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Gerald Frank Long, (aka Gerald Dutka) age 20 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen Wednesday, September 28, 1994, at the Premier Fitness Center on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, MB, Canada and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what Gerald was last seen wearing.

The purpose of this blog is to give an inside look into the search for Natalee Holloway, offshore Aruba, Dec-2007. All writings are from a geophysical engineer and marine geologist on board the search vessel R/V Persistence. All quotes are direct quotes. All information in this site is reviewed for content and accuracy. This site will be updated daily until the search is terminated. go to www.nholloway.blogspot.com

Former Minor League Baseball Professional and Texas Southern University Graduate, David Bell has been missing since 12/26/07. David had recently moved backed to Texas in November and was living with family in Dallas. On the afternoon of 12/26/07, David randomly visited a church in Midlothian, TX seeking spiritual guidance. Later that evening, David's car was found (out of gas, keys and cell phone inside) by Police on Highway 6 between Eastland and Cisco, TX (137 miles west of Dallas, TX). David was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white sweatshirt, black trench coat, and brown baseball cap. Please contact Police with any additional information leading to David Bell.

Pamela Marie Boutte Watson was last seen in Lake Charles, LA where she was visiting family. She had recently moved from Houston to Alexandria LA. Pamela is bi-polar and in need of medication. Her 1992 Green Ford Ranger was located on I10 E. 8 miles out of Baton Rouge, at mile marker 141. It was reported by a wrecker driver that the vehicle had been at that location for two weeks. The vehicle was found with ? a tank of gas, keys inside and in good running condition. Pamela has a bright smile and is very spiritual. She may be suffering from lack of memory.

Marsilene Smith was last seen leaving her home on Village Green at 1:30 pm on December 6th, 2007, to go Christmas shopping. Marsilene was wearing a beige long sleeve T-shirt, blue jeans, jean jacket and black ankle boots. She is a diabetic and is insulin dependent. Marsilene’s vehicle was seen, parked at a Wal-Mart on Rutherford Blvd. at 2:30. An unknown male exited the vehicle, removed a bicycle and fled in the direction of Apple Bee’s.

Willie “Chuck” Standberry age 73, was last seen on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at approximately 7:15 p.m. near East 89 & Grant (off Buckeyes) and then at the Shell gas station on East 123 and St. Clair around 7:45 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. He was driving a 2001 hunter green Ford Focus, license #EAU8688. He wears glasses, walks with a limp. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, beige jogging suit and suede jacket.

Jeramy Burt age 34, was last seen on Sunday, February 11, 2007 around 10:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Hervey Street in Boise, Idaho and has not been seen or heard from since. His vehicle was found burned in the desert in Owhyee County. Jeramy was last seen wearing a dark turtle neck and Levi’s.

Angie Tucker was last seen at her home where she told hr friend that she was going to the store to get cigarettes. Angie has not been seen since. She was last seen wearing a Black Jacket, Black shirt, denim Capri’s and black shoes. Angie is an employee at OSU Medical Center.

Linus Wey, age 64 was last seen at the Resource Pkwy Assisted Living facility in the 11000 block of Resource Parkway in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Linus is driving a 1993 gray Astro van, license plate GC4279.

Joseph Benton, age 18, was last seen on January 6, 2004 in Lufkin, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what he was last seen wearing. Joseph has tattoos on his hands and fingers.

Francisco Cuevas, age 47, was last seen on Friday, November 2, 2007 in Coral Springs, Florida, at his place of employment and has not been or heard from since. Francisco was driving a 2004 Jeep Cherokee, black, 4 door, License plate – FL PYROIND.

Eldon “Punk” Hues, age 79, was last seen on Monday, November 26, 2007 around 6:45 p.m. at Lake Tejas in Shepherd, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. Eldon was last seen wearing blue jeans overalls and a red plaid shirt. He is driving a 1995 Toyota T100 maroon in color, license plate TX 9LT M67

12/2/2007 - After four days of searching with over 100 volunteers each day, there is still no sign of Eldon. Please keep this family in your prayers during this difficult time.

12/5/2007 - Eldon’s vehicle has been located but still no sign of him. A reward is being offered for information leading to the whereabouts of Eldon Hues.

