Abilene’s Most Wanted: 26-Year-Old Sought for Abuse of a Corpse

Who Is Jackie Ray Shanz?

Abilene Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Abilene Police Department, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jackie Ray Shanz, a 26-year-old fugitive wanted for abuse of a corpse and assault family violence. Shanz is currently evading law enforcement, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.

Crime Stoppers plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety by providing a confidential tip line that allows citizens to report criminal activities without fear of retaliation. Tips provided to Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous, ensuring those with valuable information can contribute to the capture of criminals like Shanz without revealing their identity.

Crime Stoppers of Abilene was established in March 1981 with the mission of creating a partnership between the community, media, and law enforcement. Since then, the organization has helped solve numerous crimes by offering rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The program ensures tipsters’ identities remain unknown, as they are assigned a unique identifying number rather than personal information.

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Why Jackie Ray Shanz Is Considered Dangerous

Shanz, who has a history of violent behavior, was charged with serious offenses but failed to appear in court after being released on bond. His failure to comply with the legal process poses a threat to public safety, and authorities are determined to bring him to justice.

How You Can Help

If you have any information regarding Shanz’s whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (325) 676-TIPS, or submit tips through their website or mobile app. All tips remain anonymous, and the $1,000 reward is available for any information leading to his arrest.