went missing from his farm in Lucin, Utah on May 28, 2022.
On 3/3/23 James Brenner was charged for his murder.
On 4/9/24 as part of a plea deal, James Brenner led authorities to the remains of Dylan Rounds in Lucin, Utah.
On 7/1/24 James Brenner was sentenced to 3-30 years as part of the plea deal.
Dylan was born on August 1, 2002 to Justin Rounds and Candice Cooley. He is the oldest of their 3 children, who all grew up living the farming life. Dylan loved it, he had big dreams to own and operate his own large farm. In 2019 Dylan and his grandfather partnered on land in Lucin, Utah for Dylan to start working towards his dream. He spent 2 summers getting his land ready to farm and in the spring of 2022 was finally ready to plant his first crop. He worked late into the night on Friday, May 27th to get his seed planted before the rain came. Saturday, May 28th morning he spoke with his grandmother and that would be the last time anyone spoke with him.
Interview with Candice Coolie following sentencing.
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As part of a plea deal, James Brenner led authorities to where he buried Dylan in Lucin, Utah.
His next court appeance is set for May 15, 2024.
As the result of a plea deal, Judge Brandon J. Maynard sentenced James Brenner to spend from 1 to 15 years in prison for the murder of Dylan Rounds. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm by a restricted person and was sentenced to 2-15 years on that charge for a total of 3-30 years.
James Brenner pled guilty in court to then murder of Dylan Rounds. His sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2024.
It was decided the Preliminary Hearing will be held May 15th and 16th of 2024.
Jim Brenner appeared in person in Utah District Court for the charges relating to Dylan Rounds disappearance. His counsel requested a continuance for more discovery and it was scheduled for October 2, 2023 at 1:30pm.
At James Brenner's arraignment, he was appointed a new attorney and another hearing set for June 5th and changed to August 14, 2023 at a later date.
While many enjoyed camping, boating, visiting cemeteries and spending time outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds marked a horrible anniversary: the disappearance of their son.
East Idaho News coverage of the charges brought against James Brenner in the disappearance of Dylan Rounds.
Dateline NBC coverage of a suspect being charged in Dylan's disappearance.
James Brenner, 59, is charged with one count of aggravated murder and one count of abuse or desecration of a human body, according to Utah court records. Charges were filed Friday by the Box Elder County Attorney’s Office in Brigham City, Utah.
Nate Eaton of East Idaho News sits down with Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds for the lastest information regarding Dylan's disappearance.
New Information, boots, phone, pistol, and more.
Dylan's parents request a different agency take over the investigation into their son's disappearance.
Mother of Dylan Rounds demands transparency.
Dylan's 20th Birthday is approaching and the family has plans to pay tribute.
First joint interview with Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds.
Candice Cooley discusses the disappearance of her son Dylan.
The boots of a young man missing for nearly two weeks have been found behind a dirt pile on his property but there’s still no sign of 19-year-old Dylan Rounds.
I made this video to pay tribute to Dylan on his birthday in 2022.