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DNA confirms Jason Landry’s remains, Texas AG announces

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Ken Paxton Identifies Remains

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the remains are those of missing Texas State University student Jason Landry.
University of North Texas Center for Human Identification DNA testing confirmed the match on September 8, 2026.
The remains were found east of Salt Flat Road between Soda Springs and Biggs Road in Caldwell County.
A $20,000 reward remains; officials say the remains show no foul play.

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Gene Robinson Captures Images

The Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit coordinated the multi-agency search after taking over the case in 2022.
Drone pilot Gene Robinson of Texas EquuSearch operated two drones, capturing thousands of RGB and thermal images.
Aerial assets surveyed over 16,900 acres using drones, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
TEXSAR and volunteers searched more than 3,900 acres on foot, horseback and with canines.

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Ken Paxton Identifies Remains

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the remains are those of missing Texas State University student Jason Landry.
University of North Texas Center for Human Identification DNA testing confirmed the match on September 8, 2026.
The remains were found east of Salt Flat Road between Soda Springs and Biggs Road in Caldwell County.
A $20,000 reward remains; officials say the remains show no foul play.

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