The Unsolved Disappearance of Roxanne Paltauf: A True Crime Investigation

Roxanne Paltauf's Disappearance

• 📌 18-year-old Roxanne Paltauf was last seen on July 7th, 2006, leaving an Austin, Texas motel after an argument with her boyfriend, Lewis Walls.
• 💔 Roxanne was described as loving and protective, acting as a second mother to her three younger sisters.

Relationship with Lewis Walls

• ⚠️ Roxanne began dating Lewis Walls in 2004 when she was 16 and he was 28, a fact she did not learn for over a year.
• 🚩 Her mother strongly disapproved of the relationship due to the significant age gap and Lewis's history of alleged manipulation and criminal activity, including charges for robbery and selling fake crack.
• 🤕 In 2005, Roxanne suffered a detached nose, initially claiming it was from breaking up a fight, but later admitting Lewis was the one who hurt her.

Circumstances Before Disappearance

• 🌱 In the months leading up to her disappearance, Roxanne was making strides in her education and career, completing job training and working for the Census Bureau.
• 📞 Lewis Walls reportedly called Roxanne constantly, and she was trying to distance herself from him and refocus on school.
• 🗣️ Friends and family urged Roxanne to leave Lewis, with her friend Rachel Gonzalez reporting Roxanne was trying to leave him on July 4th, but he wouldn't let her.

The Night of the Disappearance

• 📱 Roxanne's mother last spoke to her on July 7th, and Roxanne promised to go shopping but never arrived.
• 🚗 Lewis claimed Roxanne stormed out after an argument and he couldn't find her when he went to look for her, stating she walked towards Runberg Lane.
• 🚫 Roxanne left behind her purse, phone, and other personal belongings, which was uncharacteristic for her.

Persons of Interest and Investigation

• 🕵️ Lewis Walls is considered a person of interest, with police believing he knows more than he is saying.
• 🔍 On July 13th, Roxanne's ID was found with Jeffrey Moore, who had a history of seeking sex workers and was involved in an incident where he attempted to assault a dancer.
• 📞 Phone records from Roxanne's phone revealed potential roaming charges on the night she disappeared, suggesting she and Lewis may not have been at the motel as claimed.
• ❓ Detectives suspect both Lewis and Jeffrey Moore are withholding information, and the case remains open with the Austin Police Department cold case unit.