BANDERA, TX — Robert “Bob” Isaacks, an 88-year-old Air Force veteran, Texas A&M grad, and retired manufacturing engineer, lived an active life marked by dedication and affection for his family and passions. An avid hunter and Houston Astros fan, Isaacks moved to Bandera to live with his daughter after his wife of 66 years passed away in March. This move, intended for safety compared to the crowded Energy Corridor in west Houston, tragically led to unforeseen events.
Isaacks, who kept himself engaged post-retirement with his property, The Pistol Ranch, in Val Verde County, vanished under mysterious circumstances. Stephanie Holan, Isaacks' granddaughter and an attorney, reported to KENS-5 in San Antonio that Isaacks was last seen entering his daughter's home with a woman unknown to the family on November 15. This was captured on a Ring doorbell camera, which two hours later captured on film only the woman, now in different clothing and removing black gloves, leaving the house. Isaacks’ belongings, including his cell phone, were left behind, indicating an unplanned departure.
Isaacks’ green 2006 Jeep Wrangler, distinctively adorned with a large, yellow “Pistol Ranch” wheel cover, was reported missing along with him.
A body wrapped in a tarp and duct-taped, discovered on November 17 between Interstate-10 and the service road just east of Ozona, was identified as Isaacks yesterday, as confirmed by the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office and an autopsy. This discovery has escalated the investigation to a murder case.
The primary suspect is the woman seen on the Ring doorbell footage. The sheriff said her name is Freda Michelle Thomas. The Bandera County Sheriff has issued a murder warrant for Thomas, but details about her beyond a photograph have not been disclosed. Law enforcement officers recognized Thomas from the video having known of her prior to this incident.
The search is ongoing for both Isaacks’ distinctive Jeep and Thomas. The public is urged to assist by providing any relevant information to the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office at (830) 796-3771 or local law enforcement. However, the authorities caution against approaching Thomas, considering her potentially dangerous.
![Robert "Bob" Isaacks was an avid hunter and owned a ranch in Val Verde County called The Pistol Ranch, named after his dog.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/hunter-isaacks.jpg "Robert "Bob" Isaacks was an avid hunter and owned a ranch in Val Verde County called The Pistol Ranch, named after his dog.")
Robert "Bob" Isaacks was an avid hunter and owned a ranch in Val Verde County called The Pistol Ranch, named after his dog.
The back of Mr. Isaack's 2006 Jeep Wrangler with the distinctive wheel cover advertising his Pistol Ranch.
Isaack's 2006 Jeep Wrangler with a different configuration. This photo appears to be fairly recent. Note the stickers on the rear window.
![Attorney Stephanie Holan with her grandfather, Robert "Bob" Isaacks on graduation day from the Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth about 8 years ago.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/steohanie-holan-isaacks.jpg "Attorney Stephanie Holan with her grandfather, Robert "Bob" Isaacks on graduation day from the Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth about 8 years ago.")
Attorney Stephanie Holan with her grandfather, Robert "Bob" Isaacks, on graduation day from the Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth about 10 years ago.
Grandfather Bob Isaacks and granddaughter Stephanie Holan show their Aggie rings. Isaacks was a 1957 graduate of A&M.
![The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/bandera-sheriff-thomas.jpg "The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023.")
The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023. Authorities ask if you have seen her or the green Jeep pictured above to contact the Bandera County Sheriff's Office (830) 796-3771 or your local law enforcement.
![The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023. Authorities ask if you have seen her or the green Jeep pictured above to contact the Bandera County Sheriff's Office (830) 796-3771 or your local law enforcement.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/woman-suspect-2.jpg "The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023. Authorities ask if you have seen her or the green Jeep pictured above to contact the Bandera County Sheriff's Office (830) 796-3771 or your local law enforcement.")
The person the Bandera County Sheriff believes murdered Robert "Bob" Isaacks, Freda Michelle Thomas. This is an enhanced image from a screen-grab from the Ring doorbell video footage. She is at-large as of Nov. 23, 2023. Authorities ask if you have seen her or the green Jeep pictured above to contact the Bandera County Sheriff's Office (830) 796-3771 or your local law enforcement.
Freda Michelle Thomas departing the back door of the residence where she was seen entering two hours earlier with Bob Isaacks. On the video, she is seen removing black gloves. Mr. Isaacks was never seen again after he was recorded on the Ring doorbell entering his residence with this woman at 10:17 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2023.
Witnesses reported finding a body bound in duct tape and wrapped in a tarp on the side of Interstate 10 near Ozona on Nov. 17, 2023.
Witnesses reported finding a body bound in duct tape and wrapped in a tarp on the side of Interstate 10 near Ozona on Nov. 17, 2023.
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