Francisco Ortega, age 45, was killed on November 20, 2011, in Fort Worth, Texas. His death was handled as a homicide, with Fort Worth Police conducting investigations to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. Ortega's death left behind grieving family members, including his wife, Nancy, and his son, Carlos.
Following the incident, his memorial service took place at Carrillo Funeral Home, with burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Ortega’s case was part of the Fort Worth Police Department's ongoing efforts to address and resolve violent crime incidents within the community. The Cold Case Unit, dedicated to unsolved homicides, plays a key role in maintaining investigations like Ortega’s, in an effort to achieve justice and provide answers to the affected families.