Texas Equusearch

Found Deceased: Sidney Randall, 14 Yrs., Walnut Ridge, AR. 03/09/13

narguijo — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:17 +0000

05/20/13 — It is with heavy hearts that we have to report the remains of Sidney Randall have been located and positively identified. Please keep Sidney’s family and friends in your prayers during this tragic time. We would like to thank all of our volunteers who traveled and/or live in the area and assisted in the search for Sidney.

03/26/13 — The search for Sidney Randall has been suspended at this time. Please continue to keep her family and friends in your prayers.

03/21/13 — Due to inclement weather conditions, we will not be searching on Friday, March 22, 2013. We will pick back up on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.

03/17/13 – We are holding a search for Sidney Randall starting Tuesday, March 19th at the Walnut Ridge Community Center; 504 Southern Avenue, Walnut Ridge AR, at 9:00 am. The search will continue through the weekend with start times at 8:00 a.m., on Saturday and Sunday. Searchers must be 18 years old, with a picture id, and dressed in proper search attire. ATV and foot searchers are needed. Your search coordinator is Dave Rader and can be reached at (513) 407-2018.

03/15/13 — Sidney Randall, age 14, was last seen on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Sidney was last seen wearing a brown Aeropostale jacket. The prime suspect in her disappearance, John Cornell, was found dead 03/11/13 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near his Red 2000 Ford Ranger (Arkansas plate # 271 RDT) parked on a field off Lawrence 438 in the Walnut Ridge area. If you have any information, please call the Walnut Ridge, AR Police Department at (870) 886-3568 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

For news coverage on this case, see links below:

http://www.imbodenlive.com/2013/03/25/texas-equusearch-pulls-out-of-search-but-walnut-ridge-police-and-lawrence-county-remain-committed/

http://www.kait8.com/story/21568161/search-for-missing-teen-continues-as-winter-weather-threatens

http://www.kait8.com/video?clipid=8603193&autoStart=true

http://wreg.com/2013/03/18/search-for-missing-teen-now-a-recovery-mission/

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Ken DeFoor Receives the Libertad Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution Award

smckinney — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:09 +0000

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 in law enforcement. The most visible involvement in recent years has been his work with our organization, where he has left his footprint over many miles of our country searching for missing children and adults. Community Service Chairman Nancy Otto (right) presented Defoor (center) with an NSDAR certificate and a pin to honor the occasion. He was accompanied by his lovely wife Jo (left) who he claimed to be the “wind under his wings” all these years with her loyal support of his many community involvements.

Found Safe: Jonathan Schoenike, 52 Yrs., Springfield Township, OH, 05/17/13

smckinney — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:33:50 +0000

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 17th 2013. Jonathan’s 2004 Ford SUV has been located abandoned. It is unknown at this point what type, color or style clothing that Jonathan was wearing. If you have seen Jonathan since his disappearance, know of his current whereabouts or if you have any information concerning his disappearance; please call the Springfield Township Police Department at (330) 542-2895, or call Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

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Located Safe: Wanza Tyrone King, 55 Yrs., Houston, TX, Unknown Date Missing

smckinney — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:44:41 +0000

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 unclear the date and location he was last seen. It is not known what he was last seen wearing. If you have any information, please call the Houston Police Department at (713) 731-5223 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

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Missing: Alexandria “Ali” Lowitzer, 16 Yrs., Spring, TX, 04/26/10

smckinney — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:12:14 +0000

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 a blue slider cell phone, black square framed glasses (shown in bottom picture) and a checkered multi-colored backpack. Ali wears braces (with pink bands) and her ears are pierced. The photos show what she had with her at the time she went missing, and the middle photo is her hair color at the time she went missing. If you have ANY INFORMATION, please call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 967-5810 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

Although many searches have been done for Ali, we are continuing to actively search for her.

02/11/12 — We will be resuming our search for Ali Lowitzer on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The Command Center will be at the Subway parking lot, located at 5747 Treaschwig Rd., Spring, TX 77373. We need all available ATVs and foot searchers. Your Search Coordinator will be Beverly Ramos, and she can be reached at (713) 498-9379. Please bring your own water and snacks, and dress appropriately for the cold weather. Thank you so much.

