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URGENT – SEARCH ALERT!
Texas Equusearch Search Director Joe Huston needs volunteers for the search of 74 yr old, Charlie Townsel. The search will begin at 8am on Saturday, January 21, 2006
. Joe will need ground pounders, 4 wheelers & possibly horses. Command Center: Tweety’s Motel: 11122 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX.
Please contact Texas Equusearch 281/309-9500 for any details.
Charlie James Townsel: Description
- 74 yrs old:
- DOB 6/12/31
- HPD Case #10250306R
- 6ft: 172lbs
- Black Male
- fairly full head of grey hair; grey mustache
Mr. Townsel wondered off from the Tweety’s Motel located at 11122 Almeda Rd in Houston, TX on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 11am. He suffers from Alzheimers, dementia, emphysema & failing kidneys; has no meds with him. He has a very noticeable stagger when he walks; suffered a stroke months back. We can’t imagine that he made it far.
Wearing:
- Wearing: Red, White and Blue vertical striped Tommy Hillfiger button down short sleeved shirt; long blue jeans; black braided belt; light brown moccosan house shoes; white socks; wedding band left hand; play boy ring: pinky on left hand. Does not have a coat with him.
- Other features: stomach and back scar; watch: flexible bans silver in color; $23 in bill fold with Charlie on it: has TDL,ID card; insurance card; social sec card; Medicare card; fishing license.
Loves to curse (especially MF); has good and bad days: could be a bit angry; partial paralysis on right side due to stroke: cant straighten out fingers on rt hand; Wil answer to Pops or Poppa. Hey ” Hey, how you doing?” should answer and ask name: should tell you.
January 21st, 2006 at 03:14pm
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Volunteers Needed!
Texas Equusearch is recruiting volunteers for an organized search the weekend of January 21st and 22nd missing Tara Grinstead.
Search efforts will originate from the Tara Center located at the Senior Center on W. 4th St in Ocilla, GA. Search teams will gather at 8am each day.
Please let us know if you can participate by calling 229-468-
0667 or by email at search@findtara.com
If you plan to be in the area, please come out and help Texas EquuSearch find Tara. They cannot do it without your help. Thank you. Go to
Find Tara.com
January 20th, 2006 at 07:15pm
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We were going to announce that Texas Equusearch was going to organize a search
for missing 14 yr old Rachel Corbin in Galveston, TX.
However, we have more important news to report. Rachel Corbin has been found alive! Thanks to the quick response of media in getting Rachel’s information out to the public. She has been taken to an area hospital for an examination to insure she is OK.
This is what its all about folks. The information being disseminated as fast as possible by media sources to the public and the public doing tremendous work in caring enough to keep an eye out for the missing. A tremendous job and a happy ending.
January 20th, 2006 at 07:01pm
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Texas EquuSearch was honored yesterday by the Houston Corporate Paralegal Association. They picked Texas Equusearch as their nonprofit of the year for 2006. Texas EquuSearch stated that “they appreciate and are very grateful for this honor”.
Their monthly luncheon was today and Tim Miller opened it with a speech about his daughter Laura being abducted and murdered and how Texas Equusearch came to be. Next they played the latest missing person DVD that has the “Laura Song” on it.
Then Chris Breaz made the most beautiful and touching speech that we’ve heard in a long time. As a reminder, Chris Breaz is the brother of Melinda Superville. The woman who was found by Texas EquuSearch volunteers after she had been missing for a week.
Its a chance to get a glimpse into what families of missing persons feel and the sense of grief yet relief of having closure. A truly inspirational speech that had many tears flowing.
Chris makes a powerful and most important statement in the very beginning of his speech that all of us need to remember.
My name and who I am is not important, but my story is.
Its isn’t about us. Its about the many missing persons that need our help so that we can provide closure. The following is Chris’ speech and a moving one it was.
Good afternoon.
First let me say that I usually get a little nervous just saying the blessing at those big family get-togethers, so you can imagine I’m as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
But Tim asked me to say a few words to you all today, and I feel compelled to share.
My name and who I am is not important, but my story is. My sister disappeared in early December. I can not convey to you the feeling of bewilderment, of loss and helplessness when someone you know and love becomes …missing! This was an adult. How much worse it would be if it was a child…my child or your child! So what do you do? Where do you look? Why is this person gone, disappeared as if into thin air? What can the police do? You wonder why haven’t the police found her yet. My sister was now missing for 5 days.
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January 13th, 2006 at 01:11am
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BY TEXAS EQUUSEARCH TO HELP SEARCH FOR KENNY EBARB 
Texas Equusearch Search Director Joe Huston is requesting the help of volunteers to assist in the search for Kenny Ebarb, on Saturday, January 7, 2006, beginning at 8:30am in Humble, TX.
