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Family of missing woman thanks Aransas Pass for apology, urges accountability
Summary
Speakers representing a family whose relative disappeared in 1989 thanked the council for a recent public apology and urged continued oversight and accountability of the police investigation to prevent future harms.
Two family members who said their relative disappeared from Aransas Pass in 1989 addressed the council to thank elected officials for a recent public apology and to press for accountability in the police investigation.
Marina Tamchak said the apology "opened the door to productive dialogue with the current police administration" after she and her family were repeatedly victimized and she alleged prior investigators operated without oversight. Ruby Hall, who identified herself as a sister and advocate for Lisa (also referred to as Alyssa) Robertson, said the apology was "a vital step toward true healing" and invited council members and the community to a commemorative walk on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at 748 West Goodnight Avenue.
Both speakers requested continued transparency and formal accountability so other families do not suffer similar treatment; council members acknowledged the remarks and expressed appreciation for the speakers' continued engagement.