02/09/12 — We will be resuming our search for Ali Lowitzer on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The Command Center is going to be at Northwood Baptist Church, 5803 Treaschwig Rd., Spring, TX 77373. We need all available ATVs and foot searchers. Your Search Coordinator will be Beverly Ramos, and she can be reached at (713) 498-9379. Please bring your own water and snacks. Thank you so much.

12/09/11 — We will be resuming our search for Ali Lowitzer on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. The Command Center is going to be at Northwood Baptist Church, 5803 Treaschwig Rd., Spring, TX 77373. We will be needing ATVs and foot searchers. Your Search Coordinator will be Beverly Ramos, and she can be reached at (713) 498-9379. Please bring your own water and snacks. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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12/02/11 — We will begin a search for Ali Lowitzer on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. The Command Center is going to be at Northwood Baptist Church, 5803 Treaschwig Rd., Spring, TX 77373. We will be needing ATVs and foot searchers. Your Search Coordinator will be Beverly Ramos, and she can be reached at (713) 498-9379. Please bring your own water and snacks. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

12/02/11 — Alexandria Lowitzer, age 16, was last seen on Monday, April 26, 2010, at around 3:00 p.m. in of Spring, TX. Alexandria was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark hoodie, black and white checkered skinny jeans and black tennis shoes. She was carrying a blue slide cell phone and checkered multi-colored backpack. Alexandria wears braces, and her ears and nose are pierced. Please call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500 if you have any information.

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Found Safe: Omar Linares, 24 Yrs., Houston, TX, 05/09/13

smckinney — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:59:17 +0000

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. We will be meeting at 9026 Cheswick in Houston, Texas 77037. The search will begin at 10:30 a.m., and your search coordinator is Frank Black, who can be reached at 713-301-6813. We realize that today is Mother’s Day, but we would appreciate your help in bringing Omar back to his mother. Thank you for all you do.

05/12/13 — Omar Linares, age 24, was last seen on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Houston, TX. He was last seen at his home in the 9000 block of Cheswick Dr. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a plaid shirt and blue and khaki shoes. He has a nose piercing and a scar on his stomach from a surgery. He has medical issues and is in serious need of medications. If you have any information, please call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (281) 446-9155 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

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Miracles do Happen! Found Safe after Nearly a Decade: Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michele Knight

smckinney — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:31:21 +0000

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 discovered Monday in a home south of downtown Cleveland. The families of Amanda Berry and Gina Dejesus contacted Texas EquuSearch, and Founder and Director Tim Miller met with the families about six years ago. He met with both of the families in Cleveland, Ohio about doing a search up there. He said that he discussed how to put a search together for these girls, six years ago, when we were in Cleveland, and there was just not a starting point. Tim Miller is quoted as saying “that this discovery is a miracle. I just felt as though these two girls were going to be two of them that would be missing — and always be missing — and it would only be a miracle if their bodies were found, let alone be found alive ten years later.”

Amanda Berry disappeared when she was 16 after work, Gina Dejesus disappeared when she was 14 on her way home from school, and Michele Knight disappeared in 2002. They were found a few miles from where they disappeared. A 52-year-old man was arrested after a neighbor apparently heard her screaming for help. Mr. Miller said “he can’t even imagine what these families are going through right now. I can’t even imagine in my wildest dreams…of all of the families I have been with.”

For news coverage on these cases, see links below:

http://www.khou.com/community/Shocking-Ohio-story-brings-hope-for-family-of-missing-Spring-teen–206500841.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2320519/Amanda-Berry-Gina-DeJesus-Michele-Knight-Ohio-trio-went-missing-TEN-YEARS-ago-ALIVE.html

http://nation.time.com/2013/05/06/2-women-missing-for-a-decade-found-alive-in-ohio/

http://www.smh.com.au/world/im-here-i-am-free-now-missing-for-a-decade-trio-found-alive-20130507-2j4le.html

http://news.msn.com/crime-justice/911-call-leads-to-discovery-of-3-missing-women

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/us/ohio-missing-women-found/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/07/missing-women-found-cleveland-ohio-live

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/officials_investigating_suspects_ECaZjVnx1Xr4RjzyO7iEiJ

http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/258143/158/Missing-Women-For-A-Decade-Found-Alive-In-Cleveland-

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/05/2-women-missing-for-a-decade-found-alive-in-ohio-88440.html

http://www.click2houston.com/news/local-group-contacted-during-search-for-3-ohio-girls/-/1735978/20041748/-/8s8vw4z/-/index.html

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_north_cincinnati/fairfield/equusearch-director-dave-rader-says-its-uplifting-when-families-reunite

Found Deceased: Barbara Parchem, 67 Yrs., St. Augustine, FL, 04/05/13

smckinney — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:38:14 +0000

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 who were prepared to start a search on Friday, May 3, 2013. Please continue to keep Ms. Parchem’s family and friends in your prayers during their time of grief.

