
The person at the center of this case
Rogelio Roy Escobar
Justice for Rogelio Roy Escobar — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Dina Isabel Escobar disappear while checking on her brother, and what is the connection between the two disappearances?
What evidence was found in or around Dina Isabel Escobar's burned van, and does it provide clues about either disappearance?
Were there any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area around Prudence Drive or the beach location during this timeframe?
Rogelio Roy Escobar, a 65-year-old man, 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 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 suspicious circumstances.
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What happened between August 26 and August 28 that prompted the sister to check on Rogelio, and what was discovered at the home?
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Official wording
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.
Rogelio Roy Escobar was last seen at his home on Prudence Drive in Houston, Texas.
Dina Isabel Escobar went to check on her brother and disappeared. Her van was later found abandoned and torched on a beach.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.