4/23/2008 – We are sad to report that Eldon’s body has been found. After numerous searches, we now have the answer this dear family has feared. Please pray for this family. http://www.clevelandadvocate.com/site/news.asp?brd=1574&nav_sec=69987

Kyle Fleischmann, age 24, was last seen in the 200 block of E. 5th Street at the Buckhead Saloon in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, November 9, 2007 and has not been seen or heard from since. Kyle was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and black dress shoes.

Leah Peebles, age 24, was last seen on May 22, 2006 around 8:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Erbbe St in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has not been seen or heard from since. Leah was last seen wearing blue jeans, t-shirt and sandles. Leah has two black tattoos.

Stacy Peterson, age 23, was last seen on Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Bolingbrook, Illinois and has not been seen or heard from since.

11/5/2007 - Mr. Miller has traveled to Bolingbrook to meet with law enforcement officials and family members to develop a plan to search.

Branson Perry, age 20 at his time of disappearance, was last seen on April 11, 2001 around 3:00 p.m. Skidmore, Missouri and has not been seen or heard from since. Branson was last seen wearing shorts and a t-shirt. www.bransonperry.com

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.

Ted Boyette and Denise Sawyer disappeared from their home in December, 2001 in Allen Parish, Louisiana and have not been seen or heard from since. Their vehicle remained in the driveway.

10/2/2007 Texas EquuSearch has been called in by Louisiana State Police to help solve the homicide of two victims from over six years ago. Ted Boyette and Denise Sawyer disappeared in December, 2001 and foul play was suspected because their vehicle was still parked at their residence. Tips have led authorities to an old cemetery that may be where these two bodies are buried. TES will use ground penetrating radar units and search dogs to assist in this search.

Kelly and Jake Branam, along with two other crew members, were last seen on Saturday, September 23, 2007 leaving the Miami Beach Marina in Florida and have not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what they were wearing. The boat they were on, “Joe Cool”, was reportedly found floating with no one on board. TES is awaiting word from several different resources as to how we can help search for these four crew members.

10/8/2007 - As the painful wait continues, TES is desperately searching for boats to use to bring this couple home.

Bradley Olsen , age 26, was last seen on Saturday, January 20, 2007 around 2:00 a.m. at “Bar One” at 1000 W. Lincoln Hwy in DeKalb, Illinois and has not been seen or heard from since. Bradley was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black short sleeved shirt, a brown leather coat and black boots.

4/14/2008 – TES special water teams have searched an area of interest but still have

no answers.

John Davis , age 19, was last seen on Monday, September 24, 2007 around 3:40 p.m. in the 400 block of Wesley Lane in Duncanville, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. John was last seen wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt.

Lisa Chandler , age 44, was last heard from on Sunday, September 23, 2007 around 5:00 p.m. at her home in the 5500 block of 34th Street North, in Wolfe City, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what Lisa was last seen wearing.

Jerry Williams , age 37 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on December 16, 2000 in the 5000 block of Centennial Oak Circle in Tallahassee, Florida and has not been seen or heard from since. Jerry was likely on his way to go duck hunting on Lake Seminole. It is not known what Jerry was last wearing, possibly camouflage.

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.

Ahren Barnard, age 35 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on December 4, 2004 around 7:00 p.m. in a McDonald’s parking lot at Overland Rd and Cole Rd in Boise, Idaho and has not been seen or heard from since. Ahren was last seen wearing blue jeans and a brown suede leather jacket.

Travis Baker, age 19, was last seen on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Taylorsville, North Carolina and has not been seen or heard from since. Travis has two flame tattoos on his arms, the name “Halley” spelled on his chest and “Baker” across his back. Travis was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white cut-off t-shirt and white tennis shoes.

Kara Kopetsky, age 17, was last seen on Friday, May 4, 2007 around 10:00 a.m. at Belton High School on W. Pirate Parkway in Belton, MO and has not been seen or heard from since. Kara was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black studded belt, gray t-shirt with white skulls, black and gray Van sneakers with bleach splotches and a black leather hobo bag.

Tony Luzio, age 25, was last seen at a friends home near Rutherford Rd off Sawmill Parkway in Delaware County in Columbus, Ohio, on July 4, 2005 around 4:00 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Tony was driving a silver 4 dr 2004 Honda Civic, license plate DCA 5615.

There is a $2,000 reward offered for information leading to the whereabouts of Tony.

8/16/2007 Tim Miller and case manager Cindy Wisdom are currently in Columbus, Ohio making plans to search for Tony. As soon as those plans are in place, another notice will be posted here.

