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Brandon Swanson, age 19, disappeared after his car went into a ditch along Lincoln and Lyon County Line near Taunton Minnesota on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 early in the morning hours and has not been seen or heard from since. Brandon was last seen wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt....

June 22, 2008 - Circling the sky and flying off into the heavens in celebration of their new beginnings, two snow white doves were released for Randy and Denim Sylvester. Hundreds of mourners came to pay their respects at an amazing memorial site where the childrens bodies were found. May they rest in peace.

A memorial service is planned for Wednesday evening, June 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Gateway Community Church, 760 Clear Lake City Blvd, Clear Lake (Webster), Texas 77598, phone number is 281.286.1515. Burial for the children will be in New Orleans at a later date.

We wish to extend a very special thank you to each and every member, volunteer and compassionate person that played a role in bringing these children home. Thank you to Roy Moffitt Customized Fueling, Inc., Andy Kahan – City of Houston Mayors Crime Victims Assistance Division, Mayor Johnny Isbell, Pasadena Police Department, Houston Police Department, HPD Dive Teams, Harris County Sheriff, Webster Police Department, Quanell X, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Laura Recovery Center, Texas Center for the Missing, Southbelt Church of Christ, UV Country, Gene Robinson, Sunbelt Rentals, Lighthouse Charities, Angels and Outlaws Cook Team, Mobile Modular, Waste Management, Jack-in-the-Box, Pizza Hut, Applebee’s, Chic-fil-a, Jason’s Deli, Walmart, McDonald’s, Kroger, and all the many people we may have left out that so graciously donated additional food items and monies.

Walter Brawner “Bo”, age 67, disappeared from his home on McClain Street in Shepherd, Texas on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what Mr. Brawner was last seen wearing.

Please call the office if you are available to search in Shepherd on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

Cherae Ford, age 17, was last seen on Monday, June 2, 2008 around 3:00 p.m. at 2000 Lakeridge Drive in Olympia, Washington and has not been seen or heard from since. Cherae was last seen wearing dark jeans, a black tank top with while polka dots, a black hoodie and black pumps.

Please help find Tara Grinstead - Missing since October 22, 2005 from Ocilla, GA.
$100K REWARD for her safe return OR $100K for info leading to the arrest & conviction of those involved in her disappearance.
Texas EquuSearch Brings Special Technology to Grinstead Case

June 8, 2008 - It is with great sadness in my heart that I am letting you know that Faye Bennett Grinstead has passed away. She went home on Saturday, June 7, 2008. A memorial service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 June 10th in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville. Visitation will be held Monday June 9th from 6 pm until 8 pm in the Social Hall of the First Baptist Church.

On October 22, 2005, Mrs. Grinstead's youngest daughter, Tara Faye Grinstead, age thirty at the time and residing and teaching in Irwin County, disappeared without a trace and has since remained missing. No greater grief could a mother ever have to endure. Faye carried herself throughout this personal tragedy with quiet grace and dignity, just as she had lived her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas EquuSearch, P.O. Box 395, Dickinson, TX 77539, or by calling their office at 281-309-9500. Tim Miller, director and founder, has been diligently searching for Tara, since November 2005 and they continue to do so now. Faye put much hope, faith and confidence in this organization in finding her precious Tara and her family and friends continue the search with him.
Please remember the family in your prayers and always continue to pray that one day we get to bring Tara back home and lay her to rest with her mother.
Mandy Wells
Co-Director of the Tara Center

Freddie Whittiemore, age 73, was last seen at approx. 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19th, 2005 at his residence on Cherry Street in Stanton, TN. He was later spotted alongside the road in the vicinity of Charleston Road and Hwy 179. Freddie suffers from dementia and additional medical conditions.

If anyone has any information, no mater how small you may think it is, please call the Texas EquuSearch tip line at toll free 877/270-9500. You may remain anonymous.

1/4/2007 – The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 74-year-old Stanton man who has been missing from his residence since June 19, 2005. Freddie Louis Whittiemore, known as “Buddy,” was last seen between 6 and 7:30 a.m. standing alongside the roadway in the vicinity of Charleston Road and Highway 179, which is about a mile from his residence. The sheriff’s office said he suffers from dementia and other medical conditions. read full story>>

If you believe you have any information regarding this case that will be helpful in this investigation please contact: Haywood County Sheriff's Department at (731) 772-2412. read more>>

Ryan Esparza, age 17, was last seen walking away from an area in Highlands Park at Southmore and Richey Streets in Pasadena, Texas on Thursday, June 14, 2007 around 4:00 p.m. and has not been seen since. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with “Jordan” written vertically several times, blue jeans and white Jordan tennis shoes.

