Vanished on Guadalupe Peak: 13 Years Later, a Daughter’s Sketchbook Exposes a Chilling Secret in the Desert

Houston, TX —In the unforgiving heat of August 2000, Samuel Jones—a meticulous and beloved Houston geology teacher—and his 14-year-old daughter, Simone, embarked on what was supposed to be a short, meaningful adventure. Their goal was simple: climb Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, observe the stars, and make a phone call from the summit…