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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17792) and 8 other sources
Kimberly Abigail Orellana, a 12-year-old girl from El Salvador, was last seen on August 9, 2012, near Falfurrias, Texas. Kimberly had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with a group of undocumented immigrants and was walking along Highway 281, heading toward Houston. During the journey, Kimberly grew tired and was unable to continue walking. The group left her behind, and she has not been seen since. It is unclear whether the group looked for her after they left her or why they decided to leave her alone.

Kimberly was wearing light blue Lacost jeans and dark blue Puma sneakers with a red stripe when she was last seen. Her family, who were also undocumented immigrants, reported her missing, but few details have emerged since her disappearance. Authorities have classified her case as that of a missing migrant, and investigations are ongoing, though no substantial leads have been found. Her case remains open, and age-progressed photos have been released in an attempt to help locate her.

The Brooks County Sheriff's Office continues to seek any information that might lead to Kimberly's whereabouts.

Last Seen: Aug 9, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP105721 • Found May 1, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14046
Jane Doe — Texas
UP14046 • Found Jun 15, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 87%Est. 15–20 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14045
Jane Doe — Texas
UP14045 • Found Jun 4, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 86%Est. 15–22 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14817
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14817 • Found Jan 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 14–21 vs 12
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'2"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP73948 • Found May 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–17 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%4'6"–5'2" vs 5'2"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15311
Jane Doe — Texas
UP15311 • Found Jun 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 75%Est. 16–26 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP13939 • Found Feb 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 15–35 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14317
Jane Doe — Texas
UP14317 • Found Jun 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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