Finding Zuzu: Boyfriend named as suspect in the case
Wednesday 10-26 3:00PM Update: The boyfriend of Zuzu Verk, Robert Fabian, has officially been named as a suspect in the disappearance of Zuzu.
According to Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown, the change from Fabian being a Person of Interest to a suspect came after the investigation had progressed up to this point, including information learned 'from over 100 interviews'.
Chief Scown says that there are other Persons of Interest in the case that 'are mainly his (Robert Fabian's) family' as investigators believe they have more information about Zuzu's disappearance, but are not being cooperative with the investigation.
Investigator spoke with Fabian's mother and sister on Tuesday though Chief Scown could not disclose how the interviews went or what was discussed.
Chief Scown says that as of right now investigators are hoping Fabian appears with an attorney to answer questions and meet.
"We believe based on some of the interviews we've had that he (Fabian) may actually want to talk to us, but again his attorney is probably advising him not to do that," said Chief Scown.
"It's an open door, you know, please come in and help us find out where Zuzu is."
Scown added that while this part of the investigation has changed, search crews will continue their work and investigators are still following up on any and all leads they receive.
Chris Estrada, a friend of Fabian who has been named as a key witness has still not been cleared as of Wednesday after failing to be cleared by a polygraph test on Tuesday.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.