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Rene Escobar Sanchez, a 36-year-old man from Odessa, Texas, was last seen on the night of July 12, 2008. Sanchez was drinking beer in the garage of his home on North Hancock Avenue at around 11:00 p.m. He left behind his personal belongings, including his vehicle, phone, wallet, and identification, and disappeared without a trace.
For years, his family and authorities searched for answers. In January 2013, a major breakthrough came when Jesus Miguel Venegas, a man who had been drinking ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2008
For years, his family and authorities searched for answers. In January 2013, a major breakthrough came when Jesus Miguel Venegas, a man who had been drinking ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2008
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Dec 26, 2023
RENE
SANCHEZ
52
36
68 inches
260 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Jul 13, 2008
Odessa
Texas
Ector County
79762
No
243
117333
Odessa Police Department
Odessa
Texas
Ector County
79761
Lauren Gonzales
Homicide Detective
205 North Grant Avenue, Texas
4323354609
Local
Law Enforcement
08-13878
2008-07-15
Odessa Police Department
4906
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/21/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Hey, everyone! I've been following the Rene Escobar Sanchez case for a while now, and something abou... ...Read More
06/15/2024
06/15/2024
Has anyone taken a fresh look at the distance between Rene's house and the area where Venegas claime... ...Read More
07/24/2023
07/24/2023
