TEXAS, USA — This week marks three years since Texas State University student Jason Landry went missing.
Landry was last seen on Dec. 13, 2020, when he was driving home to Missouri City, Texas, after leaving his college apartment in San Marcos. His vehicle was found crashed and abandoned outside Luling, Texas, early the next morning.
Investigators said Landry seemed to have stripped out of his clothing, leaving behind his belongings. Among them was a backpack, a useable amount of marijuana, a laptop, gaming equipment, a bag of toiletries and more.
Some investigators believe that Landry walked away from the car on his own and "no crime occurred." Others believe there is evidence Landry was the victim of a crime.
On Dec. 13, 2023, the 3-year anniversary of Landry's disappearance, the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) issued a statement to reaffirm its "unwavering commitment to this investigation and to pursing all credible information received from the public."
In February 2022, the OAG said the Caldwell County District Attorney's Office and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office requested investigative assistance from the OAG's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit. The office said since then, it has dedicated hundreds of hours to investigating this case.
"This includes conducting extensive forensic testing, issuing numerous search warrants, interviewing dozens of witnesses, and enlisting the assistance of experts with a wide range of specialized backgrounds from multiple government agencies and nonprofit organizations," the OAG said.
The office said this past November, it hosted a roundtable case review of the Landry investigation alongside criminal intelligence, data mapping, digital forensics, geospatial sciences and other relevant fields from agencies including the FBI, the Texas Rangers, the Texas Department of Public Safety and more.
The OAG said that panel examined all parts of this case and concluded that up to this point, all credible leads and investigative steps have been pursued.
Landry's case is considered an active, ongoing investigation. Anyone with credible information about the case is asked to contact the OAG's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit.
"Our thoughts remain with the Landry family during this difficult time," the OAG said.
In November 2022, Landry's family increased its reward to $20,000 to help find their loved one.
A candlelight vigil will be held for Landry on Salt Flat Road in Luling on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m.