Jimmy Martin, age 39, was last seen on Monday evening, August 6, 2007 in the 2900 block of Springfield Road in Normangee, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. Jimmy was last seen wearing khaki walking shorts and a muscle shirt. Jimmy’s burnt Honda Accord was found in Centerville on August 9, 2007.

Haleigh Culwell, age 11, and Kimberley Whitton, age 37, were last seen on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at their residence in Section, Alabama and have not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what either was wearing.

Brian Shaffer, age 27, was last seen on Saturday, April 1, 2006 around 2:00 a.m. at the Ugly Tuna Saloona in Columbus, Ohio and has not been seen or heard from since. Brian was last seen wearing a green colored shirt underneath a cream colored long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and Adida tennis shoes.

There is a reward of up to $25,500 for information leading to the whereabouts of Brian.

8/16/2007 - Tim Miller and Case Manager Cindy Wisdom are currently in Columbus, Ohio meeting with law enforcement and family members to develop search plans for Brian. Command centers and search dates will be announced as soon as they are available.

Paige Birgfeld, age 34, was last seen on Thursday, June 28, 2007 in Grand Junction, Colorado and has not been seen or heard from since. Paige was last seen wearing a blue strapless top with flowers and blue denim shorts.

Shirley Hunt, age 72, disappeared from her home near Hwy 79 and County Road 454 in the community of Goodsprings in Henderson, Texas Tuesday, June 19, 2007 around 3:00 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Shirley was last seen wearing light denim coulottes, a white shirt with a blue long sleeved shirt over it and brown loafer shoes. Shirley suffers from Alzheimer’s and has several other medical problems.

Brandi Wells, age 24, was last seen at Graham Central Station night club on McCann Street in Longview, Texas on Thursday, August 3, 2006 around 12:30 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Brandi was last seen wearing a dark tube top with large flowers, rust colored gaucho pants and high heeled sandals with flowers. Her black 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix was located on the westbound side of I-20 at the 591 mile marker the following day.

Alicia Minton, age 29, of Rogers, Arkansas disappeared on Friday, June 1, 2007 around 1:00 PM. She was last seen where she left her children with a friend and headed to Beaver Lake. She was last seen wearing a red bikini, red tank top, shorts and pink flip flops. She was driving a 2001 silver BMW 301 which was later found near the intersection of Second and Locust Streets in northeast Rogers.

6/15/2007 Dennis and Tammy Watters are headed to Rogers, Arkansas with boats and sonar equipment to explore Beaver Lake in an attempt to locate Alicia Minton following a lead from law enforcement. A ground search is pending.

6/19/2007 Although three days of intensive search with the use of side scan sonar equipment provided no images of Alicia, we are not giving up. We are immediately in the process of obtaining a marine magnetometer that will scan more accurately, more efficiently, and hopefully with more results. We plan to return to Rogers to continue our search for Alicia as soon as possible. Please continue to pray for her family and especially for her small children.

Becky Jane Williams, age 32, was last seen on Friday, October 6, 2006 in Midland, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. Becky was last seen wearing blue jeans, red Tommy Hillfiger brand zipper shirt, gray and black tennis shoes and a black hat with flames.

Michael Zapletal, age 9, was last seen on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 swimming in the Kansas River near Maple Hill and has not been seen since.

8/27/2007 - TES is making arrangements to travel to Kansas to assist in the search for Michael.

September 4, 2007 – The search continues for little Michael’s body. If anyone has access to any sonar equipment and is in, or around the area, please contact our office.

Alondra Diaz-Garcia, age 5, was last seen on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the McDonalds at Gessner and Bissonnet in Houston, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. Alondra was last seen wearing denim pants and an orange and yellow striped shirt. Alondra was abducted by her non-custodial father, Reynaldo Diaz.

August 1, 2007 - TES wishes to extend a very special thank you to the entire community of Kendleton in Fort Bend County. The incredibly generous volunteer fire department opened its doors to us with exceptional hospitality and assistance while the Mayor joined in as well. Please keep little Alondra in your prayers while the search continues.

Jon Shadden, age 36, was last seen on Saturday, June 9, 2007 around 3:00 p.m. at Lake Spence in Robert Lee, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. Jon may have been wearing blue jeans and work boots.

September 8th – 9th, 2007 TES will be searching for Jon at Lake Spence over the weekend. We will need ATV’s, horses and ground searchers. If you can help, please meet at the Sam’s parking lot at I-10 and Uvalde at 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning. You will need to bring tents and camping supplies along with all other necessary search supplies. Please contact Cindy Wisdom at cindy.wisdom@texasequusearch.org if you can help or if you require additional information.

