Houston police have identified Joanne Zamora as the woman found murdered in 1992, and investigators are now piecing together her life and relationships as they reopen the decades-old cold case.
After 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations
Billboards across Houston are drawing attention to the disappearances of Debra Moore, 14, last seen on July 20, 2025, in Highlands, and Amarillyz Estevez, 24, last seen on August 13, 2024, in Katy.
In November 1982, a man was found dead after being struck by a vehicle in Jersey Village, Texas, and remains unidentified 40 years later.
On August 9, a year since her disappearance, the search continues for Danielle Frazier, a Houston teen who went missing at 14.
A Houston family is desperate for answers after 14-year-old Debra, who goes by Dawn, vanished from her home last week.
Harris County authorities are searching for 14-year-old Debra Moore, also known as "Dawn," who was last seen on Sunday, July 20, 2025, near Clear Lake Road in Highlands, east Harris County.
Skeletal remains found in a cooler on Hirsch Road have been identified as Dionne Williams, a 35-year-old woman who was reported missing from Houston’s Fifth Ward in August 2024.
When loved ones with cognitive or communication challenges go missing, every minute counts. Learn how programs like Take Me Home and Project Lifesaver are helping law enforcement quickly reunite families and save lives.
A search for a missing 2-year-old took a tragic turn Tuesday night after investigators in west Harris County found the toddler had drowned in a retention pond.
Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.
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Authorities in northwest Harris County are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Yordan Ybarra, who was last seen after midnight on June 27 near the 14200 block of Barker Bayou Ct
HELP US FIND: Investigators say Mikael McComb, 15, is verbally autistic and "may be in a mental crisis." Here's how you help find him if you have any information on his whereabouts.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Family members said Shawn Bates, 48, was last seen leaving South Gessner Road in an unknown direction, but is a dialysis patient and his doctors are looking for him.
A 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism was safely located after going missing in Fort Bend County. The case follows a similar recent incident in Pasadena and highlights growing calls for tools like Project Lifesaver to protect vulnerable individuals.
A recent Pasadena case highlights the need for better protection for individuals who wander. Project Lifesaver uses radio frequency tracking to help locate people with autism, dementia, and similar conditions as often in under 30 minutes.
RECOGNIZE HER? Police said the little girl appears to be abtout 8-10 years old, but was nonverbal and seemed upset. She was last said to be safe with the Pasadena PD while they work to find how she ended up lost and where her family is.
Houston has launched a billboard campaign for Missing Children’s Day, featuring Devine Tollett, who disappeared five years ago.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Tavares Jackson is considered to be "in imminent danger" and "is in need of medication."
Multiple charges have been filed after authorities identified two men they believe could be linked to the disappearance of a missing 15-year-old girl in Utah.
Firefighters are searching for a 20-year-old woman after a 3-alarm fire destroyed her Harris County home. The 20-year-old woman’s family says they believe she was at the home when the fire started, but firefighters have yet to locate her.
Austin police are seeking public assistance to locate Ava Marie Gonzales, a 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 when last seen in the custody of her mother, Virginia Gonzales.
Harris County Jane Doe, discovered under Bayland Park bleachers in Houston in 2017, has been identified after nearly 10 years, though her name remains undisclosed.
Nicole Latour has received several calls from people claiming to have her dog, but they refuse to FaceTime her or meet in person, while demanding money.
Authorities have identified a man they believe could be linked to the disappearance of a missing 15-year-old girl in Utah.
Deanna Merryfield disappeared at age 13 from her grandmother's home in Killeen, Texas, in 1990
Kristen "Kiki" Galvan, who disappeared on January 2, 2020, at the age of 15, would have celebrated her 21st birthday recently, but her family continues to search for answers about her whereabouts.
Authorities in Montgomery, Texas, are searching for siblings Brynnlee Marie Carpenter, 16, and Brody Ray Carpenter, 14, who were last seen at their father's home on April 7, 2025.
Five years after Jeremey Vasquez disappeared from Victoria, Texas, at age 16, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released an age-progression image to aid in the search.
Authorities in Houston have issued a CLEAR Alert for 36-year-old John Vega, who was last seen on March 23 in northwest Harris County.
Payas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate Kevin, a 34-year-old man missing from Conroe since January 31.
Officials with Texas EquuSearch are looking for Ruben Camacho, 57, who is said to have cognitive impairments due to brain injuries and dementia and last reported walking away from his Clear Lake home.
In December 1980, a billboard crew discovered the body of an unidentified young African American woman beneath a freeway in Houston, adorned with distinct gold and orange bracelets and necklaces.
