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Message from Tim Miller: Texas EquuSearch Needs Your Help
Posted on 23. May, 2013 by smckinney.
Dear Friends of Texas EquuSearch, Our mission is to assist families in finding their missing loved ones but now it is Texas EquuSearch who needs your help. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, we depend on the generosity of supporters like you to fund our search efforts. We are at a critical crossroad if we are [...]
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Condolences to Long-Time Member, Wade White
Posted on 22. May, 2013 by smckinney.
Wade White, a long-time member and supporter of Texas EquuSearch, lost his brother to a long-standing illness. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Wade, his entire family and the friends of Larry. He will be missed by many people. Please keep Wade and his family in your prayers during this very difficult [...]
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Ken DeFoor Receives the Libertad Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution Award
Posted on 20. May, 2013 by smckinney.
Ken DeFoor, who serves Texas EquuSearch as a Search Coordinator and member of the Board of Directors was honored with a Community Service Award at the April meeting of the Libertad Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. Defoor has spent many years giving back to the community following retirement from 50-plus years [...]
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Found Safe: Jonathan Schoenike, 52 Yrs., Springfield Township, OH, 05/17/13
Posted on 19. May, 2013 by smckinney.
05/20/13 — We are happy to report that Jonathan Schoenike has been found safe. He is receiving medical attention at this time, but is expected to make a full recovery. Please keep Mr. Schoenike, his family and friends in your prayers. 05/18/13 — 52 year-old Jonathan Schoenike was last seen on the morning of May [...]
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Located Safe: Wanza Tyrone King, 55 Yrs., Houston, TX, Unknown Date Missing
Posted on 15. May, 2013 by smckinney.
05/15/13 — We are very happy to report that Wanza Tyrone King has been located safe. He is in need of medical attention — please keep Wanza, his friends and family in your prayers during his recovery. Thank you so much. 05/15/13 — Wanza Tyrone King, age 55, is missing from Houston, TX. It is [...]
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Missing: Alexandria “Ali” Lowitzer, 16 Yrs., Spring, TX, 04/26/10
Posted on 14. May, 2013 by smckinney.
05/15/13 — (Updated information) — Alexandria (Ali), age 16, was last seen on Monday, April 26, 2010 around 3:00 p.m. near Low Ridge Rd. & Treaschwig in Spring, TX. Ali was last seen wearing a black hoodie, white shirt, black & white checkered skinny jeans, and all black tennis shoes (skater style), she was carrying [...]
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Found Safe: Omar Linares, 24 Yrs., Houston, TX, 05/09/13
Posted on 12. May, 2013 by smckinney.
05/12/13 — Omar Linares has been found safe. We would like to thank all of our volunteers who interrupted their Mother’s Day holiday to assist in this search. 05/12/13 — Attention all volunteers, we have an immediate need for all atv & foot searchers. We are looking for a 24 yr. old male, Omar Linares. [...]
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Miracles do Happen! Found Safe after Nearly a Decade: Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michele Knight
Posted on 07. May, 2013 by smckinney.
05/07/13 — It’s not very often that we can report on a case as miraculous as this one. We were advised yesterday that Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus and Michele Knight have all been found alive after being missing for nearly a decade. All three were found safe in Ohio, and have been reunited with their families. They were [...]
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Found Deceased: Barbara Parchem, 67 Yrs., St. Augustine, FL, 04/05/13
Posted on 29. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
05/02/13 — We are very sad to report that the remains recently discovered have been positively identified as those of Barbara Parchem. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful work done by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office on this case. Additionally, we would like to thank all of our volunteers from our Florida Chapter [...]
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RESCHEDULED — Texas EquuSearch New Member Orientation/Training, June 1, 2013
Posted on 28. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
IF YOU PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR THE APRIL 13, 2013 CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AGAIN — SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW: 04/22/13 — Texas Equusearch will be holding a New Member Orientation/Training for new members and/or current members who have not previously attended an orientation class, and we invite you to attend. This training is important and the [...]
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Ohio Chapter Membership/New Member Orientation, June 4, 2013
Posted on 27. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
04/30/13 — The Ohio Chapter of Texas Equusearch will be holding a membership/new member orientation meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The location of the meeting is Springhill Suites by Marriott, 12001 Chase Plaza Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240. All existing members along with any new members are encouraged to attend. If you [...]
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Found Deceased: Shameka McGriff, 26 Yrs., Austin, TX, 04/08/13
Posted on 27. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
04/27/13 — We are very sad to report that the body found in Lake Travis this week has been positively identified as Shameka McGrifff. The individual who confessed to her killing later committed suicide. Please keep Shameka’s family and friends in your prayers at their time of grief. For news stories on this case, see [...]
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Butterfly Release for Ali Lowitzer, April 26, 2013, 6:00 p.m. (Details Below)
Posted on 23. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
Family and friends of Alexandria “Ali” Lowitzer to mark the 3rd anniversary of her disappearance with a butterfly release at the bus stop where the Spring, TX teenager was last seen. On April 26, 2010, around 3:00 p.m., Ali spoke with her mom, got off her school bus and excitedly headed toward her after school [...]
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Found Deceased: Christopher Grant, 23 Yrs., Carthage, TX, 03/19/13
Posted on 17. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
04/17/13 — It is with heavy hearts we have to report that 23 year-old Christopher Grant has been found deceased, and positively identified through his dental records. The medical examiner has not determined a cause of death at this time. As soon as funeral arrangements have been made, we will post them for the family. We [...]
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Celebration of Life for Katelyn Markham, Saturday, April 20, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until Dusk
Posted on 16. Apr, 2013 by smckinney.
04/17/13 — A Celebration of Life for Katelyn Markham held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until dusk. The Celebration of Life Event will be held at Harbin Park on Hunter Road in Fairfield, OH. There will be music and Katelyn’s art will be on display. Please come out and support Katelyn’s family [...]
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