Above: Matthew Cortes in 2000 (left) and an age-progressed image to 13, circa 2009 (right)

Matthew Oliver Cortes

Last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 29, 2000

Vital statistics: Hispanic male. Born on August 10, 1996. Black hair, brown eyes. His nickname is "Matt." Was four at the time.

NCIC number: M-821145437

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Marisela Lemus Cortes. A photo and vital statistics for her are posted below. She has an outstanding felony warrant for Child Stealing. His father received custody of him after his disappearance. Marisela and her son may be in Phoenix, Arizona, Texas, southern California, or in Mexico.


Above: Marisela Cortes in 2000

Vital statistics: Hispanic female. Born on August 20, 1969. Black hair, brown eyes. Was thirty-one at the time.

If you have any information as to Matthew's whereabouts, please contact the Tulsa Police Department at 918-596-9222. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Tulsa Police Department
California Missing Persons Registry
Child Quest International

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