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Houston-area teen missing since 2020 identified through DNA testing
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The remains, found in 2020, have been confirmed to be those of Kristen Galvan.
A Houston-area teenager who went missing in 2020 has been identified through advanced DNA testing. The remains, found in 2020, have been confirmed to be those of Kristen Galvan. She had been a victim of trafficking before her disappearance.
The identification was made possible by the Texas Attorney General's Cold Case Unit, which utilized forensic genealogy. This approach was necessary after standard DNA testing was unsuccessful. Further details on the case can be found through CBS Austin , the source of this information.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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