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Have you seen them? Texas children that have been missing, unidentified for over 45 years
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NMEC), 15 Texas children are still missing or are unidentified between the years 1958 to 1979. These missing children haven't been seen or heard from for over 45 years, meaning many of them would be elderly if found in 2025. LIST: 20 Tyler cold homicide cases police are still trying to solve KETK news has compiled a list of unsolved missing person cases across Texas that authorities still need to solve to bring closure to their families. Missing since: Sept. 6, 1958 in Goliad Contact: Goliad County Sherriff's Office at 361-645-3541 Age now: Myrisha, 70 and A.J., 67 Myrisha went missing at 3-years-old while A.J. went missing at 1-years-old. A.J.'s thumbs are clubbed at the ends and he has a birthmark on his upper eyelid and below his lower lip. According to the nonprofit Doe Network, the children's father A.J. Campbell picked them up at their mother's home in Goliad on Sept. 6, 1958. Their father was later found dead by suicide in a car north of Austin and the night before he had called a minister claiming he killed and buried the children. The nonprofit said he also left behind a suicide note to his wife that said he had buried the children and he would join them soon. Missing since: Sept. 6, 1970 in Grand Prairie Contact: Grand Prairie Police Department at 972-237-8790 Age now: 70 Brewer was 15-years-old when she went missing and she has a scar on the underside of her left arm, the side of chest and her torso. According to The Doe Network, it was believed Brewer ran off with a boyfriend. Missing since: Jan. 14, 1973 in Dallas Contact: Dallas Police Department at 214-671-4268 Age now: 68 Search continues for missing Smith County woman 2 years later NMEC said at 16-years-old, Prater was last seen leaving his home and said he would be back shortly but never returned. He has not been seen or heard from ever since. Date found: Aug. 9, 1973 in Houston Estimated age: 15 to 18-years-old Contact: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-6858 The remains of an unidentified teen boy were found in Houston on Aug. 9, 1973 and based on the condition of his remains, he was likely dead for 12 months prior to the recovery. According to NCMEC, John Houston Doe is the last known unidentified victim of Dean Arnold Corll (the candy man), who abducted and murdered at least 29 young men in the Houston area between 1970 and 1973. John Houston Doe's features according to examiners: White, possibly Hispanic admixture Brown hair around 7 inches in length from the crown Mild form of spina bifida which may have caused lower back pain or possibly affect his stride, however it may have not caused noticeable symptoms The clothing the John Houston Doe was found in includes the following: Courtesy of NCMEC 'He was also found with dark blue corduroys with a 32-inch waist and a 30-inch inseam, a knotted leather ankle bracelet, and brown leather cowboy boots that were 12 inches in length and had the word 'NEOLITE' on the heel,' NCMEC said. Missing since: Sept. 11, 1974 in Gilmer Contact: Gilmer Police Department at 903-843-5545 Age now: 66 VANISHED: Danny Lee Jones Jones went missing at 15-years-old and authorities believe he may have left of his own accord. He also has a scar on his right arm. Missing since: Sept. 9, 1974 in El Paso Contact: El Paso County Sheriff's Office at 915-538-2217 Age now: 52 Hurtado was last seen at 20-months-old walking to his grandmothers house in 1974 while his mom was washing the family vehicle. NCMEC said a neighbor saw an unidentified blue car in the area which disappeared the same time as Hurtado. Hurtado has a birthmark near his right kidney, has club feet and he was wearing brown orthopedic shoes when taken. If his condition is not treated, he will have severe pigeon-toed feet. Missing since: Dec. 23, 1974 in Fort Worth Contact: Fort Worth Police Department at 817-335-4222 Age now: Moseley, 60, Trlica, 67 and Wilson, 64 Moseley, Trlica and Wilson were last seen at the Seminary South Shopping Center just two days before Christmas eve in 1974. According to the Doe Network, the three girls were Christmas Shopping and Trlica's car, an Oldsmobile was found locked in the parking lot with the keys gone, there were no signs of struggle and a wrapped present was on the backseat floorboard. A few days later, a letter from Trlica arrived at the home of her husband, Thomas that said the following: 'I know I'm going to catch it, but we just had to get away. We're going to Houston. See you in about a week. The car is in Sear's upper lot. Love Rachel.' 'The letter was written by a right-handed person while Trlica's was left-handed, handwriting experts are uncertain who wrote the letter; their tests were inconclusive,' The Doe Network said. 