TEXAS EQUUSEARCH

It was a defining moment Tuesday morning when, using ground penetration radar, Texas EquuSearch uncovered the first hard evidence of something buried below the surface of the ground on a piece of land in Crosby that one woman purchased for her family.

Texas EquuSearch has a comprehensive listing of those adults missing in the Houston area, as well as those reported in other areas of the United States. KPRC 2 is sharing the photos of some of the people who have been reported missing.

Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch, won a default judgment in his 2014 wrongful death lawsuit filed against Clyde Edwin Hedrick. Galveston County judge Lonnie Cox granted Miller’s motion for default judgment on Monday and awarded him $21,020,000 in damages.

Texas EquuSearch is asking for the public’s help in finding a 40-year-old woman they said was last seen on May 14.

Officials with Texas EquuSearch are seeking help from the community in finding a Brazoria County teacher who went missing on the night of May 19.

A missing 69-year-old man that was reportedly last seen nearly a week ago has been found dead inside a crashed vehicle Monday in Walker County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Sherry Noppe had went missing on Tuesday when she took her dog for a walk.

A search is underway for a woman who went missing Tuesday while walking her dog in a Katy area neighborhood, according to Texas EquuSearch.

A search is underway for a woman who went missing over a week ago in northwest Houston, according to Texas EquuSearch.

The man was reportedly on the phone with his wife “when the line suddenly went dead.”

A body was recovered during the search for a man who went missing while fishing at Buffalo Bayou Saturday afternoon, according to Texas EquuSearch.

A missing 17-year-old who was last seen in Spring is believed to be in immediate danger, according to Texas EquuSearch. Tyler Shahnarad has been missing since Feb. 26.

It doesn’t always turn out this way, but Mark Edwards and Texas Equusearch now have a happy ending to tell.

Investigators confirmed Friday that human remains have been found during a search for the missing Spring woman, 29-year-old Taylor Pomaski.

13-year-old Marcus Lewis, Jr. was last seen in Katy in mid-October, Texas EquuSearch said.

A search has begun in Pasadena as Texas Equusearch officials are looking for more possible victims who were killed by one of Houston’s most prolific serial killers.

The search continues Saturday for missing woman, Ashley Guillory.

On what otherwise would be a happy occasion and birthday celebration for Ashley Guillory and her family, instead crews with Texas EquuSearch were back out Friday morning and afternoon looking for her.

Several crews with Texas EquuSearch spent much of Thursday searching on foot and on ATVs for 37-year-old Ashley Guillory.

Houston police and Texas EquuSearch are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 48-year-old man who was lasts been on July 13.

Members of the Texas EquuSearch organization conducted an active search for 29 year-old Taylor Pomaski Saturday in Spring.

The group says they expect Miller to make a full recovery.

Texas EquuSearch founder and director Tim Miller is in the hospital for a serious health condition that needed immediate attention, according to his organization’s Facebook page.

Tim Miller, the founder of Texas Equusearch, shared his thoughts regarding the death of 6-year-old Samuel Olson.

An investigation is underway after a child was found dead Tuesday evening in a motel room in Jasper, according to KJAS.com and a KPRC 2 source. It has been reported that the child’s body is believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson.

Texas EquuSearchThe girlfriend of the father of missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson has been arrested after she was located inside a motel room where the Houston boy’s body is believed to have been found inside a tote bag.Houston Assistant Chief Heather Morris on Wednesday confirmed that Theresa Balboa will be charged with tampering with evidence in connection with Olson’s case. The little boy’s disappearance was reported on May 27, but investigators now believe he’d been missing for weeks after fin

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Texas EquuSearch is out on the Brazos River Wednesday afternoon searching for a missing man, according to a Facebook post.

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Family and friends of missing Texas State student Jason Landry are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts and return to his family.

The search for missing mom Erica Hernandez continues in Missouri City on Thursday.

The body of Jacob Langley, the central Texas student who went missing in the Colorado River near Matagorda on Saturday, was discovered Monday evening, according to Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch.

All five passengers were thrown from the boat, officials say.

A 48-year-old woman who had been recuperating from recent heart surgery went missing in Houston on Tuesday.

