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Alpine police searching for missing student

WFAA.com Staff , WFAA
21 hours ago

The Alpine Police Department needs the public's help in finding a missing student.
Zuzu Renee Verk a white female, 5'0", 110 lbs with blonde hair and hazel eyes was last heard from early Wednesday, October 12 in Alpine, Texas.
Police say she may be endangered.
Verk is a student and anyone with information on her whereabouts are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.


https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1134718026616822&id=162724880482813

Alpine Police Department added 3 new photos.
October 14 at 4:31pm ·
MISSING PERSON- Possibly endangered
Alpine Police Department is currently attempting to locate a missing person. The missing person is identified as Zuzu Renee Verk, white female, 5'0", 110 lbs, blonde hair and hazel eyes. Zuzu's original hair color is brown but recently colored it blonde. Zuzu is a 22 year old student who resides in Alpine. She was last heard from during the early morning hours of Wednesday October 12th. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Zuzu are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432)837-3486.




Snipped from the comments:

http://www.newswest9.com/story/33398449/alpine-police-searching-for-missing-22-year-old-woman

Alpine police searching for missing 22-year-old woman
Saturday, October 15th 2016, 1:50 pm CDT
Saturday, October 15th 2016, 1:58 pm CDT
By Jolina Okazaki, Multimedia JournalistCONNECT
 

The Alpine Police Department is searching for Zuzu Renee Verk, 22.

Verk is described as 5 feet tall, 110 pounds with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Her natural hair color is brown but has recently been colored blonde.

She was last heard from during the early morning hours on Wednesday.

We're told she is a student at Sull Ross State University and works on campus.

Police told us they will be looking at cameras at a Stripes store after employees say they saw her with a man.

We'll continue to update you as more details become available.

https://www.facebook.com/zuzu.verk

https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Fabian/100008188391688

Zuzu's mom:  https://www.facebook.com/llverk

https://www.facebook.com/Alpine-Police-Department-162724880482813/?rf=144890702209405

Zuzu's brother?  https://www.facebook.com/miles.verk

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Alpine-police-searching-for-missing-possibly-endangered-student-397143381.html

Mother of Missing Alpine Student Looking for Answers

Posted: Fri 4:56 PM, Oct 14, 2016  |  Updated: Sat 10:38 AM, Oct 15, 2016
         
ALPINE -- Alpine Police confirmed in a Friday Facebook Post that Zuzu Renee Verk, a 22-year-old white female 5’0”, 110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes has not been heard from since the early morning hours Wednesday. APD said she was also an employee at the University. Police said they believe she may be “endangered”.

Her mother, Lori Verk, tells us that Zuzu and her on-again off-again boyfriend went out to to the movies with a group of friends Tuesday night.

Zuzu's mother says that she still hadn't heard from her come Friday. She then called Zuzu's boyfriend, who said he also hadn't heard from her.

Verk tells CBS 7 News that Zuzu's boyfriend said she never showed up for her mid-term exam on Wednesday and she missed her shift at work.

Verk says Zuzu and her friends were planning to go camping in Big Bend National Park on Friday just after mid-terms.

Verk tells us Zuzu's phone is dead. We reached out to police to ask more about what we learned from the mother, but a dispatcher said they were “too busy” to talk about the incident and hung up. A family friend plans to put up missing signs in the Midland-Odessa area.

Anyone with information on Verk's whereabouts is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

https://www.facebook.com/MissingPiecesNetwork/photos/a.1558706467768859.1073741831.1525175764455263/1589671984672307/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/TheAlpineAvalanche/photos/a.115677615151948.38390.115569998496043/1223368884382810/?type=3


Alpine Avalanche
22 hrs ·

HERE'S THE LATEST THAT WE KNOW on Zuzu Renee Verk, a 22-year-old woman missing in Alpine, as of about 11:15 a.m. Saturday.

According Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown, there are no leads in the case at this time.

APD, with assistance from Brewster County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Sul Ross police - with help from Brewster County Emergency Management - are all searching the neighborhood where Verk lived by helicopter, on foot and from patrol cars, and extending out to highways and fields throughout the area.

Officers are also passing out flyers and sending out alerts to try to generate some information, but Scown said, "So far, we haven't received anything."

Scown said officers will limit how local trash is handled by the disposal services in case they have to go back and look for any clues. "That's standard procedure," he said.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Verk, call the Alpine Police Dept. at 432-837-3486.

(Avalanche photo by Gail D. Yovanovich)

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/397228351.html

Residents speak out about missing Alpine student

By Stephanie Bennett | Posted: Sun 7:48 AM, Oct 16, 2016  |  Updated: Sun 8:58 AM, Oct 16, 2016
         
ALPINE -- UPDATED-- 9 a.m.: Alpine Police Department reveals to CBS 7 News that crews continue to actively search for Zuzu Verk.

It's an ongoing search that has left the small community in shock.

Neighbors led us to an apartment home believed to be Verk's where signs of a police search are evident.

Fliers have been posted around several businesses as residents continue to show their support.

Residents this morning tell CBS 7 crews that Verk was last seen on Harrison Street around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning just before she went missing.

Verk's father reveals to CBS 7 that friends are also searching through the Trans-Pecos area.

At this time it is still unconfirmed whether or not Verk was last seen leaving a Stripes Convenience store with an unidentified man.

Our CBS 7 crews have scheduled a meeting with the Stripes regional manager to confirm this information.

We will continue to bring you more information as it develops.

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154663608239533/

Live interview with Zuzu's dad.

Several other live videos regarding Zuzu's disappearance at the link:

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1136283953126896&id=162724880482813

Alpine Police Department
31 mins ·
There will be a volunteer search group organized at 1:00 today, Sunday October 16, 2016. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Alpine Fire Station/Emergency Operations Center at 208 E. Holland. Volunteers will be searching streets, alleys and other areas related to the missing student Zuzu Verk. Volunteers are asked to bring plenty of water and wear appropriate attire for tall weeds and rough terrain.

http://bri.sulross.edu/mentorship.html

http://bri.sulross.edu/docs/undergrads/2015-2016/Zuzu_Verk16.pdf

Zuzu R. Verk — BRI Undergraduate Researcher

My name is Zuzu Verk and I’m from Fort Worth, Texas. I moved to Alpine and transferred to Sul Ross State University from UNT almost a year ago. A growing passion for nature drew me to west Texas where I interned for the Davis Mountains State Park. After deciding to pursue conservation biology as a collegiate career, I packed up my car and my dog and the rest was history. I’ve since fallen in love with the natural resource management program and all the opportunities it presents. Every day that goes by, the terrain and wildlife remind me of how beautiful this frontier is, and how truly lucky I am to be here.

During my undergraduate mentorship I have worked with the Borderlands Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to study the survival rate of pronghorn fawns in the Trans-Pecos area. This research began with nightly captures where we tagged, collared, and collected data from young fawns. They were then tracked every day, if possible, to check for mortality, behavior, movements, and any other relevant information. Upon locating a mortality, remains were analyzed to gain a better understanding of the high death rates of these animals. I have also integrated questions and monitoring concerning the increase of movements throughout their growth. This project has proven to be extremely rewarding and educational.
Not only am I learning how to properly conduct field research, but I am also being coached through scientific writing, thought processes, and what it really means to be a part of a research team. None of it would have been possible without the time and dedication of our incredible pronghorn team members. The experiences I’ve attained from this project are truly priceless.

Monitoring Survival and Movements of Pronghorn Fawns in the Marfa Plateau, Texas
1 May — 31 August 2016

The BRI Undergraduate Research and Mentorship Program is proudly supported by a grant from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.


http://www.sulross.edu/news/3970/sul-ross-students-named-spring-semester-dean-s-list

SUL ROSS STUDENTS NAMED TO SPRING SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST
A total of 265 Sul Ross State University-Alpine Campus students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. The list recognizes students who maintain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Undergraduate students enrolled for 12 or more semester credit hours are eligible for the Dean’s List. Graduate hours are not included in the computations.

Dean’s list students are listed by their hometowns.
 ::snipping3::

FORT WORTH: Connor Goodgion, Bisimwa Mitima, Kathleen Norris, Miles Verk, Zuzu Verk

 ::snipping3::



Zuzu is holding the baby pronghorn in this picture.  Scroll right.  

https://www.facebook.com/borderlandsresearchinstitute/photos/pcb.1379760538717819/1379758728718000/?type=3&theater

Borderlands Research Institute for Natural Resource Management
May 19 · Edited ·
 
Members of the pronghorn research team with a recently captured and collared pronghorn fawn. From left to right, graduate students Philip Boyd, and Nan Nourn, and undergraduate researchers Zuzu Verk and Mark Black. — with Philip Boyd, Nan Nourn and Zuzu Verk.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Alpine-Police-seeking-information-on-two-vehicles-involving-missing-woman-397256351.html

Alpine Police seeking information on two vehicles involving missing woman


By CBS 7 News Staff | Posted: Sun 9:34 PM, Oct 16, 2016  |  Updated: Mon 12:42 AM, Oct 17, 2016
         
Alpine -- UPDATE -- 11:31 PM: Chief of Police Russell Scown tells CBS 7 that the volunteer search for Zuzu Verk ended just before 9:00 PM this evening.

There will be no further searches unless law enforcement gets more leads on the story.

Nearly 150 volunteers searched all of Alpine and the greater area.

Customs and Border Protection sent two helicopters to aid in the search.

A family friend tells CBS 7 that more of Verk's family members will be in Alpine tomorrow.

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The Alpine Police Department is asking for the public's help involving missing Alpine woman Zuzu Verk.

Police are seeking anyone who may have seen a grey 2006 Jeep Liberty and a 2004 Mazda Miata covertable with a beige top being driven between the hours of midnight and 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

If you have any information you are urged to contact the Alpine Police Department at 432-837-3486.

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154666299344533/

From the video:

Zuzu's dog was found roaming near her home with it's leash on after her disappearance.

https://www.facebook.com/brewstercountytx/photos/a.272801596077593.73325.270335429657543/1329629230394819/?type=3

Brewster County Sheriff's Office
3 hrs

The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is in need of some help from area ranchers and land owners. We are asking all land owners to check their property for any suspicious signs of disturbed earth, personal items on the ground, anything that might raise your suspicions that it may need to be investigated further. Several searches for Zuzu Verk, a 22 year old SRSU student that went missing last Wednesday have not turned up any solid leads. If you see anything out of the ordinary on your property give us a call at 432-837-5541. All calls will be investigated. Thank you for your generous help.

http://www.texasequusearch.org/2016/10/missing-zuzu-renee-verk-22-yrs-alpine-tx-101216/

MISSING: Zuzu Renee Verk, 22 Yrs., Alpine, TX (10/12/16)
Posted By Sherry McKinney On October 17, 2016

Zuzu Renee Verk, age 22, was last heard from in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 12, 2016.  She is missing from Alpine, TX.  It is unknown what Zuzu was last wearing.  If you have any information, please call the Alpine Texas Police Department at (432) 837-3486 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/photos/a.163469767074991.43002.162724880482813/1138375009584457/?type=3&theater


https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1138146902940601

Alpine Police Department
19 hrs ·
***UPDATE***
For the 5th consecutive day, search crews are continuing search around the Alpine area by ground as well as assistance from air by CBP Aircraft. Representatives from Texas Equusearch will be arriving shortly as well to assist in the search efforts. The public is asked to continue providing information that may help us in locating Zuzu. Please call Alpine Police Department at
432-837-3486

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/posts/10154675638269533

CBS7 News / KOSA-TV
1 hr ·
According to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, Zuzu Verk's boyfriend has been listed as a Person of Interest in the case.
Investigators were at the scene of his apartment today searching for evidence.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Home Local Article
Blog: Investigators search boyfriend's apartment of missing Alpine student

Investigators search the apartment of missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk's boyfriend. (Amanda DeBerry/CBS 7)

By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 1:14 PM, Oct 19, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Wednesday 12:10 p.m. update: At midday Wednesday investigators could be seen taking evidence out of the apartment belonging to Zuzu Verk's boyfriend.

According to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson the boyfriend is listed as a Person of Interest in the case at this time. He has not been officially identified by authorities.

The boyfriend was taken in for questioning but later released after he got an attorney, Sheriff Dodson tells CBS 7.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. update: The Alpine Police Department has announced that the search area for Zuzu Verk has been expanded to include the areas of Fort Davis, Marathon, Marfa, Presidio County, and South Brewster County.

Several law enforcement agencies are assisting with the expanded search, including DPS, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Texas Forest Service, the Department of Corrections, the National Parks Service, and the DEA.


The reward for information leading to the whereabouts or safe return of Zuzu Verk has also been raised to $30,000.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

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iirc some were saying the last place Zuzu was seen was on Harrison street, some also said boyfriend's apartment...

https://www.facebook.com/brewstercountytx/posts/1331698563521219

Brewster County Sheriff's Office added 7 new photos.
8 mins ·
October 19, 2016 - The investigation into the disappearance of Zuzu Verk continues with investigators searching for evidence at an apartment on East Avenue B and Harrison.
Several agencies are assisting the Texas Rangers and Alpine Police Department, inluding the Texas Dept. Of Criminal Justice, Pecos County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Border Patrol, CBP Air Wing, Texas Dept. of Public Safety Troopers, Texas Dept. of Public Safety CID, Texas Forest Service, 83rd District Attorney's Office, Texas Equusearch, Community Volunteers, and the BCSO.





More pics at the link.

https://www.facebook.com/brewstercountytx/photos/a.272801596077593.73325.270335429657543/1331705056853903/?type=3

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article109163692.html

 OCTOBER 19, 2016 11:46 AM
Agencies expand search, reward grows for missing Alpine student

Authorities on Wednesday said that a search for a missing Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk had expanded to towns and counties near Alpine. Alpine police Courtesy
BY DOMINGO RAMIREZ JR. AND
BY MARK DAVID SMITH
msmith@star-telegram.com
ramirez@star-telegram.com

The search expanded Wednesday to other Texas counties for a missing former Timber Creek High School student who last seen a week ago in far West Texas.

And the reward increased to $30,000 for any information on Zuzu Verk, 21, a Sul Ross State University student who has been missing since Oct. 12.

Authorities announced Wednesday that the search for Verk, a graduate of Timber Creek High School in the Keller school district, would expand to include Marathon, Marfa and Fort Davis and the counties of Jeff Davis and Presidio.

The Texas towns and counties are just a few miles from Alpine ,where Verk, a junior at Sul Ross State, went to college.

Verk was last heard from on Oct. 12, according to an Alpine Police Department news release, and is considered possibly in danger. She went on a date Tuesday night but didn’t show up to class or work Wednesday, her father, Glenn Verk, told KRLD.

Authorities have asked residents to provide any information about seeing a gray 2006 Jeep Liberty and a 2004 Mazda Miata convertible with a beige top being driven between the hours of midnight and 10:00 a.m. Oct. 12.

ALPINE POLICE ASK THAT ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON ZUZU VERK CONTACT THEM AT 432-837-3486.

Alpine police posted on Facebook that ground and air searches continued around Alpine. Representives from Texas Equusearch also were on the scene. Agencies involved in the search include the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Reeves County Sheriff’s Office and the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office.

Also assisting are troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Forest Service.

Federal agencies helping are the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, Texas Department of Corrections, Drug Enforcement Administration and the National Park Service.

Domingo Ramirez Jr.: 817-390-7763, @mingoramirezjr

http://www.kellerisd.net/community/media/film/Pages/2012Finalists.aspx

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Winner

"Now You See Me"

Amanda Martinez
Alex Noble
Chris Hankins
Zuzu Verk

Timber Creek High School

 ::snipping3::

https://youtu.be/NU5xubqLKSE

Now You See Me (Keller ISD Film Festival Entry)
AmandaMartinezTV

Published on Jan 1, 2013
Keller ISD Film Festival Entry
Filmed by Amanda Martinez and Chris Hankins
Written and edited by Amanda Martinez

Praying for Zuzu! 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=813663755431455&set=a.104426049688566.4374.100003635138114&type=3&theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys3mznbiDiU

Zuzu Verk-- Sul Ross University student missing
Stephanie Bennett

Published on Oct 18, 2016
http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/3973...

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

Police search for missing Keller woman in West Texas

Allison Harris reports.
By: FOX4News.com Staff
POSTED:OCT 18 2016 09:02AM CDT
UPDATED:OCT 18 2016 10:07PM CDT

A woman from Keller who's been going to college in West Texas has been missing now for nearly a week.

The woman’s father says she went on a date the night before she disappeared. It was when she missed a midterm and a shift at work that they began to worry.

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.

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

"Wherever she goes, she's just meeting people and having a really good time with anybody,” he explained. "She's really spontaneous. She really likes to do things on the spot. Sometimes, she would go out to like McDonalds to get an ice cream at like 2 in the morning because, you know, we wanted to."

Alvarez hopes Zuzu is camping or doing something adventurous somewhere in West Texas, although he says she’d never want to worry her family.

“I just wish that this whole thing was somehow a misunderstanding,” he said.

Police in Alpine, where she studies conservation biology at Sul Ross State University, have been searching for her for five days. Her father, Glenn Verk, and her mother, who live in Keller, reported her missing Wednesday when she missed a midterm and didn't show up for work that she was passionate about.

"I always kind of admired that about her,” Glenn said. “She really was taking the steering wheel of her life."

Zuzu’s father says she went on a date last Tuesday night. Police want to know where a Jeep and a Miata were between midnight and 10 a.m. the following day. Alvarez says the 2004 Miata is Zuzu's car. Volunteers have been looking for her in Alpine alongside FBI agents, Texas Rangers and family.

"She's brilliant. She's beautiful. She's missing,” the father said.

Alvarez says he spoke to her two weeks ago and told him she wanted to transfer schools. She also talked about her current boyfriend said she was feeling unsafe.

"She just wanted to be somewhere new, that she kind of was in Alpine for a while and just wanted to have something different,” Alvarez recalled.

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Anyone who spots her is also encouraged to call the Alpine Police Department at 432-837-3486.

This report was the same day that the pictures were taken of police tape around Zuzu's apartment and car.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

The boyfriend's apartment that was searched today is right across from Sul Ross University. 

Video of the scene today at the link.

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154675599889533/

 ::snipping3::

From the comments:

(JM's fb profile says they live in Alpine)

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Blog: Investigators search boyfriend's apartment of missing Alpine student


Investigators search the apartment of missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk's boyfriend. (Amanda DeBerry/CBS 7)

By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 6:04 PM, Oct 19, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Wednesday 5:00 p.m. update: According to the Alpine Police Department, it is estimated that search teams have covered over 200 square miles since the search began for Zuzu Verk.

APD is expecting additional personnel and resources to arrive Thursday in the Alpine area to assist with the search, with 120 personnel already assisting in the search as of Wednesday, not including specialized search and rescue teams.

Wednesday 12:10 p.m. update: At midday Wednesday investigators could be seen taking evidence out of the apartment belonging to Zuzu Verk's boyfriend.

According to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson the boyfriend is listed as a Person of Interest in the case at this time. He has not been officially identified by authorities.

The boyfriend was taken in for questioning but later released after he got an attorney, Sheriff Dodson tells CBS 7.


According to authorities the boyfriend has not helped with the search for Zuzu.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. update: The Alpine Police Department has announced that the search area for Zuzu Verk has been expanded to include the areas of Fort Davis, Marathon, Marfa, Presidio County, and South Brewster County.

Several law enforcement agencies are assisting with the expanded search, including DPS, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Texas Forest Service, the Department of Corrections, the National Parks Service, and the DEA.

The reward for information leading to the whereabouts or safe return of Zuzu Verk has also been raised to $30,000.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

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https://www.facebook.com/TheAlpineAvalanche/photos/a.115677615151948.38390.115569998496043/1227398030646562/?type=3

Alpine Avalanche
13 hrs ago


https://www.facebook.com/TheAlpineAvalanche/photos/a.115677615151948.38390.115569998496043/1226712287381803/?type=3&theater

Alpine Avalanche
October 19 at 7:27pm ·
HERE'S A LOOK AT THURSDAY'S FRONT PAGE at www.alpineavalanche.com (subscription required).

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1140239836064641

Alpine Police Department
15 hrs ·

For Immediate Release…October 20, 2016

STATEMENT FROM DR. BILL KIBLER, PRESIDENT
SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY

During the past week, the uncertainty associated with the unknown has pervaded the usually-peaceful and safe environment the Sul Ross State University family enjoys. The disappearance of one of our students, Zuzu Verk, has deeply affected the entire campus community as well as Alpine and the surrounding area.

Sul Ross, along with the extended community, has responded admirably in various ways, particularly through extensive participation in the numerous searches undertaken in efforts to locate Zuzu. The active support and countless prayers are deeply appreciated by family and friends.

Throughout this crisis, we, as a university family, remain hopeful that this story has a happy ending. We pledge our continuous support and participation in the search for our friend and Sul Ross family member, Zuzu Verk.

I urge anyone with information regarding Zuzu’s whereabouts to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

Video interview with the local sheriff at the link:

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Police-investigating-leads-as-search-for-missing-Alpine-student-continues-397776611.html

Police investigating leads as search for missing Alpine student continues

By Brianna Gallegos | Updated: Thu 11:25 AM, Oct 20, 2016
         
ALPINE -- As the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk continues, police are investigating leads as to what may have happened in her disappearance.

Wednesday marked an entire week since Zuzu had last been seen, with her boyfriend being one of the last people to be seen with her.

As several agencies from across the state were searching through Alpine and the surrounding area in hopes to find Zuzu, some law enforcement were focused discovering just what happened to make her disappear.

"This is really a major concern for us. In the town itself we haven't had this."

For nearly two decades as sheriff Ronny Dodson hasn't worked a disappearance quite like this one.

Zuzu has now apparently vanished by night. and Sheriff Dodson is demanding answers.

"Well one, for her parents, that's the most important thing in the world. You can only imagine the amount of grief they are going through right now but we want to find her for her health and her safety, just to know what happened."

According to police and witnesses Zuzu's boyfriend was one of the last people to see her before she was officially reported missing Friday.

The boyfriend has been named as a Person of Interest, but has not officially been identified by authorities.

"Investigators are working on some really good leads right now. I think that the more witnesses, the more days go by the more people are thinking about it - I think something's gotta break. We are just looking for that break," said Dodson.

On Wednesday cones blocked off a quiet street across from Sul Ross State University where investigators collected evidence from the apartment of the missing girl's boyfriend.

19 different agencies were on hand.

"The hope is still that we find something but like I said, some of the investigators now are starting to get more clues and as time goes on we are hoping some people's conscience will wake them up. Lets see if we can do the right thing," said Dodson.

Even though evidence has been collected, police say they are still looking to find Zuzu as Sheriff Dodson continues to organize search crews.

"We've asked people in the outlining towns, the outlining community, the neighborhood, to report to us anything."

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https://twitter.com/KristinWeisKRLD/status/789478741722341376

Kristin Weisell
Verified account ‏@KristinWeisKRLD  
33 minutes ago Dallas, TX
#NEW: #Alpine police will release new info on case of missing 22 y/o Zuzu Verk. News conf at 11:30A. Latest @KRLD

http://player.radio.com/listen/station/krld-newsradio-1080

https://twitter.com/zuzu_renee

Press conference, live.

400 square miles covered by air and groundpounders.

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154682730414533/?permPage=1

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/397912051.html

First formal press confernce scheduled this morning for missing Alpine student
 
ALPINE -- Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson is expected to hold a press conference this morning in regards to missing Sul Ross student, Zuzu Verk.

Dodson did not say what will be discussed in the 11:30 a.m. press conference.

The reward for any information on Zuzu’s whereabouts has been increased to $50,000.

Zuzu has been missing from Alpine since Wednesday, October 12th.

They're confirming my gut feeling all along.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyMad:: ::MonkeyTears::

The boyfriend is not cooperating.

He has not helped search for her.

The search includes assistance with gathering of information from law enforcement in Mexico.

They will not name him, or confirm his name. 
But I'm pretty sure it's here, in earlier posts.   ::MonkeyWink::

Zuzu's family is going to make a statement next.

Zuzu's dad speaks and PLEADS directly with Zuzu's boyfriend "Robert".
He has not been able to speak with him.
He know he loves her, or hopes he loves her.
He begs him to help bring her home.

 ::MonkeyTears::

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154682730414533/

4:12 left on the video

Glen Verk (Zuzu's dad)

Thank you for being here, everybody.  Ever since we arrived here, looking for our daughter, we've had nothing but love and support from this community.  We've been embraced in a way that astounds us, and each day the search gets bigger and more extensive, and more impressive; the resources that this small town has managed to gather to find our daughter.  And I've found myself helpless and the only thing that I've been able to do that seems to make any sense is to thank everyone.  And..this town has reached out with so much love and support, they were the first people that I thanked.  I've met so many folks, students, professors, neighbors, friends, landlords.  Everyone has been so embracing.  And, It has been the same with all the resources, all the men and women who have come to help.  They have reached out to us and with their love and support, as well as all of their skill and expertise in finding Zuzu.  Our friends and family and coworkers at home that can't be here have helped support us.  They've helped with reward money, they've helped go fund me to keep us here.  The company I work for has supplied amazing resources.  And there's one person that I would like to be able to thank, but I can't get.  Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert, I'm asking you please, to help us.  I haven't seen you yet.  I've seen a lot of people here helping. If you would please come and cooperate with the police department, and help us, and help them.  I know that you love her; I hope that you do, and this would be a way to show it.  Thanks everybody.

This is my son, Miles.  Zuzu's big brother.

Miles Verk (Zuzu's brother)

(this was hard to understand, so please forgive any mistakes...this is what I think I hear)

Robert, if you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, and have told me over and over, you will come down here and help the police bring my sister home.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=803900823074415&set=picfp.100003635138114.802441059887058&type=3&theater

Zuzu Verk
July 17 ·

He and Zuzu are not facebook friends. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008188391688

Robert Fabian

Intro
Studied Chemistry at Sul Ross State University

I transcribed Zuzu's dad and brother's remarks in the Press conference and modified my post above to include them. 
Please forgive any mistakes, some of it was hard to hear and understand.

I think this may be a better quality video.

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/videos/1140930702662221/

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/I-know-that-you-love-her-I-hope-that-you-do-Father-of-missing-Alpine-student-urges-boyfriend-to-cooperate-in-press-conference-397937491.html

"I know that you love her, I hope that you do" Father of missing Alpine student urges boyfriend to cooperate in press conference


Posted: Fri 1:12 PM, Oct 21, 2016  |  Updated: Fri 1:36 PM, Oct 21, 2016
         
ALPINE -- A press conference was held Friday morning giving an update on the search for Zuzu Verk and the investigation of her disappearance.


According to Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown, the search for Zuzu has expanded to a total of 400 square miles including Pecos, Brewster, and Jeff Davis Counties.

The search has included several law enforcement agencies, including DPS, the Texas Rangers, multiple sheriff's offices, the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection who have searched for Zuzu daily.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson says that law enforcement is also in contact with authorities in Mexico on the chance that the investigation leads in that direction.

As around 120 law enforcement officers search for Zuzu both through the air and on ground, Chief Scown says that more than 25 investigators are working on the case of her disappearance.

The investigators have collected more than 100 statements from potential witnesses, obtained 12 search warrants, and have gathered cell phones, computers and vehicles all as evidence in the case.

Groups of both investigators and search crews are stationed prepared to act on any new leads law enforcement receive relating to the case.

In the case investigators originally had three Persons of Interest, though Chief Scown says one was cleared after speaking with investigators.

One of the two remaining Persons of Interest is Zuzu Verk's boyfriend, who has not been assisting with the search or investigation and has not been officially identified

Chief Scown said flatly towards the boyfriend in a message "The investigators are waiting to talk to you."

Zuzu's dog was found by investigators, and Chief Scown says that circumstances surrounding the dog are leading investigators in a certain direction. Those circumstances were not described in the press conference.

As for the search, Chief Scown says that they have no plans on stopping it any time soon, and meet with Zuzu's family daily for updates.

 ::snipping3::

So far searches involving the public have been held off as many of the searches have been conducted on private property.

Law enforcement is also not giving up hope on successfully finding Zuzu.

"We're believing she's still alive, we're hoping for the best outcome," said Chief Scown. Scown added that law enforcement believes she is alive and will continue to do so as they have not found a body.

Sheriff Ronny Dodson asked that residents help with the search on their own time aside from a search party, suggesting that homeowners search their own property, even their trash, for anything that might lead to a clue in the investigation.

"This is going to happen, we're going to keep looking until it does," said Sheriff Dodson.

Sheriff Dodson said that as of right now with the combined searches of both law enforcement and the public their biggest fear is that the answers are right under their nose in the town of Alpine.

Zuzu Verk's family also attended the press conference, thanking members of both law enforcement and the public for their support and help.

"Ever since we arrived here looking for our daughter we've had nothing but love and support from this community, we've been embraced in a way that astounds us," said Glenn Verk, Zuzu's father.

"I've found myself helpless, the only thing I've been able to do that makes sense is thank everyone."

Glenn Verk addressed Zuzu's boyfriend, urging him to help with the search and investigation.

"Robert, I'm asking to please help us, I haven't seen you yet, I've seen a lot of people helping. If you’d please come and cooperate with the police department, and help us and help them. I know that you love her, I hope that you do, and this would be a way to show it.”