'Trlica's own name was also misspelled. While initially the letter was thought to have been mailed from Eliasville in Young County, the U.S. Postal Service has determined that it was mailed in Fort Worth, Texas. Foul play is possible and the case is still actively investigated.' Marcus Rodriguez's girlfriend speaks out three years after his disappearance from Tyler Moseley has a small scar under her left eye, a scar in the middle of her forehead and a scar on her calf. Trlica has a chipped upper front tooth and a small scar on her chin. Wilson has a scar on her thigh. Missing since: July 12, 1977 in San Benito Contact: San Benito Police Department at 956-361-3880 Age now: 52 According to The Doe Network, Montelongo went outside to play on July 12 and hasn't been seen since. His mom reported him missing to police that afternoon. 'Investigators and emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to search the area,' the nonprofit said. 'Moments later a San Benito resident reported that he had seen the small boy walking down Alamo Street, however, nothing was found after officers combed the area. Neighbors were interviewed and leads were followed, but no information revealed Montelongo's whereabouts.' The nonprofit explained that police learned that Montelongo liked to play near a drainage ditch close to his house and at the time he went missing, the water level at the ditch was high raising the possibility that the current swept him away. 'Another possibility is that he wandered away and someone picked him up,' the nonprofit said. Date found: Feb. 13, 1978 in Fresno Estimated age: 17 to 25-years-old Contact: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at 281-342-6116 or Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-6819 On Feb. 13, 1978 the skeletal remains of an unidentified young white man were found in a wooded area between Texas 288 and the railroad tracks in Fresno. Officials suspect he had been dead for around three to five months before he was found. John Fresno Doe's features and clothing according to examiners: Slender build Light brown hair One deciduous (baby) lower right molar Extensive dental work to his upper right first molar Likely had a root canal procedure within twelve months of his death Majority of his teeth exhibited signs of decay, and he had a dental abscess that may have caused him discomfort Date found: April 28, 1979 in Houston Estimated age: 15 to 20-years-old Contact: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 713-796-6819 or Houston Police Department at 713-308-3616 On April 28, 1979, the body of an unidentified young man was found lying on the sidewalk on the 2100 block of Cochran Street in Houston and he had died shortly before his body was found. John Houston Doe's features and clothing according to examiners: Short black hair around four inches in length Think black mustache above his upper lip Burn scar on his upper left arm The clothing the John Houston Doe was found in: Long sleeve orange shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows Brown trousers with no back pockets Size six and a half black harness boots Missing since: May 11, 1979 in Bryan Contact: Bryan Police Department at 979-361-3888 Age now: 62 Moreno was last seen at her home in Bryan at 16-years-old on May 11 but has not been seen or heard from since. According to NCMEC, she has a burn scar on her left leg, a tattoo on her left hand between her thumb and first finger of 'AH', a cross tattoo on her right hand and a birthmark on her upper right leg. Moreno might also go by her middle name Felecita. Missing since: Oct. 10, 1979 in Big Spring Age now: 65 Borden called her family in California some time after she was last seen by her family in Big Spring on October 10 and was sent a plane ticket but never picked it up. According to Doe Network, she was reported missing by her sister and an unknown friend said she was in Amarillo working as a waitress, but gave no further details. Borden has a scar on her left hand and was known to hitchhike. People can reach out to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by calling their 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678 or by visiting their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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U.S. Marshals release age progression photos of man who escaped from Ohio prison over 50 years ago
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is still looking for a man who escaped from an Ohio prison over 50 years ago, according to a spokesperson with the USMS Northern District of Ohio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Lester Eubanks, 81, escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary in 1973 while serving a life sentence for the death of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener. The USMS worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to release age progression photos of Eubanks. The spokesperson said the original image was completed in August 2019, but the USMS Cold Case Unit and NCMEC have been updating it since then. TRENDING STORIES: Person rescued after reportedly falling off cliff while running from