If anyone has any information, no mater how small you may think it is, please call the Texas EquuSearch tip line at toll free 877/270-9500. You may remain anonymous. Please visit Ryan’s myspace page at www.myspace.com/findryan

10/11/2007 - There will be a candlelight vigil held from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Elam Church Thursday night, Oct. 11. for Ryan.

Martin Byerly, age 58, was last seen on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Jake’s Place near Hwy 96 in Jasper, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what Martin was last seen wearing. His white 1990 Chevrolet pickup truck was located Saturday morning, the 29th, at the Payless Shoe store located on U.S. 190 in Jasper. Foul play is suspected.

10/11/2007 - TES is planning to travel to Jasper on Friday, October 12 to meet with officials to organize a search for Martin who has been missing for over two weeks now.

June 7, 2008 – From KJAS.com .. Jasper Police have arrested a suspect and located a body in the case of Martin Lynn Byerly, a local mechanic who had been missing since late September of last year. The move by police came shortly before 3:00 pm on Sunday at a home located behind a lawn mower repair shop at 300 Springhill Street. The arrest of the suspect, who is believed to have killed Byerly in a robbery, came after detective Mike Poindexter received a warrant charging the man with murder.

Kennworth Eaton, age 76, was last seen on Saturday, August 25, 2007 and disappeared while flying his Piper Cherokee 6 plane from Spadaro Airport in East Moriches and aborting an approach to Gabreski Airport in Westhampton. He has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what Kennworth was last seen wearing.

4/14/2008 – We move closer and closer to obtaining the information necessary to find Mr. Eaton.

June 8, 2008 – Tim Miller and four TES members have arrived in New York to meet with family make the attempts to recover Mr. Eaton from his downed aircraft. We are confident the many months of study and preparation will make this trip a success. Please continue to pray for this family.

June 12, 2008 – Although this trip did not produce all the answers we had hoped for, we continue to research and will return to New York to resume this search. A special thank you to Ralph Baird, who has tirelessly worked for months to find Mr. Eaton’s downed plane. We remain assured his determination, expertise and incredible skills will render a return.

Wilbert Darr, age 74, was last seen on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 around 7:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Glendale Lane in Murrysville, Pennsylvania and has not been seen or heard from since. Mr. Darr was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans and brown walking shoes.

William Nolan Bass, age 87, was last seen on October 22, 2000, in the vicinity of Hwy 84 and Loop 340 in Bellmead, TX attempting to get his vehicle inspected for tags and has not been seen or heard from since. His vehicle is also missing and is described as a tan and brown 1977 "Caprice Classic" with TX Lic# C82-MRB. Mr. Bass was last seen wearing a plaid shirt and dark green slacks.

June 6, 2008 – TES water teams are searching for Mr. Bass after a long and painful seven years. We hope to help find some answers for this family.

Robert Alexis, age 47, was last seen at Manny’s Bar in Maurepas, Louisiana on Saturday, January 19, 2008 and has not been seen or heard from since. Robert’s truck was found abandoned on Beco Rd. Robert was last seen wearing a white ball cap, blue flannel western shirt, blue jeans and brown hiker shoes. Robert may have been picked up by 2 or 3 men in a white SUV. If you have any information regarding what may have happened to Robert, please call.

Adrian Lozoya, age 26, was last seen at the IHOP restaurant in the 8600 block of Memorial Blvd in Port Arthur, Texas around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2008 and has not been seen or heard from since. Adrian was last seen wearing a lime green shirt with torn blue jeans. He is driving a 1992 Acura Integra, red with a different colored door, license plate Y83 WHV.

Shannon Boyd Ebert, age 36, was last seen on Thursday, April 24, 2007 fleeing into an open field near the 700 block of E. Lincoln in Blackwell, Oklahoma and has not been seen or heard from since. Shannon was last seen wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, jeans and boots.

Jose Manuel Vicenzo Tromp, age 30, disappeared on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in Oranjestad, Aruba and has not been seen or heard from since. Jose was last seen wearing dark blue tennis shorts, a gray t-shirt and black slippers.

5/8/2008 - TES and Jose’s parents are working with law enforcement to make the arrangements to travel to Aruba to search for Jose.

