Courtney Allan Sholar was a 37‑year‑old white male, nicknamed “Opie,” with red or auburn hair and blue eyes. He stood approximately 6 ft tall and weighed between 180 and 200 lbs. At the time of his disappearance, Sholar was in the process of relocating to Oklahoma but had returned to Ranger, Texas, during the weekend of June 29, 2019 to attend to remaining tasks.
On **June 29, 2019**, Sholar was last observed driving a newly purchased white 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. The vehicle featured Oklahoma license plates, a short bed, a club cab configuration, and possibly carried a toolbox. It is unclear whether Sholar had yet registered the truck under his name at the time it was last seen.
In mid‑July of 2019, the pickup was discovered abandoned in a wooded area near Ranger. The exact date is estimated around **July 17**, and Sholar’s fiancée retrieved the vehicle on **July 19**. Beyond this, very few additional details have been released publicly about Sholar’s whereabouts following his disappearance.
For several years, the case remained unresolved. On **May 16, 2024**, Courtney Sholar was found deceased in a rural part of Eastland County, Texas. At that time, he remained identified as the same missing 37‑year‑old male from Ranger. The circumstances and cause of his death have not been publicly detailed, and the case remains under investigation by the Texas Rangers as an unsolved homicide.
Sholar’s disappearance and eventual death formed Case No. 313 in the Texas Rangers Cold Case archive. The Texas Crime Stoppers program offered a cash reward—up to $3,000—for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Tips were solicited both via hotline and online, with an emphasis on anonymity at the time.
Although some identifying details—such as his vehicle description, physical characteristics, and personal background—are available, public information remains limited. Investigative agencies involved include the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers, and tips continue to be encouraged from anyone with relevant information.Last Seen: Jun 29, 2019