04/30/13 — Remains have been discovered that are possibly those of Barbara Parchem. No positive identification has been made at this time, but the medical examiner will be making that determination in the near future. We will update website once we receive confirmation from law enforcement. Please keep Barbara, her family and friends in your prayers at this very difficult time.

04/29/13 — Barbara Parchem, 67 years old was last seen on April 5^th,2013. She was wearing a gray hoodie with dark pants and a dark colored shirt. Her 2005 red Pathfinder may have been used the day she was last seen in the area of CR 214 and CR 13. The Pathfinder has a heart in shoe polish on the rear passenger side window. If you have any information, please call the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 209-2193 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

For news coverage on this case, see links below.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mostpopular/story/Human-remains-found-in-search-for-Barbara-Parchem/nmLnw6mnakOE5nYhuHS2Rg.cspx

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Active-search-underway-for-missing-woman-from-St/VBu80cuGtEe3lxLCYq5LcQ.cspx

http://www.news4jax.com/news/detectives-search-flagler-estates-for-missing-woman/-/475880/19952208/-/157a3vqz/-/index.html

http://www.news4jax.com/news/group-begins-search-prep-for-missing-woman/-/475880/19938874/-/cts8o7/-/index.html?

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/article/311318/3/Texas-EquuSearch-to-look-for-missing-waitress

http://www.news4jax.com/news/group-begins-search-prep-for-missing-woman/-/475880/19938874/-/cts8o7/-/index.html

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2331237084001&odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cfeatured

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/topstories/article/310832/483/Equusearch-to-assist-in-search-for-missing-waitress

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RESCHEDULED — Texas EquuSearch New Member Orientation/Training, June 1, 2013

smckinney — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:25:57 +0000

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 content is mandatory for all members who are new or current members who have not already attended an Orientation/Training. We will have another class in a few months for those that cannot attend this Orientation/Training. Similar classes are planned for Florida and Ohio, and they will also be posted on the website. If you are a new member, please make every effort to attend this class. The Orientation/Training will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Knights of Columbus in Dickinson, TX, located at 4132 27th St., Dickinson, TX 77539 (see map below). The Orientation/Training will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The instructors will be Eddie and Nova Arguijo, Ron Overman, Carolyn Keane and Jack Boggess. The afternoon portion will be a field exercise, so please wear appropriate search clothing and shoes. If you are going to be an ATV searcher, please do not bring it to training — you will be shown fundamentals only at training. We encourage everyone to bring a sack lunch so no one is late for the field training, which is also required. There are plenty of fast food restaurants in the immediate area if you prefer, but you must be on time to the field exercise, which we will be doing at the Texas EquuSearch office — located just down the street from the Knights of Columbus Hall.

If you plan to attend the Orientation/Training, please register by contacting Sherry McKinney at sherry.mckinney@txeq.org. This class is for Texas EquuSearch Members only, but if you are not a member, you can join now. Additionally, you can bring your completed Membership Application, along with your annual dues in the amount of $25.00 to the training. You will still need to register with our office, either by email to Sherry or calling the office. Please let her know if you are going to join and bring your Application with you to the training. We encourage anyone who is interested in joining, please download the Membership Application off of our website. Alternatively, if you have any questions about our organization, please call our office at (281) 309-9500 and Sherry will answer any questions you may have, and email the Membership Application to you.

Map to the Knights of Columbus Hall:

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Ohio Chapter Membership/New Member Orientation, June 4, 2013

smckinney — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:10:31 +0000

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 have any questions, please contact Linda Bommer, Administrative Coordinator at (513) 616-3546 or Dave Rader, Search Coordinator/Ohio Chapter Director at (513) 407-2018.