deputies, sergeant says Police investigating after man shot in the arm in Dayton 'We've lost everything;' Families comb through destruction after 4 houses catch fire The USMS hopes the updated photos lead to new tips from the public, according to the spokesperson. Eubanks killed Deener on Nov. 14, 1965, while she was walking to the laundromat. The spokesperson said Eubanks was out on bond at the time for an attempted rape. A jury found Eubanks guilty of murder while perpetrating rape on May 25, 1966. He was sentenced to death for his crimes two days later. Eubanks' sentence was commuted to life in prison while he was serving his time at the Ohio State Penitentiary in 1972. Less than two years after the sentence modification, Eubanks was placed in the Ohio Corrections Medical Center and given an 'honor assignment,' which allowed him outside of the prison walls. Eubanks escaped prison while on assignment on Dec. 7, 1973, and hasn't been seen since, the spokesperson said. The case was turned over to the USMS Cold Case Unit in northern Ohio in 2016. 'Since then, the USMS has followed up on hundreds of leads and conducted dozens of interviews not only throughout the country, but internationally as well,' the spokesperson said. Eubanks was officially listed as a USMS 15 Most Wanted Fugitive 45 years after his escape on Dec. 7, 2018. There is a reward of up to $50,000 available for information leading to his location. The spokesperson said Eubanks was last seen in southern California in the late 1970s and was using the alias 'Victor Young.' It is also believed that he was a janitor at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood in the late 1980s to early 1990s. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Man facing multiple felonies for AI-generated illicit images of underage girls: police
The Brief Jack Bullington, 19, is facing multiple felonies Bullington allegedly posted AI-generated illicit images of female juveniles on social media Police say they've seen an increase in this type of crime in recent years AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police have arrested a man who they say posted AI-generated illicit photos of female juveniles on X. Police said they've seen an increase in this type of crime in recent years. What we know Austin Police said 19-year-old Jack Bullington paid someone overseas to alter photos of teen girls, younger than 18, in a pornographic manner. Bullington then posted them on X. Austin Police have identified 11 victims in this case, many of which Bullington apparently knew. Court records revealed Bullington had nearly 100 altered images. Police said he's been arrested before for harmful display to a minor and harassment. Bullington faces 10 charges of possession and promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, one charge of possession of child porn, and one charge of promotion of child porn. Bullington has bonded out of jail under the conditions he have no social media, continue therapy, take meds, and have no contact with minors. Dig deeper With artificial intelligence, anyone can manipulate a photo into something it's not. "I would say that the bounds of a criminal mind are endless, so any picture that somebody can get off of social media, they can alter in AI," APD Child Exploitation Unit Sergeant Russell Weirich said. "We do have tools that we use to identify them," Sgt. Weirich said, "It is very difficult and it's getting increasingly difficult to tell, but the victims are what really tell the tale, because they can tell you exactly where they were and when." "Many widely available generative AI tools can be weaponized to harm children," National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Jennifer Newman said. Newman said a service through NCMEC called 'Take it Down' helps remove nude or sexually exploitative imagery online. "Perhaps your picture that you sent to someone is being threatened to be posted, maybe a generative AI photo of you is posted, even if you're unsure whether that image has been shared, we want to help and try to remove it, and this service can help," Newman said. Newman said this is an increasingly common, disturbing treat. "In 2024 alone, NCMEC saw a 1300% increase in cyber tip line reports that involve generative AI technology, going from 4,700 reports in 2023 to over 67,000 reports last year," Newman said. In 2023, lawmakers amended the Texas Child Porn Possession Law to include AI-modified images. Sergeant Weirich said it has been helpful. "Because there was a lot of this stuff going on that wasn't technically illegal. It was really in poor taste and it was terrible for the victims, but we weren't able to do a whole lot," Sgt. Weirich said. "We dealt with it the best we could until now we're really starting to get traction on some of this legislation that we've been able to use and it really helps our victims and gives them some respite it what they're able to do and start healing and getting over that trauma." The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis.
