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Emerson Torres Ortiz, a 16-year-old male, was last seen on January 21, 2023, in Alexandria, Virginia. His case is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under the case number VA23-0200. Authorities have indicated that he may have traveled to Florida.

Details regarding the circumstances of Emerson's disappearance have not been widely publicized. Information about what he was last seen wearing or who he might have been with has not been made availabl ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 21, 2023

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Emerson

Torres Ortiz

16

16

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the community of Alexandria, Virginia, a family holds onto hope for the return of Emerson Torres Ortiz. A 16-year-old young man, Emerson was last seen on January 21, 2023. One moment he was a part of the daily fabric of his neighborhood and family, and the next, he was gone, leaving behind a void filled with questions and concern. The day he disappeared began like any other, but ended in an ongoing mystery, as a teenager on the cusp of his future vanished without a trace from his Virginia community. The circumstances surrounding Emerson's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. In cases like these, the absence of information can be profoundly difficult for the family and all who are concerned. Every passing day without new information weighs heavily on those who are waiting for answers. The lack of public leads or significant developments leaves a community to wonder and hope, relying on the quiet, persistent efforts to bring a missing loved one home. The case of Emerson Torres Ortiz is a somber reminder of the fragility of a moment. A 16-year-old boy disappeared from Alexandria, Virginia, in early 2023, and the search for him continues in the hearts of those who miss him. Without witnesses or clear details about his last known moments, the path to finding answers is challenging. This overview of the case serves as a testament to the ongoing hope for his safe return and for the resolution of the many unanswered questions his absence has created, highlighting the painful reality for a family left waiting.

Jan 21, 2023

ALEXANDRIA

Virginia

06/12/2026