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Bryan Today
By the People, for the People
Sons of Missing Nicole 'Nikki' Winder Reject Family Statement
Winder's sons say recent attorney statement does not represent their views or interests
Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:24am
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The search for clues in the disappearance of Nicole 'Nikki' Winder has exposed tensions within her family.Bryan TodayThe sons of missing woman Nicole 'Nikki' Winder have released a statement rejecting a recent message from an attorney claiming to represent the 'Winder family'. Coy Winder said the previous statement 'was not made by, nor does it represent, Nikki Winder's children' and that they are not under legal counsel. The sons say their focus remains on finding their mother and seeking truth, clarity and justice.
Why it matters
The Winder family has been at the center of the high-profile missing persons case since Nikki Winder disappeared in February 2026. This latest statement from her sons underscores the divisions within the family as the investigation continues, with the sons distancing themselves from the attorney's previous remarks.
The details
On Saturday, Coy Winder told KBTX that a recent statement from an attorney 'was not made by, nor does it represent, Nikki Winder's children.' Winder said the statements released Friday by an attorney on behalf of the Winder family 'do not speak for [Winder's sons], our views, or our interests, as we are not under legal counsel.' The sons asked not to be included, referenced, or grouped into any public statements on behalf of other family members or parties.
- Nikki Winder went missing on February 25, 2026.
- Dustin Winder, Nikki's brother, was arrested on a warrant for soliciting prostitution on April 19, 2026.
The players
Coy Winder
The son of missing woman Nicole 'Nikki' Winder who released a statement rejecting a previous message from an attorney claiming to represent the 'Winder family'.
Nikki Winder
A 53-year-old woman who went missing on February 25, 2026 in the Bryan, Texas area.
Dustin Winder
The brother of Nikki Winder who was arrested on a warrant for soliciting prostitution during the investigation into Nikki's disappearance.
Bruno A. Shimek, Attorney-at-Law
An attorney who released a statement on behalf of the 'Winder Family' regarding Nikki Winder's disappearance.
Donnie Manry
A private investigator who worked with the attorney on the Winder family statement.
What they’re saying
“We want to make a clear and respectful statement regarding the recent message released on behalf of the 'Winder family.' That statement was not made by, nor does it represent, Nikki Winder's children. Any statements made by an attorney referenced in that release do not speak for us, our views, or our interests, as we are not under legal counsel.”
— Coy Winder, Son of Nicole 'Nikki' Winder
What’s next
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate Nikki Winder's disappearance, with no arrests made so far. Authorities have executed search warrants at properties connected to Dustin Winder, but state his arrest was for a separate offense unrelated to his sister's case.
The takeaway
The divisions within the Winder family underscore the complexities of this high-profile missing persons case, as the sons distance themselves from the attorney's previous statements and maintain their focus on finding their mother and seeking justice.
