MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2026-21
MISSING PERSON CASE #: 2026-21
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Zachary Gunar Overturf

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Zach

Zachary Gunar Overturf
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Missing From:

Palestine, Tx

Summary:

Zach moved in with a friend on 1/7/26 in Palestine, Tx at Whispering Pines Apartments. Last communication with his mother on 2/26/2026 via phone. Facebook messages delivered until 3/12/2026 but no longer able to be delivered since 4/9/2026. The apartment caught fire on 2/22/26 at 1:06 am, and wallet, credit card, cell phone, and keys, were found in the apartment. Palestine Police Department 903-729-2254. His mom 903-805-3711. Crime Stoppers ANONYMOUSLY at 903-729- TIPS (8477).

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Circumstances of Disappearance:

He would hanging out at Timber Crest Apartments in Palestine (next door to Whispering Pines Apartments) at his ex-girlfriend's apartment with her and her new boyfriend. They called the police for trespassing on 1/1/26. Zach was arrested and in jail from 1/1/26-1/7/26. He texted his ex on 2/14/26 at 2:41 am "foods" but did not answer when she called him. He sent another message "DNTUJ". He last read a text message from his ex on 2/18/26 at 10:00 pm but had quit responding. Contact the Palestine Police Department 903-729-2254 with any information. His mom can be reached at 903-805-3711. You can contact Crime Stoppers ANONYMOUSLY at 903-729- TIPS (8477). Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2013414102914950

Additional Details:

Contact the Palestine Police Department 903-729-2254 with any information. His mom can be reached at 903-805-3711. You can contact Crime Stoppers ANONYMOUSLY at 903-729- TIPS (8477). He would frequently be seen hanging out at Timber Crest Apartments in Palestine (next door to Whispering Pines Apartments) at his ex-girlfriend's apartment and with her new boyfriend. Note: his ex-girlfriend/her boyfriend called the police for trespassing on 1/1/26 at Timber Crest Apartments. Zach was arrested and in jail from 1/1/26-1/7/26. He texted his ex-girlfriend on 2/14/26 at 2:41 am "foods", but he did not answer when she called him. He sent another message "DNTUJ". He last read a text message from his ex-girlfriend on 2/18/26 at 10:00 pm but had quit responding. Contact the Palestine Police Department 903-729-2254 with any information. His mom can be reached at 903-805-3711. You can contact Crime Stoppers ANONYMOUSLY at 903-729- TIPS (8477).

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Kristy B. (Friend) - Living

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Lena B. (Ex-dating) - Living

Jarrett H. (Other) - Living

Shay T. (Mother) - Living

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