ZUZU RENEE VERK, 21 ALPINE TX MISSING 10-12-16 Remains Found

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http://www.wfaa.com/mb/news/alpine-police-searching-for-missing-student/336371216

NEWS
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:

Kalea Cotton She was last seen with Robert Fabian. He is a pharmacist at Big Bend Regional Hospital. He last saw her Tuesday evening and reported she was missing today and that he had not seen or heard from her since Tuesday. And her family and friends have not heard from her since Tuesday as well.
October 14 at 6:33pm

Lori Letow Verk This is her MOTHER...the police are looking into everything possible. This is very unlike her, so there is no question as to why she disappeared; just HOW and with WHOM. PLEASE HELP FIND MY DAUGHTER!
Yesterday at 12:46am

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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)

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.
 

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

 



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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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

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

 

Winner

"Now You See Me"

Amanda Martinez
Alex Noble
Chris Hankins
Zuzu Verk

Timber Creek High School

 

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

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/NU5xubqLKSE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/v/NU5xubqLKSE</a>