Archive for 'About TES'
Spokes and Spurs II for EquuSearch, January 21, 2012
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by smckinney.
A Fundraiser is being held for Texas EquuSearch on January 21, 20120 at Marguerite’s, 3330 Avenue A, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 (downloadable flyer below). There will be a one-day trail ride, a motorcycle fun run, BBQ plates prepared by the cook team Honeys and Nuts, and Live & Silent Auctions. Please come out and support [...]
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CBS 48 Hours — The Killing Fields (Part 2)
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
Below is the second portion of the episode of CBS 48 Hours special on The Killing Fields. As noted in an earlier post, in anticipation of the upcoming movie about the Texas Killing Fields, CBS 48 Hours wanted the real story from the people who lived it. Tim Miller was interviewed by CBS’ Erin Moriarty at length. Tim [...]
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URGENT REQUEST FOR DONATIONS
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
We have been very extremely busy with searches this year. We recently recovered our 130th victim, and we have brought over 300 people home alive. Requests for our assistance have increased, but our donations are at an all-time low. In today’s economy, it is very difficult for people to pay their own bills, much less [...]
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Texas EquuSearch’s State-of-the-Art Marine Sonic Sonar Unit
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by smckinney.
11/03/11 — While working with law enforcement in an undisclosed location, Team Watters, our sonar experts, located a car with remains inside using the Texas EquuSearch Marine Sonic Sonar System. The remains have been identified, and the person has been missing since 2008. The location of the find will remain undisclosed to protect the investigation [...]
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Presentation of Proceeds from 2011 Fall Car Show and Slideshow
Posted on 18. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
10/18/11 — Above is a picture of Greg Pledger and Janice Hallisey from Space City Corvettes presenting Tim Miller with the proceeds of the recent Fall Car Show Fundraiser. Space City Corvettes and Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant were able to raise $6,001.86 for Texas EquuSearch. We are very appreciative for the continued support of Space [...]
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CBS’ 48 Hours Interview of Tim Miller, Captain Brian Goetschius, Mike Land, and Two Victim’s Family Members — Air Date: 10/22/11, 9:00 p.m. CDT/10:00 p.m. EST
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
10/17/11 — In anticipation of the upcoming movie about the Texas Killing Fields, CBS’ 48 Hours wanted the real story from the people who lived it. Tim Miller was interviewed by CBS’ Erin Moriarty at length. Tim Miller’s daughter, Laura, was one of the four girls found in the location known as The Killing Fields. Heide [...]
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Message from Tim Miller
Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
Texas EquuSearch in no way supports any of the negative statements being put on any blogs, Facebook or any websites about any possible persons of interest, cell phone towers or any part of the investigation into Katelyn’s disappearance. This kind of behavior is doing nothing but hindering law enforcement’s investigation and distracting search efforts. This [...]
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Slideshow No. 2 and Thank You — The Davenport Fundraiser
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
We would like to extend a very special thank you to the following people: Paige Mann, Bryan Miller and The Outlaw Dave Show for spearheading the fundraiser at the Davenport Lounge, bringing many supporters and getting donations; Duane Bradley for hosting the event; Felipe Pulido, Jonathan Dilan and Alex Salazar for their incredible service and [...]
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Slideshow: Katelyn Markham Search No. 1
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
Below is a slideshow which depicts search preparations in our first search for Katelyn Markham. We will update with more photographs from the second search, which will begin on Thursday, September 8, 2011.
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Videos: Katelyn Markham Search
Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
Below are a few videos in connection with the Katelyn Markham search.
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Texas EquuSearch’s New Addition — Search Boat
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by smckinney.
Due to the increase of water searches that Texas EquuSearch is conducting, we felt it was necessary to have a boat which is better suited for using our sonar equipment. The boat pictured above is perfect for our needs, and we will continue to help as many families as we can.
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Two Recoveries Made by Texas EquuSearch’s Sonar Experts
Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by smckinney.
08/24/11 — Dennis and Tammy Watters, Texas EquuSearch’s sonar experts, with the help of our new Marine Sonic sonar equipment, found a drowning victim in the Dallas area on August 23, 2011, who was recovered by divers. On August 24, 2011, a vehicle was recovered that had been missing since 2008, and had human remains inside. [...]
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2011 Texas Citizen Police Academy
Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by smckinney.
08/24/11 — The 2011 Texas Citizen Police Academy was held on August 21st-22nd at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. Tim Miller gave a very moving presentation, and met many new friends. After his presentation, Tim noted that Jennifer Schuett and Detective Tim Cromie from the Dickinson Police Department were going to present her story. Afterwards, [...]
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Slideshow: Search Coordinator Training, June 25-26, 2011
Posted on 14. Aug, 2011 by smckinney.
The slideshow below depicts our Search Coordinators attending a two-day training. We would like to thank Frank Black, who put this training together. We would also like to thank everyone who participated in the training — the class was very informative.
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New Member Orientation/Training, August 20, 2011
Posted on 13. Aug, 2011 by smckinney.
Texas Equusearch Mounted Search and Recovery New Member Orientation and Training for new members and/or current members who have not attended an orientation class will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011, at the Knights of Columbus in Dickinson, TX, located at 4132 27th St., Dickinson, TX 77539 (see map below). The orientation and training will be from [...]
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When making a donation through PayPal, enter the amount of your donation, then you MUST CLICK "UPDATE TOTAL" at the bottom right-hand corner of the simulated check before proceeding with donation. Your donation to Texas EquuSearch will be used for search missions, equipment, fuel, food, lodging for the Search Coordinators and expenses associated with the operation of our Mobile Command Center. Additionally, donations will be used for our day-to-day operating expenses. Thank you for your support of Texas EquuSearch on behalf of all the families who need our assistance.
