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Remains found in 2020 identified as missing Spring teen, Texas Attorney General's Office says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lileana Pearson , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involved 15-year-old Kristen Galvan, who had been missing.
A cold case involving a missing Spring teenager has been solved, according to the Texas Attorney General's Office. The case involved 15-year-old Kristen Galvan, who had been missing. Partial human remains found in 2020 have been identified as those of the missing teen.
This identification has led to the resolution of the case. Further details about the case can be found through the Texas Attorney General's Office, which announced the identification and resolution of the cold case.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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