Left: Ortega, circa 1995;
Right: Age-progression to age 29 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 8, 1995 from Troup, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: September 22, 1981 Age: 13 years old Height and Weight: 5'4, 130 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Crystal may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Details of Disappearance
Crystal and her older sister, Misty Ortega, left their family's residence in Troup, Texas on August 8, 1995. Authorities initially believed they left of their own accord, but have since backed away from this theory. Neither of the sisters has been heard from again.Some agencies report that Crystal and Misty disappeared from Mixon, Texas.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 21, 2012; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
903-683-2271
OR
Texas Department Of Public Safety
800-346-3243
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Texas Department Of Public Safety
Child Search Ministries