Miles Verk, Zuzu's big brother, also spoke at the press conference with a message directed towards Zuzu's boyfriend.

"Robert, if you love Zuzu as much as you say you do and have told me over and over, you will come down here and you will help the police bring my sister home."

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=209844829436733&set=a.167924430295440.1073741830.100012336520337&type=3

Family of Zuzu Verk thank everyone for helping in search.

https://www.facebook.com/brewstercountytx/photos/a.272801596077593.73325.270335429657543/1333647923326283/?type=3&theater

Brewster County Sheriff's Office at Brewster County, Texas.
3 hrs ·
The Command Center at the North Brewster County Emergency Response Center is manned by law enforcement officers and agents from various local, state and federal agencies in the search for ZUZU VERK. Officers sort through incoming daily tips and intelligence information. They also help coordinate searches by land and air. Each member is equipped with a telephone and computer to handle all these tasks. This room is active 24/7.

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Reward-in-Zuzu-Verk-Case-Increased-to-50000-397917421.html

Family of Zuzu Verk Plead for Boyfriend's Help; Reward Increased to $100,000

By Frank Heinz

The family of Zuzu Renee Verk, a 22-year-old Coppell woman living in Alpine who was reported missing last week, is pleading for her boyfriend to help in her search as a reward for information leading to her location or safe return has increased to $100,000.

Verk attends Alpine's Sul Ross State University and was last seen there on Oct. 12.

Following her disappearance, Verk's family arrived in Alpine to assist in the search.

"We've been embraced in a way that astounds us. Each day the search gets bigger and more extensive and more impressive, the resources that this small town has managed to gather to find our daughter," said Glenn Verk, Zuzu's father, during a news conference Friday morning. "I've found myself helpless and the only thing that I've really been able to do that seems to make any sense is to thank everyone."

The search for Verk has involved a number of local and state agencies as well as private search organizations -- all looking by air, on foot and on horseback.

During the course of the investigation, police have said Verk could be in danger but have declined to elaborate.

Police said Friday morning they have cleared three people in the investigation, but one person of interest they have not yet been able to clear is Verk's boyfriend. Police said the boyfriend, who they refused to name, has a lawyer and refuses to speak with police.

"Unfortunately we have one individual who we believe does have information, who has refused to come in and talk to us, has retained an attorney, and we haven't heard a word from him. So, when you talk about all the hundreds of people from all over the state that are working actively to help solve this and bring Zuzu back to her family, and one individual that won't, one individual who happens to know her better than anybody else -- that ought to tell you something, " said Alpine Chief of Police Russell Scown, of Zuzu's boyfriend.

Zuzu's father, while speaking at the same news conference Friday morning, thanked everyone for their efforts to find his missing daughter before taking a  moment to address his daughter's boyfriend directly, pleading with him to cooperate with law enforcement.

"There's one person that I would like to be able to thank, but I can't yet. Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert, I'm asking you please to help us. I haven't seen you yet. I've seen a lot of people here helping," said Glenn Verk. "If you would please come and cooperate with the police department and help us and help them I know that you love her -- I hope that you do. And this would be a way to show it."

Through tears, Zuzu's older brother Miles also addressed her boyfriend.
"Robert, if you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, and have told me over and over, you will come down here and you will help the police bring my sister home," said Miles Verk.

Verk is described as 5 feet tall and 110 pounds with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Her natural hair color is brown but was recently been colored blonde.
Earlier in the week Alpine police said they are hoping to speak with anyone who saw a 2006 gray Jeep Liberty or a 2004 Mazda Miata convertible with a beige top being driven between midnight and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Police have not released any further details in the investigation or why those vehicles or their occupants may be of interest.

 ::snipping3::

Assisting in the search are two professional search agencies, Texas Search and Rescue and Equusearch, along with the Brewster County Sheriff's Office, Reeves County Sheriff’s Office, Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks And Wildlife, Texas Forest Service, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine, Texas Department of Corrections, National Park Service and the DEA.

 ::snipping3::

IMO, I'm not liking that Robert studied chemistry in school

http://www.wfaa.com/news/zuzu-verks-family-speaks-about-daughters-disappearance/339962167

Zuzu Verk's family speaks about daughter's disappearance

Lauren Zakalik, WFAA 7:15 PM. CDT October 21, 2016
 (Photo: Courtesy - Alpine Police Department)

KELLER -- A video the Verk family shared on social media shows their beloved and silly daughter Zuzu in her element -- giggling and smiling.

Lori Verk says that energy and light was present the last time she spoke to her daughter on the phone.

"She was very up, optimistic. She was stressed because she was studying for midterms," Lori recalls.

That conversation was 11 excruciating days ago. Lori and her husband Glenn formally reported their daughter Zuzu missing on Oct. 12, when they repeatedly couldn't reach her.

"Something wasn't right. Something wasn't right," her mother says.

The 22-year-old Keller woman's disappearance has launched a massive search in Alpine, where she's a student at Sul Ross State University.

"We’ve collected over 100 interviews and statements from potential witnesses," says Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown.

Authorities talked about their efforts Friday in a news conference they carried live on Facebook.

"We’ve gathered mounds of evidence including computers, cell phones, vehicles," Scown says.

The one thing they haven't been able to do, however, is talk to Zuzu's boyfriend.

"Unfortunately we have one individual who we believe does have information, who has refused to come and talk to us," Scown says.

Zuzu's family identifies the boyfriend as Robert Fabian, someone Zuzu has dated now for at least six months. Our call and email to his attorney were not returned Friday.

"We've invited him into our home. We've invited him into our hearts. At this point, we were hoping he'd be along side us in this search for her," Lori Verk says.

 ::snipping3::

Me either.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

The comment by a local that he is a pharmacist at a local hospital is concerning too, imo.

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1134718026616822?comment_id=1134810513274240&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R9%22%7D

Robert Fabian is a Pharmacy Registered Technician

Texas Pharmacy Registered Technician Registration # 187043
https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/dbsearch/tech_zoom.asp?id=187043&rank=TECH 

Texas Pharmacy Registered Technician Employment information
BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR   19802   Staff
CITY DRUG STORE   27226   Staff

in case the link dont work
https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/dbsearch/tech_search.asp



the drugs he had access to, maybe both the Pharmacy needs an audit

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=roberto-g-fabian&pid=1589812

ROBERTO G. FABIAN
Obituary

(02/23/2003) In Loving Memory of Roberto G. Fabian August 6, 1954 - Feb. 20, 2003 After a lengthy illness our beloved father, son, brother, and friend, Roberto G. Fabian passed away on February 20, 2003, at the age of 48. Robert was born in Austin, Texas in 1954. In 1972, he entered into the United States Army and served his country proudly. While in the Army he was stationed in Germany and also received the National Defense Service Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge in December 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Fabian; and two brothers, Phillip and Felipe Fabian. Survivors are his wife, Leticia Fabian; his daughter, Jocelyn Fabian; and son, Roberto Fabian Jr., of Alpine, Texas; mother, Sista Fabian of Austin; brothers, Louis Fabian Sr., and wife, Hermelinda, Valentino Fabian, and wife, Alicia, and Fred Fabian, of Austin, Theodore Fabian of San Marcos; Ernesto Fabian Sr., Paul Fabian, and wife, Juanita, of San Antonio and Thomas Fabian, of Del Rio; sisters, Angelina Herrera, husband, Joe, Mary Stella Fabian, and husband, Rith, Anna Marie Fabian, Regina Heng, and husband, Ly, of Austin, Julia Cowan, and husband, Howard, of Kyle; and one granddaughter, of Alpine, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2003, in the Chapel of Angel Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will also be celebrated in the Chapel of Angel Funeral Home on Monday, February 24, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are his brothers, Louis Fabian Sr., Paul Fabian, Valentino Fabian, Ernest Fabian Sr., Thomas Fabian and Theodore Fabian. We would like to thank all the staff at the South Austin Hospital (third floor) for making our brother's final hours as comfortable as possible. Your support and understanding were very greatly appreciated.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on Feb. 23, 2003


http://www.sulross.edu/news/2553/latest-news-sul-ross-may-21-2013

SUL ROSS STUDENTS RECEIVE DEGREES AT COMMENCEMENT

A total of 206 students, 119 from the Alpine Campus and 87 from Rio Grande College, were candidates for degrees during spring commencement exercises at Sul Ross State University.

Ceremonies were held Saturday, May 11 in the Pete P. Gallego Center on the Alpine Campus and in the Del Rio Civic Center for RGC.

Alpine Campus graduates, their degrees and hometowns are listed below. Degree codes are as follows: AA-Associate of Applied Science; BA - Bachelor of Arts; BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration; BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts; BS - Bachelor of Science; Cert. - Certificate; MA - Master of Arts; MAg. - Master of Agriculture;

MBA - Master of Business Administration; MEd - Master of Education; MS - Master of Science; VN - Vocational Nursing Certificate; cum laude, 3.5-3.69 grade point average; magna cum laude, 3.7-3.89; summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0.

 ::snipping3::

Alpine:   ::snipping3::  Robert Fabian, Jr., BS, Biology, magna cum laude;

 ::snipping3::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-lEQt5SAps

Alpine PD Press Conference regarding Zuzu Verk
Happening in USA

Published on Oct 21, 2016

Not crazy about the way he looks.  He has some unnatural looking muscles, like he's taking some steroids.

 ::rhino:: ::HelloKitty::

i dont FB so dont know what he looks like
 lawyer up after 1 or 2 talks with LE
we know what that usually means

hi texasmom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-lEQt5SAps

Alpine PD Press Conference regarding Zuzu Verk
Happening in USA

Published on Oct 21, 2016

the fam calling the boyfriend out,
not verbatim
if you love her like you say you do come help

I thought the same thing, one picture made me think he was on some kind of stimulant.  

He's had a few people on fb (at least one coworker imo) from the beginning saying no way did he harm her, he's such a nice guy, he's crazy about her, etc. But I've also seen one say he'd known him for years and he was capable of it.

A few people have been saying they took a trip to Ojinaga on Friday, the day Zuzu was reported missing.  Some are saying he didn't cross the border but took his mother and aunt there.  One person who said she's known them for years, said the mother is from there and they travel there often.

It's not but an hour and a half drive, so a trip there and back could have been possible anytime in the days before Zuzu was even known to be missing.  The search area seems to be going that way, and I know they said they've involved Mexican law enforcement too.

http://tinyurl.com/j59p2m9

I know at times innocent people are persons of interest because of circumstances.  But, if he didn't have anything to do with it, he would have looked her dad in the eye by now and told him so!
 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyMad::

JMO

Facebook profile pic

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1771907816425481&set=a.1393632030919730.1073741827.100008188391688&type=3&permPage=1

Robert Fabian
June 27


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1666077977008466&set=a.1393632030919730.1073741827.100008188391688&type=3&theater

Robert Fabian
October 9, 2015


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1651967895086141&set=a.1393632030919730.1073741827.100008188391688&type=3&theater

Robert Fabian
August 30, 2015

This is his sister's fb, she's fb friends with him, but Zuzu's not on her friends list either.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012475260438

JamesandJocelin Carrillo

Intro
Admission Clerk at Big Bend Regional Medical Center
Works at U-Construction
Studied at Sul Ross State University
Went to Alpine High School
Lives in Alpine, Texas
Married
From Alpine, Texas

http://www.newswest9.com/story/33450213/family-of-missing-sul-ross-student-begs-boyfriend-to-cooperate-with-law-enforcement

Family of missing Sul Ross student pleas for boyfriend to cooperate with law enforcement
Friday, October 21st 2016, 10:29 pm CDT
Friday, October 21st 2016, 10:40 pm CDT
By Roxana Rubio, ReporterCONNECT


ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
The family of Zuzu Verk was at Friday morning’s press conference. There they made an emotional plea to her boyfriend to cooperate with law enforcement.

"I've met so many folks, students, professors, neighbors, friends, landlords,” said Zuzu Verk’s father, Glenn Verk. “Everyone has been so embracing."

Glenn Verk thanked the community for their love and support, he said the search has gotten bigger every day and is impressed with all the resources the small community has been able to gather.

During the press conference officials said they believe Zuzu's boyfriend has more information that he is not giving them.

Zuzu's father and big brother took the opportunity to beg Zuzu's boyfriend to cooperate.

"Robert, if you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, like you've told me over and over, come down here and help the police bring my sister home,” said Zuzu’s older brother, Miles Verk, trying to hold back tears.

After the press conference the Verk family joined the community who gather in a prayer circle.

Officials said Zuzu's boyfriend has only made one statement to authorities with the Texas Rangers, after that he retained Liz Rogers as his attorney.

 ::snipping3::

NewsWest 9 stopped by the office of attorney Liz Rogers in Alpine, the door was locked and no one answered when we knocked.

We've also reached out to her through email, Rogers has yet to reply.

http://www.lizrogerslawyer.com/resume/

LIZ ROGERS
LAWYER
EDUCATION
B.A., Texas A & M University, 1975
College Station, Texas
J. D., South Texas College of Law, 1978
Houston, Texas
 

EXPERIENCE
Reared on a sheep and goat ranch in Uvalde County, Texas.  Graduated Nueces Canyon High School, Barksdale, Texas 1971; Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, 1973.
Assistant City Attorney, El Paso, 1979-80; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas, El Paso, 1980-81; Associate, Peticolas, Luscombe & Stephens, El Paso, 1981-83; Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas, El Paso and Pecos Divisions, 1984 to 2013 (Supervisory Assistant  since 1987).
Former President, El Paso Young Lawyers Association; former director, El Paso Bar Association; former member, El Paso City Plan Commission.
Outstanding Assistant Federal Defender (2000), National Association of Federal Defenders.
Foreign advisor, International Senior Lawyers Project/Mongolian Foundation for Open Society Institute,  June 2004.
Former member, Director's Advisory Council, Museum of the Big Bend; former member, Board of Directors, Marfa Public Radio.
Development Director, Marfa Public Radio - 2014

Director, State Bar of Texas, 2005-2008. Life Member, Center for Big Bend Studies. Board of Trustees, Texas Nature Conservancy. Member, Philosophical Society of Texas.
Traveled extensively in Mexico, Central and South America; Europe and Asia. Speak Spanish daily in life and work. Circumnavigated the globe in 73 days, without flying, traveling by Amtrak and freighter, Fall 2013.

Liz Rogers · (432) 538-7070 · lizrogersalpine@yahoo.com
204 W. Avenue A · Alpine, Texas 79830

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/photos/a.10151128083989533.464618.90598169532/10154683962919533/?type=3&permPage=1

CBS7 News / KOSA-TV
16 hrs ago
 
A prayer vigil for Zuzu Verk just wrapped up.

Zuzu's family and friends, as well as law enforcement officers, prayed for her safe return.

We have the latest on her search tonight at 6p.m.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/10/21/boyfriend-person-interest-in-disappearance-texas-college-woman.html

Boyfriend a 'person of interest' in disappearance of Texas college woman
Published October 21, 2016  FoxNews.com


Authorities in Texas said Friday they have a "person of interest" in the disappearance of a 22-year-old college student last seen more than a week ago.

Investigators said the woman's boyfriend -- whom they did not name -- is "not cooperating" in the search for Zuzu Renee Verk, a student at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, about 100 miles from the Mexican border.

 ::snipping3::

Verk was last heard from during the early morning hours of Oct. 12, according to the Alpine Police Department. Verk's father told local news outlets that she was absent from both school and work later that day.

Verk reportedly left her home for a date at the movies with her on-again, off-again boyfriend on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 11, though police have released few details.

During a news conference Friday, Verk's family pleaded for her boyfriend to help in the search and cooperate with investigators.

"If you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, and have told me over and over, you will come down here and you will help the police bring my sister home," said Verk's brother, Miles, as he fought back tears.

"I'm asking you please to help us," the young woman's father, Glenn, said of the boyfriend, who has reportedly retained an attorney.

"I haven't seen you yet. I've seen a lot of people here helping," Glenn Verk said. "If you would please come and cooperate with the police department and help us and help them I know that you love her -- I hope that you do. And this would be a way to show it."

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/posts/10154686167244533

CBS7 News / KOSA-TV
1 hr ·
Stephanie Bennett - TV takes you alongside the crews searching today by ATV. The story tonight at 6 and 10. #findzuzu


http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Search continues after overnight tips develop

By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Sat 10:08 AM, Oct 22, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Saturday 10-22 10:10 AM Update:
Alpine Police say the search continues for Zuzu Verk after overnight leads developed in the search for the missing Sul Ross student.

Police say air, ground and professional searches are ongoing. They are encouraging anyone to continue to bring in tips.

Friday 6:00 p.m. update: Zuzu Verk's family spoke with CBS 7 reporter Amanda DeBerry on why they aren't giving up hope on finding their daughter, and how the Alpine community is helping them get through it all.

"We're sending our love, all I can say to her every time in my own head is 'I am sending my energy and my love, and I've realized how much community support we have from not just this town, but back home with our friends and family. It's just amazing," said Zuzu's mother Lori Verk.

"Just keep hanging on honey, cause we're looking for you, we will find you, we're almost there."

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/398037291.html

Police: Missing girl's boyfriend not cooperating, attorney says he is "distraught" over her disappearance


ALPINE -- It has now been ten days since a 22-year-old Sul Ross student was last seen. The search for Zuzu Verk includes a $100,000 reward and multi-agency search. All eyes turned to the girl's boyfriend at a Friday press conference when police said he is a person of interest who is not cooperating.

"Robert, I'm asking to please help us, I haven't seen you yet, I've seen a lot of people helping. If you’d please come and cooperate with the police department, and help us and help them," the missing girl's father Glenn Verk told media. "I know that you love her, I hope that you do, and this would be a way to show it.”

Police say the boyfriend, identified by family as local Robert Fabian, has attained attorney Liz Rogers who spoke briefly with CBS 7 by phone.

"I am proud to represent Robert," Rogers said. "He is distraught over the disappearance of Zuzu as is everyone in our community."

Rogers would not answer any questions including why he has not been seen at any of the public searches or press conferences.

"He has cooperated with Texas Rangers as well as local law enforcement," Rogers said. "We are conducting our own investigation and we fervently pray that she's found alive and well."

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/photos/a.163469767074991.43002.162724880482813/1141907099231248/?type=3

Alpine Police Department with Dave Lambrix
6 hrs ·
****UPDATE, 1000 HRS, October 22, 2016****

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ZUZU. MORE CREWS, INCLUDING AIR AND GROUND, CONTINUE SEARCHING THE AREA FOR ANY CLUES THAT MAY LEAD TO ZUZU’S WHEREABOUTS. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SEARCH CREWS ARE INVOLVED IN THE SEARCH. INVESTIGATORS ARE ACTIVELY WORKING ON LEADS THAT HAVE DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT. TIPS CONTINUE TO COME IN WHICH INVESTIGATORS ARE FOLLOWING UP ON AS WELL.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Police looking for tips involving truck related to Zuzu Verk case


By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Sat 7:10 PM, Oct 22, 2016
          
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.


Saturday 10-22 7:05 PM Update:
The Alpine Police Department is seeking additional information related to the disappearance of Zuzu Verk.

The Alpine Police Department has taken the truck from its location.

A search warrant has been obtained and a forensic team is now processing the vehicle for evidence.

Law Enforcement is seeking information about this vehicle’s movement during the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 12.

The vehicle is described a 2005 Ford F-150 grey in color and may have had the magnetic decals removed during the time in question.

If you have information, you are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/posts/10154687773164533?match=enV6dSB2ZXJr

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1142146962540595

Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
3 hrs ·
Alpine Police Department is seeking additional information related to the disappearance of Zuzu Verk. This vehicle is in the custody of Alpine Police Department. A search warrant has been obtained and a forensic team is now processing the vehicle for evidence. Law Enforcement is seeking information about this vehicle’s movement during the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 12, 2016. This vehicle is described a 2005 Ford F-150 grey in color and may have had the magnetic decals removed during the time in question. If you have information, you are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1142146962540595?comment_id=1142284325860192&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R2%22%7D

http://www.wfaa.com/news/police-release-image-of-truck-in-verk-disappearance-case/340173072

Police release image of truck in Verk disappearance case
WFAA , WFAA 5:46 PM. CDT October 22, 2016



ALPINE, Texas — Police in the southwest Texas town of Alpine have reached out to the public in their quest to find information related to a truck they impounded during their investigation into the disappearance of Zuzu Verk.

Authorities say a forensic team is currently processing the 2005 gray Ford F-150 truck.

Police released two images of the truck and asked the public to relay any information pertaining to the vehicle's whereabouts during the early morning on October 12, the day Verk was reported missing. While the truck has white magnetic business decals, police said they may have been removed during the time in which authorities are interested in its movement.

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http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/northeast-tarrant/article109911447.html

OCTOBER 22, 2016 2:36 PM
Boyfriend of missing Alpine woman not cooperating with detectives

BY AZIA BRANSON
abranson@star-telegram.com

ALPINE

The boyfriend and last person known to have seen a missing 22-year-old Sul Ross State student from Tarrant County is not cooperating with detectives, Alpine police said in a news conference.

Zuzu Verk of north Fort Worth went missing Oct. 12 in Alpine. She went on a date the night before and never showed up for work or class the next day.

The boyfriend, whom Verk’s father referred to as Robert, hired an attorney and has refused to talk with detectives, Alpine Police Chief Russel Scown said.

“Unfortunately we have one individual who we believe does have information who has refused to come and talk to us,” Scown said.

Over 120 officers and volunteers along with 25 investigators have been working on the case, he said. They have conducted over 100 interviews and statements, ordered dozens of search warrants and have mounds of evidence including computers, cellphones and vehicles, he said.

“If you would please come and cooperate with the police, help us and help them,” Glenn Verk pleaded to Zuzu’s boyfriend at the news conference. “I know that you love her — I hope that you do, and this would be a way to show it.”

On Friday, Alpine police posted a notice on their Facebook page of the now $100,000 reward, up from $7,500 initially. The post includes photos of Verk and a physical description: white female, 5 feet tall, 110 pounds, blond hair and hazel eyes.

“If you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, over and over, you will come down and you will help the police bring my sister home,” Zuzu’s brother said through tears.

The search for the former Timber Creek High School student has expanded from Alpine to include Marathon, Marfa and Fort Davis and the counties of Jeff Davis and Presidio. The Texas towns and counties are a few miles from Alpine, where Verk attends Sul Ross State.

“When you talk about all the hundreds of people all over the state that are working actively to help solve this and bring Zuzu back to her family and one individual who won’t, that ought to tell you something,” Scown said

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https://www.facebook.com/Fox4DFW/posts/10153891292892093?match=enV6dSB2ZXJrJ3M%3D

FOX 4 News
1 hr ·
Alpine Police seized a vehicle linked to the missing college student from Keller. Fox 4 has learned, through online searches, the truck is connected to Zuzu Verk's boyfriend's family.


http://www.fox4news.com/news/212878353-story

Alpine PD: Truck may be linked to woman's disappearance

By: FOX4News.com Staff
POSTED:OCT 21 2016 11:09AM CDT
UPDATED:OCT 22 2016 08:02PM CDT

The Alpine Police Department wants to know a specific vehicle's movements on the morning of a Keller woman's disappearance.

Investigators seized a grey 2005 Ford F-150 with a "U Construction" magnetic decal on the driver's side. Police say they want to know if anyone saw the truck during the early morning hours of Oct.12. They say the magnetic decal could have been removed.

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The reward for information leading to the location of a missing North Texas student studying in Alpine was increased to $100,000.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=718903751574123&set=pb.100003635138114.-2207520000.1477203583.&type=3&theater

Zuzu Verk
January 26

http://www.dallasnews.com/photos/photos/2016/10/22/photos-searchers-comb-west-texas-signs-missing-student-zuzu-verk

Photos: Searchers comb West Texas for signs of missing student Zuzu Verk
10 HRS AGO


A leaflet taped to the window of this Alpine, Texas business gives a full description of Zuzu Verk, a Sul Ross University junior who was last seen October 12, 2016 in Alpine, Texas. Searchers from several agencies combed Brewster County, an area larger than the state of Connecticut, looking for sign of her on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.  Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor


Kelley Janysek, of Texas Search and Rescue searches the rugged Brewster County terrain on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 for Zuzu Verk. Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor


Dawn Keller (in vehicle), West Texas Division Leader of Texas Search and Rescue speaks with fellow team members searching Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 for Zuzu Verk. Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor


Kelley Janysek, a member of Texas Search and Rescue checks out a small cave Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 while searching for Zuzu Verk. Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor

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Members of Texas Search and Rescue check out a culvert Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 during their search for Zuzu Verk. Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor


Members of Texas Search and Rescue pause to discuss their plan for searching a hillside between Marfa and Alpine, Texas while searching Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 for Zuzu Verk. Robert W. Hart/Special Contributor

https://www.facebook.com/events/1312004572183688/

Candle Light Vigil for TCHS Alum ZuZu Verk

Tomorrow (Oct 24th) at 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM



Details
Update: NBC 5 DFW will be attending as well. We will also be live on Facebook for the Verk family & those of you out of town.

As many of you know, our beloved friend Zuzu Verk is missing in Alpine, Texas. I have decided to host a candle light and prayer vigil to send all positive vibes and prayers her way. This will be on the basketball courts at Bear Creek park this Monday night at 7:30 (provided she is still missing at that time) candles will be lit at 8pm and we will have a moment of silence and a word of prayer. We will be Facebook Live during this vigil so that her family can tune in and feel our love that we will be sending their way. We will have about 200 candles but i am hoping there will be more people than that there. So if anyone would like to buy candles or help set up please get with me ASAP. There will be a mic and speakers set up with music playing and if you would like to pray, speak or sing any appropriate songs please let me know before the vigil and i will make a list. Please RSVP & SHARE SHARE SHARE this event. Her family really needs to see this support they have back home in Keller. ZUZU HAS BEEN SUCH A BRIGHT LIGHT IN ALL OF OUR LIVES AND NOW WE HAVE A CHANCE TO RETURN THIS LIGHT TO HER, WHEREVER SHE IS. We love you Zuzu - Hannah Lewis

I've caught hints from others on FB, but no one has been specific about their interactions with him that I've seen so far.
From what I've gathered he's lived there a long time, so hopefully others with similar experiences are talking to the police.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?319193-TX-Zuzu-Renee-Verk-22-Alpine-12-October-2016&p=12887859#post12887859

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1142805875808037

Alpine Police Department
28 mins ·
INVESTIGATORS HAVE BEEN REVIEWING HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF SURVEILLANCE VIDEO THAT HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE CITIZENS WITH CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION CAMERAS. THESE VIDEOS HAVE PROVIDED KEY EVIDENCE IN THE INVESTIGATION. WE ARE REACHING OUT TO LOCAL CITIZENS THAT HAVE SECURITY CAMERAS AT THEIR RESIDENCES THAT MAY ASSIST INVESTIGATORS IN THE CASE OF ZUZU VERK. ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12, 2016, ARE ASKED TO CONTACT ALPINE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (432) 837-3486.
#FINDZUZU

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210814252576042&set=a.2947216763136.2154327.1342808774&type=3&theater

Lori Letow Verk
10 hrs

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1142858775802747

Alpine Police Department added 3 new photos.
1 hr ·
URGENT: Alpine Police Department is seeking additional information related to the disappearance of Zuzu Verk. This vehicle is currently in custody of Alpine Police Department. Investigators believe this vehicle is a key piece of evidence in this case. Anyone with information about seeing this white 2016 Ford Mustang being driven between the hours of midnight on Wednesday October 12, 2016 through Thursday morning October 13, 2016, are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

He shared the above post, and made this comment.  Others identified him as being the owner.

https://www.facebook.com/chris.estrada.180/posts/10209559330413252

Everyone, please pray with me!

