โItโs almost unbelievableโ: Texas EquuSearch Tim Miller describes moments of recovering girlโs body wedged in pool
Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller describes the horrific moments him and his search team found the body of a missing 8-year-old Houston girl who drowned after getting stuck in a pool pipe at a Houston hotel.
Texas EquuSearch founder wants tight supervision kept on man considered suspect in โKilling Fieldsโ murders
A man considered a suspect in the so-called โKilling Fieldsโ murders is facing a review of his parole conditions, according to Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady and Texas EquuSearch founder, Tim Miller. Clyde Hedrick was paroled from prison in 2021, sent to live at halfway house and placed under the stateโs highest level of supervision known as the Super Intensive Supervision Program (SISP).
Body found in wooded area in southeast Houston confirmed to be missing 43-year-old woman, Leslie Obi
The Harris County Medical Examinerโs Office has confirmed that the body found in a wooded area in southeast Houston is that of Leslie Obi, a 43-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier this month.
Womanโs body found in woods near area where police investigating disappearance of 43-year-old woman: HPD
A womanโs body has been found in a wooded area in southeast Houston near the location where police say they were investigating the disappearance of a 43-year-old mother who was last seen in northeast Houston a week ago, according to police.
โIt doesnโt look goodโ: Foul play suspected in disappearance of 2-year-old child of man accused in common-law wifeโs choking death: HPD
Houston police and Texas Equusearch are searching for a missing 2-year-old child who is the daughter of the man accused of choking his common-law wife to death on Tuesday.
Grave mystery: Officials seek answers after casket found buried on womanโs property in Crosby
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.
Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch, wins $24M civil judgment in daughterโs murder
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 Millerโs motion for default judgment on Monday and awarded him $21,020,000 in damages.
โThe boys need to be foundโ: Texas EquuSearch looking for more victims killed under prolific Houston serial killer โThe Candy Manโ
A search has begun in Pasadena as Texas Equusearch officials are looking for more possible victims who were killed by one of Houstonโs most prolific serial killers.
Samuel Olson case: Body believed to be missing 6-year-old arrives in Harris County, HPD says
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 childโs body is believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson.
Seach for Erica Hernandez continues after vehicle pulled out of Buffalo Bayou Park determined to not be related to her case
The search for missing mom Erica Hernandez resumed in Missouri City on Saturday, days after an unrelated vehicle was pulled out of Buffalo Bayou Park during a search for the missing mother.
Video shows missing mother of 3 outside sister-in-lawโs house night before disappearance
Ring video shows a missing mother of threeโs 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 searching for man who went missing while en route to a hospital
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.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Feb. 1
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. โThe program overestimated the amount of vaccine needed, so doses are being given back to the states.โRead 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.
75-year-old man reported missing in Rosenberg found dead, Texas EquuSearch says
ROSENBERG, Texas โ 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 โwe ask that everyone please keep Benito Gutierrezโs family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic times in their lives.โ
Have you seen him? Stafford Police searching for man missing since late November
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 Zadaโs whereabouts is urged to call the Stafford Police Department at (281) 261-3950 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.
Fisherman finds body of missing man near Trinity River in Liberty County, deputies say
Nathan Heathco, 22, was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. DAYTON, Texas โ A fisherman found the body of a missing man Sunday near the Trinity River in Liberty County, deputies said. The manโs 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.
Search called off for woman who went missing after her child was found alone in vehicle, group says
HOUSTON โ 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 Marshallโs on Sunday. โItโs horrible,โ said Readโs father, Randy. A representative of Texas EquuSearch said Readโs child was found alone in a vehicle in Midtown, just outside a Dollar Tree.
Search underway for 22-year-old Liberty County man missing since Tuesday, Texas Equusearch says
LIBERTY, Texas โ Texas Equuesearch and Liberty County sheriffโs 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.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Dec. 23
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.
Update: Texas EquuSearch suspends search for missing Texas State student
HOUSTON โ 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 Sheriffโs Office is taking over the investigation of the Landry case, according to Sgt.