Please go to www.jonshaddenmissing.com for more information.

September 10, 2007 – Two long hot days and 100 plus volunteers and members give it their all to present answers for the friends and family of Jon Shadden. Regrettably, no answers came. We wish to extend our enormous gratitude to everyone that generously offered to help. A special thank you to the Texas Border Volunteers. These soldier boys were phenomenal. Each and every member and volunteer’s dedication was incomparable. Thank you to all of those that provided food and drinks for the searchers. We continue to pray for peace and blessings for Jon’s family and friends.

Gloria Walker, age 46, was last seen on Sunday, May 20, 2007 around 11:30 p.m. in Cleveland, Ohio and has not been seen or heard from since. Gloria was last seen wearing red jogging pants and open toe sandals, top unknown. She was last seen driving a 1996 Chevy Lumina.

8/15/2007 - Tim Miller and Case Manager Cindy Wisdom are currently in Cleveland, Ohio making arrangements to further search for Gloria. Upcoming search plans and command centers for the search will be announced at a later time

Jacquelyn Mohan, age 17, was last seen on Saturday, September 23, 2006 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known was Jacquelyn was last seen wearing. She may be in the Alvin, Texas area.

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.

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>>

Jason Roark, age 26, was last seen at the Gwinnett Inn located in the 4100 block of Hwy 78 in Lilburn, Georgia on Thursday, November 9th, 2006. Jason was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. The vehicle he is driving is a 2001, Black, Honda Accord, with a white Florida Gator decal in the back window; Georgia License Plate #ASL0280. Westside Bank is accepting donations to help find Jason. Please make your check payable to Jason Roark and mail to: Westside Bank, PO Box 1810, Hiram, GA 30141 or in person: 76 Highland Pavilion Court #133, Hiram, GA 30141. Please contact Brenda Rizzo at the Westside Bank 770/445-1855 x 301 regarding any questions about the trust account.

01/02/2006 - Jason Roark of Snellville turned 27 on Monday and his parents didn’t get to wish him happy birthday. Thanksgiving was more than two weeks ago and his parents weren’t able to celebrate that with him. And with Christmas less than two weeks away unless something breaks soon that won’t be much of a family celebration either. His father said there’s probably no good time for your child to go missing but over the holidays just seems that much worse. read full stoy>>

01/08/2007 - There is now $5,000 reward offered for direct information leading to the safe return or recovery of Jason.

Robert Woodard, age 84, was last seen in the 9200 block of County Road 318 in Brazoria, Texas on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at approx 10:30am. Woodard suffers from Alzheimer’s and has difficulty walking. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, light blue slacks, black lace up dress shoes, and a blue bath robe.

Our director, Tim Miller, along with other members, are headed to Allendale, South Carolina to search for Erica and Atlanta, Georgia to search for Jason. Anyone willing to assist in the search may contact our office for more information. Erica Bradley, age 17, was last seen on Monday, November 6th, 2006 around 10:45 p.m. Erica was leaving her job at Hardee’s at 601 Railroad Ave W in Allendale and has not been seen or heard from since. She was last seen wearing a Hardee’s work uniform with black pants, a beige shirt and black shoes.

12/29/2006 – We want to extend a very special thank you to our team members along with STAR Search and Rescue and Low Country Search and Rescue Teams that have joined TES in our search for Erica. It has been a pleasure working with all of them as well as the local law enforcement. We will continue our search efforts until further notice. There has now been a $2,500 cash reward offered for the information leading to the recovery of Erica.

Mauricio Arcia, age 50, was last seen on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at a park on White Rock Street in Richardson, Texas and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what he was last seen wearing.

Robert Bennett, age 46, was last seen on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in the Mill Creek area in Washington, Kansas and has not been seen or heard from since. Robert reportedly had car trouble and was awaiting help. It is not known what Robert was last seen wearing but might be wearing a Panama style hat.

Daniel Marks, age 26, was last seen on November 10, 2005 around 4:00 p.m. at the Kalaluau Lookout overlooking Waimea Canyon near the Pihea Trail in Kauai, Hawaii and has not been seen or heard from since. Daniel was last seen wearing khaki pants or shorts, hiking sandals, t-shirt and carrying a backpack with tent poles.

