Left: Matthew, circa 2000;
Right: Age-progression to age 13 (circa 2009)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 29, 2000 from Tulsa, Oklahoma Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: August 10, 1996 Age: 4 years old Height and Weight: 3'0 - 3'2, 39 - 45 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Matthew may spell his last name "Cortez." His nickname is Matt.
Details of Disappearance
Matthew was last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 29, 2000. He is was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Marisela Lemus Cortes. A photograph and vital statistics for Marisela are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for her on March 4, 2004. Marisela and her son may be in Mexico, Texas, southern California, or the Phoenix, Arizona area. Matthew's case is unsolved.Texas authorities are assisting with the investigation into Matthew's disappearance.
Marisela Lemus Cortes
Above Images: Marisela Lemus Cortes
Date of Birth: August 20, 1969
Age: 31 years old
Height and Weight: 5'1 - 5'2, 120 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, brown eyes. Marisela may use the last names Lemus and/or Macias. Her nickname is Mary.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 8 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 7, 2010; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Tulsa Police Department
918-596-9222
OR
Texas Department of Public Safety
800-346-3243
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Texas Department of Public Safety
Tulsa Police Department
California Attorney General's Office
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