Kristen was recovered by Houston police after being found in an area associated with trafficking. Her family said she returned home deeply traumatized.
Case history
Kristen’s Timeline
A chronological overview based on public reporting and official announcements. Some investigative details remain private.
Kristen disappeared again from Spring, Texas, at age 15.
Unidentified remains were recovered in Missouri City. They would remain unidentified for years.
Robyn Cory and supporters continued searching, distributing information, pursuing leads, and raising national awareness.
Paramount+ released a two-part Never Seen Again report focused on Kristen’s case.
Investigation Discovery aired Disappeared: The Secrets of Bissonnet Street.
Houston proclaimed Kristen’s birthday “Kiki’s Day,” recognizing the family’s advocacy.
Advanced DNA testing linked the unidentified remains to Kristen’s family, according to later reporting.
National reporting publicly described the identification and homicide determination.
The Texas Attorney General publicly announced Kristen’s identification and confirmed the homicide investigation remains active.
This public timeline summarizes published information and may be updated as authorities release additional verified facts.
