# Identity of Kristen Galvan Confirmed in Cold Case Investigation

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-10T02:56:18+00:00
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the positive identification of human remains belonging to Kristen Marie Galvan, a teenager who vanished in early 2020. Before her disappearance, the youth was a victim of human trafficking and served as a significant witness in a federal case against a Houston-based criminal organization. After years of dead ends, a tip from The Doe Network regarding unidentified remains in a national database led investigators to a potential match. Advanced DNA testing facilitated by the Texas Attorney General’s Office ultimately confirmed her identity in July 2026. Authorities are now moving forward with an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Officials are urging anyone with relevant details to contact cold case detectives to help secure justice for the victim. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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