The Nassau Bay Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Milton Menjivar Jr., missing since February 1, 2025, after last being seen at David Braun Park.
The 10th annual Houston Missing Persons Day will be held on February 1, 2025, at The Children’s Assessment Center, providing a supportive platform for families to share stories and raise awareness about missing loved ones.
In December 1980, a billboard crew discovered the body of an unidentified young African American woman beneath a freeway in Houston, adorned with distinct gold and orange bracelets and necklaces.
KPRC 2's Solvable investigates unsolved cold cases in the Houston area, highlighting the need for the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit established by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2021.
Houston police are seeking public assistance in finding 77-year-old Frank Edward Jackson, who has dementia and has been missing since January 14, 2025.
Nearly 7 years after a Houston mother vanished, the man accused of killing Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, will face a judge on Friday for a pre-trial hearing.
A search is underway for 12-year-old Cadence Williams, who went missing Monday evening from her home in the Hunters Glen neighborhood of Missouri City.
In 1989, a young Hispanic woman was found dead outside the Charter Bank Building in Houston, shot in the head with no identification, only a handwritten schedule
Five years after 15-year-old Kristen Galvan disappeared from Spring, Texas, her mother, Robyn Cory, continues to search tirelessly, fearing that Kristen has been forgotten.
Authorities in North Houston are searching for 73-year-old Cortwright Quinland, who has dementia and was last seen on January 2, 2025, near Falls Church Drive.
In 1978, an unidentified man between 25 and 35 years old, with distinct features such as long black hair and a scar on his forearm, was left dead at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.
In 1987, 21-year-old Thurlow Buchanan disappeared after leaving a friend's apartment in Fort Worth, Texas.
Rowdy, a 5-foot-tall, 70-pound kangaroo, escaped from his enclosure in Sealy near I-10 during heavy fog and was last seen at a truck stop early Wednesday morning.
Jacob "Jake" Alvarado, a 14-year-old from San Antonio, went missing on December 10, and his family is desperately seeking his return as he turns 15 tomorrow.
Alexander "AJ" Silva went missing on April 16, 2021, after being last seen near a warehouse in northwest Houston, where his ankle monitor pinged for 41 hours before stopping.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for two young boys, Legend Sanford, 3, and Kannon O'Neal, 4, who were abducted in Tyler, Texas.
Paul Moreno, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Paul,’ was a dedicated advocate for missing persons, inspired by his nephew A.J.’s mysterious disappearance in 2021.
Jon’al White, missing for over a year, was found safe in Gonzales County, bringing his family a miraculous reunion just before the holidays.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in finding 17-year-old Brianna Martinez, who was last seen in Houston on November 29, 2024.
In October 2012, the body of a teenage girl, nicknamed "Smurfette" Jane Doe, was found in trash bags along Walters Road in Houston, Texas.
Nearly 15 years later, the mystery of a man found dead on Rusk Street in Houston remains unsolved. Investigators are still searching for his identity and answers about his death.
"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."
Harris County Jane Doe, an unidentified woman discovered on June 17, 2017, beneath the bleachers at Bayland Park in Houston, remains a mystery.
Angela Diaz has been missing since June 30, 2024, and her family seeks answers amid fears she was a victim of human trafficking. Krystephor Karvon Brown, charged with promoting prostitution in connection with her case, remains at large.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate 17-year-old Ian Manning, missing since November 4, 2024.
Houston police are searching for Morris Mosley, a 9-year-old boy last seen leaving his home on Southmore Blvd. at 7 a.m. on November 5.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Emmily Aguirre, last seen on October 22, 2024, in W Harris County.
The remains of an unidentified Black woman, aged between 25 and 35, were found in a 55-gallon oil drum at a vacant, fire-damaged Goodyear store in Houston on June 30, 2005.
The family of Destin Henderson, who disappeared a year ago, is holding a candlelight and balloon vigil at Hayson Creek Apartments as they continue their search for answers.
An Endangered Missing Alert has been issued for James David Reuter, a 46-year-old man with autism, who was last seen on foot in the 7200 block of McAfee in Houston at 11 p.m. on Monday.
Texas EquuSearch is actively involved in the search for ten missing persons in Houston, collaborating with law enforcement and families to keep these cases alive.
An Endangered Missing Persons Alert has been issued for Drayven Harden, a 16-year-old Woodlands teen with autism, who was last seen in the early hours of October 17 on Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands.
Authorities are searching for 67-year-old Lee Huery, who went missing late Monday night. Huery, who suffers from dementia, was last seen around 10 p.m. in the 20700 block of Quartz Creek Lane in the Hunters Glen subdivision, wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and white tennis shoes.