Ring video shows a missing mother of three’s last moments the night before her disappearance. Now, a $1,000 reward has been donated in hopes of getting new information on her whereabouts and what happened the night she was last seen.

Houston police are searching for a 24-year-old Alize Johnson, who was last seen in southwest Houston on Friday, according to Texas EquuSearch.

Texas EquuSearch’s Tim Miller said a family missing since Sunday has been found safe in Galveston.

Houston police are searching for a 56-year-old man reported missing Saturday. John Jackson was last seen Friday at 5610 Almeda Road where he went for a dialysis treatment. At approximately 2 p.m. he left that location on his way to Methodist hospital, according to police. Jackson told personnel at the dialysis treatment center he had started feeling ill before his appointment and was going to the hospital for medical help, according to Texas EquuSearch. AdAnyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

Here are things to know for Monday, Feb. 1:1. Officials said the body of Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River a short time after beginning their search. “The program overestimated the amount of vaccine needed, so doses are being given back to the states.”Read more. Watson removes Houston Texans mentions from social mediaWatson is in a heated battle with Texans management after demanding a trade request. Toys R Us closes last 2 US stores, including location at Galleria mallThe only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt by the iconic toy chain have now closed.

ROSENBERG, Texas – Texas EquuSearch ended the search Saturday morning for a 75-year-old man who was last seen in Rosenberg. Officials said the body of Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River a short time after beginning their search. Volunteers with Texas Equusearch conducted a search near the Brazos River and U.S. Highway 59. Gutierrez was last seen alive Thursday. After the discovery of his body, Texas Equusearch posted an update saying “we ask that everyone please keep Benito Gutierrez’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic times in their lives.”

Authorities are searching for a 27-year-old man who has been missing since Nov. 26, 2020. Zada Mahamadou Zada may have been seen in Houston Thursday, Jan. 28, according to Texas EquuSearch. The organization received a tip Zada was spotted on Westpark Drive and Southwest Freeway. Zada is described as a Black male with a slim build standing 6 feet tall and weighing 150 pounds. Anyone with information concerning Zada’s whereabouts is urged to call the Stafford Police Department at (281) 261-3950 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

Nathan Heathco, 22, was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. DAYTON, Texas – A fisherman found the body of a missing man Sunday near the Trinity River in Liberty County, deputies said. The man’s body was found not far from where crews were searching for him. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County on Jan. 12, according to a spokesman for Texas Equusearch. Officials said they believe Heathco may have been injured in a vehicle crash prior to his disappearance.

HOUSTON – Texas EquuSearch is calling off the search Monday for a woman who went missing over the weekend. Read was reported missing after her 1-year-old son, Xayden, was found alone in a vehicle, Texas EquuSearch said. Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch said searchers found her cell phone in Marshall’s on Sunday. “It’s horrible,” said Read’s father, Randy. A representative of Texas EquuSearch said Read’s child was found alone in a vehicle in Midtown, just outside a Dollar Tree.

LIBERTY, Texas – Texas Equuesearch and Liberty County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 22-year-old Liberty County man who they said has been missing since Tuesday. Texas Equusearch said they will be in need of volunteers to search on foot. The search staging location will be at the Liberty County ESD #3 Volunteer Fire Department, which is located at 8704 FM 1409 in Dayton, Texas. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. Texas Equusearch is asking volunteers to dress for the forecasted weather conditions and for the environment, which will include some thick brush and mud.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 231. President signs bill into law naming U.S. Post Office in honor of fallen Harris County Deputy Sandeep DhaliwalA fallen Harris County deputy who dedicated his life to serving the community is being honored with a U.S. Post Office being renamed after him. President Donald Trump has now signed a bill into law naming a post office after Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. According to Harris County Public Health, it is receiving 3,000 doses to vaccinate hospital workers and residents at long-term healthcare facilities, followed by first responders and essential workers. The Moderna vaccine is a part of the shipment of vaccine for Harris County, following the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine that arrived last week.

HOUSTON – Texas EquuSearch said Tuesday it is suspending its search for Jason Landry, a Texas State student from Missouri City. The team has been searching for Landry over the last nine days since his disappearance. Landry is still missing. READ: Missouri City church provides update on search for missing Texas State studentEquuSearch said the search will be suspended until law enforcement has credible and sufficient information that would lead to a more specific area to search. The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is taking over the investigation of the Landry case, according to Sgt.

Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Tim Miller buried his daughter’s remains for the third time since her murder in 1984. Then at the end of 2019, Miller said was told more of his daughter’s remains were found stashed in a box at the ME’s office. Laura’s murder is the reason Tim Miller founded Texas EquuSearch, an organization that has saved countless lives around the world. “It was time to say goodbye, it was time to say goodbye. It was very, very difficult carrying that little casket, but it’s time to say goodbye,” Miller said.

Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch, tells KPRC2 he is dropping his lawsuit against Galveston County. Miller filed suit against the county in May. The lawsuit came after yet another decades old mix-up with his daughter’s remains was discovered. Miller first sued Galveston County in 1997 when Laura’s body was exhumed and it was discovered not all of her remains had been buried. Miller said he then received a October 2019 from the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office, notifying him human remains were found in a file box bearing the case number for Laura’s murder.

While the family is still searching for the 14-year-old teen, she is considered a runaway, not missing. ORIGINAL: Galveston police are searching for a teenager reported missing. Helpenstill, 14, was last seen Saturday in Galveston, according to Texas EquuSearch. Helpenstill was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, a black and white Adidas jacket, pajama bottoms with a unicorn and rainbows pattern, and red, white & blue Nike slides. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Galveston Police Department at (409) 765-3702 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

HOUSTON – Officials continue to search for a missing 19-year-old Houston man who was last seen on Aug. 8, according to Texas EquuSearch. Javonta Boxley was last seen in southeast Houston and his vehicle was found abandoned near Manvel, Texas, officials said. Boxley’s mother, Toya, mentioned that when he left, he was severely depressed. Texas Equusearch activated ground search in Brazoria County after the abandoned car was recovered, but he is still missing. If anyone has information on Boxley’s whereabouts or information on his disappearance is asked to call the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 or call Texas Equusearch at 281-309-9500.

HOUSTON – A small, makeshift memorial of balloons, flowers and candles could be seen Monday outside the southwest Houston apartment where 2-year-old Maliyah Bass lived. Neighbors who live there were not happy to see Maliyah’s mother and boyfriend return to the property with Houston activist Quanell X. Quanell X met with Maliyah’s mother and boyfriend inside their apartment and said the couple’s story left him with a lot of questions. In 2019, Quanell X helped to bring 4-year-old Maleah Davis’ body from Arkansas back to Houston. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences said they are still working to positively identify the child’s body, though police say it’s a high probability it is Maliyah’s body.

FORT HOOD, Texas – The U.S. Army is asking for the public’s help in a search for another missing soldier in Texas. Fort Hood officials issued a missing soldier alert Thursday night for Sgt. Gregory Morales, 24, a Fort Hood soldier who was reported missing on Aug. 20, 2019. Vanessa Guillén, 20, a Fort Hood soldier who had been missing since April. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has commented that Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army.

Vanessa Guillen, who is assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, was last seen on April 22 in the parking lot of her regimental engineer squadron headquarters. Speaking in Washington, Guillen’s family said they believe those remains are hers. Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Wednesday, July 1, 2020“Everything points to it,” said Mayra Guillen, Vanessa Guillen’s sister. Lupe Guillen, Vanessa Guillen’s other sister, said her sister did not deserve to be treated this way while serving her country. Lupe Guillen accused leaders at Fort Hood of dismissing sexual harassment and sexual assault claims as a joke.

Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, July 1:1. Texas hits new daily case high with almost 7,000 coronavirus cases Tuesday; 75K cases reported in last 3 weeksThere were 6,975 new coronavirus cases reported in Texas as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, which is a new high for cases reported in a single day in the state. Data from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services shows that between June 8 and June 29, there have been 75,000 new cases reported in the state. Suspect wanted in connection to Fort Hood criminal investigation kills himself: Killeen PDPolice said a person wanted in connection to a Fort Hood criminal case died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday morning. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, assisted investigators with the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division in one of their criminal cases.

