TX - Zuzu Verk, 22, Alpine, 12 Oct 2016 #1

[TenaciousTBacon]

That map is great. I've never seen a case map before, kinda new to WS. Thank you!

 

[Elainera]

Case Map https://drive.google.com/open?id=19RLQS68va30_91opQbe2DdU5BRU&usp=sharing

Still have details and links to add but all locations I have are added

Do we know where her dog was found?

 

[skibaboo]

Do we know where her dog was found?

I think it was said it was running around the street in front of her house? If that house taped off is hers then it would be along West Eagle Pass Ave. Because we don't have confirmation (that the house is Zuzu's) I haven't added where the dog was found.

 

[Lilibet]

Brilliant map work as always, Skibs. Thanks!

 

[sevengirl]

APD FB post- Reward raised to $17,500

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1138375009584457&substory_index=0&id=162724880482813

 

[LaborOfLobe]

So concerned about this beautiful young lady. I've run through many possible scenarios in my head and the only ones that seem plausible aren't good. She comes across as being a bright, responsible gal and not the type to take off leaving everything and everyone in the lurch. My family is from this neck of the woods (Marfa/Big Bend) and my husband attended Sul Ross. I'm 200 or so miles away in El Paso. If I thought I could be of assistance, I would seriously consider driving down there. I'm so thankful that they called in Texas Equusearch fairly quickly. Go Tim Miller! Please, please bring Zuzu home to her loved ones safe and sound! Trying so hard to stay positive here...

 

[Lilibet]

So concerned about this beautiful young lady. I've run through many possible scenarios in my head and the only ones that seem plausible aren't good. She comes across as being a bright, responsible gal and not the type to take off leaving everything and everyone in the lurch. My family is from this neck of the woods (Marfa/Big Bend) and my husband attended Sul Ross. I'm 200 or so miles away in El Paso. If I thought I could be of assistance, I would seriously consider driving down there. I'm so thankful that they called in Texas Equusearch fairly quickly. Go Tim Miller! Please, please bring Zuzu home to her loved ones safe and sound! Trying so hard to stay positive here...

Welcome to Websleuths! :greetings: :goodpost:

 

[TGIRecovered]

http://www.fox4news.com/home/212189347-story

"The woman’s former boyfriend, Tony Alvarez, says police did not talk to him.He says the last time he talked to her, she had expressed that she was feeling unsafe."



So, they've published his name but not calling him a suspect. Interesting that he claims that police haven't talked to him. Hard for me to believe.

 

[theugg]

http://www.fox4news.com/home/212189347-story

"The woman’s former boyfriend, Tony Alvarez, says police did not talk to him.He says the last time he talked to her, she had expressed that she was feeling unsafe."



So, they've published his name but not calling him a suspect. Interesting that he claims that police haven't talked to him. Hard for me to believe.

So is he lying about that and if so, why? I can see the appeal of talking to the press early to try and clear your name, though.

 

[Gardener1850]

http://www.fox4news.com/home/212189347-story

"The woman’s former boyfriend, Tony Alvarez, says police did not talk to him.He says the last time he talked to her, she had expressed that she was feeling unsafe."



So, they've published his name but not calling him a suspect. Interesting that he claims that police haven't talked to him. Hard for me to believe.

This is a former boyfriend, not the one she went to the movies with, correct? I do wonder why he would go to the press and not the police with that info that she felt unsafe.

ETA: Ok, I read the story and it says HS sweetheart.

 

[Gardener1850]

So is he lying about that and if so, why? I can see the appeal of talking to the press early to try and clear your name, though.

Now that I have looked at the article, I think he doesn't live anywhere near Alpine. It says:

Tony Alvarez says he met his high school sweetheart, Zuzu Verk in Algebra sophomore year at Timber Creek High School in Keller.

http://www.fox4news.com/home/212189347-story

They may not have dated since high school and just kept in touch online. Keller is 500 miles away from Alpine, it's no wonder the police did not contact him, IMO.