Nearly 4 decades after her murder, founder of Texas EquuSearch says final goodbye to daughter
Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Tim Miller buried his daughterโs remains for the third time since her murder in 1984. Then at the end of 2019, Miller said was told more of his daughterโs remains were found stashed in a box at the MEโs office. Lauraโs murder is the reason Tim Miller founded Texas EquuSearch, an organization that has saved countless lives around the world. โIt was time to say goodbye, it was time to say goodbye. It was very, very difficult carrying that little casket, but itโs time to say goodbye,โ Miller said.
Texas EquuSearch founder to drop lawsuit against Galveston County
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 daughterโs remains was discovered. Miller first sued Galveston County in 1997 when Lauraโs 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 Examinerโs Office, notifying him human remains were found in a file box bearing the case number for Lauraโs murder.
Have you seen her? Galveston police searching for missing 14-year-old
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.
Officials still searching for missing 19-year-old Houston man last seen Aug. 8
HOUSTON โ 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. Boxleyโs 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 Boxleyโs 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.
Community boiling with anger over fate of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass; Family meets with Houston activist Quanell X
HOUSTON โ 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 Maliyahโs mother and boyfriend return to the property with Houston activist Quanell X. Quanell X met with Maliyahโs mother and boyfriend inside their apartment and said the coupleโs story left him with a lot of questions. In 2019, Quanell X helped to bring 4-year-old Maleah Davisโ body from Arkansas back to Houston. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences said they are still working to positively identify the childโs body, though police say itโs a high probability it is Maliyahโs body.
Army asks for help in a search for missing Fort Hood soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas โ The U.S. Army is asking for the publicโs 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 Guillรฉn, 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.
โWe will not rest': Missing Fort Hood soldierโs family believes remains are hers
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, Guillenโs family said they believe those remains are hers. Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Wednesday, July 1, 2020โEverything points to it,โ said Mayra Guillen, Vanessa Guillenโs sister. Lupe Guillen, Vanessa Guillenโs 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.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, July 1
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.
Search resumes for missing Fort Hood soldier as family calls for congressional investigation
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 donโt know how many people could possibly be involved,โ 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.
Body of Crosby firefighter Kent Zavala found Tuesday after he was thrown from Jeep into Galveston Bay Sunday
HOUSTON โ 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 Galvestonโs 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,โ officials wrote.
Houston teen missing for more than a week believed to be in danger, officials say
HOUSTON โ Texas Equusearch and Harris County Sheriffโs deputies are searching for 14-year-old Sabrina Gary who was last seen on Friday, May 29. A week after her disappearance, Texas Equusearch said she was now considered endangered and sought public help to find her. She was last seen wearing a long-sleeved black top, black shorts and black socks with no shoes on. (Image from Texas Equusearch)On Friday night, officials released two photos of a man who might be with Sabrina. Officials didnโt provide information about the man or whether he is considered a suspect or person of interest in her disappearance.
Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch, sues Galveston County over daughterโs remains
For the second time, Tim Miller is suing Galveston County over the handling of his daughterโs remains. Miller exhumed his daughterโs remains and then reburied her after receiving what he thought was the remainder of her body. Miller settled the first lawsuit in 2000 with the former Galveston County Medical Examiner, Dr. W.E. Then came the call more of Lauraโs remains may still be at the MEโs Office. โTheyโre giving us silly arguments; trying to pretend like they have no responsibility for something by an official of Galveston County,โ said Buzbee.
Sunday Conversations: 5 things to know about Tim Miller
Here are five things to know about Texas EquuSearch and its founder Tim Miller:Sixteen years after his daughter vanished, Tim Miller founded Texas EquuSearch. Texas EquuSearch has been involved in searches in approximately 42 states as well as other countries. Nearly 240 missing personsโ remains have been found. Tim Miller has received the prominent โPoint of Lightโ award from President George H.W. VIDEO: Sunday Conversations full interview with Tim Miller
Texas EquuSearch looking for 26-year-old missing after home burns down
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas โ Texas EquuSearch will intensify efforts to find a Liberty County man who's been missing since May 25, the same day his house burned to the ground. Clint William Miller, 26, was last seen in the Moss Bluff area of Liberty County. Volunteers with EquuSearch will gather Friday a 9 a.m. to continue the search. Miller is described as a white male, about 5 feet 6 inches and 140 pounds. Billy Knox at the Liberty County Sheriff's Office at 936-336-4500.