Texas EquuSearch will focus on an undisclosed patch of rural property in Bell County Saturday. The group is searching for Houstonian and soldier, Vanessa Guillen, who has been missing since April 22. We don’t know how many people could possibly be involved,” Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller said. Miller plans to drive to the Fort Hood area Friday night and meet with a team of about two dozen. Mayra said that she planned on being with Texas EquuSearch in Bell County this weekend.

HOUSTON – Members of Texas Equusearch recovered the body of a 20-year-old Crosby firefighter Tuesday morning after he was thrown from his Jeep into Galveston Bay Sunday night, officials said. Around 8 p.m. Sunday, Kent Zavala and his dog were thrown into the water after a three-vehicle collision on Galveston’s I-45 Causeway resulted in his Jeep flipping over. Both Zavala and the dog were thrown off the Causeway, into the waters of Galveston Bay below. On Monday, Texas Equusearch aided the search-and-rescue effort, even as the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search. Members of Texas EquuSearch have recovered the body of 20-year-old Kent Zavala,” officials wrote.

A 78-year-old woman who was last seen on Jan. 3 has been found.Texas EquuSearch told ABC13 that Michele McCain was found in a hospital after being involved in a car crash.The location of the crash and McCain's condition is unknown, but EquuSearch said she suffered many broken bones.

Texas EquuSearch is asking for help in finding a 78-year-old woman who was last seen three days ago.Michele Cain was last seen in the Stafford area on Jan. 3. She was spotted driving a 2013 four-door Kia Forte with Texas license plates FBC9136.It is unknown what color, style or type of clothing Cain was wearing at the time.Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Stafford Police Department at 281-261-3950 or Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.

Texas EquuSearch joins search for 31-year-old man who went missing under 'strange circumstances'Rich Kim has been missing since Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, according to Texas Equusearch. Rich Kim has been missing since Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, according to Texas Equusearch. Photo: Texas EquuSearch Photo: Texas EquuSearch Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Texas EquuSearch joins search for 31-year-old man who went missing under 'strange circumstances' 1 / 1 Back to GalleryVolunteers with Texas EquuSearch are searching for a 31-year-old Vietnamese man who disappeared last week under "strange circumstances" from downtown Houston. Rich Kim, of Houston, was last seen on Friday, Dec. 27 in downtown Houston, according to an EquuSearch news release. A fully activated search for Rich will begin on New Year's Day.

MONAHANAS, Texas - Texas EquuSearch is searching for a missing man who was last seen walking away from a West Texas oil rig on Oct. 6. James Nathan Moore, 28, of Houston, left the Flare Energy services between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. and was seen walking north of Highway 18, officials said. At the time of Moore's disappearance, he was last seen wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants and white Nike shoes. He is described to have three small star tattoos behind his right ear. Anyone with information on Moore's whereabouts or concerning his disappearance is asked to call the Ward County Sheriff's Department at 432-943-6789 or Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.

A sculpture of Maleah Davis was gifted to EquuSearch on Sept. 27, 2019HOUSTON - Maleah Davis' case captured hearts across the country and people watched as search groups scoured Houston and chased leads in an effort to find the missing child. Director Tim Miller and the rest of Texas EquuSearch played a huge role in finding the 4-year-old girl and bringing her back to Houston so she could be honored and given a proper burial. Director Tim Miller with artist Shirley Scarpetta. We are grateful for the opportunity to give this beautiful piece created in remembrance of Maleah Davis a home here at our office in Dickinson. Posted by Texas EquuSearch - TXEQ on Thursday, September 26, 2019"It's come full circle," Scarpetta said in a video posted to the EquuSearch Facebook page.

HOUSTON - A 15-year-old Houston boy is missing, according to officials. According to Texas EquuSearch, Daniel Ceron Jr. was last seen in north Houston on Monday. "We don't know why or how this young man disappeared, but we know that he needs to be found," Texas EquuSearch officials said in a news release. He was last seen wearing a blue and gray lightweight jacket, a black muscle shirt, blue shorts with the Captain America logo, a baseball hat with the image of praying hands and black shoes. What to do if you see himAnyone with information about Ceron's whereabouts is asked to call the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 or call Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - The Liberty County Sheriff's Office and members of Texas EquuSearch discovered human remains on a property located on County Road 133 in the Moss Bluff area. The Sheriff's Office said the initial discovery was made five days ago by two men walking in a wooded area. It's tough on these searchers," Liberty County Sheriff Capt. "There is the possibility, although not confirmed, that the remains that we're finding could possibly be his remains," DeFoor said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Liberty County Sheriffs Office or the Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 800-392- STOP (7867).