Zuzu's mom

https://www.facebook.com/llverk/posts/10210819326102877

Lori Letow Verk
28 mins ·
We need a miracle, folks. Everyone and anyone who's following Zuzu Verk's story; all the hundreds and hundreds of people who have been praying for my dear, sweet daughter. Pray hard now! Pray she stays strong and alive for us to find we are so close; she MUST stay alive! And pray for that one extra person we need to add to our team. That one person who knows where my daughter is. PLEASE🙏🙏🙏

Chris is the owner of the white mustang they are seeking information on.


https://www.facebook.com/chris.estrada.180/posts/10209559330413252

Comments

Denis M Reedy But do u think Robert is guilty of something?
Like · Reply · 3 hrs

Randy Childress Why did they focus on you?
Like · Reply · 1 · 2 hrs

Chris Estrada I don't think Robert is. I hung out with him Wednesday night and I drove. Sorry I enjoy driving my car it's beautiful
Like · Reply · 1 · 2 hrs

Jami Turner Why are they posting all of this on Facebook? It's just going to start rumors
Like · Reply · 1 hr

Chris Estrada It will start rumors but that's fine. They just want anyone possible to say they saw my car that night to rule out my car.
Like · Reply · 2 · 52 mins

Alexis Mccullough Then why is he refusing to speak with the police?!
Like · Reply · 41 mins

Chris Estrada Only Robert knows the answer to that question. I have not talked to him over a week
Like · Reply · 27 mins

Alexis Mccullough Can you not encourage him or talk to him about cooperating with the police?!
Like · Reply · 26 mins

Chris Estrada I have thought about talking to him but I don't think I could influence him to cooperate. It's his decision
Like · Reply · 21 mins

Alexis Mccullough You should!!!! You would want someone to cooperate if this was your daughter or sister...
Like · Reply · 20 mins

Chris Estrada I will try to find him my next time going through alpine
Like · Reply · 18 mins

https://twitter.com/allisonfox4news/status/790282049399554048 (https://twitter.com/allisonfox4news/status/790282049399554048)

Allison Harris ‏@allisonfox4news 
3 hours ago

Lawyer for Robert Fabian, Zuzu's boyfriend and person of interest in her disappearance, says she has no further comment at this time.

https://twitter.com/allisonfox4news/status/790307680166436864 (https://twitter.com/allisonfox4news/status/790307680166436864)

Allison Harris ‏@allisonfox4news  
1 hour ago

AT 5 & 9: Zuzu Verk's mom, dad & brother ask for prayers & a miracle. Talked to them via Skype.

thanks for the imgs of RF and updates texasmom

BRAVO S & R in alpine, bada** snakes hiding in those holes

geezze, heavy barbed and razor wired Police Impound
prob has something to do with close to the border

u construction, JMO never a good thing when no addy is listed
http://www.manta.com/c/mbyqrgg/u-construction-llc

alpine,tx
https://goo.gl/maps/vQWHD1pkzj52

You're welcome cw618!   ::HelloKitty::

https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/coaSearch.do

As of : 10/24/2016 01:28:28 AM
This Page is Not Sufficient for Filings with the Secretary of State
Obtain a certification for filings with the Secretary of State.
U CONSTRUCTION LLC
Texas Taxpayer Number   32041398374
Mailing Address   PO BOX 1532 ALPINE, TX 79831-1532
 Right to Transact Business in Texas   FRANCHISE TAX INVOLUNTARILY ENDED
Request tax clearance to reinstate entity
State of Formation   TX
Effective SOS Registration Date   03/08/2010
Texas SOS File Number   0801240993
Registered Agent Name   JOSE R URANGA
Registered Office Street Address   3003 PEACH TREE CIRCLE ALPINE, TX 79830

The office address appears to be a residence.

https://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Alpine/sold/1000853146-3003-Peach-Tree-Cir-Alpine-TX-79830

I searched tax records too, but that address draws a blank.  Numbers all around it are there, but not 3003.

https://propaccess.trueautomation.com/clientdb/SearchResults.aspx

Searched by name, maybe this is it?  Mobile home.

https://propaccess.trueautomation.com/clientdb/Property.aspx?prop_id=33089

Account
Property ID:   33089   Legal Description:   MH 16X64, LOCATED: BLK: 9, SEC: 46,
Geographic ID:   993000010022000351   Agent Code:   
Type:   Mobile Home       
Property Use Code:          
Property Use Description:          
Location
Address:   
ALPINE, TX 79830   Mapsco:   
Neighborhood:      Map ID:   
Neighborhood CD:   
Owner
Name:   URANGA JOSE R   Owner ID:   28328
Mailing Address:   C/O MANUELA URANGA
PO BOX 1532
ALPINE, TX 79831   % Ownership:   100.0000000000%
        Exemptions:   OTHER, HS

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Forensic evidence sent off to El Paso from one of the impounded cars


By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Sun 6:15 PM, Oct 23, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.


Sunday 10-23 6:13PM Update:

Sheriff Ronny Dodson confirms authorities took evidence from the carpet of the impounded White Mustang. Dodson says it was sent off to a forensic lab in El Paso.

The owner of the White Mustang was questioned, then released. CBS 7's Stephanie Bennett will have more at ten.

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They took evidence from the carpet of the White Mustang and sent it to a forensic lab in El Paso. Sheriff Dodson.

Sunday 10-23 10:45 AM Update:
Investigators released photos of a 2016 White Ford Mustang being driven between the hours of midnight Wed. October 12 through Thursday morning October 13th. Police ask if you saw the Mustang during that time to please call at 432-837-3486.

The vehicle is in custody at Alpine PD. The license plate number is HTV-1076.

"Investigators believe this vehicle is a key piece of evidence in this case."

Sunday 10-23 10:45 AM Update:
The Alpine Police Department says that investigators have been reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance video that was obtained from local businesses and citizens with CCTV access.


APD says these videos have provided 'key evidence' in this investigation, and also say they are reaching out to other local citizens who have CCTV surveillance cameras.

Anyone that may have video footage from the early morning hours of Wednesday October 12 are urged to call Alpine Police at 432-837-3486.

Saturday 10-22 7:05 PM Update:
The Alpine Police Department is seeking additional information related to the disappearance of Zuzu Verk.

The Alpine Police Department has taken the truck from its location.

A search warrant has been obtained and a forensic team is now processing the vehicle for evidence.

Law Enforcement is seeking information about this vehicle’s movement during the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 12.

The vehicle is described a 2005 Ford F-150 grey in color and may have had the magnetic decals removed during the time in question.

If you have information, you are urged to contact Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486

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that .... 3003 PEACH TREE CIRCLE ALPINE, TX 79830

3003 Peach Tree Cir
click on birdseye
http://www.har.com/3003-peach-tree-alpine-tx-79830/homevalue_901187

next door to 3003 Peach Tree Cir neighbors house is blurred on google
wonder why
click view map then sat view to see blur
https://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Alpine/sold/1000093513-3001-Peach-Tree-Cir-Alpine-TX-79830
clear img
3001 Peach Tree Cir
click on birdseye is a bing map
http://www.har.com/3001-peach-tree-alpine-tx-79830/homevalue_904321

wonder if the  evidence was from the trunk carpet
i noticed a few posts back the trunk was open in the
img at the impound
and i thought RF was on a date with Zuzu tuesday nite
or was it wed. nite


Sunday 10-23 6:13PM Update:

Sheriff Ronny Dodson confirms authorities took evidence from the carpet of the impounded White Mustang. Dodson says it was sent off to a forensic lab in El Paso.

The owner of the White Mustang was questioned, then released. CBS 7's Stephanie Bennett will have more at ten.
http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Comments
Chris Estrada I don't think Robert is. I hung out with him Wednesday night and I drove.
Sorry I enjoy driving my car it's beautiful
Like · Reply · 1 · 2 hrs
https://www.facebook.com/chris.estrada.180/posts/10209559330413252   

The date was Tuesday night, she missed her mid term and work on Wednesday.
Chris said he was with Robert Wednesday night.
Zuzu wasn't reported missing until Friday.

If he's being honest, I think they are probably tracking all of Robert's movements since Zuzu was last seen; and that's how this friend became involved.

It might be interesting to know how Wednesday night came about, was it planned in advance, did Chris just happen to be in town, or did Robert give him a call so he'd be busy in case anyone started looking for her...?



https://www.facebook.com/chris.estrada.180/posts/10209559330413252

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IDK, LE just dont take random pieces of carpet
had to be a stain or something, the car is a 2016
he loves his car, if mine i would clean the smallest
spill, or what ever

I agree, and hopefully we'll see soon if anything comes of it.

Just hope they find her!  I'm very concerned this isn't going to end well, but trying to hold out some hope.

i hate to read about people missing in the western states
even if left alive somewhere, to much dry desert, to make
it to safety even if your just a few miles from safety

Yes, I found several realtor listings for it too; but nothing in the property records for that address.  Strange imo.

what car does RF own

I don't think the media has confirmed it, but I've seen many comments on FB that the Jeep is his.
The car is hers.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Alpine-Police-seeking-information-on-two-vehicles-involving-missing-woman-397256351.html

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The Alpine Police Department is asking for the public's help involving missing Alpine woman Zuzu Verk.

Police are seeking anyone who may have seen a grey 2006 Jeep Liberty and a 2004 Mazda Miata covertable with a beige top being driven between the hours of midnight and 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

Beautiful picture of Zuzu with her mom.   
Praying for strength for Zuzu and all who love her, and for the answers they need to come soon.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210824428750440&set=a.1312776663155.2046972.1342808774&type=3&permPage=1

Lori Letow Verk
32 mins ·
 
Missing her tonight.

CW618....thank you for the Alpine area map.  I clicked on images > and found many local pictures.

And texasmom....many thanks for following this case.  I have been reading each day.  My sister spent many years in ElPaso, and I visited there.  I am praying for Zuzu and her family.  

and texasmom.....the pictures are beautiful..!   ::HelloKitty::

You're welcome, Mere!  I've seen you up there in the bleachers!    :smt006   ::MonkeyKiss::

Praying they can bring her home soon!

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/398146551.html

Finding Zuzu: Boyfriend's attorney meets with Verks


By Stephanie Bennett | Posted: Mon 1:47 AM, Oct 24, 2016  |  Updated: Mon 1:57 AM, Oct 24, 2016
         
ALPINE -- The investigation continues in the disappearance of Zuzu Verk.

Yesterday, Alpine Police got a hold of a grey Ford F-150 pickup truck, and today, another vehicle has made its way into the case.

A white 2016 Ford Mustang is now in question, and investigators are calling it a key piece of evidence in the case.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson says evidence found on the vehicle’s carpet has been collected and sent to a forensics lab in El Paso.

Before the white Mustang and the grey pickup truck, a grey Jeep was in question. Investigators have tracked down all these vehicles thanks to surveillance footage.

“We don’t know that these individuals weren’t thinking ‘well let’s watch out for security cameras,’ and you know a lot of our convenient stores have them,” Dodson said.

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“It’s remarkably unbelievable how many people have security cameras that we didn’t even think about that are out on the roads. Some of the stuff that has come in already has been very pertinent,” he said.

It’s important to note that Dodson says the owner of the Mustang is cooperative—he was questioned and agreed to being submitted to a polygraph.

But with all these vehicles tied in to the Zuzu Verk case, still there is only one person of interest—Zuzu’s boyfriend, who the Verks call Robert Fabian. And he remains silent.

Alpine Police tell CBS 7 that Fabian cooperated the one time when he was questioned just days after Zuzu’s disappearance.

Then, Fabian lawyered up.

CBS 7 spoke with Attorney Liz Rogers yesterday on the phone. She told us she’s proud to represent Robert and that he is “distraught” over Zuzu’s disappearance.

And for the Verk family, yesterday’s pain is frustration today.

“We want to see him down there answering every single question that the police have for him, and he’s not doing that,” Zuzu’s brother Miles said.

And while Rogers says she’s leading her own investigation, the Verks want to see collaboration.

“We were told that we could speak to this lawyer, and we’d love to do that,” Glenn Verk said.

“Right. She did extend that invitation to me,” Lori Verk said, agreeing with her husband, adding, “and yet here we are, asking, please come talk to us.”

Just minutes after CBS 7 spoke with the Verks at the fire station, Rogers showed up to talk to them, but the Verks left unsatisfied.

Zuzu’s father told CBS 7 he asked Rogers why Fabian isn’t cooperating with police, and why he hasn’t shown up to any of the numerous search parties.

Verk told CBS 7 that Rogers “tap danced” around his questions.

As Rogers was leaving, our reporter asked if she’d like to give us her side of the story, but she declined to comment.

http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/family-missing-college-student-zuzu-verk-focusing-hope-reward-information-n671936

Family of Missing College Student Zuzu Verk Focusing on Hope as Reward Increased to $100,000
by RACHAEL TROST


Everyone inquires about Zuzu's name.

"She would tease me, saying she should get a card to hand people who asked her," Glenn Verk, Zuzu's father, told Dateline with a little laugh. "But she really did grow up into what the name sort of stands for."

The name was one Glenn had wanted to give to a daughter ever since he watched the Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' years ago. It was the message of the movie, and the flower petals of little Zuzu, that helped him convince his wife Lori that their second daughter, their third child, should be named Zuzu.

Zuzu has filled their lives with laughter, joy and hope for 22 years now.

And for the past two weeks, that idea of hope has become a beacon for the Verk family, ever since Zuzu disappeared, pushing them in their efforts.

"It's like you go through the stages of both: having hope that she's OK, and grieving the unknown at the same time. It just tears you up inside," Glenn told Dateline.

Where is Zuzu?

Zuzu was finishing up the last semester of her junior year at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. After transferring from the University of North Texas, Zuzu landed on the path of studying conservation biology. It was a career route she discovered she had a passion for after interning with the Davis Mountain Preserve to help promote the area's hiking trails. Her most recent internship, this past summer, involved exploring remote areas of the nearby desert to tag and track the pronghorn antelope population near Alpine.

It was in that small Texas town the night of October 11, when Zuzu reportedly went on a date to the movies with an on-again, off-again boyfriend, according to authorities. The details of that night are hazy at best.

What is known is: Zuzu stopped responding to text messages and phone calls on Wednesday the 12th. Friends hadn't heard from her, and when someone checked her apartment, she wasn't there.

Her family knew something was amiss.

When her family realized Zuzu was missing, father Glenn drove the seven hours from their home in Keller, Texas to Alpine. His wife, Lori, and Zuzu's older brother, Miles, followed shortly thereafter on a private flight coordinated and donated by members of their local congregation.

"You just pace around and feel like you need to help -- to do something to help," he told Dateline. "To help with the search, or to spread awareness, or talk to people. Anything to help bring her home."

It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking, Glenn said, that when he arrived, every hotel he stopped at to try to get a room already had a missing person flier of Zuzu hanging.

Glenn describes his daughter as a "friend to everyone," a young woman whose wacky, yet understanding, nature helped her make friends easily. Those friends immediately plastered Zuzu's photo everywhere as soon as word spread that she was missing.

A massive investigation

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The search for Zuzu is also reaching across to Mexico. The border is roughly 100 miles away from Alpine, and officials are coordinating with their counterparts there.

Just yesterday, authorities announced that evidence taken from the carpet of a white Mustang, reportedly belonging to a friend of Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert, had been sent to a forensic lab in El Paso for testing. Police wrote on Facebook that "investigators believe this vehicle is a key piece of evidence in this case," and asked for anyone who may have seen it the night of Wednesday, October 12 to call the police department.

The owner of the vehicle was questioned and released. He took to Facebook to deny having any knowledge of what may have happened to Zuzu.

Rumors and questions

While the official investigation pushes on, internet sleuths have latched on to the mystery.

Thousands of comments have been left on various postings about the case on social media. The mystery has taken a prominent position as the top thread in several crime groups on Facebook, with users debating the information police have released and weighing the rumors that are rampant.

Fueling those rumors seems to be the little-to-no comment from Zuzu's on-again, off-again boyfriend Robert. Authorities have not spoken about him by name, but his identity has been widely published online and has been confirmed by Zuzu's family members and friends. He's being called a "person of interest" in Zuzu's disappearance, officials say.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown spoke directly to Robert at a news conference on Friday, saying, "The investigators are waiting to talk to you." Zuzu's family members also urged him to come participate in the search efforts.

Liz Rogers, an attorney for Robert, said she had no comment at this time, but spoke briefly with local news station FOX4 last week stating her client is cooperating with police and had nothing to do with Zuzu's disappearance.

Bringing Zuzu home

All of these details, rumors and hearsay have been overwhelming for the Verk family. Their strength is unflagging and is fueled not only by their support for each other, but by the outpouring of love from those who have heard of Zuzu's case. "Groups, individuals and even people on the street reach out to us and care so much, even if they don't know Zuzu," her father Glenn told Dateline. "We couldn't be more grateful for that in such a horrible time."

Instead of focusing on the negatives of the case, they are choosing to keep hope alive by talking about what a wonderful young woman Zuzu is. They talk about her award-winning artwork from her high school years, her wacky sense of humor, and her love for the outdoors.

Her father specifically recalls his daughter's quiet intelligence and natural ability to be "good at just about everything."

"She's got this high voice and will give it right back to you. She's fearless. Zuzu is fearless."

 ::snipping3::

 ::MonkeyAngel:: ::MonkeyCool::

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155088991621686&set=gm.1131278060275337&type=3&permPage=1

Lorrie Cobos posted to ‎Alpine Bucks Band Boosters
October 21 near Alpine

The Alpine Band has donated drinks to all law enforcement agencies and volunteers that are involved in the search for Zuzu. #prayersforzuzu #buckband #alpinestrong

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/photos/a.163469767074991.43002.162724880482813/1141055695983055/?type=3&theater

Alpine Police Department
October 21 ·
 
UPDATED REWARD AS OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016

https://www.facebook.com/llverk/posts/10210827546868391

Lori Letow Verk
11 hrs ·

I received this message this morning. I do not know the woman that sent this, but I love her words and feel compelled to get her prayer out to everyone so it may be on all of our minds. G-d bless!

🌟God will bring it to light and she will come home to her family! Father God as we all join in the community of my hometown Alpine we ask that you keep ZuZu your daughter safe and that you guide her back home father God that you will be her rescuer and her hero father God that where ever she may be scared you will comfort her and give her peace and that you are working everything out and clearing the path for her safe return father God that you will touch the heart of anyone that might have any information that will lead to her rescue that they will be overwhelmed with conviction and not be at peace until they come forward with any information father God....you said that where two, three or more are gathered in your name there you will be in the midst father God we give you the glory and praise and thank you ahead of time for Zuzu's return to her family father God that you will console and hold them in your beloved arms while they await her return father God! You said we have not cause we do not ask father as the whole community of Alpine has come and gathered in your name for the safe return of your daughter to her family thank you father God for your glory we ask this in Jesus name!! Amen!!🌟

FYI - Chris Estrada reportedly lives in Marathon.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Search teams now using drones to help find Zuzu

By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Mon 5:21 PM, Oct 24, 2016
          
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

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The drone which the Reeves County Sheriff's Office will be using to help with the search to find Zuzu Verk. (David Huertas/CBS 7)

Monday 10-24 5:00PM Update: Chris Estrada, a key witness in the case whose Mustang was impounded during the investigation will partake in questioning Tuesday morning, Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown tells CBS 7.

Chief Scown added that while he is coming in for questioning he has been cooperative with the investigators in the case.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson stated that they are also looking into a new lead in the case in the Marathon area, though he could not say what the lead was.

As investigation into the case continues crews remain in the area searching for Zuzu Verk daily.

Monday 10-24 2:15PM Update: In a Facebook post the owner of the white Mustang which law enforcement searched and took a piece of carpet from for evidence states that he has been cooperating fully with police, giving them his phone, GPS time line, and car.

Photos of the mustang were shared Sunday morning, with investigators asking for people who had seen the car to call them.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson confirmed that authorities took evidence from the carpet of the vehicle, which was sent to a forensics lab in El Paso.

Monday 10-24 2:00PM Update: Monday afternoon deputies with the Reeves County Sheriff's Office will be heading to the area of Marathon and other areas within Brewster and Presidio Counties to help with the search for Zuzu Verk.

The deputies will be using the office's drone, which will fly over a body of water and surrounding areas normally unreachable by foot.

CBS 7's DeAnn Lopez will be riding along with the deputies and have an update on the search tonight on CBS 7 News at 5, 6 and 10.

Monday 10-24 9:45AM Update: According to Emergency Management Coordinator David Lambrix two drones will be used in the search for Zuzu Verk Monday.

Texas Equusearch left Alpine Sunday night after assisting with the search since Tuesday.

Lambrix says that one drone will be arriving from California, while another smaller drone is being loaned by the Reeves County Sheriff's Office to assist with the search.

Another search party is also expected to set out Monday.

Sunday 10-23 6:13PM Update: Sheriff Ronny Dodson confirms authorities took evidence from the carpet of the impounded White Mustang. Dodson says it was sent off to a forensic lab in El Paso.

Sunday 10-23 10:45 AM Update: Investigators released photos of a 2016 White Ford Mustang being driven between the hours of midnight Wed. October 12 through Thursday morning October 13th. Police ask if you saw the Mustang during that time to please call at 432-837-3486.

The vehicle is in custody at Alpine PD. The license plate number is HTV-1076.

"Investigators believe this vehicle is a key piece of evidence in this case."

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https://twitter.com/ScottGordonNBC5/status/790753595599704064 (https://twitter.com/ScottGordonNBC5/status/790753595599704064)

ScottGordonNBC5 ‏@ScottGordonNBC5  
9 hours ago
Friends in Keller Pray for College Student Missing in Alpine http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Friends-in-Keller-Pray-for-College-Student-Missing-in-Alpine-398280701.html … via @nbcdfw

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1144729458949012

Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
2 hrs ·
****UPDATE, 1030 HRS, October 25, 2016****
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ZUZU. PERSONNELL ARE CONTINUING THE SEARCH THROUGHOUT BREWSTER COUNTY AND ARE STILL SEARCHING IN NEIGHBORING COUNTIES AS WELL. REEVES COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE UTILIZED AN ADDITIONAL DRONE AND EQUUSEARCH HAS ALSO PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL DRONE. THEY ARE BEING USED IN SOUTH PRESIDIO COUNTY ALONG THE RIVER TOWARDS THE REDFORD AREA. DRONE SEARCH IS ALSO BEING CONDUCTED IN THE NORTHEAST AREA OF BREWSTER COUNTY, NORTH OF MARATHON AND TOWARDS SANDERSON IN TERRELL COUNTY AS WELL. INFORMATION CONTINUES TO COME IN AND INVESTIGATORS ARE FOLLOWING UP ON THE LEADS.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Key-witnesses-not-cleared-following-polygraph-398596141.html

Finding Zuzu: Key witness not cleared following polygraph test

Posted: Tue 7:13 PM, Oct 25, 2016
          
ALPINE -- It’s been two weeks since Zuzu Verk was last seen in Alpine.

CBS 7 News has been there every step along the way in the search to bring her home.

On Tuesday, two additional drones joined in on the search for Zuzu and Texas Rangers polygraphed one of their key witnesses, Chris Estrada.

Estrada is the owner of the 2016 White Ford Mustang that was impounded by police over the weekend.

Investigators took evidence from the vehicle’s carpet and sent it to a forensics lab in El Paso.

For roughly 4.5 hours Estrada was questioned and according to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, the polygraph test did not clear Estrada from the investigation just yet.

Due to the nature of the investigation Dodson could not elaborate further on Estrada’s interview.

CBS 7 News attempted to speak to Estrada following his test, but he drove straight past our crew when they approached his vehicle.

Estrada’s vehicle has been returned back to him.

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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1807227892830924&set=a.1709864362567278.1073741840.100006311910917&type=3

Joshua Stephen
5 hrs ·

Todd Unger with an interview with the family of ZuZu Verk. We sat down with them here in Alpine, Texas. Thank to Sul Ross State University for granting us access to their campus as well as providing a location for our interview. More on #wfaa today at 6p and 10p.


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1807126109507769&set=a.1709864362567278.1073741840.100006311910917&type=3&theater

Joshua Stephen
9 hrs ·
 
Todd Unger speaking with the Sheriff of Brewster County as well the Alpine Police Chief just outside the Emergency Response Center as a Union Pacific train heads west. Our reports online and on WFAA today from here in Alpine and West Texas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210840091822007&set=a.1361651965007.2052530.1342808774&type=3&theater

Lori Letow Verk
5 hrs near Alpine ·
 
With Zuzu Verk.

I've been waiting for the confirmation of an argument.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/sheriff-search-for-zuzu-verk-has-covered-400-square-miles/341671286

Sheriff: Search for Zuzu Verk has covered 400 square miles

Todd Unger , WFAA 8:51 PM. CDT October 25, 2016

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Her family says she disappeared after a night out with her boyfriend. Alpine Police confirm he was the last known person to see the young woman.

Deputies used three drones in their Tuesday effort, focusing partly on areas closer to town where someone may have missed something in earlier search efforts.

“That is our biggest fear: that we walked around it, or haven’t seen it. It weighs hard on you,” said Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson.

He said crews have now covered numerous counties encompassing more than 400 square miles without any sign of Verk.

Police Chief Russell Scown said Verk’s boyfriend, Robert Fabian, continues to remain a key person of interest in the case but isn’t cooperating with the investigators.

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Robert Fabian and Zuzu Verk.   (Photo: Courtesy - Verk family)

“If he does love her, as he has said, then he should be out here right beside us,” Scown said. “That is very telling.”

Investigators again interviewed a key potential witness on Tuesday, Chris Estrada, one of Fabian’s friends.

He is the owner of a white Ford Mustang that investigators seized and collected evidence from last week. Police said he is cooperating with the investigation but Sheriff Dodson said a polygraph test taken by Estrada on Tuesday was "inconclusive."

During a sit-down interview with News 8, Zuzu’s parents and brother appeared resilient.

They described a goofy, loving young woman who had finally found her niche studying the outdoors in the Davis Mountains.

“She’s always happy. One of those people that walks into a room and brightens it up,” said her older brother, Miles.

The family said it too is confused and frustrated that Fabian won’t cooperate.

“He should be here with us, supporting us and looking for her, and helping in any way,” said Lori Verk.

The family met with his attorney, Liz Rogers, over the weekend but learned “nothing,” according to Zuzu’s dad. “It was not productive,” he said. Rogers declined to comment.

A neighbor of Fabian's at his apartment complex said he had been asked not to discuss what he knew in detail. He did say he heard the couple arguing the night Zuzu disappeared.

The Verk's remain hopeful a $100,000 reward compels someone who knows something about her disappearance to come forward.

Until then, they plan to make Alpine their home.

“We will be here as long as it takes,” says Lori.

https://www.facebook.com/SulRossSkyline/posts/1321922834518674

Sul Ross Skyline
October 21 at 9:08pm ·

For those who missed it:

Campus-wide Safety and Security Meeting

A special meeting was called Fri. Oct 21 at 4:00 pm in the Espino conference room at which SRSU President Dr. Bill Kibler demonstrated leadership in a time of crises. The meeting was called to address safety concerns, and to offer an open forum for students, staff and faculty to ask questions in light of recent events surrounding the disappearance of Zuzu Verk.

To set the record straight, Kibler explained that 22 year old Zuzu, a Natural Resource Management major, is in her Junior year, and resides off campus. He reiterated statements made by authorities at the Alpine Police Department press conference earlier in the day, and emphasized that this meeting was meant to offer guidance and support to the campus.

This seems to be an isolated incident, but Kibler urged students to always use caution. “The most important weapon we have is good common sense,” he said. On one hand, our dark skies are an asset, on the other hand, it makes things really dark, he said, and urged students to use the buddy system and not go places alone at night. Lock doors and vehicles, he said, and “Be focused on your own safety.” Listen to the inner voice that says something does not seem right, Kibler said.

Kibler encouraged people to come forward with any tips or possible leads, no matter how tiny they may seem. Leave it to the investigators to decide on if it is a helpful lead or not, he said.

Kibler acknowledged how deeply affected the campus is by this event, and said Zuzu is like family to all of Sul Ross. As always, counseling services are available, and both licensed professional counselors, Mary Scwartze and Rebecca Greathouse Wren were present to pass out cards and meet with students.

Kibler suggested that students who want to help could answer the call to volunteer in search efforts when APD makes a request. “Keep your eyes open,” he said. Don’t hesitate to contact authorities if something seems like a possible lead. Also, pray. Kibler said that Zuzu’s family welcoms prayers and thoughts during this time.

“Our community is affected by this, but is not changed. Be encouraged, but be cautious,” Kibler said, before opening the forum for discussion.
There were few questions from attendees, who seemed to look to Kibler for guidance and reassurance more than anything else.

wonder if the drones/searchers have looked at this area

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Trans-Pecos Pipeline Solidarty March
Have Drone, Will Travel
Published on Oct 5, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDqP-LASpQg
http://bigbendgazette.com/2016/02/03/pipe-being-unloaded-off-train-at-pumpco-site-to-the-northeast-of-alpine/

 Chris Estrada in 2013

http://bigbendnow.com/2013/08/new-pizzeria-opening-in-alpine/
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https://www.facebook.com/GuzziUp/photos/a.220001744827064.1073741825.201596260000946/220001754827063/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/CBS7News/videos/10154699745774533

CBS7 News / KOSA-TV was live.
2 hrs ·
LIVE - BREAKING: Zuzu's boyfriend is now officially a suspect. www.cbs7.com/findzuzu

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Boyfriend named as suspect in the case


By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 4:53 PM, Oct 26, 2016
          
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.


Wednesday 10-26 4:30PM Update: The Texas Attorney General's Office has now officially become involved with the case, according to the Alpine Police Department.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown says that now that the Attorney General is involved they will be able to put together a grand jury and compel witnesses, including Robert Fabian, Zuzu's boyfriend and now suspect in the case, to answer investigators' questions.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.


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.

Wednesday 10-26 9:30AM Update: Crews are continuing the search for Zuzu in Brewster and Presidio County, with some efforts now being concentrated in the area of Redford.

As of Wednesday, two weeks since Zuzu was last seen, the Alpine Police Department says that search crews have covered over 500 square miles, with a combination of individual personnel having accumulated 1,714 miles so far.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

Tuesday 10-25 11:00PM Update: A prayer vigil has been set for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk for Wednesday night.

The Rotaract Club, Open Care Club, and Student Support Services at Sul Ross State University will be holding the prayer outside the University Center at 7p.m. and hope to see the entire student body come out.

“Our goal is to come together as a student body and pray for the safe return of Zuzu Verk as well as extend our love and support to her family,” said Gunner Gardener, one of the organizers.

