MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 1995-38
Crystal Ortega
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Open
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Missing From:
Troup, Texas
Summary:
Crystal Lynn Ortega and her older sister Misty Ortega left their family's residence in Troup, Texas on August 8, 1995. Neither of the sisters has been heard from again. Authorities initially believed they left of their own accord, but have since reconsidered this theory due to the length of time the pair have been missing.
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Circumstances of Disappearance:
Crystal and her older sister, Misty Ortega, left their family's residence in Troup, Texas on August 8, 1995. Some agencies report that Crystal and Misty disappeared from Mixon, Texas. Neither of the sisters has been heard from again. Authorities initially believed they left of their own accord, but have since reconsidered this theory due to the length of time the pair have been missing.
Additional Details:
The case remains unsolved and unresolved. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and other agencies continue to investigate the disappearances. The Charley Project case page has been updated 4 times since October 12, 2004, with the most recent update on April 9, 2023 when age-progression photos were updated. Family members have expressed hope that the sisters may still be alive and have asked for continued public assistance in locating them, stating they would like the chance to see age progression pictures in person to verify accuracy.
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