5/18/2008 – Tim Miller and members arrive in Aruba to meet with law enforcement, attend a press conference, and develop a plan for searching. A message to Tim Miller from your team members at home: “We are so proud of you and your continued commitment. You display a constant dedication to the families of missing loved ones no matter what nationality they are or where they live. As you stated before you left, Jose’s family loves him just as much as Natalee’s family loves her and as much as any other family loves and misses their lost loved ones. God Bless You for following your heart and coming to the aid of another family no matter what the circumstances are. Be safe in your efforts and come home safely and soon.”

5/25/2008 - After a week long search with the help of Jose’s family and local Arubans, unfortunately Tim Miller and TES members return with no answers as to the whereabouts of Jose. We are grateful to have received the warmth from locals to assist a family in need.

Benjamin Malvin Roseland, age 19, was last seen at the HyVee Grocery Mart in the 400 block of South 4th Street on Saturday, February 9, 2008 around 10:30 p.m. in Clinton, Iowa and has not been seen or heard from since. Ben was last seen wearing camouflage bib overalls, blue jeans, a brown polo shirt and brown camouflage tennis shoes. Ben may be suffering from amnesia.

Lucely “Lilly” Aramburo, age 24, was last seen on Saturday, June 2, 2007 around 2:00 a.m. leaving a residence in the 7600 block of SW 82nd St in Miami, Florida and has not been seen or heard from since. Lilly was reported to have last been seen wearing only pajamas.

Barbara Blount, age 58, was last seen in the 35000 block of Hwy 1036 on Friday, May 2, 2008 in Livingston Parish in Holden, Louisiana and has not been seen or heard from since. Barbara was last seen wearing shorts and a tank top.

5/20/2008 - Teams are traveling to Holden, Louisiana to begin searching for Barbara. The search will begin Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The command center is located at 35580 Hwy 1036, Holden, LA 70744. If you cannot foot search, you may help the other searchers with water and food items.

5/24/2008 - After four days of searching in the heat and standing waters from recent flooding, TES team members suspend the search for Barbara and are awaiting any new information or leads to help find Barbara. A special thank you to our dedicated members for their help.

Bernadette Stevenson Caruso, age 23, was last seen leaving her place of employment in the Mall in northeastern Baltimore County, Maryland on September 27, 1986 around 5:05 p.m. and has never been seen or heard from since. Her gray/green Chevrolet Cavalier with Maryland license plate #FYW 097 has never been recovered.

Charles Bretzman, age 62, was last seen on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at his home in the 18000 block of N. 6th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, and has not been seen or heard from since. Charles was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown and blue checkered flannel shirt and white Reebok tennis shoes. He was last seen driving his 1990 black Jeep Wrangler with chrome grill and sides, no windows, carrying a large blue tarp, Arizona license plate 212 RMZ.

5/1/2008 TES members travel to Arizona to search desert area where Charles vehicle has been found.

Jessica Foster, age 23, was last seen on the evening of March 29, 2006 in the 1000 block of Cornerstone Place in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Jessica has multiple ear piercings and two facial piercings . She has caps on her teeth as well. Her hair may be dyed brown or have streaks in it and worn long and straight or curly. It is not known what Jessica was last wearing.

Bekime Elshani, age 22, was last seen on Saturday, March 29, 2008 around 1:15 a.m. in the 100 block of West Rockrimmon Blvd. in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has not been seen or heard from since. Bekime was last seen wearing blue jeans, a pink and white shirt and a black jacket.

Rachel Conger, age 30, of Paris, Tennessee, disappeared on Thursday, March 13, 2008 and has not been seen or heard from since. Rachel was last seen wearing a burgundy colored tank top with pink letters and black sweat pants.

David Michael Reilly, age 30, was last seen on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 around 4:30 a.m. on Broadway near Abeel Street in Kingston, New York and has not been seen or heard from since. David was last seen wearing a dark blue zippered jacket, blue Izod hat, blue jeans and sneakers.

4/16/2008 – Tim Miller meets with law enforcement and family members to develop a search plan. Sonar teams are in the area now to search targets of the Hudson River.

Hannah Griffith, age 15, was last seen around 1:00 AM on Thursday, April 3, 2008 approximately 75 yards from the Red River boat launch in Coushatta, Louisiana and has not been seen or heard from since. Hannah was aboard an overloaded boat and is presumed drowned.