Gardner welcomes community members to attend the vigil as well.

Tuesday 10-25 10:00PM Update: On Tuesday crews were able to use a third drone in their search for Zuzu Verk.

One drone comes from RP Search Services based out of Wimberley, Texas and two others have been shared by the Reeves County Sheriff's Office.

Tuesday 10-25 10:00PM Update: A key witness in the disappearance of Zuzu Verk spoke with investigators Tuesday.

Chris Estrada, identified as a key witness by law enforcement, had his white Mustang impounded over the weekend as part of the investigation as a piece of its carpet was sent to a forensics lab in El Paso.

Estrada was questioned for roughly 4.5 hours while also taking a polygraph test. Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson says that the test did not clear Estrada from the investigation.

The mustang has now been returned to Estrada.

Tuesday 10-25 2:00PM Update: The Brewster County Sheriff's office is asking hunters to be aware of their surroundings this hunting season in the chance that they come across anything connected to Zuzu Verk.

Specifically BCSO asks that hunters be vigilant for anything 'that might indicate the earth may have been disturbed' and to look in areas of isolation, or anything that may need looking into.


Tuesday 10-25 10:30AM Update: According to the Alpine Police Department the search continues for Zuzu Verk throughout Brewster County and neighboring counties.

Two drones provided by the Reeves County Sheriff's Office and Texas Equusearch are now being used to search South Presidio County along the Rio Grande river and Northeast Brewster County north of Marathon near Sanderson in Terrell County.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

Tuesday 10-25 9:30AM Update: A vigil was held in the City of Keller Monday night as friends and family prayed that she will be found.

Candle light and music filled the air near Bear Creek, where Zuzu's friends had a message for her family.

"Just to show the support her family has back here in Keller as they're away in Alpine so that's really what I hope and prayer and love support and good energy," said Hannah Lewis, a friend of Zuzu.

Monday 10-24 5:00PM Update: Chris Estrada, a key witness in the case whose Mustang was impounded during the investigation will partake in questioning Tuesday morning, Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown tells CBS 7.

Chief Scown added that while he is coming in for questioning he has been cooperative with the investigators in the case.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson stated that they are also looking into a new lead in the case in the Marathon area, though he could not say what the lead was.

As investigation into the case continues crews remain in the area searching for Zuzu Verk daily.

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http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-news/boyfriend-now-a-suspect-in-zuzu-verk-disappearance/342359753

Boyfriend now a suspect in Zuzu Verk disappearance

WFAA.com Staff , WFAA 3:57 PM. CDT October 26, 2016
 (Photo: Courtesy - Verk family)

The boyfriend of a missing college student from Keller has been changed from a “person of interest” to a suspect her disappearance, according to Alpine Police.

A release from the department Wednesday afternoon said Robert Fabian is now a suspect, and his family members are considered persons of interest in the Zuzu Verk case.

Fabian, the last person to be seen with the 21-year-old woman, hasn’t been cooperating with investigators, News 8 was told. His lawyer disputed that claim, according to a report from KMID.

A neighbor of Fabian's at his apartment complex said he had been asked not to discuss what he knew in detail. He did say he heard the couple arguing the night Zuzu disappeared.

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Texasmom, thank you for keeping us informed with the many updates.
Hope Zuzu is found soon.

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article110583457.html

October 26, 2016 12:51 PM
Report: Zuzu Verk’s boyfriend now a suspect in her disappearance

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Police are focusing their search for Zuzu Verk near the U.S.-Mexico border. She was last seen about two hours north, in Alpine.

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Fabian’s mother and sister have met with authorities, Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown told KOSA-TV in an interview on Facebook.

“We believe there are other persons of interest that are mainly [Fabian’s] family,” Scown told the TV station. “We do believe they have more information about Zuzu’s disappearance, but we don’t believe they are being fully cooperative with that information.”

Scown said he hopes Fabian and his lawyer will come to police headquarters and “start answering some questions and meet with us.”

Earlier Wednesday, authorities were focusing their search near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a post on the Alpine Police Department Facebook page.
 ::snipping3::

  ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyTears::

http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/warrants-phone-calls-borrowed-truck-evidence-zuzu-verk-case/342406503

Warrants: Phone calls, borrowed truck could be key in Zuzu Verk case
 
Warrants obtained exclusively by News 8 provide insight into potentially key evidence in the disappearance of Keller woman Zuzu Verk. Todd Unger reports.

Todd Unger, WFAA 10:23 PM. CDT October 26, 2016

ALPINE, Texas -- The boyfriend of missing 21-year-old Zuzu Verk has officially been deemed a suspect in her disappearance by local authorities, and new documents obtained by News 8 may provide an explanation why.

In search warrants obtained exclusively by WFAA, authorities state that the boyfriend, Robert Fabian, called his friend Chris Estrada twice during the early morning hours of Verk’s disappearance on October 12. The warrant also indicates they communicated using the social media app Snapchat.

A separate warrant pertaining to a pick-up truck indicates that Fabian borrowed the F-150 during those same early morning hours on that Wednesday.

None of the revelations come as a surprise to John Franco, who lives directly below Fabian in an apartment complex across from Sul Ross State University.

"That night, we heard arguing," said Franco. "I can hear him pacing back and forth, in the kitchen, living room, all around, all around.”

Franco said his girlfriend woke him up a short time later.

“Going down the stairs, we heard a loud thump.  This is around 4 in the morning," said Franco. "I only wish we had done something."

Another search warrant for Estrada’s Ford Mustang says that in the days following Zuzu’s disappearance, Fabian was acting “very nervous,” and that Estrada attempted to get his car cleaned three times at a local auto shop.

“Something was definitely different that week," says Josh Cobos, whose family runs the shop.

Cobos says he was a close friend of Fabian's, and that he was acting strangely when stopped by the shop two days after Zuzu disappeared.

“Something in my gut says I think he knows something," Cobos said

In an interview, Cobos also revealed that Fabian left his laptop at Cobos' home in the days after Zuzu went missing. Cobos says he turned it over to the police.

A warrant obtained for the laptop doesn't reveal what, if anything, was recovered on the device but it does state that the computer "...contained items that Robert Fabian wanted to remove from social media."

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You're welcome, grace-land!   ::HelloKitty::

It's amazing how selfish some people can be.  He's involved a lot of people in this, and forever changed a lot of lives.
I hope they find her soon, too.  He needs to step up and be a man, and give Zuzu and her family peace.  jmo

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=718903751574123&set=pb.100003635138114.-2207520000.1477203583.&type=3&theater

Zuzu Verk
January 26

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1145961275492497

Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
12 hrs ·
****UPDATE, 1800 HRS, October 26, 2016****
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ZUZU. AT THIS POINT OF THE INVESTIGATION AND BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED FROM INTERVIEWS, ROBERT FABIAN IS A SUSPECT IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ZUZU VERK. ROBERT’S FAMILY ARE ALSO PEOPLE OF INTEREST. CHRIS ESTRADA CONTINUES TO BE A PERSON OF INTEREST AS WELL. 83RD DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROD PONTON MADE A MOTION TO RECUSE HIS OFFICE AND APPOINT ADRIENNE MCFARLAND AND GEOFF BARR OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO ZUZU’S DISAPPEARANCE. INFORMATION CONTINUES TO COME IN AND INVESTIGATORS ARE FOLLOWING UP ON THE LEADS.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Boyfriend named as suspect in the case
By William Malm |
Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 10:00 PM, Oct 26, 2016

ALPINE --  We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Wednesday 10-26 6:00PM Update: According to the Alpine Police Department 83rd District Attorney Rod Ponton has made a motion to recuse his office and appoint Adrienne McFarland and Geoff Barr of the Texas Attorney General's Office to provide continuity of the investigation.

Alpine Police Chief Scown says that they are looking for continuity as Ponton is set to leave office in 2017.

Wednesday 10-26 4:30PM Update: The Texas Attorney General's Office has now officially become involved with the case, according to the Alpine Police Department.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown says that now that the Attorney General is involved they will be able to put together a grand jury and compel witnesses, including Robert Fabian, Zuzu's boyfriend and now suspect in the case, to answer investigators' questions.
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http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Search-warrants-piece-together-Zuzu-Verk-investigation-398909161.html

Search warrants piece together Zuzu Verk investigation

By Matt Rist | Posted: Thu 1:00 PM, Oct 27, 2016
          
ALPINE -- “I really feel like he did it.”

Robert Fabian’s next-door neighbor says he heard an argument coming from Fabian’s upstairs apartment the last night Zuzu Verk was seen.

“It’s sad to say that he's causing pain to this town, to this community especially to [her] family. I know being a father of three little girls it would break my heart and so I totally understand what they're going through and I really wish he would come out and admit what he did,” John Franco told CBS 7 News.

Search warrants obtained by CBS 7 reveal details which led police to the seizure of vehicles owned by friends and family of now-suspect Robert Fabian, the missing woman’s boyfriend.

Those warrants reveal Robert Fabian first reported his girlfriend missing on Friday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. However, he told police that his girlfriend had been missing since the early morning hours Wednesday.

Fabian told police he had last seen and spoken to Verk at his home at around three or four in the morning Wednesday, October 12th.

They also reveal two phone calls and Snapchats which may prove key to the investigation. Police say Robert Fabian made two phone calls to his friend Chris Estrada at around 3:15 am on October 12th. He later contacted Estrada on Snapchat.

Estrada recently took part in a polygraph test by police but was not cleared as a person of interest, according to Chief of Police Russell Scown.

Enter the 2016 White Ford Mustang taken into custody and searched by police – warrants say it belongs to Estrada.

Search warrants allege Fabian and Estrada used the Mustang to “conceal” property and “physical evidence” to show that Fabian has knowledge of Verk’s disappearance. Authorities asked for DNA, hair, blood or other evidence found in the vehicle.

Estrada hasn’t spoken publicly and declined an on-camera interview with CBS 7 after his polygraph. He said only by phone that he has no involvement in Zuzu's disapperance and hasn't seen her in over a year.

He also posted a public message on his Facebook which has since been deleted.

“I have cooperated fully,” Estrada wrote. “I gave them my phone, my GPS time line, and my car. I’m not hiding anything or protecting anyone. I hope they find Zuzu. I just want to get back to my boring life. No need to start rumors just come talk to me.”

The unusual series of events continued just as the search for Zuzu was beginning.

A close friend of Fabian, Joshua Cobos, said he stopped by his gas station in Alpine “acting very nervous.” Fabian went so far as borrowing Cobos’ cell phone to make a private call to Estrada’s girlfriend. Meanwhile, Estrada had attempted to get his white Mustang professionally cleaned at the gas station. Cobos told police he came back two more times that day.

“Cobos advised that Estrada went back to the gas station two more times that day within several horus and each time was more eager to get his vehicle cleaned,” the search warrant states.

By Sunday, October 16th, Cobos said the White Mustang had been cleaned.

Another vehicle was searched for fingerprints and evidence--a gray Ford F-150 pickup. James Carrillo told police that Fabian stopped by his house in the middle of the night on October 12th to borrow the truck. James told authorities his wife woke him up, asking for the keys for Fabian to borrow the truck.

Other unusual details emerge – an allegation that Fabian Butler tried to delete some items from social media.

Joshua Cobos told police that Fabian left the computer at Cobos’ house and that it contained items he wanted to erase from social media.

“Additionally, Fabian stated to Cobos that he didn’t look good as he was a suspect in the disappearance investigation.”

That computer is now in the hands of police.

And then there’s Zuzu’s dog. It was spotted roaming around the backyard of her home with its leas still attached to the collar. At an initial press conference, police said the discovery of the dog lead their investigation in a “certain direction”.

 ::snipping3::

For the latest updates on the search for Zuzu Verk check out our website at www.cbs7.com/findzuzu

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Attorney General's office now involved in case
By William Malm |
Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Thu 3:38 PM, Oct 27, 2016

ALPINE --  We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Thursday 10-27 3:00PM Update: Assistant Attorney General Geoff Barr of the Texas Attorney General's Office Criminal Prosecution Division has now arrived in Alpine and is working with investigators in the case.

As the investigation continues search crews keep up their efforts looking for Zuzu, now with assistance from Texas Aerial Photography and West Texas Ranch Realty who are assisting with drone searches.

Law enforcement continues to receive tips, each of which are followed up on by investigators.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

Thursday 10-27 1:45PM Update: Personnel from the Texas Attorney General's office is set to arrive in Alpine Thursday to begin being briefed by law enforcement on the investigation.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown tells CBS 7 that they hope to call a grand jury into session by early next week so that they can interview witnesses. including Zuzu's boyfriend Robert Fabian and his family.

A grand jury will not be called until the attorneys in the case are brought up to speed.
 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1146734225415202

Alpine Police Department
4 hrs
****UPDATE, 1530 HRS, October 27, 2016****

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ZUZU. SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE IN AREAS AROUND ALPINE AND BREWSTER COUNTY. DRONES ARE AGAIN BEING UTILIZED IN THE SEARCH AREAS. TEXAS AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND WEST TEXAS RANCH REALTY ARE ASSISTING WITH DRONE SEARCHES. TIPS ARE CONTINUING TO COME IN AND INVESTIGATORS ARE FOLLOWING UP ON ALL LEADS. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL GEOFF BARR OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS DIVISION HAS ARRIVED IN ALPINE AND IS CURRENTLY MEETING WITH INVESTIGATORS.

https://www.facebook.com/emery.scown/posts/1454912964523126?match=enV6dSB2ZXJr

Emery Scown
53 mins ·

Update: The PEACEFUL protest for Zuzu Verk will be held tomorrow at 10am at the intersection on Holland Ave. The usual spot where the pipeline protests are located. PLEASE share and spread the word! Let's rally to get answers and bring this sweet girl back home.

https://www.facebook.com/jamesmichael.doughty/posts/213419742412575?match=enV6dSB2ZXJr

James Michael Doughty added 4 new photos.
4 hrs · Odessa ·

Photos from Air and Marine Operations
searching for, Zuzu Verk, the missing Sul Ross State University student in Alpine, Texas.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Neighbor-explains-what-he-saw-and-heard-the-night-Zuzu-disappeared--398978991.html

Neighbor explains what he saw and heard the night Zuzu disappeared

By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Thu 10:16 PM, Oct 27, 2016
         
ALPINE -- A neighbor who lives below Robert Fabian tells CBS 7 News what he heard and saw the night Zuzu Verk went missing.

New details from the police investigation are starting to connect the dots of what exactly happened the night that 21-year-old Zuzu Verk went missing.

Thursday morning we obtained Search warrants that detail why Zuzu’s boyfriend, Robert, is the prime suspect in this case.

Those documents show that he waited almost two days to report his girlfriend missing.

Not only was Robert the last one to see Zuzu in the early morning hours of October 12th, but also he was the one who called police for a welfare check on her two days later.

The first red flag for police was the fact that Robert didn’t show up to file a missing persons report -- somebody else did.

“You could hear him moving their stuff around, playing music, and then she (Zuzu) shows up,” said John Franco, who lives in the apartment below Robert. “They make dinner like at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., you could smell their food, and you can hear their conversation and then laugh a little bit. Then, it got quiet like after 11 p.m."

That silence didn't last long.

"We just heard one, like you know, shut the ‘F’ up and that was it," Franco said.

At around two that Wednesday morning, Franco heard Robert’s bed shake multiple times.

"We can hear him pacing back and forth, like all over the house,” Franco said. “Maybe around 3 o'clock in the morning, we hear him jump in the shower."

Then, one hour later Franco's girlfriend hears a loud thump and quickly wakes him up.

"She wanted me to go check, so I went to go check, and it was just Robert,” Franco said. “Robert was leaving, but his girlfriend's car was still parked out there."

Neither Franco nor his girlfriend saw Zuzu leave and say her car was gone by Friday -- the day police began their investigation into her disappearance.

Alpine Police can't confirm what happened to Zuzu's car, but search warrants indicate that Robert might know.

Here’s the timeline from the morning of Zuzu’s disappearance: when questioned by police Robert said the last time he saw Zuzu was around 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. Wednesday. Then, at 3:15 a.m. he attempted to call his friend Chris Estrada twice, and also sent him Snapchats. And at 6:30a.m. Zuzu’s phone lost service.

"I think you can tell from the search warrants why we are headed in a certain direction, and why we are focused on our suspect,” said Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown. “He's probably the only one that can change which direction we start looking, everything right now points to him as a suspect."

Meanwhile, Zuzu’s family is still hoping she’s found.

"We were very excited to have any type of development come through, it's just one step closer to finding out what happened and where she is,” said Zuzu’s mother Lori Verk. “The thing that we're hanging onto the most is where is she, we just want to know where to find her."

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Police-hone-in-on-boyfriend-and-his-family--398823671.html

Finding Zuzu: Police hone in on boyfriend and his family


By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Thu 2:29 AM, Oct 27, 2016  |  Updated: Thu 2:30 AM, Oct 27, 2016
         
ALPINE -- On Wednesday Alpine Police identified Zuzu Verk’s boyfriend, Robert Fabian, as a suspect in her disappearance and believe his family members are withholding information.

 ::snipping3::

Early Wednesday morning crews used a drone and helicopter to search through a field located across the street from Robert’s sister’s house.

While he is the primary suspect, both his mother and sister are considered persons of interest.

“We’re trying to get ariel views of all these different places that might be involved in some way, and of course that’s where we believe Robert is residing right now, so we wanted to get that footage,” said Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown.

Scown brought Robert’s sister, Jocelin Carrillo, as well as his mother, Leticia Fabian, in for questioning Tuesday hoping they would lead them one step closer to Zuzu.

“His family of course are talking to us, but we still think they have information that they’re not giving us,” Scown said.

But fortunately for Scown, the state’s Attorney General’s Office is ready to take action by pushing the family to give sworn testimonies.

“The family knows more information and we need them to tell us,” Scown said. “If they won’t tell us, then we will bring them before a grand jury and hopefully we can get the information from them that way.”

We tried to reach out to Robert, his mother, and sister for comment on the investigation, but none of them answered their doors.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Alpine Police hopeful to set date for grand jury
By William Malm |
Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Fri 2:24 PM, Oct 28, 2016

ALPINE --  We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Friday 10-28 2:00PM Update: Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown tells CBS 7 that they are now working to set a date for the grand jury which may happen sometime Friday.

Chief Scown says that they are hopeful that the date will be sometime next week.

On Thursday Chief Scown told CBS 7 that they hoped to call a grand jury into session by early next week so that they can interview witnesses. including Zuzu's boyfriend Robert Fabian and his family.

On Friday crews from Brewster County were at a landfill in Odessa searching through trash from the City of Alpine. According to Chief Scown crews have searched landfills in Alpine, Presidio, and Odessa as each location received trash from the area.
 ::snipping3::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZT4J129Z74

Sul Ross holds prayer vigil for Zuzu Verk
Around Our World

Published on Oct 26, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM932aziJDI

Zuzu Verk Update - ABC
KMID Local 2 News

Published on Oct 28, 2016
authorities now investigating zuzu verk's boyfriend --robert fabian currently the only suspect - in her disappearance case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7VaTs1J_ww

Missing in Alpine, Texas. S.A.L.E arena 1
Have Drone, Will Travel

Published on Oct 25, 2016
Zuzu Renee Verk, a student and employee at Sul Ross State University, in Alpine, Texas, went missing on 10-12-2016. For pictures and more information go to Alpine Police Departments facebook page link below. This is a flight on Alpines East side near the Sul Ross S.A.L.E arena. I dont know much about search and rescue but i have been flying drones all over Brewster and Presidio counties for several years have seen a lot of it from the air. I feel like i could use some pointers or at the very least another set of eyes on these videos. The video is raw and uncut while searching in the hopes it would be easiest for anyone to enhance/filter stills or vid. If anyone familiar with the Alpine area knows of anywhere i Should look, Let me know, as i said I need some pointers/info. Video recorded 10-25-16 around 12:50 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpKYA6_Svhs

Zuzu's Family Begs for Help From Uncooperative Boyfriend
KMID Local 2 News

Published on Oct 26, 2016
The Verk family is reaching out to Zuzu's boyfriend 25 year old Robert Fabian pleading for him to cooperate with Alpine Police. Police say he's been a person of interest since this past weekend and is not interviewing with detectives to help in the investigation.

http://www.yourbasin.com/investigators-searching-odessa-landfill-for-zuzu-verk

Investigators Searching Odessa Landfill for Zuzu Verk
Published 10/28 2016 03:05PMUpdated 10/28 2016 03:14PM

ODESSA, Texas (Local 2/Fox 24)

Investigators in the Zuzu Verk case are currently searching the Odessa landfill for Zuzu Verk, according to a release from the department.

Authorities say they have also completed their search of the Alpine and Presidio Landfills looking for information regarding the whereabouts of Zuzu Verk.

The landfill searches are expected to be completed by this weekend.

 ::snipping3::

This week, Verk's boyfriend has been named a person of interest in the case and supporters asked him to come forward today in Alpine.

http://www.yourbasin.com/news/zuzu-verk-supporters-protest-in-alpine

Zuzu Verk Supporters Protest in Alpine
Published 10/28 2016 11:00AMUpdated 10/28 2016 11:00AM

ALPINE, Texas (Local 2/Fox 24)

Protestors have taken to the streets in Alpine asking the boyfriend of Zuzu Verk to come forward.

A few people have come to the corner of 5th Street and Holland  Avenue holding signs asking Robert Fabian to cooperate with police, according to the Brewster County Sheriff's Office.

Fabian was recently named a suspect in the case after interviews and evidence collected by authorities pointed to possible evidence in the case, according to search warrant affidavits.

Authorities say Fabian has been uncooperative in their investigation has retained a lawyer.

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/brewstercountytx/posts/1340741942616881

Brewster County Sheriff's Office added 2 new photos.
8 hrs ·
October 28, 2016 - Zuzu Verk supporters have taken to making a presence at the corner of 5th and Holland Avenue asking for her boyfriend, Robert Fabian to come forward and work with law enforcement to bring Zuzu home. Fabian is the primary suspect in the case of the missing 22 year old.

http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/affidavit-suspects-jeep-searched-for-blood-in-verk-case/343733659

Affidavit: Suspect's Jeep searched for blood in Zuzu Verk case
 
Todd Unger has the latest on the search for missing college student Zuzu Verk.

Todd Unger, KHOU 6:52 AM. EST October 28, 2016
 
ALPINE, TEXAS - New affidavits obtained by News 8 reveal even more details about the early morning hours when 21-year-old Zuzu Verk disappeared more than two weeks ago.

The documents, filed as part of search warrants in district court, show that investigators wanted to search suspect Robert Fabian's Jeep for "blood evidence."  It doesn't state whether any such evidence was found.

Fabian is Verk's boyfriend. Authorities say he has been uncooperative in their investigation into the Sul Ross State University student's disappearance.

"He really could answer questions for us," Alpine police Chief Russell Scown said again on Thursday.

The probable cause affidavit also reveals that a Google timeline linked to Verk's Android phone shows the phone was last "...in a close proximity..." to Fabian's apartment on N. Harrison Street near the university.

As News 8 first reported on Wednesday, other search warrant affidavits indicate Fabian borrowed a pick-up truck belonging to his sister and brother-in-law during the early morning hours of Oct. 12.

Around the same time on the same morning, another warrant states that Fabian exchanged two phone calls and a Snapchat with his friend, Chris Estrada, another person of interest in the case.

Estrada has been cooperative in the investigation, police say, but results of a polygraph test he took earlier in the week were inconclusive.

On Thursday, News 8 attempted to track down Fabian.

He wasn't at his apartment. At his sister's house, a woman who answered the door wouldn't say where he was. Fabian's family are also now persons of interest, according to Chief Scown.

He said investigators with the attorney general's office arrived late Thursday to get updated on the investigation.

"We may get a grand jury convened, and then we could get some of these key people to answer questions," he said.

Liz Rogers, Fabian's attorney, has repeatedly declined to comment.

The affidavit obtained Thursday also suggests Fabian initially lied to investigators by telling them that Zuzu left his apartment in her car early the Wednesday she disappeared. Witness statements say her car remained at the apartment until later in the morning, according to the document.

It also reiterates what other public documents already suggest: that Fabian reported his girlfriend missing only when "...Zuzu's mother told him to call the police department."

 ::snipping3::

The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is reminding hunters in the area that on the opening weekend of quail season, they should be on the lookout for anything unusual.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.wect.com/story/33503287/search-warrants-reveal-new-details-into-zuzu-verk-disappearance

Search warrants reveal new details into Zuzu Verk disappearance case

Thursday, October 27th 2016, 10:00 pm CDT
Friday, October 28th 2016, 11:02 am CDT
By Ronnie Marley, Digital Content ManagerCONNECT
By Chelsey Trahan, ReporterCONNECT
 
ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
The search for Zuzu Verk continues, but more details came out Thursday in search warrants released from the municipal court in Alpine.

Six search warrants were released involving the disappearance of Zuzu, 22.

The warrants say that Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert Fabian, last saw Zuzu between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on October 12. Fabian reported her missing on October 14 at 1 p.m.

Zuzu's dog was found running loose in the backyard of her home with its leash still attached to its collar.

A search warrant for a 2005 Gray Ford F-150 revealed that Fabian borrowed the car from a friend in the early morning hours of October 12.

A separate search warrant for a 2016 White Ford Mustang states Fabian was picked up by Christopher Estrada from the 500 block of South 16th Street on October 12. Estrada took Fabian to his home on the 400 block of North Harrison.

The search warrant says that on that same day, Estrada visited a friend around 1 a.m. and seemed distraught and was pacing back and forth.

The friend told authorities that she asked Estrada if he was okay. She says Estrada told her, "I'm fine. I didn't do anything. If they interview me, I have nothing to say."

She said Estrada then contacted Fabian and asked if he could come over. She says he had never acted like this in the past and she knew something was wrong.

A friend of Fabian, Joshua Cobos, told authorities that on Friday, October 14, Fabian went to his gas station and was acting nervous. Cobos said he asked to use his phone and then called Estrada's girlfriend. Cobos said Fabian said, "let me speak to Chris" and walked away to talk in private.

Earlier that day, authorities say Estrada went to the same gas station to get his car washed. Cobos refused because the place was busy.

He told police that Estrada came back to the gas station two more times, each time more eager to get his car cleaned.

A search warrant for Fabian's computer states that the laptop was dropped off at Cobos house, who then turned it over to police.

Cobos said that the laptop contained "items that Fabian wanted to delete from social media."

He told Cobos that he "didn't look good" as a suspect in the disappearance investigation.

Officials released three more search warrants, two for AT&T and one for Celico Partnership dba Verizon Wireless. Authorities say Fabian made two calls to Estrada at 3:15 a.m. on October 12 and contacted him through Snapchat.

 ::snipping3::

Link to view the search warrants:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5a0mhqmdf5fnl45/AABg2Tw9T2hZWtqzXHVGfYb4a?dl=0&preview=Fabian_Search_Warrants.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=713255025472329&set=ecnf.100003635138114&type=3&theater

Zuzu Verk
January 12

She is so strikingly beautiful.  This is so sad   ::MonkeyTears::

I agree.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyTears::

From everything I've read, she seems to be just as beautiful inside, as out.

Just heartbreaking.

https://www.facebook.com/151056911654285/photos/a.172397802853529.40999.151056911654285/1135524489874184/?type=3&permPage=1

Poncho Nevarez Texas State Representative House District 74
October 21 ·
 
Prayers For Missing Sul Ross Student Zuzu Renee Verk

 ::MonkeyTears::


https://youtu.be/GfhOC8hJpuo

Zuzu Renee Verk - Missing Oct 12, 2016 Alpine, Texas 

Published on Oct 30, 2016

 ::MonkeyAngel::

http://www.newswest9.com/story/33524669/reward-increased-to-200000-for-information-on-missing-sul-ross-state-university-student

Reward increased to $200,000 for information on missing Sul Ross State University student
Monday, October 31st 2016, 2:32 pm CDT
Monday, October 31st 2016, 3:54 pm CDT
By Ronnie Marley, Digital Content ManagerCONNECT
 
(http://kwes.images.worldnow.com/images/12218677_G.jpg)
Zuzu Verk (Source: Alpine Police Department)
 

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -

The Alpine Police Department has announced that the reward for information on missing Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk has been increased.

The reward has been increased to $200,000.

Verk was last heard from back on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in the early morning hours.

Her boyfriend, Robert Fabian, was named a suspect in her disappearance.

Multiple agencies have covered over 500 square miles in the search to find Verk.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson tells us that the additional $100,000 boost in the reward was put up by H.E.B. Chairman and C.E.O. Charles Butt.

If you have any information, contact the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

https://www.facebook.com/alpinetxpd/posts/1150725658349392

Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
19 mins
$200,000 REWARD

thanks for the updates
found a go fund me link, in this article

https://www.gofundme.com/the-verk-family-fund-2vbvhp6k

Reward raised to $200,000 for Dallas-area woman missing in West Texas
Updated Oct. 31: Revised to include increased reward.
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/10/26/boyfriend-named-suspect-disappearance-zuzu-verk-dallas-area-woman-west-texas

http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/law-enforcement-concludes-fruitless-landfill-search-for-zuzu-verk-reward-increases-to-200-000-8861748

Law Enforcement Concludes Fruitless Landfill Search for Zuzu Verk; Reward Increases to $200,000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 AT 4 A.M.