7/17/2007 We will begin our search for the remains of Mrs. Peggy Merimon on Thursday, July 19, 2007. Command center is at West Carlisle V.F.D. on Hwy 179. in West Carlisle, Texas. Your search contact and leader is Cindy Wisdom. Members and volunteers, please call her (or email cindy.wisdom@texasequusearch.org ) if you can help. Thank you!

Peggy Merimon, 61 years old, was last seen leaving the Lubbock State School, 3401 N University, Lubbock, Texas on August 9th, 2006, at approx 12:45pm with a co-worker and an unidentified man to have lunch. The body of the co-worker was found on August 20th, 2006. Peggy is still missing and foul play is suspected. She was last seen wearing black Capri’s with a white long sleeved button-up shirt with a pink bow in her hair. There is a $25,000 reward for information leading to Peggy’s whereabouts and information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

10/12/2006 - A camera and a little technology is giving the family of a missing woman renewed hope. Peggy Merimon disappeared from the Lubbock State School along with Kay Harrelson nine weeks ago, today. read full story>>

10/16/2006 - Volunteers set out for another day of searching Saturday, looking for any sign of Peggy Merimon. Merimon and Kay Harrelson went missing from the Lubbock State School on August 9th. A witness saw both women leave with an unidentified man. 11-days later, volunteer searchers found Harrelson's body in a bar ditch near Shallowater. read full story>>

Cole Jackson, age 33, was last seen after leaving a gas station located at 1216 N 1st St. in Timpson, TX, on Friday, July 13th, 2006 at approx 9am. His truck was found abandoned off a dirt road known as 4042 in Timpson, TX on July 14th, 2006. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans.

The search for Cole Jackson will be on Saturday, September 23, 2006, beginning at 7am and ending at dark. This will be a one day search only. We'll need ground searchers & ATVs. Our command center will be located at the New Prospect Methodist Church on County Road 1645 which is a hoot and a holler off Highway 87 in Timpson, TX. (Sorry, but it's country) Please call Cindy at 281/830-0381 if you can join the search or need directions.

09/23/2006 - The Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team arrived at the New Prospect Methodist Church, south of Timpson, a few minutes before sunrise Saturday. It was already hot and sticky, and the forecast said it would be raining on and off throughout the day. read more>>

Miguel Oliveras, age 25, a resident of Hyde Park, MA, disappeared from the parking lot of Platinum Plus on Riverside St. in Portland, Maine on September 3, 2006 around 1:00 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Miguel was last seen wearing a grey camo long sleeve shirt with white shirt worn over, green shorts and sneakers.

Casey Berry, age 25, was last seen at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, going to a residence in a very rural area in Blanca, Costilla County, Colorado and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing but normally wears blue jeans, t-shirts with a flannel shirt worn over, boots and a beanie type cap or knit beret. Casey has several tattoos, missing upper eyetooth, and upper teeth are crooked.

Melanie Metheny, age 22, was last seen on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the Country Kids Daycare Center in the 3000 block of E. Dupont Ave in Belle, West Virginia around 8:00 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what she was last seen wearing.

George James, age 22, was last seen on November 23, 1998, and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. George has several tattoos. He may be using the last name of Conquest and his nickname is Ceasar. George may have been the victim of foul play.

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.

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.

A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information as to the whereabouts of April.

Please help find April Beth Pitzer - Missing since June 28, 2004 from Newberry Springs, CA.

Patty Vaughan, age 32, at time of disappearance, was last seen in the 150 block of Oak Park Road in Pleasonton, Texas on Thursday, December 26, 2006 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. It is reported that she was last seen wearing dark colored pants and a cream colored blouse.

TES will be conducting a search on Sunday, April 29th beginning at 8:30 a.m. for the remains of Patty Vaughan missing from Pleasonton, Texas. Our search is being done at an area where she is believed to be buried in Pleasonton. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Patty’s family during this time as we all hope and pray to bring some much needed closure to this wonderful family. Thank you and God Bless you all.

Jean Johnson, age 66, was last seen in the 1700 block of Ditney Trail in Poineer, Tennessee on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at approx 4:00 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing but always wore a gold chain necklace and rings on each finger. If you have any information as to her whereabouts, please call.

Texas EquuSearch will be traveling to Memphis Tennessee in search for Mr. Rodney Frazier, missing since November 20, 2006. We will be concentrating the search in the Mississippi River using sonar equipment. Please keep these searchers and this family in your prayers.

