01/16/12 — Texas EquuSearch sent a sonar team to Dallas, TX this morning to assist the Dallas Police Department in locating Nick Ibarra. Please keep Nick’s family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time.

01/16/12 — Nick Ibarra, age 24, was last seen on January 9, 2012 at around 3:00 p.m. in the Trinity River near Colorado and I-35 in Dallas, TX.  Nick was last seen wearing dark jeans and a hoody sweat shirt.  He has a star tattoo on his neck, along with many more. If you have any information, please call the Dallas Police Department at (214) 571-3001 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

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November 15, 2008 – Brandon Scott Rosales, age 23, was last seen in Bryan, Texas at around 3:00 am, Saturday morning. He was wearing a Dark pair of denim jeans, a black long sleeved shirt under a black t-shirt with gold lettering, and black shoes. At around 5:00 am, Brandon’s ’95 Chevy, Tahoe was found in a cotton field, burned. Family members contacted local authorities to submit a missing persons report later that morning. Around 9:00 pm on the 15th, a report was taken by authorities, as foul play was suspected.

November 16th – Around 10:00 am, Sunday morning, the family was interviewed by KBTX, a local TV station. Texas EquuSearch was contacted later in the day and search efforts were initiated. KBTX ran the story for several days to help gain public support.

November 18th – Search and Recovery efforts began at 8:00 am, Tuesday morning. In less than 48 hours, Texas EquuSearch had coordinated a search and recovery mission. The public support was tremendous, as over 100 people joined in the search. By 9:00 am, teams had been split up to cover different areas, and the search was underway. At around 1:30 pm, Brandon’s body was found by Texas EquuSearch team members, just a few miles from where his truck was found burned. The families worst nightmare was confirmed. Brandon’s body was sent to Dallas later that day so an autopsy could be performed.

November 21st – Autopsy results were released to the family and media.

November 25th – A Rosary was held for Brandon on Tuesday at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan, Texas. Visitation lasted from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Rosary was recited at 7:00 pm. Family and friends gathered in commemoration of Brandon and the “Shine” he left behind.

November 26th – Services were held at 11 am on Wednesday at St. Teresa Catholic Church, also in Bryan, Texas. Burial followed at the Bryan City Cemetery. “R.I.P. Brandon”

***Efforts are still underway to find those responsible for Brandon’s untimely death. Local Law Enforcement, Texas Rangers, and County Officials are working together to find the individual(s) who took Brandon’s life. At a later date, all the details of this case, including autopsy results, will be updated on a memorial web site that was set up for Brandon and his family. We want to be respectful of the law enforcement officials currently investigating this crime, and want to allow them enough time to do their part in bringing those responsible to justice. Please check back periodically for updates at www.brandonrosalesmemorial.com

Brandon’s family would like to personally thank Texas EquuSearch and all the volunteers who helped in recovering Brandon. The efforts of each individual will always be remembered. God Bless all or you for your generosity, time and sacrifice. In times of tragedy we are all tested to our very core, but by the grace of God we will all get through them. It’s the promise of our Lord and Savior, through family and friends, that we will find comfort and strength to remember Brandon and all the others who were taken from us too soon.

01/18/12 — The search for 41 year-old Kriston Livings will resume Thursday morning, January 19th 2012 at 8:30 a.m. The search Command Post will be located at the Garden Oaks Baptist Church, located at 3206 North Shepherd Dr. in Houston, Texas 77018. Enter through the front of the much smaller, older red brick sanctuary on the Northern side of the church complex. Please park across the street from the church in the large parking lot on North Shepherd. We will be needing foot searchers & ATVs. Please bring you own snacks & water – and dress accordingly for cool morning weather. Your Search Coordinator is Frank Black,and he can be reached at (713) 301-6813. Thank you for your help.

For news coverage on this case, see below:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46055681/ns/local_news-houston_tx/

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120118-your-help-needed-to-track-down-missing-man

http://www.click2houston.com/news/EquuSearch-joins-search-for-missing-man/-/1735978/8344754/-/s5cvtm/-/index.html

01/13/12 — 41 year-old Kriston Livings was last seen by a family member in the area of Crosstimbers @ Yale, in Northwest Houston, on December 22nd 2011. He might also be in the area of Mangum & 34th St. Kriston was last known to be wearing blue jean shorts and a black sweater with some type of unknown writing on it. He also had a tattoo of “Delores” on his ankle. If you have any information on Kriston’s whereabouts, please contact the Houston Police Department @ (713) 731-5223, or call Texas EquuSearch @ (281) 309-9500.

For a downloadable poster, click here.