BY STEPHEN YOUNG

Over the weekend, law enforcement officers in West Texas finished searching landfills in Alpine, Presidio and Odessa without finding any sign of missing Sul Ross University student Zuzu Verk. Monday, the Alpine Police Department increased the reward for information to $200,000, raised entirely through private donations.

Verk graduated from Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth and went to the University of North Texas before transferring to Sul Ross to study biology. She vanished on Oct. 12 following a trip to the movies with her on-again-off-again boyfriend Robert Fabian.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.kcbd.com/story/33542032/verk-family-boyfriend-called-police-first

Verk Family: 'Boyfriend called police first'
Published:Monday, October 31st 2016, 9:38 pm CDT
Updated:Monday, October 31st 2016, 10:05 pm CDT

 ::snipping3::
The Verks gave a detailed time line of events as they unfolded in the past nineteen days. The last time her mom heard from her was the Tuesday before she disappeared, Zuzu called her at 5 p.m. but she missed her call.

At 6, her mother, Lori, called back, but Zuzu's phone went straight to voicemail. She says Zuzu knows she better pick up or reply to her text when she uses all caps.

Still nothing.

By that Friday Lori reached out to Robert to ask if he had heard from her. That's when she heard his side of the story. Fabian said he found out she had missed a shift at Dollar General on Wednesday through a mutual friend.

"Robert said he was very surprised and I said ok this isn't good and he said "I think we should call the police," So Robert actually called the police as much good as it did that many days later," said Lori. "But when the police finally did get into the house, Zuzu wasn't there. Her dog was there, her car was there, her bike was there but Zuzu was gone."
 ::snipping3::

Don't have time to watch it all right now, but what I've seen so far seems correct.

Might be interesting for those who need to catch up on the case.
And some tidbits that may not have been covered here yet...

One being that Zuzu worked in the gym at Sul Ross...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiPCeqrj9fM

Keep hoping to see an update on Zuzu, hoping and praying someone will do the right thing.   :smt090

Saw this post tonight, interesting and well said imo.

...and she's fb friends with the prime suspect.   ::MonkeyCool::

https://www.facebook.com/juliannabanana19/posts/1470191289664430?match=dmVyayx6dXp1

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: H-E-B makes donation towards reward funds


By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Tue 10:34 AM, Nov 01, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Tuesday 11-1 10:30AM Update: The recent raise in money for the reward for finding Zuzu came from H-E-B. According to a spokesperson the H-E-B/Central Market family is concerned for their employee Glenn Verk, Zuzu's father, and are fully committed to supporting the family in any way they can.

The commitment, which came from H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt, is an example of their commitment to bring Zuzu home, said the spokesperson.

H-E-B is declining interviews at this time out of respect for the family.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson tells CBS 7 that searches are now being focused to tips law enforcement receive. On Monday crews searched five different locations after receiving tips of suspicious circumstances, which turned out to be grass that had been pushed down after search teams had gone through the area previously.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/zuzu-verk-missing_us_581ce53ee4b0d9ce6fbbfd27?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003

Audio with more from the interview:
https://soundcloud.com/david-lohr-1/zuzu-renee-verks-parents-discussing-their-daughter

‘For God’s Sakes, Someone Speak Up’: Missing College Student’s Mom

Zuzu Verk’s boyfriend has been named by police as a suspect in her disappearance.

11/04/2016 06:56 pm ET
David Lohr  
Senior Crime Reporter, The Huffington Post

The devastated family of Zuzu Renee Verk, a 22-year-old college student who mysteriously vanished in North Texas three weeks ago, is desperately seeking information on her whereabouts.

“Someone knows something,” Verk’s mother, Lori Verk, told The Huffington Post. “We just want to find her. For God’s sakes, someone speak up and tell us where to find our daughter.”

Zuzu Verk, a student at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, has been missing since Oct. 12. Police have named her boyfriend, Robert Fabian, 25, a suspect in her disappearance and say he is not cooperating in the investigation.

Lori Verk said her daughter was last seen on Oct. 11, when she and Fabian went to the movies with friends.  

“She had called me at 5 p.m. that day and I missed the phone call,” Verk recounted. “I called her back at 6 p.m. and her phone went straight to voicemail.”

Police said Fabian told investigators he was with Zuzu Verk on Oct. 11 and they remained together until around 3 a.m., when she left his home. Witnesses told police they had heard the couple arguing, and saw Verk’s car at the apartment later that morning.

Verk missed a midterm exam on Oct. 12 at school and failed to show up later that day for her job at Sul Ross Borderlands Research Institute.

“By Wednesday evening, I was very worried, but I kept thinking, ‘No, she’s just studying and very busy,’” Lori Verk said. “But by Friday, I finally started getting in touch with people to find out if they’d heard from her, and that is when it was discovered she was missing.”

Zuzu Verk’s father, Glenn Verk, drove seven hours that night to reach Alpine by morning.

“I checked in with police,” Verk told HuffPost. “They were very forthcoming about everything that was going on. There were searches going on … there were missing posters everywhere.”

 ::snipping3::

Fabian has been uncooperative, authorities said. He has hired attorney Liz Rogers to represent him.

Rogers recently met with Zuzu Verk’s family.  

“It was the opposite of helpful,” Glenn Verk said of the meeting. “It was hard to shake her hand because we were already upset that she was advising him not to speak with the police anymore, and we were wanting to know why. We had very simple questions and she said that she was not there to answer our questions.”

Alpine police did not return a call for comment from HuffPost. In a recent interview with KOSA-TV, Chief Russell Scown said he might involve the state Attorney General’s Office, in an attempt to compel Fabian’s family to cooperate.

“The family knows more information and we need them to tell us,” Scown said. “If they won’t tell us, then we will bring them before a grand jury and hopefully we can get the information from them that way.”

Since Zuzu Verk’s disappearance, hundreds of investigators and volunteers have conducted searches that have covered roughly a 400-mile radius from Alpine, using drone aircraft and search dogs. No clues have been found.

The Verks said they named their daughter after Zuzu Bailey in the Frank Capra classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In the 1946 film, 6-year-old Bailey’s rose petals, stuffed into a pants pocket by Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey, become a symbol of life.

“I know every parent sees their children as special, but it’s always been reaffirmed to us by how other people react to her,” Glenn Verk said. “She’s loved by everyone that she meets and she has a real brilliance about her. Not only her mind, but her personality. She’s fun loving, but also has a serious side. Very motivated, fascinated by the world, engages with everyone and everything in a very fun but a passionate level.”

The missing woman’s family and friends recently took the search to the internet by creating a page about her disappearance on Facebook. They describe her as 5 feet tall, weighing 110 pounds, with newly-dyed blonde hair and hazel eyes.

“You go through all of the possibilities in your mind simultaneously and you don’t know how to feel, so you feel everything and nothing,” said Verk’s father.

Zuzu Verk’s parents said a $200,000 reward is offered for credible information leading to their daughter’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Alpine Police Department at 432-837-3486. Callers may remain anonymous.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Search-continues-for-missing-Alpine-student-397314771.html

Finding Zuzu: Investigators expect to present case to grand jury soon

By William Malm | Posted: Mon 9:57 AM, Oct 17, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 4:00 PM, Nov 09, 2016
         
ALPINE -- We will be updating this blog with the latest information on the search for missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

Wednesday 11-9 3:30PM Update: According to Alpine Chief of Police Russell Scown investigators are now hoping to present their case in front of a grand jury sometimes next week, though an exact date has not been decided.

The reward for information leading to finding Zuzu remains at $200,000.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Alpine Police Department at (432) 837-3486.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Grand-jury-meets-to-hear-testimony-from-witnesses-and-persons-of-interest-401124096.html

Finding Zuzu: Grand jury meets to hear testimony from witnesses and persons of interest

By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Mon 11:19 AM, Nov 14, 2016
         
ALPINE -- It’s been over a month since Alpine student Zuzu Verk was last seen or heard from.

Zuzu’s boyfriend, Robert Fabian, remains the sole suspect in her disappearance.

On Monday a grand jury is meeting to hear testimony from witnesses and persons of interest including Robert’s sister, Jocelin Carrillo, and brother-in-law James Carrillo.

Unlike a preliminary hearing, a grand jury is closed to the public and neither a judge or lawyers are present except for the prosecutor, who called for the grand jury.

Alpine Police were unable to comment about Monday’s session out of fear of jeopardizing the case.

CBS 7 News has sent a Freedom of Information Act to the Texas Attorney General’s Office requesting any and all subpoenas issued in Zuzu’s case.

You can find all of our coverage of the disappearance of Zuzu Verk on our website at www.cbs7.com/findzuzu

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Robert-Fabians-family-speaks-out-for-the-first-time--401201535.html

Finding Zuzu: Robert Fabian's family speaks out for the first time


By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Mon 8:42 PM, Nov 14, 2016
         
ALPINE -- After a month of searching for missing Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk, her boyfriend’s family is finally speaking out.

On Monday, a grand jury met at the Brewster County Courthouse to hear testimony from witnesses and persons of interest including Robert Fabian’s mother, sister and brother-in-law.

Our conversation with the family was brief, but Robert’s sister and brother-in-law said he is innocent, and they are hopeful and praying that Zuzu is found safe and sound.

It’s been a long and painful 33 days for Lori and Glenn Verk.
On October 12th their youngest daughter Zuzu went missing.

“I just need her back, I need her back she’s a big part of our family and she’s got a lot of things to still conquer,” said Zuzu’s mother Lori.

The last person to see Zuzu was her on and off again boyfriend, Robert, who remains the sole suspect in her disappearance.

During Monday’s grand jury session we asked Robert’s sister, Jocelin Carrillo, if she, her husband and mother were involved in any way with Zuzu’s disappearance to which she said, “No ma'am, no involvement what so ever."

Both Jocelin and her mother, Letecia Fabian, are considered persons of interest in the case. As for her husband, James Carrillo, he was questioned because Robert was seen driving his truck the night Zuzu went missing.

Although they didn’t have much to say about the investigation itself, they did mention they have plans of helping with the search for Zuzu once Robert’s name is cleared.

"We're just praying like everybody else is, praying for the truth to be revealed," a teary eyed Jocelin said.

The question on whether or not an indictment will follow the grand jury session remains a mystery.

We asked Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown to comment on the investigation, but he declined saying it could jeopardize the case.

However, he pledged to continue to search for Zuzu until they bring her home.

"Us as a family, we are coping with everything and we're 100% behind Robert,” said James. “You know, we're family and we're going to stick together through this."

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Video at the link:

http://www.wfaa.com/news/a-month-later-still-no-sign-of-zuzu-verk-as-grand-jury-convenes/352032103

A month later, still no sign of Zuzu Verk as grand jury convenes

WFAA 10:46 PM. CST November 14, 2016

A grand jury met behind closed doors on Monday at the Brewster County Courthouse as investigators continue to search for answers in the disappearance of 21-year-old Zuzu Verk.

The Sul Ross State University student vanished in the early morning hours of October 12.

Her boyfriend, Robert Fabian, remains a suspect in her disappearance.

Police have said the grand jury proceedings are largely an effort to compel Fabian's family members and close friends, some of whom are persons of interest in the case, to testify about anything they may know concerning Verk's disappearance.

Glenn and Lori Verk said on Monday they're hopeful they may finally get some answers as to what happened to their daughter.

"It was our hope that 30 days on, we'd have Zuzu at home," said Glenn.

The parents have relocated from their home in Keller to Alpine until they're able to figure out what happened, says Glenn.

Fabian's sister and brother-in-law were expected to be among those subpoenaed in the grand jury proceedings.

As News 8 first revealed last month, search warrant affidavits state Fabian borrowed their pick-up truck in the early morning hours on the same day Verk went missing.

He also called a close friend three times early the same morning, and investigators searched his car for "blood evidence," while also examining his laptop, according to additional warrants.

The warrants also suggest Verk's last known location was Fabian's apartment.

But there have been no arrests or charges in the case, and the Verk's say the longer there are no answers the tougher it is.

"The more time that goes by, the worse it is," says Lori. "The length of time is really unbearable.  But the whole situation is unbearable and yet here we are."

A $200,000 reward remains in place for anyone that produces credible information that leads to Zuzu's whereabouts.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Grand-jury-wraps-up-expected-to-reconvene-in-December-401487105.html

Finding Zuzu: Grand jury wraps up, expected to reconvene in December


Posted: Wed 9:27 AM, Nov 16, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 10:41 AM, Nov 16, 2016
         
ALPINE -- After meeting for the first time on Monday the grand jury for the Zuzu Verk investigation has wrapped up and is expected to reconvene sometime in December, according to the Brewster County District Clerk's Office.

As of Wednesday nothing new had been filed to their office by prosecutors.

The grand jury saw family members of Zuzu Verk's boyfriend Robert Fabian, including his mother, sister, and brother-in-law, but did not see Robert himself.

Robert's family spoke out for the first time Monday, saying that Robert is innocent and that they are hopeful and praying that Zuzu is found safe and sound.

You can find all of our coverage of the disappearance of Zuzu Verk on our website at www.cbs7.com/findzuzu

http://www.newswest9.com/story/33692490/one-month-has-passed-since-zuzu-verk-was-last-seen

ONE MONTH LATER: Search continues for Zuzu Verk, parents remain hopeful
Friday, November 11th 2016, 11:43 pm CST
Saturday, November 12th 2016, 12:04 am CST
By Roxana Rubio, ReporterCONNECT

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
It's been one month since Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk was last seen in Alpine, Texas. It's been even longer since her parents have seen her. The Verk family said they never expected Zuzu to be gone this long and the memories of her are making the days go by faster.

We visited with several courts in Alpine and we have learned a grand jury will be presented with evidence very soon. We've reached out to the Attorney General's Office, there is no word on any possible indictments.

After a month of Zuzu's disappearance the Verk family is reminiscing the last time they saw their daughter. Zuzu's mother, Lori Verk, said the last time she saw Zuzu was six weeks ago when they went on a mother/daughter getaway.

"We both stopped to fill up our tanks and go our separate ways and she gave me a big hug and told me that she's so happy that I'm her mom and thanks for doing this weekend and that she had a great time," said Lori Verk.

For Zuzu's father, Glenn Verk, it's been even longer. Last time he saw Zuzu was eight weeks ago during a presentation at Sul Ross.

"Sure enough, I saw her drive by in her little Miata, she didn't know it was me, it was a rental car and I saw her drive by and my feeling at the moment was pride," said Glenn Verk.

The Verk family said their parental instincts kicked in the day Zuzu went missing. They want to reunite with their daughter and know exactly how she would react.

"Where the hell have you been? That's what she would say," said Lori Verk as she laughed. "She would say we've been waiting so long!" "You guys are so dramatic," added Glenn Verk.

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A $200,000 reward is being offered for anyone who has information that can bring Zuzu back home. As you drive by town, you see missing fliers all around. Protesters have even started dedicating their free time to confronting the prime suspect, Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert Fabian.

The Alpine Police Department (APD) said Fabian is still not cooperating with law enforcement. They have also named Fabian's family and friend as persons of interest. That means authorities want help from the persons of interest with information.

APD said calling off the search is not an option and will continue until they find Zuzu.

"I still have that faith that we're going to locate her," said Lt. Felipe Fierro with the Alpine Police Department.

 ::snipping3::

Authorities said at this point Zuzu can be anywhere around the country. Both law enforcement and the Verk family are optimistic Zuzu will be home safe and sound soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srWK4HcJkWc

Zuzu Verk Memorial March
KMID Local 2 News

Published on Nov 21, 2016
Sunday Alpine residents gathered to remember missing Sul Ross student Zuzu Verk in a memorial march. After five weeks since the 22-year-old woman has gone missing the Verk family and friends say they're not losing hope that she will be found alive.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Finding-Zuzu-Crime-Stoppers-working-with-Alpine-police-on-tip-line-402540225.html

VIDEO: Finding Zuzu Telecast broadcast to solicit tips for missing student


Posted: Tue 5:44 PM, Nov 22, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 9:59 PM, Nov 23, 2016
         
While it has been more than a month since Sul Ross University student Zuzu Verk was last seen, the hope of finding her is still strong.


CBS 7 News hosted “Finding Zuzu” on Wednesday, November 23rd at 6 and 10 p.m.

We are also asking for your help with any information you might have on the case. You’re asked to please call the Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. According to Susan Rogers with Odessa Crime Stoppers, tips have already rolled in since coverage began.

Crime Stoppers is working with the Alpine Police Department to take any tips at their anonymous tip line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-1ZaH4c8pg

SPECIAL REPORT: Piecing together Zuzu Verk's disappearance
DeAnn Lopez

Published on Nov 24, 2016
It’s been over a month since Zuzu Verk went missing in Alpine.

How does an intelligent, successful, 21-year-old college student vanish from one day to the next?

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/SpECIAL-REPORT-Gone-but-not-forgotten----402900286.html

SPECIAL REPORT: Piecing together Zuzu Verk's disappearance

By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Thu 2:27 PM, Nov 24, 2016  |  Updated: Thu 3:43 PM, Nov 24, 2016
         
ALPINE -- **Video at the bottom**

It’s been over a month since Zuzu Verk went missing in Alpine.

How does an intelligent, successful, 21-year-old college student vanish from one day to the next?

It’s a puzzle police are still trying to piece together.

April 22, 1995, the day Zuzu made her first mark on the world.

“You know those t-shirts that say, I’m the first and I make the rules, and I’m the middle, I’m the reason the rules are made, and the third says, well the rules don’t apply to me – that’s Zuzu exactly,” chuckled Zuzu’s mom, Lori Verk.

“Zuzu is wacky, and fun, and kind of crazy and bit of a rebel,” says Zuzu’s father, Glenn Verk.

Born and raised in Keller, about 30 miles west of Dallas, Zuzu is the youngest of three.

Lori and Glenn knew early on she was gifted and destined to make a difference.

From photography to painting and singing - Zuzu did it all.

But it was the outdoors that stole her heart.

Zuzu was a junior in high school when two of her friends took her camping for the first time at the Davis Mountains State Park -- that’s when her love and passion for wildlife began.

“She wants to help save the earth, she realizes that we’re not putting a good foot print on the earth, and she wants to change that for future generations and that’s exactly what she’s doing,” Lori said.

That love pushed Zuzu to an internship at the state park.

She and her dog Ponyo then moved to Fort Davis the summer after graduating from high school.

It was that internship that led Zuzu to major in Conservation Biology at Sul Ross State University.

“She cares about the environment, she loves people, she wants to be a voice to defend those who can’t defend themselves,” expressed Zuzu’s fellow classmate and friend, Charlie Barrett.

Charlie, Mark Black, and Phillip Boyd got to know Zuzu over the past year - the four of them shared many classes together.

“I have to study for weeks to get through an exam, Zuzu is one of those people who can just show up you know, five minutes before an exam, and ace it and she’s just, it seems like a real natural process for her,” said Charlie.

“She was fearless, confident, and didn’t need her hand held or anything, she was a go getter,” said Mark.

Mark was with Zuzu nearly every day. The two of them had just finished an award winning three-month long research project on protecting pronghorns in the area.

“After they were captured and collared and released, she was in charge of tracking them on a daily basis,” explained Mark.

Zuzu’s smiling face gave Mark no indication of what was to come.

“I feel like she has a lot of, a lot of good work left to do in conservation,” said an emotional Mark.

On Wednesday October 12, Zuzu had a mid-term. When she didn’t show up her classmates knew something wasn’t right.

Little did they know hundreds of miles away Zuzu’s parents were concerned as well.

“I knew something was up by Wednesday, because I hadn’t heard from her, she wasn’t returning texts,” said Lori.

Lori says her mother’s instinct kicked in after she missed a call from Zuzu the night before.

“She had called Tuesday evening at five something and I had missed the call. I returned her phone call at 6 p.m. and it went straight to voicemail.”

At first Lori thought Zuzu may have been busy with midterms, but by Friday afternoon she couldn’t keep quiet anymore.

Five hundred miles away from Alpine, Lori reached out to the only person she had contact with in town - Zuzu’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Robert Fabian.

The first thing Lori texted Robert was if he had seen or spoken with Zuzu.

“He (Robert) thought she needed her space, so I don’t know what that meant, but I said I haven’t heard from her and I’m getting worried now, because by now she would answer and [I asked] could you run by and check on her for me?” Lori explained.

Robert told Lori he and his sister drove to Zuzu’s house and banged on her door, but got no answer.

“He said that the dog was in the backyard, which we all knew was suspicious in itself, because Zuzu doesn’t just leave her dog in the backyard,” said Lori. “You know, if she’s going to leave the house she’s going to put the dog in a crate inside, so it was all very curious.”

It was at that moment that Lori says she and Robert realized Zuzu was missing.

“He said this is not good, I think it’s time we call the police, so I said would you do that, because he’s in Alpine,” said Lori. “He called the police and that’s when we discovered that she was not at home, and she hadn’t shown up for work on Wednesday, and she had missed midterms, which is something she would never do.”

With Zuzu nowhere to be found, investigators turned to Robert for answers.

“He was the last person to see her, and that’s what he told me also, that she left his apartment at 3 a.m., so I can only assume that he was the last person with her,” said Glenn.

That Friday and Saturday Lori and Robert stayed in touch to try and figure out where Zuzu could be, but on Sunday Lori got an unexpected phone call - on the other line attorney Liz Rogers.

“Liz said, I am Robert Fabian’s lawyer, and Robert wants to get a message to you, but I will not allow him to speak, so I told him I would call you to give you a message,” recalled Lori. “Liz said, Robert is very distraught, she said just know he’s very distraught.”

That’s the last time Robert spoke to the Verks or the police.

But according to search warrants, investigators think Robert may know where Zuzu is and so does his downstairs neighbor John Franco.

He and his girlfriend were home the night Zuzu was last seen.

“You could hear him moving their stuff around, playing music, and then she (zuzu) shows up…they make dinner like at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., you could smell their food, and you can hear their conversation and then laugh a little bit. Then, it got quiet like after 11 p.m.," said Franco.

But that silence didn't last long.

"We just heard one, like you know, shut the ‘f’ up and that was it," Franco recalled.

Franco says the couple argued often, but that night stood out.

He says Robert kept pacing back and forth across the apartment, and then, his girlfriend heard a loud thump just before three that morning.

But Franco did not call police.

"She wanted me to go check, so I went to go check, and it was just Robert,” said Franco.

Franco says he saw Robert get into his car and take off without Zuzu. Her car remained parked outside his apartment, but it was gone by Friday.

Take a look at this timeline; outlining what happened after Robert left his apartment that morning.

When questioned by police, he said the last time he saw Zuzu was around three or four Wednesday morning.

Court documents show at 3:15 a.m. he attempts to call his friend Chris Estrada twice, and also sent him Snapchats.

But two hours before Robert sent those messages, Chris shows up at a young woman’s house.

Court documents say she described Chris “as very distraught, pacing back and forth and acting nervous.”

She asked him if he was ok and Chris said, “I’m fine, I did not do anything, if they interview me I have nothing to say.”

He then asked the young woman if Robert could come over, so they could speak privately.

Another key part of the timeline, in the early morning hours Robert’s sister Jocelin Carrillo wakes up her husband and asks for the keys to his truck so Robert could borrow it.

And then at 6:30a.m. Zuzu’s phone shuts off.

The phone company was unable to track its exact location, but Zuzu’s parent’s say it was pinged near Robert’s apartment -- the opposite direction from Zuzu’s home.

"I think you can tell from the search warrants why we are headed in a certain direction, and why we are focused on our suspect,” said Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown. “He's probably the only one that can change which direction we start looking, everything right now points to him as a suspect."

Robert’s mom and sister disagree. They both have been named persons of interests along with Robert’s friend Chris Estrada.
This is what Robert’s mom had to say in her first and only on camera interview.

“Me, my daughter, my son, [we] love Zuzu,” Robert’s mom Leticia Fabian said. “This situation is hard.”

CBS 7: So your son didn’t have anything to do with Zuzu’s disappearance?

“No, my son is innocent, ok, he is innocent my son,” Leticia said with tears in her eyes.

CBS 7 attempted to ask Robert’s sister why he borrowed her husband’s car the same morning Zuzu disappeared, but her mom interrupted us and said:

“Go talk with the lawyer, ok, ok, please.”

Jocelin said Rogers maybe the better person to answer our questions.

But when we spoke with Rogers all she had to say was, “no comment, go ahead and quote on me that.”

We tried reaching out to Robert. For several weeks we knocked on his door, but he’s done a very good job of dodging the media.

“I can’t describe how he’s feeling, because his main concern is where is Zuzu? A lot of people may think he knows, but he doesn’t know, he’s asking the same question that everybody is asking themselves, where is Zuzu? And like my mother said, he loves her,” said Jocelin.

Unlike Robert, Chris Estrada has been cooperative with investigators.

Our partners at Crime Watch Daily spoke exclusively with Chris, who claims he has nothing to do with Zuzu’s disappearance.

“No one is, you know, vocally standing up for my side or Robert,” said Chris. “It's just been one sided. Even in the news it's been one sided and people believe the news even though it's incorrect. So we can set some of the record straight.”

When asked if he thinks Robert is capable of hurting Zuzu Chris said no.

“I've never even seen him get mad. Other people have said they have, [but] I never have. You know the sheriff's department was telling me there's mounds of evidence that suggests he did something, and I don’t really know if I believe them. In my opinion they will say anything.”

We asked Chris why Robert has refused to cooperate with the investigation? Here’s his response:

“If the sheriff's department was telling me the truth, they said they went in and questioned him and poked a couple holes in his story. Whatever those were, I don't know, and he just stopped cooperating and asked for a lawyer. Maybe if he felt attacked, maybe he did want someone to back him up. I understand that, so I think he's just looking for someone to stand up for him.”

Despite what Chris and Robert’s family say, those closest to Zuzu believe Robert is involved some how.

“About two weeks before she went missing, we spoke after class and she had mention to me she was interested in transferring to A&M University,” said Charlie. “She had mention she wanted to leave, she wanted to go to another school. She did also mention that she didn’t feel safe, that her tires had recently been slashed, and she had said I don’t think that Robert had slashed my tires, but he may have done it.”

Zuzu’s friends we spoke with say it was no secret that Robert had a reputation around town for being overly jealous and aggressive.

“She didn’t ever come to me directly and say, hey, I’m, I’m afraid of this guy or something, nothing like that, but I certainly heard that indirectly through other people,” Mark said.

Zuzu’s mom and dad don’t feel like they really got to know Robert, but confirm things got rocky six months in to their yearlong relationship.

“It was becoming like a three week interval kind of thing,” said Lori.

“So you can make your own judgment from that, I mean are relationships that are constantly coming back together and breaking up, are those good?” Glenn expressed.

At this point, Robert remains the sole suspect in Zuzu’s disappearance, but no arrests have been made.

In the meantime, family and friends remain hopeful that their spunky, energetic, and beautiful Zuzu will be found and brought back home.

Her friends ask that the next time you’re in Alpine, climb the mountain behind Sul Ross in her honor.

Not only is hiking Zuzu’s favorite thing to do, but you’ll find a special surprise at the very top.

“She (Zuzu) woke me up early, and was like, ‘hey, we’re going to go hike this mountain and we’re going to go paint on this desk, because somebody wrote some stupid stuff on it and we’re going to fix it,” Zuzu’s friend Andrea shared with us.

That’s what Zuzu did; she made the world a better place one small act at a time.

Police tell CBS 7 News, Zuzu’s cellphone and lanyard that had her ID and credit cards have still not been found.

If you have any tips that may help police lead them to Zuzu please contact Odessa Crime Stoppers. They guarantee your tips will remain anonymous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBzO0FTKDiQ

Person of Interest in Zuzu Verk Disappearance Speaks Out (Part 1) - Crime Watch Daily
Crime Watch Daily

Published on Dec 5, 2016
A mystery in West Texas, where the search continues for 22-year-old college student Zuzu Verk, who went missing on Oct. 12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NTmasGR0Wk

Person of Interest in Zuzu Verk Disappearance Speaks Out (Part 2) - Crime Watch Daily
Crime Watch Daily

Published on Dec 5, 2016
A mystery in West Texas, where the search continues for 22-year-old college student Zuzu Verk, who went missing on Oct. 12.

Check your local listings at CrimeWatchDaily.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbK7rlRkx8s

Person of Interest in Zuzu Verk Disappearance Speaks Out (Part 3) - Crime Watch Daily
Crime Watch Daily

Published on Dec 5, 2016
A mystery in West Texas, where the search continues for 22-year-old college student Zuzu Verk, who went missing on Oct. 12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzDjwhaG4MM

Person of Interest in Zuzu Verk Disappearance Speaks Out (Part 4) - Crime Watch Daily
Crime Watch Daily

Published on Dec 5, 2016
A mystery in West Texas, where the search continues for 22-year-old college student Zuzu Verk, who went missing on Oct. 12.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/%E2%80%98we-can-only-hope-she%E2%80%99s-been-abducted%E2%80%99-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-zuzu-verk/ar-AAldLaE?li=BBnb7Kz

‘We can only hope she’s been abducted’: The mysterious disappearance of Zuzu Verk
The Washington Post
Peter Holley
4 hrs ago

It’s been nearly two months since Glenn and Lori Verk’s daughter disappeared before sunrise on a chilly morning in mid-October.