2/27/2007 - TES members equipped with sonar equipment from Deep Development Corp out of Canada from Tom Zachanowicz, along with Dennis and Tammy Waters of Illinois, will be performing a search in the Mississippi River over the weekend weather permitting. We are hoping to find the remains of Mr. Rodney Frazier to help to bring some closure to his family.

3/5/2007 - In Memphis, TN, TES director Tim Miller and volunteers, using two separate sets of sonar equipment, located an image in an area believed to be close to where Mr. Frazier fell into the Mississippi River. A barge will be placed next to the area to assist in the diving efforts to further research the image detected.

Margaret was last seen at home at her home on Wychwood Way by her husband at around 1:30 in the afternoon. When he returned home she was gone and her 6 month old was sleeping in it’s crib. Margaret was wearing A Black BDU jacket, Grey U.S, Navy sweatshirt, white checked pajama pants, white socks, and white nike tennis shoes. There is a $5000 reward thru Crime Stoppers as well as another $15,000 reward thru a local company.

Roxanne Paltauf, age 18, was last seen on Friday, July 7th, 2006 around 8:30 p.m. Roxanne was staying at the Budget Inn @ Rundberg and IH 35 in Austin with her boyfriend. She walked away and has not been seen or heard from since. Roxanne was last seen wearing light blue shorts, a pink tanktop and flip flops.

12/04/2006 - It's been nearly five months since 18-year-old Roxanne Paltauf vanished after an argument with her on-again, off-again boyfriend of two years, but despite a continuing probe into her disappearance, authorities are reportedly still at a loss to explain her fate. read full story>>

Mitchell Buchanan, age 70, was last seen in the 6400 block of Autumn Woods in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at approx 9pm. Buchanan was suffering from hallucinations and confusion after starting a new medication. He left home in his silver/grey 1996 Dodge Ram pick up which was found abandoned on October 29, 2006 on I-20 E in Smith County near Tyler, TX. Buchanan was last seen wearing a Dallas Cowboy cap, blue jeans, a pajama top, and blue & white tennis shoes. He has no ID in his possession.

James Statham, age 36, was last seen in the 700 block of S Runnels in DeKalb, Texas on Tuesday, April 17, 2006 at approx 11am. Statham told his family he was going for a drive to get some fresh air and never returned. His 1993 Mazda MX3 was found abandoned on April 27, 2006 in a wooded area near Anderson Creek off FM 990 in Bowie County. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark t-shirt, and gray tennis shoes.

Mary Nunes (Kelley), age 8, was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Genevieve San Martin Kelley: DOB 02/11/64, and her stepfather, Scott David Kelley: DOB 12/17/64, on October 22, 2004. Felony warrants are on file for both abductors. Genevieve is a physician and former US Air Force flight surgeon; she also speaks fluent Spanish. The family may have fled the US.

Clinton Nelson, age 21, was last seen on Friday, September 1, 2006, at approx 8:30pm, leaving a friend’s house in the vicinity of Ward Lane and Hwy 80 in Princeton, LA. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black knit cap, and white tennis shoes. The family is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Clinton’s whereabouts and information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

11/03/220 - There's an update on the story of a missing man out of Bossier Parish. The family of 21-year old Clinton Nelson is offering a $5,000 reward for information on where he is or who is responsible for his disappearance. Nelson was last seen September first leaving a home in the 800 block of Ward Lane near Haughton. KTBS 3 News has also learned that members of the Texas Equusearch team will be in Bossier Parish to help look for Nelson. The mounted search and recovery team needs local volunteers to help with the search. read full story>>

Young Woman's Body Found in LaMarque
La Marque police are investigating the death of a woman, whose body was found near the Gulf Freeway and State Highway 146. Authorities said the body was nude and it appears the woman may have been strangled. A dive team was called out to search the bay for more evidence. read full story>>

11/14/2006 - Police Friday were looking for the person who brought Amanda Nicole Kellum’s short, troubled life to a violent end. A passerby Friday morning found Kellum’s nude body lying face down at the eastern edge of Omega Bay, near Interstate 45 and just north of the neighborhood bearing the same name as the body of water. read full story>>

The search for Robin Mangrum will be on Saturday, November 4, 2006, beginning at 8am. Our command center will be located at the RoSharon Volunteer Fire Department, 16435 FM 521, RoSharon, TX. The fire department is located 3 blocks south of FM 1462 between 2nd Ave & CR 269B. We will need ground searchers, ATVs, and horses.