Dress appropriately for a search in wooded area. The command center will be located at the end of Country Side Lane, in Humble, TX. Take Rayford Road north off of 1960, take a right at the first stop sign, left at the second stop sign, and right at the third. (Rayford Road is north of 1960 between Cypresswood Rd and Aldine Westfield). Click here to see map.
Kenny Ebarb has been missing since July 17, 2005 in the vicinity of the 21000 block of Countryside Rd. near FM 1960 East. Kenny’s vehicle was located the following day abandoned and burned on Huffman Rd. in Huffman, TX.
Poster: Kenny Dwayne Ebarb
National Center for Missing Adults
Description:
- Name: Kenny Dwayne Ebarb
- Classification: Endangered Missing Adult
- Date of Birth: 1977-07-17
- Date Missing: 2005-07-15
- From City/State: Humble, TX
- Missing From (Country): USA
- Age at Time of Disappearance: 27
- Gender: Male
- Race: White
- Height: 69 inches
- Weight: 140 pounds
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Complexion: Medium
He was wearing T-shirt, jean shorts with pockets, brown leather sandals.
Identifying Characteristics: Tattoos: “Betty Boop” on left upper arm, “cross” on outer left forearm near elbow, name “Kathryn” on middle of back written in Old English, name “Heather” on right leg on side of calf, name “Brooke” on right leg on side of calf, “sun” on right side of chest, “cross” on left leg above knee, name “Ebarb” on back of neck, initials “K.E.” on left fingers, burn scar on right cheek, two piercings in left ear, one piercing in right ear, missing tooth #19 (lower back tooth), previously fractured wrist, scar on top of head near scalp.
Please call Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500 or Toll-free (877) 270-9500. Fax: 281-534-6719
OR
Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 967-5810 Case # 05718F144 TES Case # 05505
January 6th, 2006 at 05:56pm
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Texas EquuSearch has found the body of Nate Hendrickson in George Bush Park.
The following is a statement received from Texas EquuSearch:
Remains found by Texas Equusearch members at 1:38pm, Friday, December 30, 2005, appear to be those ofNate Hendrickson; there is no positive id at this time. Special recognition goes to Jeff Ezelle, Lisa Higgins, Mary Bell, and Renee Utley for their dedicated work and team effort in finding the remains. Please keep Nate’s family in your prayers during this difficult time
Texas Equusearch members Jeff Ezelle, Lisa Higgins, Mary Bell & Renee Utley were out searching the pond area at the George Bush Park today. Jeff Ezelle took Lisa Higgins & Mary Bell out to check an area he had noticed a strong odor 2 days before; buzzards were seen this morning above the same area. At 1:38pm, Jeff found the remains which were located about ½ mile SW of the pond and about 1 mile from where Nate’s car was found at West Oaks Mall.
Update: Body Found Near Search Area For Missing Student
The body of a man was found Friday afternoon near the area where searchers have been looking for a missing University of Houston student, officials told KPRC Local 2.
Investigators said the body, which has not yet been identified, was found seated in a peaceful area near a brook in George Bush Park. He apparently had taken his own life with a single gunshot. A backpack was next to the body.
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December 30th, 2005 at 11:34pm
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Recently the body of Melinda Breaz Superville was found in a vacant house by volunteer members of Texas EquuSearch. In some news reports, they claimed that the death was being investigated as an apparent suicide due to the pills present at the scene. According to these reports, there were pills found near her as well as a gun that had not been discharged. There was also initially a report that there was a wound to Melinda’s head.
“… said Sgt. David Crain, with the Houston Police Department. “There is a wound to the body about the head, but I can’t tell specifically where or from what.”
There was also no suicide note and her keys were initially found hanging in the door lock of her office that she shared with her husband. Melinda Superville’s home, office and vacant home where she was found are all in close proximity to one another. Later news reports would say that there was no sign of physical trauma to Melinda’s body.
With the many conflicting stories and the fact that it was unknown what happened to Melinda Superville, everyone figured they would wait for The Harris County Medical Examiner’s office to determine the cause of death. At least that’s what Melinda’s family thought.
That was until the Paris News published an article where Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville, the brother of Tom Superville, made the following statement regarding the death of his sister-in-law Melinda.
Superville said he expects his sister-in-law’s death to be ruled either an accidental or intentional overdose of prescribed medications.
“She was wrestling with some problems of depression that I did not know about,” Superville said.
Then there was a surprising obituary that was written. Surprising in the fact that it actually referenced the cause of death being a suicide as nearly all never do. Even more surprising in the fact that the ME’s office had not officially announced the cause of death.
MELINDA MARIE BREAZ SUPERVILLE’S spirit was liberated on December 2, 2005 due to an accidental overdose. She was 43.
As one can imagine I am sure Melinda Breaz Superville’s family may be none too happy with prematurely stating, let alone discussing their family members death. Prior to an official announcement as to a cause of death it is at best “bad form” to discuss it. Judge Superville’s comments and the Paris New’s printing of a cause of death as if it were fact is a bit troubling.