But when the heartbroken parents walk through the busy streets of downtown Alpine, Tex., they sometimes feel like their daughter Zuzu is all around them.

She’s in the hugs from mournful strangers who approach the couple on the street and in the playful anecdotes shared by shopkeepers who were accustomed to seeing pixie-like 21-year-old drop by their stores with a few girlfriends in tow. She’s in the meals that are paid for anonymously at local cafes and in the missing posters showing the college student’s smiling face and blonde hair that are plastered across the rustic ranching town.

At times, it can seem like everyone in the tightknit community of 6,000 — located in the sprawling heart of the west Texas frontier — knew their daughter. As much comfort as that thought brings, her parents say, it’s equally unsettling considering their little girl is nowhere to be found.

In her absence, they are left with an endless supply of speculative scenarios — some far-fetched but hopeful, others troubling and painful — that seem to grow more or less depending on how they’re coping that day. Whether Zuzu is dead or alive, they say, they just want the truth.

“It seems obvious to us that Zuzu did not leave on her own volition and whoever is responsible has hidden her from view,” Glenn Verk said when asked how police, specialized search teams and drones could’ve scoured thousands of square miles looking for his daughter and come back empty-handed. “If you look at this region, you can hide somebody pretty easily if you put a little bit of effort into it.”

“We can only hope she’s been abducted,” Lori said. “We don’t think there’s any way that she would’ve run away.”

“She would have to be hidden in a building that there’s no access to legally,” Glenn continued.

“No matter what happened, she would’ve fought,” Lori added. “She’s fearless.”

“We try to come up with scenarios where she can come home safe and sound, but each one drags you emotionally along with it,” Glenn concluded.

Police have reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance video that have been acquired from business and local residents, according to the Dallas *******. They’ve also interviewed more than 100 people, asked anyone with a security camera on their property to come forward,  and told local ranchers to watch out for unusual items found on their land, the ******* reported.

Police have pointed out that the expansive, thinly-populated search area is about the size of Connecticut.

 ::snipping3::

Verk’s boyfriend, Robert Fabian, 25, would later tell police that his girlfriend left his home around 3 a.m. the next morning. Neighbors told police that the couple could be heard arguing that same night, but Fabian denied that any arguments took place when he spoke to his girlfriend’s mother days later, the family said.

 ::snipping3::

“I spoke with Robert and he assured me that Zuzu left his apartment at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning to come home,” Lori Verk said. “But her car was spotted at his house as late as 10:30 a.m. the next morning.”

Police performing a welfare check discovered Verk’s car parked in front of her house, her parents said. They said many of her belongings were still in the vehicle, but her phone and a lanyard attached to her car keys, identification and a credit card were missing. Verk’s bicycle was inside her home and her dog was in the back yard, but the college student had vanished, her parents said.

“She was not the type of person to leave without telling people or to leave her dog behind,” Lori Verk said. “We believe her car was moved in front of her home.”

Two weeks after Verk’s disappearance, Alpine police officially upgraded Verk’s boyfriend from a person of interest to a suspect in her disappearance, according a news release posted on Facebook. The release indicated that Fabian’s family and his close friend, Chris Estrada, were also considered persons of interest in Verk’s disappearance.

 ::snipping3::

Alpine police didn’t respond to phone calls seeking comment, and no one has been charged in the case.

 ::snipping3::

Reached by phone, Fabian’s lawyer, Liz Rogers, declined to comment on the case directly, but contradicted Scown and said that her client has cooperated with police and has an upstanding reputation among residents in his hometown of Alpine.

Verk’s parents said they have only spoken to Rogers on one occasion at the Alpine Police Department and the conversation wasn’t productive. They said Rogers told them she’d advised her client to stop speaking to police, but she refused to tell them why.

“She came only after weeks of being hounded,” Lori Verk said. “She came and met with us. We had many questions and when we asked her for answers, she said, ‘I’m not here to answer your questions.’ We were very angry.”

“She did repeat that Robert [Fabian] was distraught,” her husband added.

 ::snipping3::

A reward for information leading to the whereabouts or safe return of Verk has reached $200,000. The reward was doubled after Glenn Verk’s employer — the H-E-B/Central Market grocery chain — decided to pitch in. Verk said his bosses have implored him to take time off to focus on the search for his daughter, allowing the Verks to relocate to Alpine full-time.

Lori Verk said the couple “reverberate with the community,” using the town as a source of strength. Many locals met Verk through her conservation work, but others got to know her from her time working at the local Dollar General store.

“She reflects who this community is,” she said. “She’s kinda quirky and artsy and a lover of the outdoors. She’s become an unofficial daughter to this community and this university.”

After relocating to Alpine to continue searching, the couple moved into their daughter’s home. Verk’s father said the home offers them a feeling of closeness to their daughter, but the constant reminder of her presence can be overwhelming at times.

They said they have no plans to move back home.

“I find it comforting some of the time, but it can also be hard,” Glenn Verk said. “You think the special things — a piece of jewelry or a photograph — will set you off, but it’s even things like her shampoo; things that you know she touched that remind you of how quickly your world can change.”



Photo courtesy of Verk Family Zuzu Verk loved the outdoors and was studying conservation biology before she vanished, according to her family.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/34087569/grand-jury-reconvenes-in-zuzu-verk-case

Grand jury reconvenes in Zuzu Verk case
Monday, December 19th 2016, 8:38 am CST
Monday, December 19th 2016, 8:41 am CST
By Zora Asberry, AnchorCONNECT
 

The grand jury met in Brewster County at 8:00 Monday morning regarding the Zuzu Verk Case.

In November, the same jury met, but no indictments or any other paperwork came as a result of that meeting.

According to Brewster county officials, it is unusual for a Grand Jury in Brewster County to meet multiple times.

The main suspect in the case is still Zuzu's on and off boyfriend, Robert Fabian.

According to Alpine Police, Robert Fabian has not been helpful during the investigation.

After the initial grand jury proceedings Zuzu's parents told NewsWest 9 they were hopeful Fabian would be obligated to cooperate with law enforcement.

More evidence in the case is expected to be presented Monday, but these proceedings are closed to the public.

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http://www.newswest9.com/story/34093828/grand-jury-for-verk-case-wraps-up-parents-hopeful-for-answers

Grand jury for Verk case wraps up, parents hopeful for answers
Monday, December 19th 2016, 10:31 pm CST
Monday, December 19th 2016, 10:31 pm CST
By Roxana Rubio, ReporterCONNECT

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Robert Fabian and attorney, Liz Rogers (Source: KWES)

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
Tense moments Monday in Alpine, the grand jury for missing Sul Ross State University student, Zuzu Verk, met for the second time.

Zuzu's family gathered at the courthouse and hoped for answers from the sole suspect in the case, Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert Fabian but got nothing.

"No comment,” said Fabian’s attorney, Liz Rogers, as we asked what happened to Zuzu. “He Has no comment.”

Zuzu's on again, off again boyfriend remains the sole suspect in her disappearance.

He kept to himself, didn't say a word to the cameras and avoided eye contact with a family he once sat down with to eat dinner.

"It's the first time I've seen him at all,” said Lori Verk, Zuzu’s mother. “As much as I wanted him to look at me and make eye contact, he wouldn't. He avoided us.”

"He wouldn't acknowledge us at all, just stared straight ahead,” said Glenn Verk, Zuzu’s father.

Fabian's friend, Chris Estrada, is a person of interest in the case. Estrada also faced a grand jury, he said he only met Zuzu once but describes a relationship on the rocks.

"September, October when I started hanging out in Alpine more, me and other friends were more on board of them splitting up,” said Estrada. “You know at some point you gotta call it quits, but she would go back, he would go back. It was just back and forth."

Estrada believes in Fabian's innocence but Zuzu's parents aren't so convinced.

"No, no. The police have assured us that he knows a lot and may be responsible for a lot," said Glenn Verk.

The Verk family expected to be away from Zuzu when she moved for college, but not under these circumstances.

"At this point, I don't care why or what or how, I just want to know where she is,” said Lori Verk. “I have to hang on to that thread of hope that she is still alive out there and someone has to know where she is."

 ::snipping3::

Thanks for the updates TM. This is such a sad case.  ::MonkeyTears:: ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyTears::

You're welcome, Klaas! 

Yes, very sad.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyTears:: :smt090

Video at link:

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Zuzu-Verks-mother-extends-emotional-plea-to-lone-suspect-408725255.html

Zuzu Verk's mother extends emotional plea to lone suspect

By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Fri 12:46 AM, Dec 30, 2016
         
ALPINE -- In a candid interview Zuzu Verk’s mom makes an emotional plea to the one man who police believe knows where she might be.

“How can he do this to us? How could he put us through this? Why can’t he just help?” questioned Lori Verk.

Seventy-eight, that’s how many days Lori has gone without being able to see, touch, or speak with her youngest daughter Zuzu.

“A young woman just doesn’t disappear off the face of the earth,” said Lori.

Hopeful is a word Lori holds close to her heart, but also nestled inside there is pain and anger that seems to be growing with each second that passes by.

“All of this hiding, all of this not speaking, I don’t care what your lawyer tells you, it’s not helping you in the long run, it is not helping anyone,” Lori said when asked what she would say to Robert if given the chance.

The sight of Robert moving his belongings out his home, and officers turning the city landfill upside down the last two days, reawakens the anxiety that seems to be living inside of Lori now.

“At this point right now, I can only guess that Robert had everything to do with it,” said Lori.

Lori has every bit of faith that investigators will find her daughter, but her patience with Zuzu’s boyfriend Robert is what’s wearing thin.

She can only hope Zuzu is alive, but if not Lori says “then have the decency to let her family know.”

Until then, she and the rest of her family say they will remain strong and have faith that one day soon they’ll be reunited with their spunky and beautiful Zuzu.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Chris-Estrada-says-he-is-now-being-considered-a-suspect-in-Zuzu-Verks-disapperance-409612595.html

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EXCLUSIVE: Chris Estrada says he is now being considered a suspect in Zuzu Verk's disappearance

By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Tue 11:06 PM, Jan 03, 2017  |  Updated: Wed 12:47 AM, Jan 04, 2017
         
ALPINE -- It’s been almost three months since Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk went missing and now we’re learning there may be a second suspect in the case.

In an exclusive interview with Chris Estrada, he explains why he believes he's no longer a person of interest, but instead a suspect.

Before Robert Fabian stepped foot inside a Brewster County courtroom last month, his longtime friend Chris was brought in to be questioned before the grand jury.

Robert was Zuzu’s on-again, off-again boyfriend and has been the sole suspect in the case.

Confident that he has nothing to hide, Chris waived his rights to an attorney and chose to answer questions for over three hours.

But what he didn't see coming was the news that he was allegedly no longer being looked as just a person of interest in Zuzu’s disappearance.

"Just said that I am a suspect for concealing and tampering with evidence," Chris said.

CBS 7 News: Do you have any fear that you might be arrested for this?
"I wouldn't say fear, if they do I would be disappointed,” Chris replied. “You know, them wanting to blame me or not, I still don't know what happened to Zuzu."


But Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown can't confirm or deny Chris' claim of now being considered a suspect along with Robert.

However, it's a claim that Zuzu's mom says she wouldn't doubt is true.

"Chris Estrada has cooperated with the police. Has he given them any information worth anything? No. None whatsoever," said Zuzu’s mom Lori Verk.

Despite what investigators, the community, and Zuzu's family believe, Chris is steadfast in his claims that both he and Robert are innocent.

"In the end, whether people want to believe me or not, we're all on the same team,” Chris said. “And we have all been, not just us, a lot of people have been affected by this tragedy and I’m not going to hide from it -- I'd rather answer everyone's questions. I still have faith that there won't need to be any arrests, at least on my end."

As for Zuzu's parents, they say investigators are getting closer to finding out what really happened to their daughter.

"A young woman cannot just disappear into thin air, so there has to be evidence somewhere, and we will find it, they will find it," Lori said with determination.

Sources tell us the grand jury will be reconvening once again in the near future.

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http://www.yourbasin.com/news/sheriff-dodson-one-area-left-to-search/642809755

Sheriff Dodson: One Area Left to Search
Posted: Jan 19, 2017 05:08 PM CST
Updated: Jan 19, 2017 05:08 PM CST

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (Local 2/Fox 24) - The search for missing Alpine woman Zuzu Verk continued on Wednesday.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson said Thursday that investigators combed a large area of land however, nothing was found.

Now, Dodson says that leaves investigators with only one more area to search.

He wouldn't release where investigators searched Wednesday or what area was left to be searched in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Verk has now been missing since October.

Her boyfriend, Robert Fabian, remains the only suspect in the investigation.

are there other missing persons in or near alpine


West Texas deputies dig up body in shallow grave near where Zuzu Verk vanished
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Liz Farmer, Breaking News producer

Human remains were found Friday in West Texas near where Zuzu Renee Verk, a 22-year-old North Texas woman, disappeared four months ago.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent stumbled upon a shallow grave while servicing equipment and called the Brewster County Sheriff's Office about 10 a.m. Friday, the Sheriff's Office said.
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The remains were found just off Wagon Road in the Sunny Glen area just northwest of Alpine, which is the town where Verk was last seen in October, Alpine police said Friday.
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2017/02/03/human-remains-found-west-texas-near-dallas-area-woman-went-missing

http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/human-remains-found-near-alpine-as-search-for-zuzu-verk-continues/396773765

Human remains found near Alpine as search for Zuzu Verk continues
WFAA 4:56 PM. CST February 03, 2017
 
ALPINE -- The Brewster County Sheriff's Office and Alpine Police Department are investigating after human remains were found near Alpine, the West Texas town where 21-year-old college student Zuzu Verk was last seen in October of 2016.

Police say the unidentified remains were found in a shallow grave in the Sunny Glen area, northwest of the city, Friday morning by a border patrol agent.

The remains, which are described as skeletal, are being sent to the medical examiner's office for identification.

Verk's family has been notified, although police aren't sure if the remains belong to her.

No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed, but police say Verk's boyfriend, Robert Fabian, is their primary suspect in her disappearance.

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Alpine Police Department
5 hrs ·
Alpine Police Department is assisting Brewster County Sheriff's Office with human remains that have been located in the Sunny Glen area just north west of Alpine. The remains were located in a shallow grave just off of Wagon Road. The investigation is ongoing and we would like to notify the public to avoid the area. The remains will sent off for identification. We will continue to update as circumstances develop.

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Alpine Police Department
46 mins ·
Texas Rangers have arrived on scene and are currently processing evidence at the scene. Brewster County Sheriffs personnel along with Alpine Police are assisting. The evidence collection and processing may take several days. The remains are expected to be taken to University of North Texas on Monday for identification.

http://www.fox4news.com/news/233583175-story

Remains found in West Texas area where North Texas woman disappeared


By: FOX4News.com Staff
POSTED:FEB 03 2017 01:41PM CST
UPDATED:FEB 03 2017 04:42PM CST

Police in the West Texas town of Alpine are working to identify remains found in a shallow grave near the area where a North Texas woman disappeared.

“Alpine Police Department is assisting Brewster County Sheriff's Office with human remains that have been located in the Sunny Glen area just north west of Alpine. The remains were located in a shallow grave just off of Wagon Road. The investigation is ongoing and we would like to notify the public to avoid the area. The remains will be sent off for identification. We will continue to update as circumstances develop,” police said on Facebook Friday.

The remains were found near where Zuzu Verk went missing last fall. The 22-year-old grew up in Keller, but attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine. She was reported missing after she missed a mid-term.

Family members said Verk went out with her boyfriend the night before she disappeared. Police said her boyfriend, Robert Fabian, is an official suspect in the case.

“The fact that we have no other missing person's cases that does make it a high probability that it could be her, but that's not for certain,” said Lt. Felipe Fierro, Alpine Police Department.

The remains will be sent to the University of North Texas to be identified and Alpine police hope to have the results returned by next week.

 ::HelloKitty:: Thanks for the heads up cw618!

http://www.fox4news.com/news/233583175-story

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

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Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
January 22 at 5:36pm

During the early morning hours of January 22, 2017, An Officer with the Alpine Police Department attempted to stop a white 2016 Ford Mustang for failing to make a complete stop at the intersection of West Avenue E and 5th Street. The officer immediately activated his emergency lights in attempt to stop the vehicle for the traffic violation. The Mustang accelerated and continued west on Avenue E. After a short pursuit of the vehicle, the driver stopped and attempted to hide his vehicle along the railroad tracks at the 800 block of West Holland. The driver, Christopher Estrada, was placed under arrest for evading arrest and DWI.
*Estrada is innocent until proven guilty in court

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http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Remains-found-in-shallow-grave-near-where-Texas-coed-disappeared-412740223.html
Remains found in shallow grave near where Texas coed disappeared
February 3, 2016

ALPINE, Texas (KWTX) A Border Patrol agent who was servicing some equipment Friday found human remains in a shallow grave in a rural area near Alpine, from where a Sul Ross State University student disappeared in October 2016.

Zuzu Verk was last seen early in the morning on Oct. 12, 2016.

Authorities covered hundreds of thousands of miles from the air and on the ground in the search for the missing coed.

Alpine police Lt. Felipe Fierro says the remains were found in a brushy area with a paved road nearby.

He said police haven't received any other missing person reports since Verk’s disappearance.

The Fort Worth junior’s boyfriend, Robert Fabian, told officers he last saw her on Oct. 12.

Police in Alpine seized a 2016 Ford Mustang and a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck in the search for the missing student, described the Mustang as “a key piece of evidence” in the disappearance and asked anyone who saw the car between midnight on Oct. 12 through the morning of Oct. 13 to call them.

By late October, the reward offered for information leading to her whereabouts had grown to $200,000.

Interview with Sheriff Dodson.  Grave was disturbed by animals, remains are scattered.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Brewster-County-Sheriff-speaks-on-body-found-near-Alpine-412712503.html

Video at this link too:

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Authorities-investigating-human-body-found-near-Alpine-412700743.html

Blog: Human remains found in shallow grave near Alpine

First View of the Scene of Body Found
 
Posted: Fri 12:24 PM, Feb 03, 2017  |  Updated: Fri 5:45 PM, Feb 03, 2017
          
ALPINE -- We are updating this blog with the latest information on a body that was discovered Friday morning in a shallow grave.


Photo courtesy of the Alpine Police Department.

5:40 p.m. Update: According to The Alpine Police Department, Texas Rangers have arrived on scene and are taking evidence into possession, with the help of the Brewster County Sheriff's Office and Alpine Police.

The evidence collection could take several days, APD reports. The remains will be taken to the University of North Texas on Monday for identification.

5 p.m. Update: Sheriff Ronny Dodson gave a press conference to the media Friday afternoon revealing new details on the body that was found.

According to Dodson, the remains of the body are scattered over an area, requiring members of the sheriff's office and Texas Rangers to do an extensive search.

Members of the Alpine Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, DPS, and Homeland Security are expected to join in the search on Saturday.

Sheriff Dodson was not able to say if the remains that were found were male or female, but that the forensics test in Dallas would give them more information.


The family of Zuzu Verk is set to arrive at the local airport, where they will be picked up by officers with the Alpine Police Department.

Zuzu's mother, Lori, lives in Alpine currently. Zuzu's father, brother, and sister currently live out of the area.

According to Sheriff Dodson, the shallow grave was very well concealed, and they consider themselves lucky that it was found as Border Patrol agents do not normally operate in that area.

The Border Patrol trooper who found the remains was working on information relating to illegal immigrants in the area.

The area where the remains were found had been previously searched, but according to Sheriff Dodson vegetation was greener and thicker at the time.

Evidence found at the scene will be taken to a DPS lab, where it will be processed in order to help their investigation.

Sheriff Dodson says they don't expect new information to be released until Monday or Tuesday, and don't expect to clear the scene until Saturday.

What happens if the body is determined to be Zuzu?

"We'll go from there," said Sheriff Dodson.

Everything we know so far: Early Friday morning Alpine Border Patrol Agents were performing operations near Sunny Glen when they found human remains in a shallow grave.

The agents then notified the Brewster County Sheriff's Office at 10 a.m., handing off the investigation.

When BCSO arrived on scene they secured the area, and found a shallow grave which appeared to have been disturbed.

"It looks like an animal might have dug it up and scattered it about. Now we have to piece it all back together," Brewster County Sheriff Dodson said during a phone interview.

A forensics team was then requested to arrive on scene and examine the remains.

According to Sheriff Dodson, as of now they plan to send the remains to Dallas where they will be identified. They also hope to gather evidence from the remains while in Dallas.

At this time, Sheriff Dodson cannot confirm whether or not the remains are those of missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk.

He did confirm with CBS 7 that Zuzu Verk is the only current missing persons case in the area.

You can listen to Sheriff Dodson's full interview here.
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UPDATE: United States Border Patrol has released information on the body discovered Friday morning.

According to a press release, Alpine Border Patrol agents discovered the human remains as they were performing normal Border Patrol operations.

Border Patrol then notified local and state law enforcement agencies and the investigation was turned over.
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UPDATE: Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson tells CBS 7 his crews have a perimeter set up around the Sunny Glen area, a few miles outside of Alpine.

He says they will not be able to continue with their investigation until a forensic team from out of town arrives on scene.

Sheriff Dodson says the remains were found in a shallow grave that appeared to have been disturbed.

"It looks like an animal might have dug it up and scattered it about. Now we have to piece it all back together," sheriff Dodson said during a phone interview.

Sheriff Dodson says the remains were discovered Friday morning by a Border Patrol agent. His office was notified soon after that.

Once the forensic team is on scene, the remains will be sent to a forensic examiner in the Dallas area to get an I.D. While the remains are there, evidence will try to be taken off the remains.

CBS 7 inquired if Sheriff Dodson believes the remains are those of missing Alpine student Zuzu Verk, but were told it is too early to tell.

"Right now we really don't want to say, we don't want to jeopardize the case, what we're going to do is my deputies are going to take the remains to the forensics examiner in Dallas probably on Sunday, and we'll drop them off on Monday, and we're going to get a positive ID," said Sheriff Dodson, "We'll then go to the forensic institute there and see what kind of evidence we can get off the remains."

Sheriff Dodson confirmed that Zuzu Verk is the only reported missing person in the area.
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UPDATE: The Alpine Police Department has released new information on the remains found:

Alpine Police Department is assisting Brewster County Sheriff's Office with human remains that have been located in the Sunny Glen area just north west of Alpine. The remains were located in a shallow grave just off of Wagon Road. The investigation is ongoing and we would like to notify the public to avoid the area. The remains will sent off for identification. We will continue to update as circumstances develop.
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Authorities are investigating a body that was found near Sunny Glen Canyon.

According to the Brewster County Sheriff's Office, the gender of the body has not been identified.

The sheriff's office is currently working to access the area the body was found.

According to KVLF/KALP Radio in Alpine, the body was found in a shallow grave.



CBS 7 has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this story as more information is released.

Video at the link.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Photos-Views-of-the-scene-where-body-was-found-near-Alpine-412748503.html

Photos: Views of the scene where body was found near Alpine

Aerial Footage Body Found
 
Posted: Fri 7:53 PM, Feb 03, 2017  |  Updated: Fri 9:06 PM, Feb 03, 2017
         
ALPINE -- We've put together a gallery of photos showing where a body was found near Alpine Friday morning. You can view the entire gallery below.

A bird's eye view of the scene where a body was found near Alpine Friday morning.

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Photo courtesy of the Brewster County Sheriff's Office.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Its-not-over-yet-says-mother-of-Missing-Sul-Ross-Student-Zuzu-Verk-412747373.html

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"It's not over yet," says mother of Missing Sul Ross Student Zuzu Verk

Posted: Fri 7:23 PM, Feb 03, 2017
         
ALPINE -- Zuzu's mother, Lori Verk, spoke with CBS 7 following the discovery of a body Friday morning.

According to Lori, she says she has very mixed feelings about the situation.

"I can't tell you how much I've appreciated all the love and support, can't get through this without all the support," said Lori.

"It's not over yet, not by a long stretch."

CBS 7's Deann Lopez will have an exclusive interview with Lori tonight at 10.

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Fort Stockton Pioneer
7 hrs ·
Big Bend Border Patrol Sector finds human remains
Staff Report
Human remains were found today by Wagon Road in the Sunny Glen subdivision west of Alpine, Tx. The area is the last known place missing Sul Ross student, Zuzu Verk, was seen in Oct. 2016.
A Border Patrol Agent found what looked like a shallow grave that had been disturbed by animals. The body is said to be one of a small female. The Brewster County Sheriff’s Office will be sending the remains for positive identification.
Forensic teams from San Angelo and El Paso are being sent to the scene to help with the investigation.
We will keep you all posted as we receive details.

 ::snipping3:: from the comments:

Quiroz Jovi Pioneer it isn't appreciated that you are only speculating. It's rude and inconsiderate for the Verk family. Let the officers do their jobs. If you would be so kind, release the name of your "source".

Fort Stockton Pioneer
Fort Stockton Pioneer Thank you for your feedback. However the information came from a reliable source at the scene. Much like law enforcement and other media outlets, it is our job to protect our sources.

http://www.kcbd.com/story/34425706/investigation-continues-after-body-found-near-alpine

Investigation continues after human remains found near Alpine
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 8:37 am CST
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 8:42 am CST
By Violet Trevizo, Digital Content ProducerCONNECT
 
(Source: KWES)

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
For almost a day now, the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office has been monitoring the area near Alpine where human remains were found yesterday morning.

Today, the Alpine Police Department, Department of Public Transportation, Border Patrol and Homeland Security are assisting in the ongoing investigation.

We’re told there’s no way of knowing how long the remains had been there, but Brewster County Sheriff, Ronny Dodson, said the body was not badly decomposed. 

Authorities have not been able to confirm whether the clothing belonging to the person was that of a male or female.

The area of Sunny Glen Canyon was searched back in October when Sul Ross Student, Zuzu Verk went missing.

At the time there is no confirmation that the remains found could be those of Verk.

The evidence collection and processing is expected to take several days before being sent to the University of North Texas in Denton.

The identity of the person is expected to be known by Monday or Tuesday, according to Alpine police.

 ::MonkeyDance:: ::MonkeyGavel:: ::justice2nj2::

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West Texas police arrest 25-year-old man in Zuzu Verk case
By Joshua Fechter, San Antonio Express-News Updated 9:48 am, Saturday, February 4, 2017


Robert Fabian, 25, was arrested Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, on a warrant for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

Police in West Texas arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of 22-year-old Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk, who went missing in October.

Robert Fabian has been charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse, the Alpine Police Department said in a news release Saturday.

Police were investigating human remains found Friday during a routine border patrol operation northwest of Alpine in Sunny Glen.

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At approximately 9:00 am this morning, Robert Fabian has been arrested on a warrant by Alpine Police Department. The warrant is for Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse. Fabian was arrested at the 500 block of S. 16th Street in Alpine.

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POLICE: Evidence at scene of human remains match features consistent with Zuzu Verk

ALPINE -- Alpine Police just arrested boyfriend of missing Sul Ross Student Zuzu Verk Saturday morning. Robert Fabian is charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

The news comes just one day after the discovery of human remains west of Alpine.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown confirms to CBS 7’s Deann Lopez that evidence at the scene, including the human remains, have features which are consistent with a match to Zuzu Verk. No formal identification has yet been made as the remains are being sent to a Dallas Medical Examiner.

The Verk family is not yet ready to make any public comment today, but spoke out in an emotional interview with CBS 7.

“It’s not over yet, not by a long shot,” Lori Verk said with determination. “I want to find out exactly what, when, why, how, who -- that’s what I want to find out.”

As for the other suspect in Verk’s disappearance—Chris Estrada, police and law enforcement believe he is now living in Arizona.

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Brewster County Sheriff's Office
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The Brewster County Sheriff's office is continuting on into today from yesterdays discovery of a shallow grave in the Sunny Glenn area. Area agencies gathered wit the Sheriff's Office including the Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, Texas Rangers, Department of Public Safety, Brewster County Emergency Managment, and the Alpine Police Department. Investigation is still under way as law enforcement officials continue to search for evidence. This is happening as the lone suspet in the case, Robert Fabian was taken into custody earlier and is currently being held at Brewster County Jail.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/34426622/alpine-police-list-chris-estrada-as-suspect-in-connection-to-zuzu-verk-case

Chris Estrada named suspect in connection to Zuzu Verk Case
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 1:12 pm CST
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 1:18 pm CST
By Violet Trevizo, Digital Content ProducerCONNECT

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
Alpine police has listed Chris Estrada as a suspect in connection to the Zuzu Verk Case.

There's no confirmation whether there is an arrest warrant out for him at this time.

We know he has relocated to Arizona, possibly in the Phoenix area.

Stay with us as we continue to update you on this story.

