and although investigators believe beyond a reasonable doubt who was responsible, they haven’t been able to answer the one question left looming over their heads: where is Brian?
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If you know anything about where Brian Sullivan’s remains are hidden, please speak up. Call the Rochester Area Crime Stoppers — (585) 423-9300. You can remain anonymous. Or you can call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office: (585) 753-4177. Brian’s parents are offering a $2,500 reward.
An undated photo of Brian Sullivan. Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
A photo of six- or seven-month-old Brian. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
An undated family photo. Pictured is Barbara holding Brian, and Dan holding Brian’s sister Brittney. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Dan holding 18-month-old Brian. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Two-year-old Brian in his Halloween costume. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Four-year-old Brian. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
An undated photo of Brian around 8 or 9 years old. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Brian at 11 years old. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Sixteen-year-old Brian. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Brian at 17 years old. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
An undated photo of Brian (L), Tim McDonald (R), and an unknown friend (center). Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Tim McDonald (L) and Brian (R). Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Eighteen-year-old Brian with some of his high school classmates. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Brian’s high school senior photo. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
A billboard about Brian’s disappearance. Courtesy: Barbara Sullivan
Brian’s desk and computer. Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's office
Brian’s red ’95 Pontiac Sunfire that was left abandoned at the end of a dead-end street in Gates, New York. Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
A photo of Brian’s Monroe Community College student ID. Courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
A July 18, 2007, article published in the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper announcing the disappearance of Brian Sullivan. Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle.
The Democrat and Chronicle published an article on July 22, 2007, stating that officials are still searching for Brian Sullivan after their third sweep of the woods near where he was last seen failed to lead to any new information. Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle
A July 8, 2011, article written in the Democrat and Chronicle, announcing a balloon launch and public awareness rally hosted by Brian Sullivan’s parents after 4 years of his disappearance. Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle
A Jan. 29, 2012, article published in the Democrat and Chronicle highlighting an event in Monroe County that was created by a family to raise awareness of missing persons to the public. The Sullivan family participated in the event, claiming that local legislators and elected officials have not done enough to help bring missing children home (1 of 2).
A Jan. 29, 2012, article published in the Democrat and Chronicle highlighting an event in Monroe County that was created by a family to raise awareness of missing persons to the public. The Sullivan family participated in the event, claiming that local legislators and elected officials have not done enough to help bring missing children home (2 of 2). Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle
On July 9, 2015, the Democrat and Chronicle published an article announcing the Sullivan family’s continued efforts in search for their son after eight years of his disappearance. Courtesy: Democrat and Chronicle.