Left: Justin, circa 1992;
Right: Age-progression to age 16 (circa 2007)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 21, 1992 from Lorena, Texas Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: May 5, 1991 Age: 1 year old Height and Weight: 2'2, 19 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Justin may use the alias name Austin Daniel Kestel. He has a light-colored on his right eyelid, a dark-colored round birthmark on the back of his neck, and a birthmark on his nose. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A yellow, pink and blue jumpsuit.
Details of Disappearance
Justin was last seen in Lorena, Texas on June 21, 1992. His non-custodial father, Daniel Lee Kestel, had supervised visitation with the child. Daniel's mother was the supervisor. During a visitation period, Daniel and his mother abducted Justin. None of them have been heard from again.Photographs and vital statistics for Daniel are posted below this case summary. A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for him on July 22, 1992, a month after he disappeared with Justin. There is no warrant out for Justin's grandmother's arrest at this time. Justin's case remains unsolved.
Daniel Lee Kestel
Left and Center: Daniel Lee Kestel;
Right: Age-progression to age 50 (circa 2007)
Date of Birth: April 25, 1957
Age: 35 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5 - 5'7, 130 - 135 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, green/hazel eyes. Daniel has work experience as a plant engineer. He has a quarter-sized scar on his left wrist.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 7, 2007; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Austin, Texas Office
512-345-1111
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Antonio, Texas Office
210-225-6741
OR
Texas Department of Public Safety
800-346-3243
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Vanished Children's Alliance
Texas Department of Public Safety
Child Protection Education of America
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