Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Roxanne Paltauf was 18 years old when she disappeared from a Budget Inn in Austin, Texas, after an argument with her boyfriend in July 2006. He claimed Roxanne walked away, but she left behind her phone, purse, wallet, money and jewelry. Phone records later showed more than 300 calls made from her phone after she was gone.
This video looks at Roxanne’s final known hours, the motel timeline, those phone records and the investigation that followed.
If you know anything about what happened to Roxanne—even if it seemed insignificant at the time—contact the Austin Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250 and reference case #061892095.
To remain anonymous, call Austin Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at AustinCrimeStoppers.org.
More information: roxannepaltauf.com
Please share Roxanne’s story. Her family is still waiting for answers.
#RoxannePaltauf #MissingPerson #TrueCrime
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Disclaimer:
I strive to conduct thorough research before posting my videos. However, as the content often relies on news outlets, investigator speculation, journalists, and family members, there is a possibility of inaccuracies. If you come across false information, please feel free to correct me in the comments below. I aim to avoid spreading misinformation.
Please note that comments on this channel are the sole responsibility of the writers. The writers will bear full responsibility, liability, and blame for any libel or litigation resulting from their comments.
SOURCES
roxannepaltauf.com
roxannepaltauf.com/her-story
namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP980
missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1090616/1
texasequusearch.org/cases/missing-roxanne-paltauf-18-yrs-austin-tx-07-07-06
charleyproject.org/case/roxanne-elizabeth-paltauf
austintexas.gov/police/divisions/missing-persons
austinchronicle.com/news/all-that-remains-11745116
austinchronicle.com/news/new-information-in-roxanne-paltauf-disappearance-11775455
truecrimenews.com/2017/09/22/the-texas-motel-mystery-where-is-roxanne-paltauf
fox7austin.com/news/detectives-file-warrant-for-possible-new-evidence-in-roxanne-paltauf-cold-case
fox7austin.com/news/roxanne-paltauf-austin-tx-cold-case
kvue.com/article/news/local/search-continues-12-years-later-for-missing-austin-teen/269-571241072
kvue.com/article/news/local/family-seeks-publics-help-in-finding-18-year-old-who-disappeared-12-years-ago-in-austin/269-571600880
kvue.com/article/news/crime/austin-cold-case-roxanne-paultauf/269-f520dfa4-aba3-4682-9d00-6da6b5a92751
kvue.com/article/news/crime/roxanne-paltauf-missing-austin-cold-case-kvue-crime-files/269-f755ba7e-581b-42b2-8217-1c78c541eeb5
kvue.com/article/news/local/roxanne-paltauf-disappearance-billboard/269-5036d751-1702-483d-8917-7d6997970206
cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-family-continues-9-year-search-for-missing-teen
cbsaustin.com/news/local/family-of-missing-woman-continues-search-on-anniversary-of-disappearance
thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2020/9/7/episode-243-roxanne-paltauf
open.spotify.com/episode/2b5IB3OLii6ofpdmmzY7aQ
open.spotify.com/episode/7rjma16Lc8nkdZYEawQo7C
tv.apple.com/us/episode/gone-on-the-4th-of-july/umc.cmc.2t15li0v704tymwq8n6j2p45g?showId=umc.cmc.25ga0ob0e1w346fqz4b7iuhs1
Roxanne Paltauf was 18 years old when she disappeared from a Budget Inn in Austin, Texas, after an argument with her boyfriend in July 2006. He claimed Roxanne walked away, but she left behind her phone, purse, wallet, money and jewelry. Phone records later showed more than 300 calls made from her phone after she was gone.
This video looks at Roxanne’s final known hours, the motel timeline, those phone records and the investigation that followed.
If you know anything about what happened to Roxanne—even if it seemed insignificant at the time—contact the Austin Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250 and reference case #061892095.
To remain anonymous, call Austin Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at AustinCrimeStoppers.org.
More information: roxannepaltauf.com
Please share Roxanne’s story. Her family is still waiting for answers.
#RoxannePaltauf #MissingPerson #TrueCrime
Check out my website for links to my podcast, case suggestion form, and more.
danellehallantc.com
CHECK OUT MY NEW PODCAST
Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-bit-with-danelle-hallan/id1753129086
Follow my socials!
facebook.com/danellehallan
Instagram.com/danellehallanyt
tiktok.com/@danellehallan
BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY thehomegrownhallans@gmail.com
#truecrimeallthetime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories #truecrime #crime #crimenews
Disclaimer:
I strive to conduct thorough research before posting my videos. However, as the content often relies on news outlets, investigator speculation, journalists, and family members, there is a possibility of inaccuracies. If you come across false information, please feel free to correct me in the comments below. I aim to avoid spreading misinformation.
Please note that comments on this channel are the sole responsibility of the writers. The writers will bear full responsibility, liability, and blame for any libel or litigation resulting from their comments.
SOURCES
roxannepaltauf.com
roxannepaltauf.com/her-story
namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP980
missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1090616/1
texasequusearch.org/cases/missing-roxanne-paltauf-18-yrs-austin-tx-07-07-06
charleyproject.org/case/roxanne-elizabeth-paltauf
austintexas.gov/police/divisions/missing-persons
austinchronicle.com/news/all-that-remains-11745116
austinchronicle.com/news/new-information-in-roxanne-paltauf-disappearance-11775455
truecrimenews.com/2017/09/22/the-texas-motel-mystery-where-is-roxanne-paltauf
fox7austin.com/news/detectives-file-warrant-for-possible-new-evidence-in-roxanne-paltauf-cold-case
fox7austin.com/news/roxanne-paltauf-austin-tx-cold-case
kvue.com/article/news/local/search-continues-12-years-later-for-missing-austin-teen/269-571241072
kvue.com/article/news/local/family-seeks-publics-help-in-finding-18-year-old-who-disappeared-12-years-ago-in-austin/269-571600880
kvue.com/article/news/crime/austin-cold-case-roxanne-paultauf/269-f520dfa4-aba3-4682-9d00-6da6b5a92751
kvue.com/article/news/crime/roxanne-paltauf-missing-austin-cold-case-kvue-crime-files/269-f755ba7e-581b-42b2-8217-1c78c541eeb5
kvue.com/article/news/local/roxanne-paltauf-disappearance-billboard/269-5036d751-1702-483d-8917-7d6997970206
cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-family-continues-9-year-search-for-missing-teen
cbsaustin.com/news/local/family-of-missing-woman-continues-search-on-anniversary-of-disappearance
thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2020/9/7/episode-243-roxanne-paltauf
open.spotify.com/episode/2b5IB3OLii6ofpdmmzY7aQ
open.spotify.com/episode/7rjma16Lc8nkdZYEawQo7C
tv.apple.com/us/episode/gone-on-the-4th-of-july/umc.cmc.2t15li0v704tymwq8n6j2p45g?showId=umc.cmc.25ga0ob0e1w346fqz4b7iuhs1