 

[Lilibet]

Now that I have looked at the article, I think he doesn't live anywhere near Alpine. It says:


http://www.fox4news.com/home/212189347-story

They may not have dated since high school and just kept in touch online. Keller is 500 miles away from Alpine, it's no wonder the police did not contact him, IMO.

This certainly isn't the on-off boyfriend mentioned on SM that we are quietly sleuthing. Tony Alvarez seems like a nice, genuinely concerned guy. Did the press track him down or did he call them, I wonder. I'm hoping he's talked to police about ZuZu saying she didn't feel safe and wanting to switch schools. I got the impression not feeling safe had to do with the new boyfriend. Did anyone else hear it that way?

 

[Lilibet]

Zuzu is mentioned in this article about a large conference about violence toward women being held in Fort Worth. Jackie Vandegriff and Typhanie Johnson are also mentioned.


FORT WORTH -- The recent disappearances of three young women with deep ties to North Texas are raising concerns for women's advocates, especially those that focus on violence and domestic abuse.

<snip>

More than 70 doctors, cops, advocates, and survivors are trying to highlight abuse and violence toward women.

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The cases mentioned above are all unique, and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Zuzu Verk in Alpine, especially, remain murky, although police have stated she may be endangered.

Video at link
http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/recent-violence-cases-against-young-women-worry-advocates/337741497

 

[iluvmua]

Tony Alvarez is the former boyfriend of Zuzu, not the current one that took her to the movies.

 

[Gardener1850]

This certainly isn't the on-off boyfriend mentioned on SM that we are quietly sleuthing. Tony Alvarez seems like a nice, genuinely concerned guy. Did the press track him down or did he call them, I wonder. I'm hoping he's talked to police about ZuZu saying she didn't feel safe and wanting to switch schools. I got the impression not feeling safe had to do with the new boyfriend. Did anyone else hear it that way?

You're right, the press probably tracked him down from social media. I hope he talked to the police too after that interview.

 

[Gardener1850]

Sgt. Young says social media is often a great tool to gain leads, but for the time being, it's a joint effort with all hands on deck.

Local law enforcement agencies say they haven't sent help in any way to the Alpine area.

However, since it's the largest county in the state covering more than 6,000 square miles, several law enforcement agencies around Alpine are collectively searching to find Verk. This is something Young says is likely to happen when someone goes missing for so long.

"It's a collaborative effort, you're going to ask the county, other towns around just to help this young lady and you just want a happy ending," he said.

http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/n...inues-for-missing-university-student-in-texas

BBM.

 

[sevengirl]

****UPDATE 0915 HRS, 10/19/16****

THE SEARCH AREA FOR ZUZU VERK HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE AREAS OF MARATHON, FT. DAVIS, SOUTH BREWSTER COUNTY AND MARFA/PRESIDIO COUNTY. WITH HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL SEARCH AGENCIES TEXAS SEARCH AND RESCUE AND EQUUSEARCH. HELP FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INCLUDE BREWSTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, REEVES COUNTY SO, PECOS COUNTY SO, TEXAS DPS, TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE, TEXAS FOREST SERVICE, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AIR AND MARINE, TEXAS DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND DEA.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1139034699518488&id=162724880482813

 

[Gardener1850]

ALPINE, TX (KWES) - According to the Alpine Police Department, the area where search crews are looking for missing Sul Ross student Zuzu Verk has now been expanded and the reward for information in her whereabouts or safe return of is now $30,000.
Areas of Marathon, Ft. Davis, South Brewster County, and Marfa/Presidio County will now be included in the search.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/3342...ch-area-for-missing-sul-ross-student-expanded

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

I don't know what's going on with these boards but I can't type a space bar without the form filling in stuff from my last edit/paste. No matter where that came from. In the case of my last post it was from a text message. Not cool.L ETS see how this Ione works

 

[iluvmua]

ZuZu could literally be anywhere. West Texas is very big.