Melanie Ballard, age 28, was last seen walking in the 8300 block of Mykawa, in Houston, Texas on Thursday, October 12th, 2006, at approx 1pm. It’s unknown what she was wearing.

Michelle Rawls, 36 years old, was last seen at her home in the 1100 block of E Scott Ave in Wichita, Kansas, on July 22, 2006, packing her belongings to move back to Texas. She never arrived and her vehicle was found still parked in front of her house. Michelle was the key witness in a case against her boyfriend; those charges have since been dropped. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing.

Brandy Hall, 32 years old, was last seen leaving the Malabar Fire Department, 1840 Malabar Rd, Malabar, Florida on August 17th, 2006, at approx 10:45pm. Her truck was found submerged in a nearby lake on August 18th, 2006. Blood evidence was found in her vehicle, but law enforcement isn’t certain if she’s a victim of homicide or if she just left on her own. She was last seen wearing an off white long sleeve shirt with the Malabar Fire Department logo over the left breast and the same name printed on the back, dark work pants, and mid calf work boots.
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Shawntinique Barefield, age 14, was last in the 5800 block of White Hart Run, in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2006, at approx 5:30pm. She was last seen wearing a light blue polo style short sleeve knit top, blue jeans, black hooded jacket, and black tennis shoes.

10/18/2006 - There's new information about a fatal accident at a dentist's office in Humble. Eyewitness News has learned no criminal charges will be filed against either of the boys who were in a van which ran over and killed their own mother on Tuesday. read full story>>

Stephan Adams, 26 years old, was last seen leaving the Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on December 13th, 2004. During a phone conversation he told a friend that he was taking someone to Keys, OK. He has not been seen or heard from since. His white 1995 GMC pick-up truck with chrome bedrails, OK license #SCQ-714 is also missing.

10/12/2006 - Two days of searching Lake Tenkiller near Tahlequah has failed to turn up any evidence of a missing man who disappeared nearly two years ago. read full story>>

Trenton Duckett, age 2, was last seen at his home in the 1400 block of Griffin Rd, Leesburg, Florida on Sunday, August 27th, 2006 at approx 7pm. He was last seen wearing a blue and green striped shirt, or no shirt, denim shorts and a diaper.

09/21/2006 - Investigators in the search for a missing Leesburg boy said they now believe that a second person was likely involved in the 2-year-old's disappearance, Local 6 News has learned. read more>>

Cole Jackson, age 33, was last seen after leaving a gas station located at 1216 N 1st St. in Timpson, TX, on Friday, July 13th, 2006 at approx 9am. His truck was found abandoned off a dirt road known as 4042 in Timpson, TX on July 14th, 2006. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans.

The search for Cole Jackson will be on Saturday, September 23, 2006, beginning at 7am and ending at dark. This will be a one day search only. We'll need ground searchers & ATVs. Our command center will be located at the New Prospect Methodist Church on County Road 1645 which is a hoot and a holler off Highway 87 in Timpson, TX. (Sorry, but it's country) Please call Cindy at 281/830-0381 if you can join the search or need directions.

09/23/2006 - The Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team arrived at the New Prospect Methodist Church, south of Timpson, a few minutes before sunrise Saturday. It was already hot and sticky, and the forecast said it would be raining on and off throughout the day. read more>>

Carlos Montoya, age 15, was last seen boarding a Greyhound Bus in Macon, Georgia on Monday, August 7th, 2006 and is believed to have arrived in Houston, Texas. Carlos has not been seen or heard from since. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jean shorts, and red & black Nike tennis shoes.

Jeanette Watson, age 77, left her home on Sunday, August 27th, 2006 to visit friends in Tenaha, Texas and never arrived. She was last seen at a truck stop in Logansport, LA on Monday, August 28th, 2006 at 8:45pm. Her truck was found the same night at 11pm on fire.

Mr Gustavo was last seen by his daughter at the HEB on Fairmont Pkwy in Pasadena, TX on August 3rd. She states that her father was going to pick up cars. She did not know from where. His truck and trailer were found burned in Fort Bend County on Tuesday August, 8th 2006. Mr. Gustavo was last seen wearing a red/white/blue Tommy Hilfiger shirt and jeans. He was also wearing a yellow and black ball cap.

