Melvin Eugene Butler II, 46, was last seen March 10, 2002, in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood while visiting friends before an intended drive to Brenham to buy a used Harley Davidson. His planned return was to Marble Falls, Texas, but he never reached Brenham and has not been heard from since.

His black Chevrolet pickup was found abandoned a few blocks from the friend’s house with his Texas driver’s license inside. His dog Lucky, who usually traveled with him, was also missing. Butler had graying brown hair, green eyes, facial scars near his left eye and cheek, wore trifocal glasses, and typically dressed in jeans, a plain t-shirt and sneakers. Authorities suspect foul play; prior weapons-related legal issues are noted but no clear leads have emerged and the case remains unsolved.

Did anyone in Spring Branch or along the route toward Brenham remember seeing Butler, his truck or Lucky on or after March 10, 2002?