However, not a troubling as Christopher Breaz’ attempt to get equal time to present Melinda’s family side in her death. We at Scared Monkeys can only speculate as to what happened with the many clues and leads that were present at the crime scene and leading up to the discovery of her body. That is why one generally waits until the final autopsy to make such a comment as to rule that it was a suicide. It is rather strange that the same was not afforded in this case. The following is the letter that Chris sent to the Paris, TX paper that was not printed. Even though they allowed certain comments to be printed in their paper from Judge Superville regarding a suicide prior to any confirmation.
You will not see this printed in the newspaper, but you will here. The following is Chris Breaz’s letter in its entirety.
Dear __________, (name deleted)
I am a brother of Melinda Breaz Superville.
Firstly, in your article it was stated the “…Houston police found her body…”. That is inaccurate and can be verified with the police. I found her body as a participatory in a Texas EquuSearch SAR team. You were correct in stating Melinda was found close to their office (and also their home). Extremely close…roughly 200 yards away.
Secondly, I have a problem with the repetition of Judge Superville’s expectation of cause of death, although the final ruling may well be a pharmaceutical overdose. It is, in my opinion, unfair to make that statement prior to the issuance of an official ruling from the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office. This seems to unfairly paint my sister in a negative light, one which she can not defend herself against. Why can’t we wait until the official ruling? Are we not presumed innocent until proven guilty? What is to be gained from this premature statement?
Thirdly, I would like to know which doctor(s) the good judge spoke to regarding Melinda’s “…problems of depression…” that he – I assume previously – did not know about. Who are these doctors to divulge confidential doctor-patient information, and why were they not interviewed and quoted? What were the causes of Melinda’s supposed depression? Did the judge share that there were domestic violence incident reports filed against his brother, Thomas Paul Superville, for physical abuse of my sister and even my mother who was 73 at the time of his breaking my mother’s finger? Perhaps the judge’s statement that Melinda had been “wrestling” with some problems was right on the mark.
Lastly, I have to wonder why Judge Superville’s statements about my sister were so important to publish, and why the Supervilles insisted on adding to the obituary that Melinda’s cause of death was an accidental overdose (in spite of a refusal of ruling by the ME’s office), especially when his own brother, James/Jimmy Francis Superville (who was present in Houston during this entire time), was never acknowledged as a survivor in their own mother’s obituary published in your paper in November of 2002.
I appreciate your consideration of the above mentioned questions. Please feel free to contact me should you care to.
Best regards,
Christopher Breaz
We appreciate Chris for sharing this letter with us. He brings up many good points. Among them, how about just some common courtesy and decency for the dearly departed.
December 28th, 2005 at 06:58pm
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Fundraiser announced for Texas EquuSearch
HOUSTON — Recent searches for missing Houstonians has put a financial drain on Texas EquuSearch, so a fundraiser will be held Wednesday night, KPRC Local 2 reported.
The public is invited to attend the event at 6:30 p.m. at Pappasito’s Cantina, located at 10409 Katy Freeway. Meal tickets will be sold for $15 each, with the proceeds going to EquuSearch.
The non-profit organization has been involved in several long-range searches recently. Volunteers have been looking for missing UH student Nate Hendrickson, 24, since he disappeared on Nov. 30.
For those not in the Houston area and unable to attend, donations can also be made directly to the Texas EquuSearch web site.
The website to donate via credit card is: http://www.texasequusearch.org/donate.html
December 28th, 2005 at 05:37pm
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PLEASE HELP SEARCH ON WEDNESDAY! If you can not help, maybe you know some people who would like to help. The meeting place tomorrow is a still at George Bush Park, but at the pavilion area, which is west of the pond that we have been stationed at. (there we will have bathrooms, sinks and shade.) Remember to wear boots and jeans, hats and long sleeves. Meeting time is 9:00 AM. THANK YOU!!!!!!
George Bush Park
PLEASE READ – I am re-posting this from Nate’s sister’s myspace:
Hat Tip: festa
December 28th, 2005 at 03:10am
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The note received by Tim Miller, which was made up of words cut from newspapers and magazines, claimed to be from the last person to see Laura Miller alive. Laura Miller was murdered in 1984 and now Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch is sent such a letter?
There are some seriously twisted people out there. Many believe that the individual who murdered Tim Miller’s daughter passed away recently. The letter was sent five months after the death of one of the murder suspects. So either, this letter may be from the actual murderer of Laura Miller or a sick cruel joke.
Please take a look at the never been published note below. If anyone has any tips regarding this letter please email info@texasequusearch.org
We would ask if you copy and paste this to your sites or publication that you provide proper attribution. This note in its entirety is an exclusive to Sacred Monkeys; however, getting the word out and being seen by as many as possibly in order for leads and tips is the goal.
December 26th, 2005 at 10:02pm
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