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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6468) and 10 other sources
Crystal Lynn Ortega, age 13, was last seen on August 8, 1995, in Mixon, Texas, along with her 15-year-old sister, Misty Ortega. The two sisters left their family home in Troup, Texas, and have not been heard from since. Initially, authorities suspected that the girls may have left voluntarily, but as the years have passed without any contact, this theory has been reconsidered, and their case is now classified as endangered missing.

At the time of her disappearance, Crystal was 5'4" tall, weighed approximately 130 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. She may have been wearing glasses or contact lenses. Both girls were wearing t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers when they disappeared. Despite efforts by law enforcement and family members to find them, no significant leads have surfaced over the years.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate their case, and their details are listed with national missing person databases, with updated age-progressed images to aid in their identification.

Last Seen: Aug 8, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP6774
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP6774 • Found Dec 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%147 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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