April 9, 2008 – Tim Miller and several other team members are headed to Coushatta to look for this beautiful young girl. We will be on the water at daylight in hopes to bring Hannah home to her family and friends. Please pray for our searchers during their travel, their search on the water and for everyone looking for Hannah during this tragic time.

Lisa Ann Green, age 43, was last seen on Friday, July 27, 2007 around 9:30 p.m. in Cottondale, Alabama and has not been seen or heard from since. Lisa was last seen wearing a white sleeveless button up shirt and jeans.

3/27/2008 Tim Miller and team members are traveling to Alabama to assist local law enforcement in the search for Lisa.

3/31/2008 6 pm - Team members returned safely from Alabama but without answers. A special thank you to Beth Twitty (Natalee Holloway’s Mom) for her support and participation with the family and entire team.

April 25-27, 2008 – Teams will return to Alabama to resume the search for Lisa Ann Green.

5/1/2008 – TES worked with great effort and determination, however found no new clues or answers to Lisa’s disappearance.

Ernest “Bob” and David Decker, ages 53 and 32, were last seen on Tuesday, December 13, 2006 near Lark Road in Waynesburg, Ohio and have not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what either man was last seen wearing.

3/27/2008 – TES is planning to travel to Ohio in the first or second week of April to follow latest leads and developments in this case.

4/18/2008 – Teams have traveled to Ohio and met with family and are following new leads in this case.

Lee Cutler, age 18, was last seen on Saturday, October 20, 2007 around 9:50 a.m. in Portage, Wisconsin and has not been seen or heard from since. Police searched an area near Baraboo River after his 2007 Toyota Corolla was found parked near a rest stop in Sauk County at 3:45 a.m. Monday off of Highway 33 (WI-33) between Baraboo and Portage. He was last seen wearing a dark blue sweater with a red stripe and khaki pants.

3/26/2008 TES special water teams are working closely with law enforcement officials, awaiting their call, and will arrange a sonar scan of the waters once the ice has melted and weather permits.

Joe Pichler, age 19, was last seen in the early morning hours of January 5, 2006 at 2000 Magnuson Way in Bremerton, Washington and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what Joe was last seen wearing.

Jaliek Rainwalker, age 12, disappeared on Thursday, November 1, 2007 after spending an evening with his adoptive father at the Best Western Hotel in the 1200 block of Western Avenue in Albany, New York and has not been seen or heard from since. Jaliek was last seen wearing blue jeans, a yellow fleece pullover and black high top tennis shoes.

3/26/2008 – Plans are being made to travel to New York to search for Jaliek. Updates will be posted as soon as plans are in place.

April 14, 2008 – Tim Miller arrived in New York this morning to meet with family and law enforcement.

4/18/2008 – Sonar teams are in the area now to search targets on the Hudson River.

Pamela Biggers, age 52, was last seen at the LaQuinta Inn in Panama City Beach, Florida around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2008 and has not been seen or heard from since. Pam was wearing a white sweater with black pants with pin stripes. She may be disoriented and unaware of her surroundings.
THE CAROLE SUND/ CARRINGTON FOUNDATION IS OFFERING A $5,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE SAFE RETURN OF PAMELA. IF A HOMICIDE HAS OCCURRED THE REWARD WILL AUTOMATICALLY REVERT TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON/PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRIME.

4/29/2008 – TES teams are searching several target areas at this time.

John Glasgow, age 45, disappeared on Monday, January 28, 2008 around 5:15 a.m. at South Lookout in Little Rock, Arkansas and has not been seen or heard from since. John was last seen wearing khaki pants, khaki windbreaker or fleece dark green jacket.

Kathleen Gutierrez, age 57, was last seen leaving her residence on Ridge Terrace near Star Creek in northwest San Antonio, Texas around noon on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what she was last seen wearing. Kathy was driving a dark gray Kia, license Y21-GHB. Kathy is diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and is need of medication.

Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th, TES will travel to San Antonio to search for Kathleen. Sign up with cindy.wisdom@texasequusearch.org if you are available. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

$5,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO RECOVERY

Rodney Stokley, age 19, disappeared on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 around 12:30 a.m. after leaving his apartment in the 800 block of Charles Barker Rd in Cleveland, Texas and has not been seen since. Rodney was last seen wearing blue jeans, black Led Zepplin t-shirt, black hoodie and gray/black shoes (Duffs).