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Shelley Rubinstein
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There are about 75 different law enforcement vehicles lining the narrow road into the canyon of Sunny Glen. The sheriff's deputy at the second cattle guard coming into the canyon said that many of the things recovered at a shallow grave point to Zuzu Verk. I can't imagine how her family has suffered not knowing where she was or if she was dead or alive. Now they can grieve the loss of their beautiful, vivacious daughter, sister, friend. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Blog-Evidence-at-the-scene-of-body-found-consistent-with-Zuzu-Verk-412780733.html

Blog: Evidence at the scene of body found consistent with Zuzu Verk

Police: Evidence consistent with Zuzu Verk
 
Posted: Sat 11:59 AM, Feb 04, 2017  |  Updated: Sat 1:47 PM, Feb 04, 2017
          
ALPINE -- We are updating this blog with the latest information following today's arrest of Robert Fabian after a body was found.


Robert Fabian was arrested Saturday morning after a body was found outside of Alpine on Friday.

1:40 p.m. Update: Additional remains have been found on Saturday.

According to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, finding more remains will allow investigators to better determine a cause.

Among those found today included remains that are 'crucial' to the identification and investigation, Sheriff Dodson says.

The sheriff's office is planning on taking the remains to the University of North Texas for testing either Saturday night or Sunday morning. The scene where the body was found is expected to be cleared by tonight.

Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown also tells CBS 7 that a warrant for Robert Fabian was already in the works before a body was found Friday morning.

Everything we know so far: There have been several developments after a body was found outside of Alpine Friday morning.

At 10:00 a.m. Friday, the Brewster County Sheriff's Office was notified by a U.S. Border Patrol agent that human remains had been found in a shallow grave near Sunny Glen Canyon, northwest of Alpine.


The sheriff's office, Alpine Police Department, and Texas Rangers then responded to the location and established a perimeter.

According to BCSO, the remains appeared to be disturbed.

""It looks like an animal might have dug it up and scattered it about. Now we have to piece it all back together," Sheriff Ronny Dodson said during a phone interview.

A forensics team was called to the scene, and the plan became for the remains to be taken to the University of North Texas in order to both identify them and find additional evidence.

The Verk family then flew to Alpine and were picked up by members of the Alpine Police Department other than Zuzu's mother Lori, who was already living in Alpine temporarily.

In an interview with CBS 7, Lori stated she believed that the body was her daughter.

“It’s not over yet, not by a long shot,” Lori said with determination. “I want to find out exactly what, when, why, how, who -- that’s what I want to find out.”

Just before 10 a.m. Saturday, it was announced that the Alpine Police Department had arrested boyfriend Robert Fabian with a warrant for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

Another release by the Alpine Police Department stated that evidence at the scene, including human remains, have features which are consistent with a match to Zuzu, though no formal identification had been made.

As of now, Fabian remains in custody at the Brewster County Jail.

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Alpine Police Department added 2 new photos.
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Alpine Police Department would like to thank all the agencies involved during the investigation of missing person Zuzu Verk. Special thanks to Brewster County Sheriffs Office, Texas Rangers, Department of Public Safety, US Border Patrol, Texas Parks and Wildlife, HSI ALPINE, HSI EL PASO, Brewster County EMC Dave Lambrix. Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated.
#weareone

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Brewster County Sheriff's Office
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It has been a round the clock effort as all our area law enforcement agencies have teamed up and have been working hard on this continuing investigation. Sheriff Dodson would like to thank Alpine Police Department, Tx Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers. Dept of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, Brewster County Emergency Management for their vigorous efforts into the investigation. Sheriff Dodson would also like to thank the local volunteers and the Sunny Glenn residents for providing food and warm beverages to everyone involved. Investigation is on going.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Search-Warrant-executed-at-the-home-of-Robert-Fabians-Sister-412795413.html

Pitch forks, shovel, tools removed from home of Robert Fabian's sister

Search at Robert Fabian Sister's House
 
By News Staff | Posted: Sat 6:27 PM, Feb 04, 2017  |  Updated: Sat 9:55 PM, Feb 04, 2017
         
Alpine -- A search warrant was executed at Robert Fabian's Sister's home in Alpine.


Our crews on scene say authorities are removing possible evidence from the home and vehicles at the property.

Robert Fabian is the former boyfriend of Zuzu Verk.

According to the sister of Robert Fabian police had a search warrant to pick up shovels and hand tools, pitch forks, and any other tools used to dig or remove soil or natural ground.

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Zuzu Verk
January 12, 2016

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Blog: Verk family embraced at Alpine prayer vigil


Prayer vigil in Alpine

 
Police: Evidence consistent with Zuzu Verk

Posted: Sat 11:59 AM, Feb 04, 2017  |  Updated: Sat 8:22 PM, Feb 04, 2017
         
ALPINE -- We are updating this blog with the latest information following today's arrest of Robert Fabian after a body was found.

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Lori Verk at the prayer vigil in Alpine

7:45 p.m. Update: Community members embrace Lori and Glenn Verk at a prayer vigil in Alpine.

7:30 p.m. Update:
According to the sister of Robert Fabian police had a search warrant to pick up shovels and hand tools, pitch forks, and any other tools used to dig or remove soil or natural ground.

"This is where my children live, whether people want to believe me or not, I would never do anything to jeopardize that. It's always been clean and safe for them," said Carrillo, Fabian's sister.

7:00 p.m. Update: The scene where the body was found at the shallow grave has now been cleared.

5:40 p.m. Update: Law enforcement is now searching through different vehicles at the home of Robert Fabian's sister, according to a CBS 7 reporter on scene.

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http://www.newswest9.com/story/34428530/ex-boyfriend-of-zuzu-verk-speaks-on-recent-developments-in-case

Ex-boyfriend of Zuzu Verk speaks on recent developments in case
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 10:06 pm CST
Saturday, February 4th 2017, 10:09 pm CST
By Chelsey Trahan, ReporterCONNECT

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Zuzu and Mason Kelton (Source: KWES).
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Friends of Zuzu Verk in her hometown of Keller have been following the case just as much as her friends in Alpine.

Zuzu's ex-boyfriend, who still lives in the area, says he is devastated by the recent developments in the case.

"I know all the things that make her, her. To know that someone was let in to know those things and something as horrible as this could have happened," said Mason Kelton.

Kelton met Zuzu in 2014 at a halloween party. He knew immediately, she was special.

"She was really bubbly. It was really funny. The party ended up getting busted and a bunch of us had ran through the backyard to jump a fence and my pants got stuck and they ripped. She helped me over the fence," said Kelton.

After talking for a few weeks, they became a couple, but eventually broke up. Zuzu transferred from the University of North Texas and moved to Alpine to study at Sul Ross State University.

The two lost touch, but Kelton says just days before she went missing the two talked and caught up. Then on October 12, he heard the news.

"I was worried that she had taken the wrong path, either gotten lost, fell, broke her leg, got attacked. The last thing that popped in my mind was that Robert had done it. The only thing in regards to Robert that she had mentioned were slippery and up and down," said Kelton.

In those almost four months, Kelton kept up with the case despite being 500 miles away. He says he's touched but not surprised about how many people are praying for Zuzu and her family.

"To be honest, I don't feel very much. This has taken a toll on all of us. I know that time heals all wounds. I'm going to continue to bring her will into my life and love people the way she did," said Kelton.

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Wagon Rd sits west of Alpine, TX deep in the mountains of West Texas. This area is very remote with only an occasional vehicle passing by. An area with what appeared to be a shallow grave is surrounded by small trees. #zuzuverk

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http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Human-remains-found-Friday-in-route-to-Dallas---412824933.html

Human remains now in transit to Dallas for identification

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By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Sun 11:30 AM, Feb 05, 2017  |  Updated: Sun 11:36 AM, Feb 05, 2017
         
ALPINE -- A Brewster County Sheriff's Deputy left town around 11 a.m. Sunday with the human remains that were found Friday morning, according to Sheriff Ronnie Dodson.

The remains are being taken to the University of North Texas in order to both identify them and find additional evidence.

Sheriff Dodson hopes to have a positive ID by either Monday or Tuesday.

CBS 7 News will continue to bring you the latest developments in this case.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/412826373.html

Zuzu Verk's Family: We will be forever changed, but not ruined

By Matthew Rist | Posted: Sun 12:19 PM, Feb 05, 2017
         
ALPINE -- Family of missing Sul Ross University Student Zuzu Verk have released a statement in light of the recent break in the investigation. The family told CBS 7 in an interview Friday that they believed the discovery of unidentified human remains near Alpine was likely Zuzu.

Today, police sent the remains off for official identification.

"As our family awaits the likely news that our worst fears have been realized, our sorrow has grown alongside a sense of relief from the constant state of not knowing. Zuzu has been a bright light in our lives. It has been our greatest challenge to go forward these last months without her joyous laugh, fierce idealism and heart-melting smile, knowing we may all never have them again. We could not have maintained our strength without the comforting embrace of our family, friends and community," the statement reads.

"Lori, Miles and I are forever grateful for your calls, notes, hugs, homes and more. We will be forever changed, but not ruined. We appreciate your respect and time as we begin the healing process. As we carry on, we look forward to the day we witness justice delivered for Zuzu."


http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Flowers-now-lye-where-the-shallow-grave-was-found-412836973.html

Flowers placed where the shallow grave and body were found

Posted: Sun 5:29 PM, Feb 05, 2017  |  Updated: Sun 6:38 PM, Feb 05, 2017
         
Brewster County -- According to Alpine Police the spot where the shallow grave and unidentified body were found are now covered up with tree branches and brush, and flowers have now been placed at the site.

The body that was found in the shallow grave has been sent to Dallas for an examination and should be identified either Monday or Tuesday.

02/06/17 UPDATE: Remains thought to be those of Zuzu Renee Verk were located on Saturday, February 4, 2017. The remains have been sent to the University of North Texas Health Science for positive identification. Please keep Zuzu's family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We pray that Zuzu gets justice for this senseless murder.
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From the video:  Additional charges are expected "soon".

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Human remains identified as missing student Zuzu Verk
 
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson and Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown announce that remains found Friday belong to missing woman Zuzu Verk.

WFAA.com Staff , WFAA 4:08 PM. CST February 06, 2017
 
Human remains found Friday in a shallow grave near Alpine, Texas have been positively identified as those of missing college student Zuzu Verk.

The remains were identified via dental records at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Scientists, a crime lab in Dallas County.

Verk, a 21-year-old Keller woman who was studying biology at Sul Ross State University, went missing on Oct. 12 of last year.

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson said it was the news officers were expecting from the moment they arrived at the scene where remains were found Friday.

"Without giving up too much, when we walked onto the scene immediately

"Knowing what we knew about the case -- which we can't reveal -- when I walked up there, I just knew," Dodson said. "I had to call the chief and said 'I think we got her here.'"

Dodson said he believes Verk had been buried in that spot since she disappeared nearly four months ago.

Zuzu's boyfriend, Robert Fabian, was arrested in connection to her disappearance Saturday morning, less than 24 hours after the remains were found. Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown told News 8 Friday that the investigation was leading down a path toward arresting Fabian, but that the discovery of the remains expedited the arrest.

Fabian faces a charge of tampering with evidence by concealing or hiding a corpse. His bail was set at $500,000 when he faced a judge Monday morning. Additional charges are expected, police said.

Police also announced Monday afternoon that a second arrest had been made in the case. Chris Estrada, a friend of Fabian's who communicated with him the night Verk disappeared, was arrested Monday in Phoenix.

Estrada was initially a person of interest in the case but was considered a suspect after the remains were found near Alpine. Police say Estrada had recently relocated.

Arrangements were being made to bring Estrada back to Texas.

He was arrested for DWI last month in an unrelated incident.

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Fabian's family members are still considered "persons of interest," according to Alpine Police.

A memorial service for Verk is scheduled for Thursday at Sul Ross State University.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/412939683.html

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Sul Ross State University statement on Zuzu Verk

By Stephanie Bennett | Posted: Mon 4:00 PM, Feb 06, 2017
          
ALPINE -- The body found just outside of Alpine last Friday is confirmed to be missing Sul Ross State University student Zuzu Verk.

Sul Ross State University President William Kibler released this statement:

We grieve the loss of our friend and fellow student Zuzu Renee Verk, as events of the past weekend have brought a tragic closure to her disappearance in October of this past year. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Verk family, with the assurance that the university and the community family will continue to provide prayers and active support.

Zuzu's death affects all of us as well. Counseling and Accessibility Services (Ferguson Hall Room 112 or 432.837.8203) is standing by with counselors available to assist students, faculty and staff in this grieving process.

We thank the Alpine Police Department, Brewster County Sheriff's Office, and all other participating law enforcement and emergency personnel, as well as the countless volunteers -- many from Sul Ross -- for their tireless efforts in the search for Zuzu.

Despite our sadness, let us remember the smiles, energy and zest for life that personified Zuzu. She embodied characteristics that represent the best in all of us.

Plans are underway for a memorial service for Zuzu to be held at Sul Ross State University on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m., located at the new outdoor amphitheater between the Warnock Science Building and the Lobo Village Residence Halls. The Verk family announced that in lieu of flowers they would appreciate gifts be made to:

Zuzu Verk Memorial Scholarship Fund in Natural Resource Management
C/O SRSU Office of External Affairs
PO Box C-114
Alpine, TX 79832
432.837.8892

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Watch live Alpine Police say human remains found there are those of missing student Zuzu Verk

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i estimated road spot,remains found, from the aerial imgs, in the news
if you click details, its about (6.9 m) from alpine to wagon rd.
and from wagon rd to boarder patrol (6.6 mi)

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http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/northeast-tarrant/article131231869.html

Zuzu Verk went to boyfriend’s for ‘romantic dinner.’ Then she disappeared.

Zuzu Verk, 22, went missing in October and her remains were found near Alpine last week.

BY RYAN OSBORNE
rosborne@star-telegram.com

ALPINE
The remains of a missing Fort Worth woman were found “together with” plastic painter drop cloths that matched those bought by her boyfriend the day she disappeared in far West Texas in October, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by WFAA-TV.

Zuzu Verk’s remains were found last week in a shallow grave near Alpine, where the 21-year-old was a student at Sul Ross State University. She went missing Oct. 12.

After her remains were found, Fabian, 26, was arrested on a tampering with evidence charge, accused of concealing a corpse.

Fabian’s friend, Chris Estrada, faces the same second-degree felony charge in the case. Estrada was arrested Monday by police in Arizona, where he recently relocated.

Fabian’s arrest warrant obtained by WFAA says Verk came over to his apartment for a “romantic dinner” and massage on the night of Oct. 11.

They began to argue over an ex-girlfriend of his, Fabian told police, according to the affidavit. The argument grew “heated,” Fabian said, and Verk left his apartment between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. to go home and take care of her dog.

Fabian initially told investigators that he stayed at his apartment the entire time Verk was there. But when asked why a neighbor saw him leave, Fabian admitted that he drove to a Dairy Queen about 3 a.m. “to think about his relationship with Zuzu,” the affidavit said.

When he returned, Verk was still at his apartment. He escorted her out and watched her leave, he told police.

Fabian’s downstairs neighbor later told police that he saw Verk’s vehicle still parked outside the apartments about 4 a.m.

About 6:15 a.m. the same day, a woman reported that Verk’s dog was loose and running around outside her house in a green leash. Verk’s brother later told police that she always used a red leash to walk the dog.

Suspects’ whereabouts

Fabian’s affidavit said he called Estrada twice about 3:15 a.m. on Oct. 12, after his date with Verk, and then continued to stay in contact with his friend “throughout the day.”

Estrada told police he went to Fabian’s apartment later that day to paint a table. They decided to drink alcohol instead, the affidavit said.

Electronic data obtained through a “remote computing service” later traced Estrada to Fabian’s sister’s house about 9 p.m., the affidavit said. From about 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Estrada was traced to Guzzi Up, a pizza restaurant where Estrada said he and Fabian stopped to get a drink.

From about 10:15 p.m. to 10:20 p.m., the two stopped by the Dollar General store, where Fabian bought three painter’s drop cloths, according to surveillance footage.

The two friends then went back to Fabian’s sister’s house until for about 20 minutes, the affidavit said.

From about 10:40 p.m. to midnight, Estrada was back at Fabian’s apartment, according to electronic data. From about midnight to 12:20 a.m., Estrada was “at or near various commercial dumpsters in the area,” the affidavit said, before returning to Fabian’s sister’s house.

After that, Estrada went to a friend’s house.

‘Don’t ask questions’

The friend opened her door and “observed Chris acting strange” and looking “very bothered to the extent that it scared her,” the affidavit said.

When she asked Estrada what was wrong, he told her, “I don’t want to get you involved. Don’t ask questions.”

She asked him if anything was “newsworthy,” the affidavit said.

Estrada shrugged his shoulders and said, “If it is newsworthy, I didn’t do anything. I’m OK.”

When Verk’s disappearance became public on Oct. 14, Fabian told a friend, “If I know a really big secret and two people know it, then the other has to be dead,” the friend alleged, according to the affidavit.

Fabian then told his friend that he was joking.

Fabian later asked his friend if he could use his computer to delete certain Facebook posts that “did not look good as he was a suspect” in Verk’s disappearance, the affidavit said.

Police searched Fabian’s apartment on Oct. 14-15 and found no sheets or pillow cases on his bed. Investigators found one of the three painter’s drop cloths but the other two were missing, the affidavit said.

Fabian remained in custody in Alpine on Tuesday with his bail amount set at $500,000.

“We anticipate additional charges soon” for Fabian, Alpine police Chief Russell Scown said in a news conference Monday.

Several of Fabian’s relatives are also considered persons of interest in the case, Scown said, adding that more arrests “will eventually” be made.

Ryan Osborne: 817-390-7684, @RyanOsborneFWST

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http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Affidavit-Cloths-key-evidence-in-Zuzu-Verk-case-arrests-413062193.html

Affidavit: Plastic painter's drop cloth key evidence in Zuzu Verk case arrests


Posted: Tue 1:33 PM, Feb 07, 2017  |  Updated: Tue 2:39 PM, Feb 07, 2017
         
ALPINE -- Arrest affidavits of Robert Fabian and Chris Estrada share new details in the investigation of the Zuzu Verk case.

According to the affidavits obtained by CBS 7, Chris Estrada told investigators he went to Fabian's apartment on October 12th to paint a table.

Electronic data shows Estrada was at the Dollar General in Alpine, and Estrada told investigators that he and Fabian had gone to the store to buy three plastic painter's drop cloth.

Surveillance footage shows Fabian buying three packaged items, resembling the drop cloth. A receipt from Dollar General shows that a credit card from Estrada was used to make the purchase.

On the Friday and Saturday of that week, investigators searched Fabian's apartment and only found one of the three cloths that were purchased. The other two were not found.

On February 3rd, law enforcement discovered the human remains identified as Zuzu Verk with thin plastic sheets that were consistent with the drop cloth bought by Fabian at Dollar General.
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Full affidavit breakdown:


According to arrest affidavits, Robert Fabian gave a voluntary interview with a Texas Ranger on October 14th and 15th, two days after Zuzu was last seen.

During the interview Fabian told investigators that on Tuesday he and Zuzu texted before he invited her over to his apartment where she arrived at 10 p.m.

Once at the apartment the two reportedly had a date until they began arguing after Fabian made a comment about an ex-girlfriend, the affidavit states.

Fabian then told investigators that that he then escorted Zuzu out of his apartment between 2 and 3 a.m. and watched as the drove away, telling him that she needed to take care of her dog.

According to the affidavit, Fabian denied going anywhere from the time Zuzu arrived at his apartment until she left. Investigators then asked why a neighbor said that they saw him leave early in the morning, to which he replied that he had left and drove to Dairy Queen to think about his relationship.

When he arrived back home, Fabian told investigators, he found Zuzu there and escorted her out.

Fabian also stated that he and Zuzu had a heated argument.

According to the affidavits, the last text message Zuzu's phone sent to Fabian's phone was at 10:12 p.m. Phone service records obtained by investigators show that Fabian called Estrada twice at 3:15 a.m.

A witness living near Fabian's apartment told investigators that he saw Zuzu's car parked in front of the apartments around 11 p.m. He also heard the two arguing.

Later that night the witness awoke to the sound of a movie being played loudly from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m., and heard unique sounds coming from the direction of Fabian's bed.

The witness woke up again later and told investigators he heard Fabian walking around his apartment with the shower running.

At 4 a.m. the witness was awoken again by his girlfriend who stated that she heard a loud noise and thought their apartment was being broken into. When he went to investigate he was Fabian leaving in his Jeep and noticed that Zuzu's car was still parked. He told investigators that he didn't see anyone with Fabian at the time.

At 9:30 a.m. the witness saw a mattress pad/cover belonging to Fabian in the dryer and clothing of Fabian's in the washing machine. When he went to leave for work he still saw Zuzu's car parked, but Fabian's Jeep was still gone.

According to the affidavits, at 6:15 a.m. that morning a neighbor reported seeing Zuzu's dog on the loose, and messaged Fabian to tell him about it a few hours later. The neighbor told Fabian that the dog was running outside of the house with a green leash.

Zuzu's brother, Miles, told investigators that Zuzu habitually walked her dog using a red leash.

An Alpine Animal Control officer then found the dog with a green leash, and knocked on the front door of Zuzu's home. After no one answered, the officer returned the dog to the back yard and closed the gate.

On Friday, October 14th, law enforcement went to Zuzu's home to perform a welfare check and found all of the doors locked. According to the affidavits, Miles Verk told investigators that Zuzu habitually left her back door unlocked. Fabian told investigators that he "has a thing for locking doors".

As we read through the arrest affidavit we will continue to update this story on CBS 7 and online.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/34449952/arrest-affidavits-reveal-new-information-involving-zuzu-verk-investigation

Arrest affidavits reveal new information involving Zuzu Verk investigation
Tuesday, February 7th 2017, 5:42 pm CST
Tuesday, February 7th 2017, 5:42 pm CST
By Ronnie Marley, Digital Content ManagerCONNECT

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Robert Fabian (left) and Chris Estrada (right) (Source: Alpine Police Department/Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)

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Zuzu Verk (Source: Facebook)

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -
Authorities have released new information involving the Zuzu Verk investigation in Alpine.

Right now, Robert Fabian, the on-again off again boyfriend of Zuzu Verk, and Chris Estrada, Robert's friend, are behind bars on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

According to the affidavit on Oct. 14 and 15, 2016, Fabian gave a voluntary interview to police concerning his relationship with Zuzu.

On Oct. 11, according to the affidavit, Robert and Zuzu exchanged text messages regarding pain she was having in her back so Robert invited her over for a romantic dinner and massage.

According to the report, Zuzu arrived at Fabian's apartment around 10 p.m. then during the date, Robert and Zuzu had an heated argument about an ex-girlfriend.

The affidavit states that between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, Robert took Zuzu out of the front door of his apartment and watched her leave in her car. She said that she needed to go home to take care of her dog. At first, according to the report, Robert stated to police that he didn't go anywhere from the time Zuzu arrived to the time she left. However, a neighbor told police that he saw Robert leave early in the morning. Robert later admitted to police that he left around 3 a.m. and drove out to Dairy Queen to think about his relationship with Zuzu. Then when he returned, Zuzu was still at his apartment.

According phone records, Robert then called Chris at 3:15 a.m.

The report stated that the last text message delivered from Zuzu's phone to Robert was a 10:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

A statement from Robert's downstairs neighbor stated the following information:

• He stated that he heard Zuzu at Robert's apartment and saw her car in front of the apartments around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11
  He heard Zuzu and Robert arguing
  He work up to a movie being played real loud from Robert's apartment between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12
  He heard unique sounds from Robert's bed at the same time
  He woke again and heard Robert walking quickly in the apartment and heard the shower running in the early morning hours.
  His girlfriend woke him at 4 a.m. because she heard a loud noise and she thought someone was trying to break in. He then got out of bed to check what was going on.
  He saw Robert leave by himself in his own Jeep around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12
  He stated that Zuzu's vehicle was still at the apartment.
  He saw a mattress pad belonging to Robert in the dryer and clothing in the washing machine.
  He then left for work around 10:25 a.m. and saw that Robert's car wasn't back but Zuzu's was still at the apartment. He found it strange that Zuzu's car was still at the apartment because she would normally leave early in the morning when she stayed with Robert.
  He then told police that on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, that Robert stopped sleeping at his apartment consistently.
  According to the report, on Oct. 12, 2016, a woman saw Zuzu's dog loose around 6:15 a.m. Then about two hours later, the woman sent Robert a Facebook message saying that Zuzu's dog was running loose with a green leash. Zuzu's brother told investigators Zuzu typically used a red leash to walk her dog.

Then within the next half hour, an Alpine animal control officer caught Zuzu's dog a block from her house and saw the dog had a green leash. The officer knocked on Zuzu's front door but no one answered so he put the dog in the backyard and closed the gate.

Zuzu's brother also told investigators that she typically didn’t lock her back door and Robert told investigators, "he has a thing for locking doors." Then on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, authorities conducted a welfare check on Zuzu at her home and discovered that all the doors were locked, including the back door.

In an interview with authorities, Chris said that he was with Robert from 9 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2016, until midnight on Oct. 13, 2016. During that time, Chris picked up Robert from his sister's house, they went for a cruise in Chris's new Mustang, got a drink at Guzzi Up and hung out at Robert's apartment to paint a table. However, they didn't and just drank alcohol and didn't paint the table. Chris said during their time together, he couldn't see anything in Robert's bedroom because the door was closed and he didn't go in. Then after that, Chris took Robert back to his sister's house.

Police said that through the morning hours of Oct. 12, 2016 and Oct. 13, 2016, they communicated electronically through various means when they were not together.

According to the report, electronic data showed the following:

• At approximately 9 p.m., Oct. 12, 2016, Chris was at Robert's sister's house
  Between 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Chris was at Guzzi Up and witnesses saw Robert and Chris there.
  Between approximately 10:15 p.m. and 10:20 p.m., Oct. 12, 2016, Chris took Robert to the Dollar General in Alpine and allowed Robert to use his credit card to purchase three packaged items resembling three plastic painter's drop cloths. Investigators said surveillance footage and purchase records showed Robert purchasing three items.
  Between 10:20 p.m. until 10:40 p.m., Oct. 12, 2016, Chris was back at Robert's sister's house
  Between 10:40 p.m. and midnight, Oct. 12, 2016, Chris was at Robert's apartment
  Between midnight and 12:20 a.m., Oct. 13, 2016, Chris was at or near several commercial dumpsters in the area.
  By 12:20 a.m., records showed Chris was back at Robert's sister's house.
  Between approximately 12:30 a.m. and 2:45 a.m., Oct. 13, 2016, Chris was at a friend's house.
  According to the affidavit, the friend stated that Chris said he had just been cruising with a friend. When she opened the door, she saw Chris acting strange and looked very bothered to the extent that is scared her. The friend told Chris that he was scaring her and replied, "I don't want to get you involved. Don't ask questions." The friend complied and then asked if it was anything "newsworthy." Chris shrugged his shoulders and said, "If it is newsworthy, I didn't do anything. I'm okay."

Robert's brother-in-law told investigators that his wife woke him up sometime after he went to sleep at 10 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2016, asking if Robert could borrow his truck, which he agreed.

Robert's friend told investigators the following:

• He drove by Robert's apartment on his way to work around 7:45 a.m. and saw that Robert's car wasn't parked at his apartment, which was unusual for Robert. He further stated that he didn't believe Zuzu's car was parked there at that time.
  He was told by Robert that sometime after Wed., Oct. 12, 2016, Robert was sleeping at his sister's house on her couch because he was having problems. Josh found it unusual that Robert was now staying at his sister's house.
  He stated that at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 after news of Zuzu's disappearance was made public, Robert said, "If I know a really big secret and two people know it, then the other has to be dead." Robert then saw that the statement concerned his friend and he said he was joking.
  He stated that on Oct. 14, 2016, Robert said he needed to retrieve his computer so he could delete Facebook posts because such statements did not look good as he was a suspect in the missing person investigation of Zuzu.

According to the report, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 and Sat., Oct. 15, 2016, investigators conducted a search of Robert's apartment and did not find any sheets or pillow cases for Robert's bed. The report stated one of three painters' drop cloths was discovered and the other two weren't recovered.

Then on Feb. 3, 2017, law enforcement discovered what reasonably appeared to be human skeletal remains bearing features consistent with Zuzu, together with thin plastic sheets that were consistent with the plastic painters drop cloths purchased by Robert at the Dollar General in a shallow grave.

Really, Robert?  You were fighting about an ex-girlfriend of yours?

Unless the people that overheard the argument confirm that, I'll never believe it.  JMO

 ::MonkeyRoll:: ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyMad::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Second-suspect-in-Zuzu-Verk-case-arrested-in-Phoenix-412937143.html

Chris Estrada waives extradition after arrest in Phoenix

By News Staff  | Posted: Mon 3:41 PM, Feb 06, 2017  |  Updated: Tue 2:57 PM, Feb 07, 2017
         
PHOENIX -- 2:45 p.m. Update: According to Alpine Police Chief Russell Scown, Chris Estrada will be returned from Arizona to Texas.

Chief Scown says that Estrada waived extradition Tuesday from Phoenix.
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Chris Estrada, the second suspect in the Zuzu Verk case, was arrested by Phoenix Police Monday morning.

Estrada was arrested for the same charges as Zuzu's on-again, off-again boyfriend Robert Fabian -- tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Zuzu-Verk-to-be-laid-to-rest-in-the-DFW-area-413087483.html

Zuzu Verk to be laid to rest in the DFW area

Posted: Tue 5:02 PM, Feb 07, 2017
         
ALPINE -- A spokesperson for the Verk family has announced new information regarding a memorial service and where Zuzu will be laid to rest.

