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Darlene Ortega

Missing
Case Description
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Darlene Ortega, a 47-year-old woman, was last seen on June 19, 2016, in Zion, Illinois. At the time of her disappearance, Darlene was described as being between 4'11" and 5'1" tall, weighing around 155 to 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She also had a distinctive tattoo of the name "Ricky" on her right thigh and another tattoo on her right leg.

Her family and local authorities have been searching for answers ever since, but little information has emerged regarding her where ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2016
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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP34757
  • Darlene M Ortega < Cook County Sheriff's Office
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    Victim Details

    Aug 12, 2016

    Jan 12, 2024

    Darlene

    Ortega

    55

    47

    59 inches

    61 inches

    155 lbs

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Jun 19, 2016

    Zion

    Illinois

    Lake County

    277

    25063

    Zion Police Department

    Zion

    Illinois

    Lake County

    60099

    Det. Mercado

    Detective

    2101 Salem Boulevard, Illinois

    8478728000

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    16-14941

    2016-07-04

    Zion Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    11/26/2025


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