Remembering Roxanne Paltauf: 20 Years of Hope and Advocacy
Roxanne Paltauf's family is commemorating the 20th anniversary of her disappearance by gathering at an Austin roller rink, just like they did for her 18th birthday celebration. Roxanne was a caring, creative, and thoughtful individual who once paid for family photos out of her own pocket. Her disappearance on July 7, 2006, from a Budget Inn near Rundberg Lane and Interstate 35 has left her family searching for answers.
Despite the initial story provided by her then-boyfriend, Roxanne's family has never believed that she simply left after an argument. The discovery of roaming charges on her phone hours after she was last seen raised suspicions of foul play. The family has been actively involved in keeping her case in the public eye through volunteer searches, flyers, and T-shirts to raise awareness.
Law enforcement has conducted searches and indicated that they suspect criminal activity in Roxanne's disappearance. To mark the 20th anniversary, a billboard featuring Roxanne's photo has been displayed in the Austin area, thanks to a grant from Season of Justice and support from Reagan Outdoor advertising. The family hopes that this renewed attention will lead to new information that could help solve the case.
Rosa, Roxanne's sister, expressed the family's ongoing pain and hope for closure, emphasizing the importance of someone coming forward with information to help them heal. The unresolved nature of Roxanne's disappearance continues to haunt the family, and they are determined to find answers after two decades of uncertainty.
For more insights into Roxanne's case and the family's advocacy efforts, you can listen to a detailed conversation with Rosa on the latest episode of Unsolved: Central Texas, available on the KXAN+ streaming app. The family remains committed to seeking justice for Roxanne and bringing closure to this heartbreaking chapter in their lives.