George “Skip” Zelaya, age 61, was last seen at his home in the 5700 block of S Sea Otter Path in Homosassa, Florida on Thursday, January 13, 2005. His vehicle was found abandoned at a shopping center off Hwy 19 in Homosassa, FL the following day. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Jose Cruz, 34 years old, was last seen in the 10300 block of Huntington Place Dr in Houston, TX on Friday, May 19 th , 2006. His vehicle was found burned on Saturday, May 20 th , 2006 in Katy, TX. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Byron Freeman, age 70, drove from Los Angeles, CA to Texas to attend a class reunion in Palestine. He left Elkhart, TX, following a friend to a community center in Palestine, TX, but took a wrong turn. His car was found on Highway 79 in Robertson County, TX along with his keys and cell phone. Byron is possibly disoriented and may believe he is in the Los Angeles, CA area. He has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, June 24, 2006.
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Kendrick Jackson, age 3, was last seen at his home located in the 1200 block of Wilcrest in Houston, TX on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 9:30am. He was last seen wearing a white tshirt and pajama bottoms with a football, basketball and baseball print. An Amber Alert has been issued.

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05/25/2006 - Tim Miller and a select team of Texas EquuSearch members arrived in Seminole, OK late Tuesday night. They were greeted by Special Agent, Gary Perkins of the OSBI, early Wednesday morning and a search plan was formulated. EquuSearch was joined by the Seminole Co Sheriff's Office and worked long into the night. ATVs, boats with side scan sonar and our aerial drone were deployed. Thursday search is centered around key spots our drone identified. More details to follow later.

Rodney Parker was last seen getting on a Greyhound Bus located at 2103 San Pablo Ave in Oakland, California on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 11:30pm. The bus and his luggage arrived in Houston, Texas on May 5, 2006, but Rodney didn’t. He was last seen wearing a black hooded pullover shirt, a white head band, blue jeans, and black tennis shoes. Rodney is schizophrenic and bipolar and is in immediate need of his medication.
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Christie was last seen walking into the parking lot after exiting the front doors of the Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA at 1:15am on October 5, 2005. She was wearing blue jeans, a black blouse, and boots. There is a $35,000.00 reward being offered for information leading to her whereabouts. 

Please help find Janie Linsey - Missing since October 10, 2004 from Huntingdon, TN.

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Robin was last seen on foot at the Chevron Station located at Hwy 288 & FM 1462 in Rosharon, TX on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. He has not been seen or heard from since. Robin was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. He usually shaves his beard to a goatee. The family is offering a $500.00 reward for information that leads to the whereabouts of Robin.

Please help find Jason Sanders - Missing since January 20, 2006 from Houston, TX.

Please help find Mickey Wright - Missing since April 17, 2001 from Memphis, TN.

Please help find Gregory Grethen - Missing since 1/20/06 from Grand Lido Resort in Negril, Jamaica.

Please help find Dori Ann Myers - Missing since January 10, 2006 from Vero Beach, FL.

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Please help find Benjamin “Ben” Lund - Missing since 06/17/05 from Killeen, TX.

Please help find Senovia Medina - Missing since 01/05/06 from Houston, TX.

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Please help find Kenny Dwayne Ebarb - Missing since July 15, 2005 from Humble, TX.
Family Holds Out Hope Father Of 3 Is Still Alive
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information that leads to an arrest and the filing of charges in this case. Kenny's family has also set up a fund in support of his wife and three children. Donations can be made to "The Ebarb Family" fund at any Washington Mutual Bank location; Acct #306 454 6375.
A special message from Kenny's family:
"Our appreciation goes out to all those who came together to help us find Kenny. Although we did not find him, we are one step closer. Many of you did not know Kenny and that makes you very special to us. You are truly beautiful giving people. We had a very wonderful experience Saturday. People who I had never met before, held my hand offered words of encouragement and looked so dissapointed when we were told the search was over and there was no Kenny. Do not be dissapointed. We will find him! Saturday helped us all heal a little more."
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Please help find Corey Brooks - Missing since June 19, 1998 from Fort Bend, Texas.

Please help find Tara Grinstead - Missing since October 22, 2005 from Ocilla, GA.
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Please help in the search for Rachel Cooke--Missing since January 10, 2002 from Georgetown, TX.

Please read Robert Cooke's Daily Journal which speaks of the struggles his family is enduring right now while they continue the search for their beloved daughter, Rachel Cooke.

Please help find Jason Jolkowski -- Missing since June 13, 2001 from Omaha, Nebraska.

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