12/24/11 — Aliahna Marie Lemmon, age 9, was last seen on December 23, 2011 around 9:00 a.m. She was in the vicinity of Clinton Avenue in Fort Wayne, IN. Aliahna will also answer to the names “Ailey” and “Ana.” She has freckles on her face and a birthmark on her neck. Aliahna was last seen wearing a blue and black plaid coat with fur around the hood, a silver and white sweater dress with white tights, and black shoes with bows. Please call the Allen County Sheriff’s Department (260) 449-3000 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500 if you have any information.

For a downloadable poster, click here.

For a downloadable poster, click here.

12/20/11 — We are very sad to report that the body of Justin Claus has been located and recovered. We want to thank all of the Texas EquuSearch volunteers who aided in this search, along with the Montgomery County Constable’s Dive Team. Additionally, we want to express a special thank you to Dennis and Tammy Watters who drove from Illinois yesterday to assist with the search. Our Marine Sonic sonar equipment once again enabled us to locate another drowning victim. Please keep Justin’s family and friends in your prayers during their time of grief. This holiday season is going to be especially difficult for them. Thank you so much.

Video Clips from the Search:

12/19/11 — Texas EquuSearch has joined in the search for 21 year-old Justin Claus. We will be working with Montgomery County Precinct One Constable’s Office. Justin was last heard from on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Please keep Justin, his family and friends in your prayers.

For news coverage of this case, see links below.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45742584/ns/local_news-houston_tx/

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/111220-body-of-missing-willis-resident-found

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2qBAQamI0Q&feature=email

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB4FvpU1jlc&feature=email

http://www.click2houston.com/news/Volunteers-search-for-missing-boater-21/-/1735978/6165440/-/mb4xuc/-/index.html

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/111219-missing-willis-resident

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/search-continues-for-willis-man-missing-on-lake-conroe/article_4dbe002b-b135-5504-bdee-d5aa678d7dd0.html

http://www.khou.com/news/local/Search-continues-for-21-year-old-who-went-missing-near-Lake-Conroe-135865618.html

For news coverage of this case, see link below:

http://www.koamtv.com/story/16190921/body-of-missing-hunter-found-over-the-weekend

12/18/11 — It is with heavy hearts that we report the body of Kennon Landry was found by our sonar experts, Dennis and Tammy Watters. Please keep Kennon’s family and friends in your prayers during their time of grief. This holiday season will be especially difficult for them. Thank you so much.

12/15/11 — We will be sending a team to search for Kennon Landry on December 16, 2011. Please keep Kennon’s family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time.

12/15/11 — Kennon Landry, age 44, was last seen on December 2, 2011 in Wilson County, Kansas. Kennon was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue denim shirt and steel-toed boots.  He has a scar on the left side of his face along the cheek bone. If you have any information, please call the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 378-3622 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

For  downloadable poster, click here.

To see news coverage of this case, follow link below.

http://www.lakecityreporter.com/articles/2011/12/14/news/doc4ee81ec516354133615808.txt

12/12/11 — Texas EquuSearch is joining the search for Norris Demeritte.  We have dispatched one of our sonar teams to Union County, Fla. to assist in the search on Palestine Lake.  We will be assisting Crews from Union County, Columbia County, the U. S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife & Conservation and the Department of Corrections with the search.

A poster will be put on the website when the information becomes available.

01/26/10 — There will be a search on Saturday, January 30, 2010, starting at 8:00 a.m. We will need ATVs and footsearchers only. You will need to wear long pants, long sleeves and boots. Please bring a lunch — water will be provided. Beverly Ramos will be the search coordinator.

Directions to search site:

From Houston, go south on Highway 288 (also known as the South Freeway or Nolan Ryan Expressway) and turn right (westbound) on Highway 35 — (Angleton exit) — (also known as Jimmy Phillips Blvd.). Follow Highway 35 (Jimmy Phillips Blvd.) for about 9.5 – 10 miles until you get to County Road 25. Turn Right (going northbound) on County Road 25 and travel about 8.5 miles until you get to County Road 255. Turn right and follow it to the end on C.R. 255. This will dead end into a gate — PLEASE CLOSE GATE BEHIND YOURSELF — PROPER OWNER HAS HORSES. Thank you so much.

01/18/10 — Ricky Anderson, age 51, was last seen on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at around 7:00 p.m. near Bell Lake in Brazoria County, TX. Ricky was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, black boots and a camouflage vest. Please call if you have any information.

For a downloadable poster, click here.

12/03/11 — John Lloyd Rice, age 62, as last seen on December 2, 2011 at Jacob’s Home for Men, 8408 Colonial Lane Houston, Texas 77051. John was last seen wearing a light blue long-sleeve button down shirt, faded jeans, and burnt orange/brown house shoes. He is wearing a silver chain necklace with some a pendant. Please call the Houston Police Department (713) 731-5223 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500 if you have any information.

For a downloadable poster, click here.