Tag Archives: Search and Recovery
Spokes and Spurs II for EquuSearch: Thank You and Slideshow
Posted on 05. Feb, 2012 by smckinney.
02/02/12 — Texas EquuSearch had a fundraiser at Marguerites on January 21, 2012. The Fundraiser brought in close to $13,000.00 after expenses. We would like to thank the owners of Marguerites, Mattie and Brian for hosting the event, their bartenders for working so hard for the large crowd, Scoti Simpson for coordinating the event, Mae [...]
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Missing: William and Kathy Holloway, 63 and 61, respectively, Bogue Chitto River, St. Tammany Parish, LA, 12/11
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by smckinney.
01/02/12 — Members of Texas EquuSearch are assisting in the multi-agency search for a Baton Rouge couple missing along the Bogue Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish, LA. It is feared that William Holloway, 63, and his wife, Kathy, 61, drowned in the river. They last contacted a relative about 3 p.m. Tuesday, and at [...]
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Found Deceased: Justin Claus, 21 Yrs., Lake Conroe, TX, 12/13/11
Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
12/22/11 — The funeral for Justin Clause will be held on Friday, December 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Willis, 12177 I-45 North, Willis, TX 77318. The viewing is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the service is from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., the burial is from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., [...]
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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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CBS 48 Hours — The Killing Fields (Part 1)
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
Below is the first 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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Found Deceased: Norris Demeritte, 53 Yrs., Union County, FL, 12/10/11
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
12/13/11 — Texas EquuSearch’s sonar team located and recovered the body of Norris Demeritte who drowned on Saturday, December 10, 2011. We would like to thank Dennis & Tammy Watters, Linda Bennett and Dan Word for their efforts in this case. We would also like to thank the crews from Union County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County [...]
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Located Deceased: Ricky Anderson, 51 Yrs., Brazoria County, TX, 12/22/09
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by smckinney.
12/07/11 — We are sad to report that the remains of Ricky Anderson have been positively identified. Please keep Ricky’s family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. Thank you. 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. [...]
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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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Missing: Amy Patterson, 41 Yrs., Pine Island, FL, 07/21/11
Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
11/11/11 — We will be continuing our search for Amy Patterson this weekend. Please continue to keep Amy’s family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. 10/13/11 — We will be conducting a search for Amy Patterson on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Please keep Amy’s family and friends in your prayers during this [...]
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General Meeting for Texas EquuSearch Members — Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
10/10/11 — We will be having a General Meeting for all Texas EquuSearch members on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Golden Corral Restaurant at 12500 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034, (713) 947-1162. Everyone is encouraged to attend –- we will be making some [...]
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Slideshow: Katelyn Markham Search No. 2
Posted on 03. Oct, 2011 by smckinney.
09/30/11 — Below is a slideshow from our second search for Katelyn Markham.
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Woodlands Township National Night Out, October 1, 2011, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
The Woodlands will celebrate National Night Out during the community-wide kickoff celebration at Northshore Park on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Texas EquuSearch will have representatives there. Please come out and visit. The National Night Out community-wide kick off is planned as an event for families with free food, a bounce house, music, face painting, games [...]
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Benefit: Redfish Roadhouse, 6121 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563, October 22, 2011, Doors Open @ 9:00 a.m.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2011 by smckinney.
Redfish Roadhouse, 6121 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563 is pleased to sponsor a Benefit and Motorcycle Fun Run for Texas EquuSearch Please join us for good food, fun and fellowship Motorcycle Fun Run: $20 per rider – first bike out at 10:00 a.m. last bike in at 4:00 p.m. Fun Run Stops: Redfish Roadhouse Noah’s Ark [...]
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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.