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Crews are searching for a Houston mother and her two sons who disappeared Tuesday.Texas EquuSearch says Tanisha Woodard, 34, and her two sons, 12-year-old Jalen Sam and 15-year-old Keilon Sam were last seen July 16, walking near their apartment complex on Tierwester Street in southeast Houston.According to EquuSearch, Woodard was last seen wearing brown tights and a white t-shirt. The boys were reportedly both wearing shorts and t-shirts.Anyone with information is urged to contact Houston police at 713-884-3131 or Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- 38-year-old Roxanne Maldonado was found safe on July 3 after being missing for 10 days.Her family was worried sick after she seemingly vanished without a trace.Texas EquuSearch said Maldonado disappeared in the early morning hours of June 25.Maldonado's boyfriend told investigators he woke up around 2 a.m., but she was nowhere to be found, according to Frank Black with EquuSearch.Black told ABC13 Eyewitness News her family says she always takes her dog with her whenever she leaves, but her beloved pet was left behind.Texas EquuSearch has not released the circumstances of her disappearance at this time.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The family of a 38-year-old Houston woman is worried sick after she seemingly vanished without a trace.Texas EquuSearch says Roxanne Maldonado has been missing from west Houston for more than a week, where she disappeared in the early morning hours of June 25.Maldonado's boyfriend told investigators he woke up around 2 a.m., but she was nowhere to be found, according to Frank Black with EquuSearch.Black told ABC13 Eyewitness News her family says she always takes her dog with her whenever she leaves, but her beloved pet was left behind.Her social media accounts, which family members have been watching closely, have not been touched since she disappeared.EquuSearch says it hopes someone seeing this report may remember seeing her, and with any luck, might provide the tip that leads them to Maldonado.She is 5'11" and weighs 195 pounds. Maldonado has dark brown hair and eyes, and is of Hispanic descent. She has a tattoo of a skeleton key on one of her feet, and a tattoo of the sun and Texas on her left arm.It is not known what she was wearing when she disappeared.If you know where she is or have seen her in recent days, call the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 or Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.

EMBED >More News Videos Alex Ybarra and his team of 8 Texas EquuSearch volunteers had almost suspended their search for Jose Velazquez. EMBED >More News Videos Houston man survives 5 days in woods after crashing carHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Alex Ybarra and his team of eight Texas EquuSearch volunteers had almost called it a day on Sunday. They had nearly suspended their search for missing 32-year-old Jose Velazquez.Ybarra said he wanted to search one more area. '"Ybarra said Velazquez said he wanted "Sonic and juice boxes" ready for him when he got to the hospital.Family members initially thought he went missing while headed down Highway 288 to Freeport. "We had started family search parties on Saturday," said family member Brandy Atkinson.

EMBED >More News Videos Alex Ybarra and his team of 8 Texas EquuSearch volunteers had almost suspended their search for Jose Velazquez. EMBED >More News Videos Houston man survives 5 days in woods after crashing carHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Alex Ybarra and his team of eight Texas EquuSearch volunteers had almost called it a day on Sunday. They had nearly suspended their search for missing 32-year-old Jose Velazquez.Ybarra said he wanted to search one more area. '"Ybarra said Velazquez said he wanted "Sonic and juice boxes" ready for him when he got to the hospital.Family members initially thought he went missing while headed down Highway 288 to Freeport. "We had started family search parties on Saturday," said family member Brandy Atkinson.

HOUSTON - A man who was missing for several days has been found alive inside a wrecked vehicle in a wooded area in The Woodlands, Texas EquuSearch confirmed. Texas EquuSearch began the search for Velazquez on Sunday morning and found Velazquez's vehicle around 3:25 p.m. Officials said he suffered serious injuries but was still alive. After several hours 32-year old Jose Velazquezs car is pulled out of the woods. #KPRC2 Posted by Bill Barajas on Sunday, 30 June 2019"The car was upside down and from what I hear Jose was out of the car. He then drove about 100 yards into a wooded area and the vehicle flipped upside down, investigators said.