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APD: 11 children victims of child exploitation investigation in Austin, man arrested in case
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Eleven children were victims of a child exploitation investigation in Austin, and a 19-year-old man was arrested in the case, Austin Police Department Child Exploitation Unit Sgt. Russell Weirich said during a media briefing Thursday. Jack Bullington was charged on 10 of the cases after APD said it received those reports in September 2024. He was accused of posting 'explicit images' of the juveniles on social media, which were 'cropped' on images of juveniles' 'nude bodies' that were then altered by artificial intelligence (AI), Weirich said. Bill to protect victims of deepfake 'revenge' porn passes US Senate Three cyber tips came into police, which were generated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Afterward, police obtained a search warrant on the social media account associated with Bullington. The NCMEC is 'a nonprofit organization created in 1984 by child advocates with the purpose to help find missing children, fight child sexual exploitation and prevent child victimization,' said Jennifer Newman, executive director at the NCMEC. 'Every day NCMEC receives a constant flow of horrific child sexual abuse and exploitative material into the cyber tip line. Once received, we review and assess that information, add value to the report and refer it out to the appropriate law enforcement agency,' Newman said during the briefing. The investigation determined that Bullington 'attained photographs of the victims from a variety of social media sites and platforms when the victims were younger than 18 years of age.' He would then share those images on social media with 'another individual located overseas,' Weirich said. According to NCMEC, the nonprofit saw a 1,300% increase in cyber tip line reports that involved generative AI technology, which went from 4,700 reports in 2023 to more than 67,000 reports in 2024. 'We know it's scary, and we want you to know you're not alone,' Newman said. Furthermore, she said NCMEC has free resources to take down 'nude or sexually exploitative imagery that may be online.' This comes after the U.S. Senate passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act in February, which criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). The act, also called S.4569, was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota. 'In terms of prevention and talking to your kids, that communication is such a key part of this. And really opening that door and having these discussions early and often with your kids is really the biggest tool in the toolbox when we talk about online child sexual exploitation. Also making sure that your kids know that you're a safe space to come to, that you're not going to respond with anger or, you know, be overly upset, that they are turning to you because they're upset,' Newman said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Executive director of faith-based nonprofit charged with child porn possession
The executive director of a faith-based addiction recovery nonprofit in St. Paul has been charged with 12 counts of child sexual abuse material possession. Drew Brooks, 67, of Roseville, the executive director of Faith Partners, was investigated after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a "CyberTip report" from Microsoft on Christmas Day, 2022, saying an individual had accessed software to "disseminate child sexual abuse material on Christmas Eve." According to the criminal complaint, NCMEC received "several more" CyberTips concerning the same home between Oct. 5, 2023 and Apr. 28, 2024, which was the home where Brooks lives with his wife. A search warrant was obtained and then executed on Oct. 29, 2024, with Brooks and his wife detained at their home. Computers and flash drivers were seized, with officers allegedly finding documents in the name of Faith Partners in his home office, along with a black laptop bag. Inside the laptop bag was an envelope allegedly addressed to Brooks, which contained printed images of child sexual abuse, the complaint says. Brooks' wife told police she knew her husband looked at pornography, but wasn't aware he was looking at child pornography. She also said there were flash drives and computers in the home that Brooks used for work. When interviewed, police placed the folder that contained child porn on the table, with Brooks allegedly acknowledging that he recognized the folder and was aware of its contents, but claims he forgot the folder even existed. Per the complaint, he then proceeded to claim he had been sexually abused by his grandfather when he was 7-9 years old, began abusing substances when he was 11-13, was in recovery at the age of 22, and went to sex addicts anonymous when he was 24, and "unearthed" these recollections in therapy about six years earlier. "Brooks said he was not initially interested in child sexual abuse material, but he found it was only a click away," the complaint says. "Brooks admitted he had looked at child sexual abuse material that week. Brooks said there would be child sexual abuse material on a laptop downstairs in his home." He continued to say that he is "not necessarily' sexually attracted to children" but is "attracted to the novelty," describing an "attraction/repulsion dynamic along with novelty makes him seek the material out." Brooks has worked for Faith Partners since 1999 as a project manager, and has been its executive director since 2011. He has played a major role in prevention, treatment, public health, and faith-based work for more than three decades.
