MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 1995-39
misty ortega
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Open
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Missing From:
Troup, Texas
Summary:
Misty Dawn Ortega was a 15-year-old girl who disappeared on August 8, 1995, from Troup, Texas alongside her younger sister Crystal. The sisters left their family home and have never been heard from again. Authorities initially believed they left of their own accord but later reconsidered this theory due to the length of time they have been missing. The case remains unsolved.
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Circumstances of Disappearance:
Misty and her younger sister, Crystal 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. Some agencies report that Crystal and Misty disappeared from Mixon, Texas. She was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and sneakers at the time of disappearance.
Additional Details:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public's help to locate Misty and Crystal. As of June 27, 2010, there has been no closure in this case. Misty remains missing over 30 years later. The case continues to be investigated by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Family members and investigators have examined numerous Jane Doe cases over the years, but none have definitively been linked to either sister.
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