By David Lohr

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This past weekend, a group of volunteers conducted a third search of the area between the nightclub and the location where Brandi's car was found.  The area consists of not only rough wooded terrain, but also several large residential and industrial areas.  A thorough search of the entire area could take some time to complete.

"We have not found anything yet, but we continue to broaden our search areas," Ellen said.  "We were hoping that a local motorcycle club or some other organization would help us, but hardly anyone showed up for this last search.  It was mostly family and friends.  It is hard for somebody in my position to know what to do and where to go for help.  I don't know.  I just want my daughter back."

Despite the combined efforts of the FBI and the Longview Police Department, the investigation into Brandi's disappearance is at a standstill.  With no new leads and few clues to follow, they are now hoping the public will come forward with tips and information.  Meanwhile, Ellen and her family are planning to organize another search this spring.

Brandi's entire family is having a difficult time dealing with her disappearance.  According to Michelle, Brandi meant the world to her, and she loved her like she was her own daughter.

"I have been in this young lady's life every day of her life," Michelle said.  "I am so close to this young lady that when I pick up the phone and Brandi is on the other end, the first thing out of her mouth is mom.  She calls me her mom; she calls her mother her mom.  I have as much vested interest in this as her parents. I honestly feel like she is my daughter.  I am not your normal godmother, I guess, because I know people who are godparents who don't even know their godchildren.  I love Brandi, and I want her to come home." 

Brandi is described as a Caucasian female, 4' 11' tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.  At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing high heel sandals, rust colored Gaucho pants, and a dark floral print tube top with a v cut over the hip.

America's Most Wanted has been notified of Brandi's disappearance, and Crime Library has put her family in contact with the search and rescue organization Texas EquuSearch.

Anyone with information the whereabouts of Brandi Ellen Wells should call the Longview Police Department at (903) 237-1110 or Crime Stoppers at (903) 236-7867.

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