207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case?
Merlene Orellana, a 34-year-old woman, was last seen on July 15, 2017, in Irving, Texas. Few details have been publicly released about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but her case has drawn attention from both local law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Merlene was reported missing after her family lost contact with her, and efforts to locate her have been ongoing.
Authorities have listed her as missing and possibly endangered, though there is littl ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 15, 2017
Authorities have listed her as missing and possibly endangered, though there is littl ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 15, 2017
Links to Additional Sources (0)
See any mistakes?Victim Details
Aug 24, 2022
Aug 24, 2022
Merlene
Orellana
41
34
65 inches
140 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
Jul 15, 2017
Irving
Texas
Dallas County
75061
No
265
117915
Irving Police Department
Irving
Texas
Dallas County
75061
Richard Chewning
Detective
305 North O’Connor Road Irving, TX 75061, Texas
9722731010
Local
Law Enforcement
17-0015668
2017-07-15
Irving Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/21/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
It’s puzzling how little information has come out about Merlene Orellana's case. Given how active ... ...Read More
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
Has anyone heard about the candlelight vigil that Merlene's family organized last month? I think it ... ...Read More
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
I’ve been following Merlene Orellana’s case, and something that keeps nagging at me is the lack ... ...Read More
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
