In early 2024, Warren Brown mysteriously vanished, leaving the Grand Junction, Colorado, community puzzled and concerned.
Key Takeaways
- Warren Brown, missing for months, was tragically found when a mother discovered his severed head and hands in her son’s bedroom in early 2024.
- Brian Cohee, the 19-year-old culprit, confessed to mu*dering Brown with a knife and showed no remorse, detailing the brutal crime to authorities.
- Social media reignited interest in the case, with netizens expressing shock, sorrow, and speculation about the perpetrator’s mental state.
Known for frequenting the area outside Monique’s Bridal Formal Wear, Brown’s sudden disappearance sparked worry among locals.
Days turned into months with no sign of him, and the case seemed to grow cold—until a horrifying discovery shattered the silence.
Months after his disappearance, a mother stumbled upon a gruesome scene in her 19-year-old son’s bedroom.
She found a plastic bag containing the severed head and hands of a man, later identified as Warren Brown.
The shocking discovery left her devastated and led her to immediately call 911.
While the mother was visibly traumatized, her son, Brian Cohee, displayed an unsettling calmness.
When questioned by authorities, Brian cooperated fully, admitting that the remains belonged to “that fella who went missing recently,” referring to Brown.
Brian’s confession was as detailed as it was disturbing.
He admitted to mu*dering Brown with a knife on the night of January 27, 2024.
According to his statement, Brown was confused and defenseless during the attack. Brian described how he brutally stabbed the victim, severed his head and hands, and even mutilated other parts of his body.
Shockingly, Brian displayed no remorse while recounting the details of the crime.
Instead, he laughed and appeared excited, leaving investigators deeply unsettled.
He revealed that he had hidden the remains in his closet, where his mother eventually discovered them.
Authorities confirmed that Brian had acted alone. Following a thorough investigation, he was charged with first-degree mu*der and related crimes. In court, Brian was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
As 2025 began, a video recounting Warren Brown’s tragic story began circulating on social media, reigniting public interest in the case.
Instagram users expressed their shock and sadness over the gruesome details.
One user commented:
Sad that there’s people wanting to do bad evil stuff 😤😡 Sending love and healing prayers to the family & friends of Warren 🙏🏻Your beautiful guardian angel will always be protecting you as you all walk forward on your paths in the sad and happy time not missing anything on your journey forward. 🕊🤍🌹
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Others speculated about Brian’s mental state, with one remarking:
I’m fairly certain this person has some sort of developmental disability.,,
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On TikTok, a user named TruthBrown100 shared a 9-minute video reacting to the case, further spreading awareness of the incident.
@truthbrown100 #stitch with @WKLY12 #fyp #fypシ゚viral🖤tiktok #trending #warrenbarnes #hillshaveeyes #newyears ♬ original sound – TruthBrown100
The chilling details of Warren Brown’s mu*der continue to haunt those who knew him and the wider Grand Junction community.
While the perpetrator has been brought to justice, the case serves as a grim reminder of the potential for violence in unexpected places.
May Warren Brown’s soul rest in peace, and may his family find solace in the support and prayers of those who stand with them.