February 23rd and 24th – The command center listed is the location for Saturday. Sunday’s command center will be located at the Stancel Park Pavillion at 301 Peach St, Cleveland, Texas 77327. Searches will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Matthew Wilson age 20, was last seen on Saturday, December 15, 2007 around noon leaving his off-campus apartment near Rice University in Houston, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. He was driving a 2004 silver Dodge Neon with Oklahoma license plate number 863 MCZ.

The family is offering a $20,000 reward for information as to his whereabouts and Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. www.findmattwilson.org

Justin Gaines, age 18, was last seen on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at a club called Wild Bill’s in Duluth, Georgia and has not been seen or heard from since. Justin was last seen wearing ripped blue jeans and a gray Abercrombie shirt.

5/1/2008 – TES heads back to Atlanta for another search for Justin. Please pray for our searchers in their journey for answers for this family.

Donna Jou, age 19, was last seen on Saturday, June 23, 2007 around 5:30 p.m. at her residence in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and has not been seen or heard from since. Donna was last seen wearing blue color jeans, gray tank top, black jacket with zipper in front and hood on back, canvas checkered multi-colored shoes and a Jan Sport blue back pack.

Please see poster for person of interest being sought possibly in Jacksonville, Florida area with relatives

9/14/2007 - Tim Miller arrives in Los Angeles, CA this afternoon to meet with family, law enforcement, and the family attorney to develop search plans.

Heather “Kitty” Riggio, age 20, of North Miami Beach, Florida was last seen on Sunday, May 6, 2007 getting into a white SUV and has not been seen or heard from since. She was last seen wearing a pink top, jeans and high heels. She has two tattoos, a pink pin-up girl on her leg and a black nautical star on her back.

John Spira, age 45, was last seen at his office at 2N255 N. County Farm Road in West Chicago, Illinois on Friday, February 23, 2007 around 7:15 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. John was last seen wearing a green pilot jacket, black turtleneck, blue jeans and black shoes, wearing a Rolex watch.

September 4, 2007 – Tim Miller has traveled to Chicago to assist this family and law enforcement in locating their loved one. Please keep them in your prayers.

9/17/2007 Interesting news concerning John’s business being burnt to the ground after his missing persons banner was posted across the street, then destroyed …
http://www.nbc5.com/news/14128789/detail.html?dl=headlineclick

Stepha Henry, age 22, was last seen on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 around 1:00 a.m. leaving the nightclub at Peppers Café in the 3800 block of N. University Drive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has not been seen or heard from since. Stepha was last seen wearing a black dress with a white t-shirt underneath, brown shoes and carrying a brown purse. She may have left as a passenger in a black sedan, possibly a four door Acura.

Stephen Hamshire is in need of our help. He is 36 years old, but appears much younger. Stephen is autistic and may not at this time even know who he is. He has been known to wonder from home but has always returned by dark. He could be anywhere by now. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

3/26/2008 – Stephen has been missing for over a year now. Please keep this family and Stephen in your prayers.

Stacey Hazelton, age 21, was last seen in Alligator, Mississippi on May 21, 2004 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what she was last seen wearing.

2/20/2007 – Texas EquuSearch will be traveling to Mississippi on Friday, February 23, 2007 and with the help and cooperation of the Bolivar County Sheriffs Department’s Deputy Gilmer, will work together to locate Stacey. Stacey’s family is desperate to bring her home and we are praying we can help to provide this closure. Please keep your prayers and thoughts with Stacey’s family during this time. Read more at www.staceyhazelton.org

2/21/2007 - Due to weather conditions, TES will postpone the trip until Sunday. Dave Holloway, Natalee Holloway’s father, will be joining search efforts to help locate Stacey. We are honored that Dave is taking part in helping another family after suffering so much tragedy in his own life.

2/23/2007 - We have encountered another delay due to weather conditions and will travel to Mississippi middle of next week.

2/27/2007 - Tim Miller, along with Dave Holloway, members from Illinois and Atlanta with high tech ground penetration units, will be arriving in Bolivar County on Wednesday evening. We feel if the suspect is being honest about the location of Stacey, we are extremely optimistic we can find Stacey and bring her home. Please keep Stacey’s family and all our searchers in your prayers during this difficult time.

3/5/2007 - Authorities are planning a controlled burn of an area to further search for any sign of Stacey Hazelton. TES spent numerous hours combing through an area that was thought to be where Stacey’s remains had been placed. Our efforts are ongoing and we will continue to search. Please keep her family in your prayers. read full story>>