According to the spokesperson, the service is planned to be held on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the new outdoor amphitheater on campus.

Instead of flowers, the Verk family is asking that gifts be made to:

Zuzu Verk Memorial Scholarship Fund in Natural Resource Management
C/O SRSU Office of External Affairs
PO Box C-114
Alpine, TX 79832
432.837.8892

The family plans to lay Zuzu Verk to rest at a later date in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Link to the search warrant for Robert's sister's house.

http://media.graytvinc.com/documents/Alpine+Search+Warrant.pdf

Video at the link:

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Verk-family-Were-feeling-very-united-412923533.html

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Verk family: "Sorrow and relief" after Fabian's arrest

 
By DeAnn Lopez | Posted: Mon 1:33 PM, Feb 06, 2017  |  Updated: Tue 12:12 AM, Feb 07, 2017
         
ALPINE -- After nearly four months of not knowing what happened to their daughter, the Verk family finally has a sense of closure.

On Monday, the Dallas Institute of Forensic Science positively identified the human remains found off Wagon Road in Sunny Glen Canyon as Zuzu Verk.

According to Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson, her remains were identified through dental records.

CBS 7 News was the first to sit down with the Verk’s Monday afternoon. They say they’re ready to see the person responsible for their daughter’s death be brought to justice.

Although this tragedy has forever changed them, it did not ruin their incredibly strong family.

“God it’s impossible to describe how I feel right now,” said Zuzu’s older brother Miles Verk. “I’m relieved that we’ve found her, but extremely saddened that I’m never really going to see her again.”

The bond that the Verk family shared with their daughter, their sister, was one that’s too powerful to put into words.

“So many laughs, it’s, God she’s just amazing” Miles said as he recalled the memories he shared with Zuzu. “I’m just going to miss her passion and just her laugh. I’m going to miss her laugh so much.”

“Will you miss her advice?” Zuzu’s mom jokingly asked with a big smile on her face.

“Not really,” laughed Miles. “But she always did give great advice, I just didn’t really listen most of the time.”

For nearly four months now, Glenn, Lori, and Miles clinged onto every bit of hope they possibly could that Zuzu would be found alive.

But Monday, their worst fear officially became a reality. Her remains were positively identified.

“It was closure, it was closure, I mean to know, just to know,” said Zuzu’s mom Lori. “This is still going to go on for a long time, but just to know there’s no more question.”

Zuzu’s ex-boyfriend Robert Fabian was charged Friday morning for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

However, the Verk’s have felt in their hearts all along that he’s responsible for her death -- now it’s justice that they’re after.

“I want forensics to do everything they can, I want them to be able to find every bit of evidence they can, because this was not a natural death,” said Lori.

But the one positive thing the Verks will take away from all of this is the love and support from the community and law enforcement of Alpine.

“Everyone has kept their strength up and hope alive for us, and that was the only way we were able to get through it,” said Miles. “Without them we would not be as put together as we are right now, I would’ve crumbled.”

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Today Glenn, Lori and Miles Verk spoke with CBS 7 News, together for the first time since Robert Fabian's arrest.

The Verk's chose to speak with CBS 7 News first saying:

"We're feeling very united and we're talking a lot and planning and giving each other support," GlenVerk, Zuzu's father said. "But you know there's sorrow and relief and a lot of emotions we've all been experiencing simultaneously."

 ::snipping3::

https://www.facebook.com/packsports/photos/a.152518308439532.1073741828.136222306735799/377955845895776/?type=3&permPage=1



Link for the Live stream of the memorial service for Zuzu at Sul Ross State University
Scheduled for 6:30pm CST


https://livestream.com/srsumedia/zuzu

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210007202150321&set=gm.222701551528822&type=3&permPage=1

I didn't get to see the entire service, but I'm still trying to watch it again.  I think several others must be too, the page won't completely load for me.

The parts that I did see made me cry, very sweet statements by several of Zuzu's friends and classmates.

She was beautiful, caring, vibrant, and had her whole life in front of her.  Her light shined brightly for so many.

Just heartbreaking.   ::MonkeyTears::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wUEoeKz7fw

Zuzu Verk's Body Found In Texas - Crime Watch Daily With Chris Hansen
Crime Watch Daily

Published on Feb 9, 2017

They've dedicated the new amphitheater to Zuzu and are naming it for her!

 ::MonkeyHeart:: ::MonkeyAngel::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgoG3afUWSc

Zuzu Verk's Memorial
FOX 4 News - Dallas-Fort Worth

But until then they're going to allow him to live in El Paso with an ankle monitor.   ::MonkeyNoNo::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/415925824.html

Hearing reveals state’s intention to bring a more serious charge against Robert Fabian in Zuzu Verk case


By Matthew Rist | Posted: Fri 7:04 PM, Mar 10, 2017
         
BREWSTER COUNTY -- It took just 15 minutes for Judge Roy Ferguson to grant Robert Fabian a significant bond reduction in his charge related to the disappearance and death of Sul Ross student Zuzu Verk.

As you saw first on CBS7.com, the bond for Fabian was reduced from $500,000 to $175,000. He will also be allowed to live in El Paso while wearing an ankle monitor.

During the court proceeding, Assistant Attorney General Geoff Barr told the court that the state plans to return to the grand jury to present additional evidence and potential new charges against Fabian.

“It’s likely, yes, Your Honor,” Barr said.

Judge Ferguson asked for the degree of the charge Fabian could face – he currently faces a second degree felony charge.

“There is a potential for a first degree charge..” Barr said, later asking not to reduce the bond. “When we look at the safety of the community, Your Honor, the only thing I can add is that his conduct offends just the basic notions in human dignity, reflects his sheer disregard and respect for the value of human life.”

 ::snipping3::

Alpine Attorney Liz Rogers told CBS 7 in a phone interview that she is no longer Fabian's counsel -- he has been appointed Harold Danford out of Kerrville. A call to Danford's office has not been returned.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/416389184.html

Grand Jury Reconvenes In Alpine in Zuzu Verk Case

By Jay Hendricks | Posted: Thu 7:02 PM, Mar 16, 2017
         
Alpine A grand jury has reconvened in the case of Robert Fabian, one two suspects in the Zuzu Verk case.

According to Sheriff Ronny Dodson the grand jury will start again Friday at 8:00 am.

Grand Jury proceedings are not generally made public unless there is an indictment.

CBS 7 reported at a bond reduction hearing for Robert Fabian, one of two suspects in the dissapearence of Zuzu Verk, Assistant Attorney General Geoff Barr, told the judge that a more serious charge may be brought by the Grand Jury.

Robert Fabian, the former boyfriend of Verk, was arrested on a warrant for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

Fabian has been a suspect in the case of the disappearance of Verk since late-October.

He has remained in the Brewster County Jail since his arrest on a $500,000 bond, which was recently reduced to $175,000.

Chris Estrada, Fabian's friend, is also jailed on the same charge.

He is behind bars in Presidio County.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/34937931/grand-jury-in-zuzu-verk-case-reassembling-friday-morning

Robert Fabian indicted for murder, new bond set at $750,000
Friday, March 17th 2017, 8:42 am CDT
Friday, March 17th 2017, 11:50 am CDT
By Violet Trevizo, Digital Content ProducerCONNECT
 
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Robert Fabian (Source: Alpine Police Department)
ALPINE, TX (KWES) -

Robert Fabian was indicted for murder Friday morning.

His new bond has been set at $750,000, according to Brewster Country Sheriff Ronny Dodson.

A grand jury met this morning in Alpine.

Fabian was Verk’s boyfriend and was arrested for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence by concealing a human corpse.

He has been the main suspect in the Verk investigation since her disappearance and was recently granted a bond reduction.

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/416389184.html

Robert Fabian indicted for Murder, bond set at $750,000


Posted: Thu 7:02 PM, Mar 16, 2017  |  Updated: Fri 11:56 AM, Mar 17, 2017
         
ALPINE -- UPDATE: A grand jury has indicted Robert Fabian with murder in connection with the Zuzu Verk case, according to court documents.

The bond for Fabian has been set at $750,000.

Together with his bond for tampering with evidence Fabian has a total bond of $925,000.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.newswest9.com/story/34942607/zuzu-verk-to-be-laid-to-rest-on-sunday

Zuzu Verk to be laid to rest on Sunday

Friday, March 17th 2017, 6:44 pm CDT
Friday, March 17th 2017, 6:44 pm CDT

By Ronnie Marley, Digital Content ManagerCONNECT
 

(KWES) -
Zuzu Verk, whose remains were found near the City of Alpine last month, will be laid to rest on Sunday.

We're told the private ceremony will be held in the Dallas area and only family and close friends will be in attendance.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Chris-Estrada-formally-indicted-by-grand-jury-417812783.html

 ::justice2nj2:: ::justice2nj2::

Chris Estrada formally indicted by grand jury, indictment reveals new allegations

ALPINE -- Chris Estrada, the other suspect in Zuzu Verk’s disappearance, was formally indicted by a grand jury in Alpine Friday, according to Alpine Chief of Police Russell Scown.

Estrada was indicted for two counts; tampering with physical evidence/corpse, and tampering with evidence.

He currently remains at the Presidio County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

An indictment alleges that Estrada was aware that Zuzu Verk had been killed, and buried her body in a hidden grave to hamper the investigation.

The indictment also alleges that Estrada hid bed linens belonging to Robert Fabian and a cell phone and car keys belonging to Zuzu Verk to hamper the investigation.
 ::monkeyscissors::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Autopsy-confirms-homicidal-violence-as-cause-of-death-of-Zuzu-Verk-420120103.html


Autopsy confirms 'homicidal violence' as cause of death of Zuzu Verk

Posted: Fri 5:28 PM, Apr 21, 2017  |  Updated: Fri 5:39 PM, Apr 21, 2017
         
DALLAS -- An autopsy report completed by medical examiners for the Zuzu Verk investigation sheds new light on the case.

According to the report from the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, no traumatic injuries were found during the autopsy.

Examiners also were not able to find evidence of any acute injuries on the remains present, the report states.

Along with not finding any injuries, the report states that a postmortem toxicology came back as negative and that Zuzu showed no signs of any kind of natural disease.

According to the report, it was a combination of these findings that led examiners to believe that 'homicidal violence' was the cause of death for Zuzu.

The report also references investigative findings and suspicious circumstances surrounding her death as reasons for the cause to be declared a homicide.

Currently both Robert Fabian and Chris Estrada remain behind bars in connection with the case.

 ::snipping3::

http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Change-of-venue-granted-for-Robert-Fabian-in-pretrial-hearing-441015343.html

Change of venue granted for Robert Fabian in pretrial hearing of Zuzu Verk case

Posted: Fri 11:44 AM, Aug 18, 2017  |  Updated: Fri 3:30 PM, Aug 18, 2017
         
ALPINE -- A change of venue was granted for Robert Fabian in a pretrial hearing Friday morning.

Fabian's hearing began around 11 a.m. in the Brewster County Courtroom.

Two motions were brought before Judge Roy B. Ferguson: A motion for a change of venue, and a motion to decrease bond.

The State of Texas, which is prosecuting the case, did not oppose the first motion, meaning that Judge Ferguson was required to grant and transfer the case to another county.

No county has been selected at this time. When that decision is made attorneys on both sides will be notified.

The motion to decrease bond was not heard at this time.

Fabian's next pretrial hearing is scheduled for October 13.

Chris Estrada, who has also been indicted in connection with the Zuzu Verk case, was scheduled to appear on Friday but was reset for sometime in September.

Both Estrada and Fabian were indicted after the body of missing Sul Ross student Zuzu Verk was found months after she had been reported missing.

Fabian is charged with Murder in connection with the case.

Estrada is charged with two counts: tampering with physical evidence/corpse, and tampering with evidence.

http://http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Change-of-venue-named-in-Robert-Fabian-murder-case--465527043.html

Change of venue named in Robert Fabian murder case

Posted: Wed 5:17 PM, Dec 20, 2017  |  Updated: Wed 5:17 PM, Dec 20, 2017
         
ALPINE -- UPDATE-------

Fabian will be tried for the murder of Zuzu Verk in Caldwell County, nearly 500 miles away from Brewster County.

That's according to the Brewster County District Clerk.

 ::snipping3::

texasmom thanks for the update

http://www.newswest9.com/story/38707464/robert-fabian-trial-rescheduled-for-2019

Robert Fabian trial rescheduled for 2019
Monday, July 23rd 2018, 11:40 am CDT
Monday, July 23rd 2018, 11:40 am CDT
By Jolina Okazaki, Multimedia Journalist

ALPINE, TX (KWES) -

Robert Fabian's trial for the Zuzu Verk murder case has been rescheduled for 2019.

Fabian was originally supposed to face a jury in Caldwell County July 23. His new date has not been announced yet.

He's accused for the murder of his on-and-off again girlfriend Zuzu Verk and tampering with evidence.

Verk was a student at Sul Ross State University when she was reported missing in October 2016. Her body was discovered four months later in a shallow grave in Alpine.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215764246594599&set=pcb.10215764247514622&type=3&theater

Zuzu's Ponyo (on left) with her friend Noble, waiting for Justice for Zuzu too!   ::MonkeyHeart:: ::justice2nj2::

https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mother-police-officer-take-stand-in-robert-fabians-trial/1966798336

Mother, police officer take stand in Robert Fabian's trial
Posted: Apr 30, 2019 01:51 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 30, 2019 02:41 PM CDT

CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (Big 2/Fox 24) - Today, Robert Fabian’s trial officially began as prosecutors and the defense team gave opening statements and began examining witnesses.

Fabian has been charged in the death of his then-girlfriend Zuzu Verk. He has pleaded not guilty.

Geoff Barr, a prosecutor with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, led off the morning giving a timeline of Verk’s life, her relationship with Fabian and the puzzle pieces that will come together.

Barr claims Fabian was angry with Verk in their on-again-off-again relationship, which ultimately led to her death.

Prosecutors described Fabian as being “consumed” with thoughts of Verk and discussed the idea that Fabian staged her disappearance after her death.

Meanwhile, the defense hammered home that there is no evidence to support the claims or the charges against Fabian. Furthermore, the defense team also questioned the legitimacy of the witness that would be presented to the court, saying no one heard or witnessed the alleged murder.

The defense even stated in the first day that DNA had been tested but came back with nothing as no forensic evidence existed in the case against Fabian.

Opening statements concluded Tuesday morning.

Examining witnesses

Lori Verk

The first witness called was Zuzu’s mother, Lori Verk.

In an emotional testimony, Lori Verk described her daughter as a ‘big personality’ who was ambitious. Lori told the court her daughter was a student at Sul Ross State University, and she had fallen in love with the Big Bend area of Texas.

Lori stated that Zuzu was interested in transferring to Texas A&M to continue her studies. The same week she applied, Lori said her daughter disappeared. The conversation then turned toward Zuzu’s relationship with Fabian.

Zuzu’s mother described Fabian as tall dark and handsome but with an attitude. Lori went on to say that Fabian could be manipulative, arrogant and “was all about Robert.”

Next, the mother recalled the week Zuzu went missing.

She noted Zuzu was very busy and they stopped hearing from her and Lori began to panic texting her “tell us you are alive.”

Lori then recalled reaching out to Fabian who said he was giving Zuzu space. The family then traveled to Alpine.

While there, Lori claims the family reached out to Fabian several times. Finally, when speaking with Robert, the family urged him to contact police for a welfare check and let him know that Zuzu had been admitted to Texas A&M University.

In recalling the saga, Lori credited the Alpine community, as well as law enforcement, for their assistance in searching for Zuzu but recalled no help from Robert in the search.

Sgt. Aaron Villanueva

Sgt. Aaron Villanueva was next to take the stand. Villanueva was the officer who was called to investigate Zuzu’s disappearance.

Villanueva recalled knowing Fabian while growing up in the area saying, “Alpine is close knit.” The Sergeant recalled the phone call Fabian made to him on Oct. 14, 2016 to report Zuzu had been missing and his search of her home in Alpine, which ultimately yielded few leads.

The officer then went with Fabian to search for Zuzu. During their search, Fabian detailed the last time he had seen her and described a romantic dinner they had.

The court has since dismissed for lunch.

Verk was a student at Sul Ross State University in Alpine. She was reported missing in October 14, 2016. Her disappearance prompted a massive search by friends, family and multiple law enforcement agencies.

Rewards were offered in the thousands of dollars for information leading to the whereabouts of Zuzu. However, searches turned up empty each time.

Her then-boyfriend Robert Fabian was later named a person of interest in the case.

Verk’s family also make several public pleas with the community to continue the search for their daughter and for Fabian to cooperate with authorities.

"Robert, If you love Zuzu as much as you say you do, and have told me, over and over, you will come down here and you will help the police bring my sister home." Zuzu's brother, Miles Verk, said in a press conference in October of 2016.

The Investigation ramps up

Investigators spoke to various friends, acquaintances, neighbors and family of the two men as the investigation went into full swing.

Affidavits show that Fabian interviewed with investigators back on October 14-15 to give his account of what took place.

Fabian claimed he invited Zuzu over to his home a few days prior for a dinner date but things turned into a heated argument, according to the affidavit.

Neighbors recall hearing the argument from Fabian’s apartment and noticed Zuzu’s car parked outside, long after the argument ended, records show.

Phone records later show that Fabian had been in contact with Christopher Estrada throughout the next day. Surveillance footage also shows Fabian entering a Dollar General purchasing what appeared to be painters drop cloths on Oct. 12, 2016.

Investigators also spoke to Estrada who said he had gone to Fabian’s apartment to paint a table, the affidavit states.

He also admitted to driving Fabian to the store and let him use his credit card at the Dollar General, records show.

Investigators also spoke to those close to Fabian and Estrada.

One woman told investigators that Estrada urged her to avoid asking him about the situation.

“I don’t want to get you involved,” the woman recalled Estrada saying. “Don’t ask questions.”

A friend of Robert’s also recalled an odd statement made by the suspect.

A man told investigators that Robert discussed Zuzu’s disappearance saying, “If I know a really big secret and two people know it, then the other has to be dead.”

Fabian and Estrada would later become suspects in the case.

“In our hearts we all knew”

On Feb. 3, 2017, a Border Patrol agent was patrolling in a remote area of Brewster County and located a set of skeletal remains in a shallow grave.

“In our hearts, we all knew," Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson said during a news conference shortly after the remains were found. "When I walked up there (to the scene where the remains were found) I just knew."

While there was no measure of certainty at the scene, investigators noted the remains were consistent with Verk said they were found with plastic painters drop cloths.

The Verk family issued a statement following the discovery on Feb. 5, 2017:

“As our family awaits the likely news that our worst fears have been realized, our sorrow has grown alongside a sense of relief from the constant state of not knowing. Zuzu has been a bright light in our lives. It has been our greatest challenge to go forward these last months without her joyous laugh, fierce idealism and heart-melting smile, knowing we may all never have them again. We could not have maintained our strength without the comforting embrace of our family, friends and community. Lori, Miles and I are forever grateful for your calls, notes, hugs, homes and more. We will be forever changed, but not ruined. We appreciate your respect and time as we begin the healing process. As we carry on, we look forward to the day we witness justice delivered for Zuzu.”

Fabian was later charged with murder as well as tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Estrada, was also charged in connection with the case.

Meanwhile, students, staff and family mourned the loss.  Vigil was held in honor of Zuzu. An outdoor amphitheater at Sul Ross was later named in honor of Zuzu.

Since the memorial, Fabian and Estrada have been held on those charges. Initially, Fabian was set to go to trial about a year ago. However, the trial was delayed.

Estrada was found guilty of tampering in April of 2018 and is expected to testify in the Caldwell County trial later this week.

Justice for Zuzu!   ::justice2nj2:: ::MonkeyGavel::

https://www.yourbasin.com/news/day-2-fabians-trial-continues-defense-to-examine-neighbor/1969776696

Day 2: Fabian's trial continues, defense to examine neighbor
Posted: May 01, 2019 09:24 AM CDT

Updated: May 01, 2019 10:39 PM CDT

CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (Big 2/Fox 24) - Our team is in Caldwell County again for the second day of Robert Fabian’s trial.

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Day 2

John Franco

The defense took the lead in day two of the trial questioning John Franco, a neighbor of Robert Fabian.

Defense attorneys began by pointing out discrepancies between Franco’s testimony Tuesday and his grand jury testimony.

Specifically, the defense pointed at what he actually heard and the specific times he claimed to have heard it.

Franco claimed to have heard loud and strange noises from Fabian’s apartment the night Zuzu was seen at Fabian's apartment.

The prosecutors countered and reviewed Franco’s entire recollection of the evening.

Miles Verk

Zuzu’s Brother, Miles, was the next to testify.

Miles began by describing his relationship with his sister, his relationship with Fabian and his stint in Alpine.

He told the court Wednesday that he had moved to Alpine and attended Sul Ross with Zuzu for a brief time and even lived with his sister.

Her brother said he eventually decided to move back to the Dallas area and discussed it with Zuzu.

The day before Zuzu went missing, Miles told the court that he left for Keller and wrote Zuzu a note telling her he loved her and wished her well on mid-terms.

Miles then discussed living with Zuzu, saying they never had to lock the doors to their home and didn’t even know if Zuzu had a key. He even recalled Fabian would just walk into the house.

Then the conversation turned to Miles’ relationship with Fabian.

Miles said he and Fabian “got along,” in the beginning, but eventually he noticed some problems.

He told the court Zuzu would often come home crying about the relationship and said Fabian was “extremely jealous,” and possessive.

Miles said he believed Fabian liked Zuzu far more than she liked him.

The defense then questioned Miles.

The defense discussed a fight between Miles and a known acquaintance and noted Miles was hospitalized for nearly a week as a result. 

Josh Cobos

Josh Cobos, a friend of Fabian’s was next.

Cobos was close with Fabian after high school and said they would talk and see each other on a daily basis.

The friend spent most of his testimony discussing meeting Zuzu and their relationship, as well as the events that took place after she was reported missing.

Cobos said Fabian liked her but they frequently fought and he would often get jealous when she was speaking with other men, particularly the aquaintence Miles was accused of fighting with.

He also recalled Fabian telling him that he loved Zuzu and mentioned a promise ring he had purchased for her.

However, Cobos said Fabian was “consumed” with the idea of Zuzu leaving the area.

Then Cobos discussed his encounters with Fabian after Zuzu was reported missing.

He told the court that he and Fabian did not talk much the week she went missing and said he tried to talk with Fabian several times on Oct. 12, 2016. Fabian eventually responded to Cobos and said he was very busy, according to the testimony given on Wednesday.

Eventually, Cobos said he asked Fabian about Zuzu’s disappearance but did not receive a response from him.

Cobos told the court when he did hear from Fabian about her disappearance, Fabian told him she was missing and asked if he had seen her. The friend said the text was out of character for Fabian in comparison to their usual conversations.

Furthermore, Cobos recalled Fabian coming to his work shortly after receiving that message from Fabian. During the visit, Cobos said Fabian told him he had just been questioned by the police and noted that his friend looked “puzzled.”

Fabian then asked to use Cobos’ phone to call Chris Estrada, according to the testimony.

Cobos then recalled Fabian telling him, “I feel like I said too much,” in reference to his recent interview with investigators.

He than asked if he could stay at Cobos’ home.

Cobos continued to recount the strange behavior by Fabian and remembered an instance where he asked Cobos if he could take him to pick up his laptop and other items from his laundry room.

Back at Cobos’ apartment, the friend said Fabian mentioned deleting some Facebook posts as they may make him look bad.

Eventually, Cobos and Fabian discussed Zuzu’s disappearance again. Cobos told the court that Fabian had said “he felt like Zuzu had been taken.”

Furthermore, Cobos said he began to feel uneasy about the situation and spoke to a woman who said she believed Chris Estrada was caught up in something as well.

At that point, Cobos and the woman went to speak with police.

James Carillo

James Carillo, Fabian’s brother in-law, was next to take the stand and discussed his enbcounter with Fabian and allowing him to borrow his vehicle.

Carillo told the court that on Oct. 12, 2016, Fabian asked to borrow his truck in the middle of the night. It was around the same time Zuzu and Fabian had a date at his apartment.

Carillo said he never asked where Fabian went or why he needed the truck. The brother in-law also stated, to this day, he still has not asked Fabian about why he needed the vehicle.

It was pointed out in court that Fabian had borrowed the vehicle in the past.

During the course of the investigation, officers spoke with Carillo about the vehicle and said he was initially evasive and did not report it the first time he spoke with police.

In a second interview, Carillo mentioned Fabian borrowed the vehicle and stated that he cleaned it afterwards.

Sheriff Ronny Dodson

Brewster County Sheriff was then called to the stand.

Sheriff Dodson recalled the investigation, when he became involved and his interviews with Carillo.

Dodson said he became involved in the case on Oct. 15, 2016 and eventually led the search for Zuzu.

The sheriff said they called in multiple law enforcement agencies and the community volunteered as they covered vast portions of the county.

Then, Dodson described his interview with Carillo.

The Sheriff described Carillo as evasive as he did not report the truck being borrowed in his initial interview.

Eventually, Dodson said, Carillo told police about Fabian borrowing the truck and told the court the vaccum used to clean it were taken as evidence in the case.

Dodson then turned to Zuzu’s discovery.

Her remains were located in a shallow grave in a remote area of Brewster County with painters plastic.

The Sheriff says a Border Patrol agent was out installing sensors in the county when he located the remains.

At the site, Dodson said investigators found a retainer, patches of blonde hair and noted that the skull had been separated from the jaw bone.

At that moment, Dodson said he knew the remains were that of Zuzu Verk.

Sgt. Kirk Hoffman

Next up was Sgt. Kirk Hoffman who went into detail on the evidence he collected during the investigation.

Hoffman maintains evidence at the Alpine Police Department.

The officer recalled collecting several pieces of evidence including:

A vacuum from Carillo that was used to clean his truck after Fabian borrowed it.
Hair samples that were found in Estrada’s vehicle
Blood stains from Zuzu’s home
Zuzu’s boots
Video of multiple hotels in the area
Video from the family Dollar where Fabian was seen buying painters cloths
Video of Texas disposal
Video from various businesses
A shovel
And several other items at the grave site where Zuzu’s remains were located.

In all, Hoffaman told the court he collected nearly 300 pieces of evidence.

Cpt. Darryl Losyoa

Next was Cpt. Darryl Losoya who interviewed Fabian when he spoke with authorities.

Losoya told the court that he knew Fabian and even spoke to him the day she went missing.

He later recalled Fabian voluntarily coming in to speak with investigators.

During the interview, Fabian told Losoya about the dinner date they had together and about the argument they had afterwards. Losoya said Fabian told him Zuzu had gotten angry about one of his ex-girlfriends and that she left around 2 or 3 a.m.

Fabian then spoke with Losoya about what happened after Zuzu went missing.

Fabian reported to the Captain that Zuzu stopped answering his text messages and he thought she needed space. Then he told the officer that he soon received a text from Zuzu’s mother that she had not heard from her either.

Fabian also dove deeper into recent troubles the couple had been having, saying Zuzu told him that she was “drifting away” but they agreed to keep their relationship more private.

Fabian said he went on to drive his mother to Presidio so she could travel to Ojinaga, Mexico.

Losoya says he then had Fabian give a written statement and noted that Fabian mentioned he was willing to help in any way he could.

An interview with Fabian

After Losoya took the stand, the court turned to a recorded interview with Fabian.

In the video, Fabian described Zuzu as independent and talked about her desire to go to Texas A&M and later to Japan.

Fabian also said that Zuzu did not want a serious relationship and characterized their relationship as a “rollercoaster” at times.

He then went on to describe the break up.

Fabian told investigators the last time he and Zuzu broke up, he blocked all of her family and their phone numbers but not Verk’s as she continued to message him.

He also mentioned that after the breakup Zuzu had blocked him from Instagram and said she wasn’t seeing anyone else but she had made some new friends.

He can also be heard in the interview saying, “I truly love this girl you know” and “I always treated her right.”

On those statements, prosecutors pointed out that Fabian had spoke in past tense, as if he had already known that Zuzu was dead and the investigator agreed with the assessment.

In the end of the recorded interview, Fabian gave consent to search his apartment.

Prosecutors then turned to photos taken of Fabian’s apartment where they discovered painters cloths.

As you may recall, a probable cause affidavit states Fabian was seen at a Dollar General buying three painters cloths. Zuzu’s remains were later found with painters cloth pieces around them.

Following the footage and photos of Fabian’s apartment, Losoya said Fabian was interviewed a second time, further describing his relationship with Zuzu and what occurred during their break ups.

Fabian said in the second interview that Zuzu wanted to keep a “friends with benefits” type relationship.

However, during one of the couples breakups, Fabian recalled becoming intimate with another woman and told police that it didn’t feel right and that Zuzu never knew about the encounter.

They would often breakup for about a week and then settle their differences, Fabian said. The last breakup happened about a month prior to Zuzu’s disappearance.

However, Fabian said the week before she went missing everything was fine between he and Zuzu.

The court has since dismissed and will resume Thursday morning.

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