Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Palestine, Texas Man

There is a man missing out of Palestine, Texas and law enforcement is now asking for the public’s assistance in finding him. The Palestine Police Department is looking for 30-year-old Zachary Overturf as no one has heard from him since February.

What We Know About Zachary Overturf’s Disappearance

There is a Facebook group that has been started to help share details about his disappearance. The details shared in the social media group include that Zach moved in with a friend to the Whispering Pines Apartments in Palestine, Texas on 1/17/26.

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Timeline Of Zach’s Last Known Communications

The last known communication with Zach was on 2/26/26 during a conversation with his mother. Facebook messages were delivered until 3/12/26, but since 4/9/26 they have no longer been deliverable. There was an apartment fire that took place on 2/22/26 at 1:06 a.m. and Zach’s wallet, credit card, cell phone, and keys were found in the apartment.

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Apartment Fire Raises More Questions

Zach was known to frequent the Timber Crest Apartments in Palestine which is next to his apartment complex. His ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend called the police for trespassing on 1/1/26 and Zach was in jail until 1/7/26. He texted his ex-girlfriend on 2/14/26 at 2:41 a.m. “foods” but he didn’t answer when she attempted to call him.

He sent another message “DNTUJ”. He last read a text message from his ex-girlfriend on 2/18/26 at 10:00 p.m. but had quit responding.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Palestine Police Department at 903-729-2254. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 903-729-TIPS(8477).