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Rogelio Roy Escobar

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Rogelio Roy Escobar

Case
#1839
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 1, 2026
Houston Police Department
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2018

Missing Person: Rogelio Roy Escobar

Justice for Rogelio Roy Escobar — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why did Dina Isabel Escobar disappear while checking on her brother, and what is the connection between the two disappearances?

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vehicle
Lead #2

What circumstances led to Dina's van being found abandoned and burned on the beach, and does this indicate foul play?

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suspect
Lead #3

Were there any suspicious individuals or threats known to either Rogelio or Dina prior to their disappearances?

Rogelio Roy Escobar, a 65-year-old male, was last seen at his home on Prudence Drive in Houston, Texas on August 26, 2018, and has not been located since. Two days later, his sister Dina Isabel Escobar disappeared while checking on him; her van was found abandoned and burned on a nearby beach, suggesting a possible connection between the two disappearances. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate this unusual case involving two missing family members and remains unclear whether foul play or other circumstances are involved.

Case
#1839
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 1, 2026
Houston Police Department

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evidence
Lead #4

What forensic evidence was recovered from the burned vehicle, and does it provide clues about what happened to either missing person?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP52388. Missing person: Rogelio Roy Escobar.

Last known contact: 2018-08-26 in Houston, Houston, TX. Circumstances: Rogelio “Roy” was last seen at his home on Prudence Drive on August 26, 2018.

He has not been seen since that date. On August 28, his sister went to check on him and she disappeared, as well.

(Dina Isabel Escobar) Her van found abandoned and torched on the beach. Demographics: 65 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.

Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Houston Police Department | 100692-18.

Timeline of Events

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2018-08-26

Rogelio Roy Escobar last seen

Rogelio Roy Escobar was last seen at his home on Prudence Drive in Houston, Texas.

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2018-08-28

Sister Dina Isabel Escobar disappears

Dina Isabel Escobar went to check on her brother and subsequently disappeared. Her van was found abandoned and torched on a beach.

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Case Information

Incident:August 26, 2018
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 26, 2018
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8323941840
You can remain anonymous