: Brannon and her boyfriend, Eddie Emerson, were moving from Micanopy, Florida, to Detroit, Michigan, when Emerson’s truck broke down on July 9. They stayed at the Sunshine Inn while awaiting repairs.

: At approximately 12:59 a.m. on July 15, Brannon left a voicemail for Emerson stating she was leaving for Detroit or Iceland and abruptly ended with, "Oh, I'm getting in a car right now. Goodbye" .

: On the evening of July 14, the couple engaged in a series of heated arguments, reportedly over the housing of their pet chickens. Brannon left their shared room and eventually checked into her own room at the same motel.