New song commemorates 17th anniversary of Harlingen teenager's disappearance, family continues search for her remains

Abigail Estrada's family last saw her in Harlingen on June 17, 2007.

Abigail was only 13 years old at the time. Ten years after her disappearance, her then-boyfriend was sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with her death. His remains have not yet been found.

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Abigail's aunt, Laura Estrada, says time hasn't healed the wounds.

“We miss her dearly,” Laura said. “We've missed her all these years… It's numbing because personally, I think about her all the time. I can not sleep.”

Laura decided to create a song with the help of Jim Salazar to tell Abigail's story through music.

“I wanted to use a different technique to tell her story in a song so people would listen,” Laura said. “I wanted to reach the younger generation, especially Abigail’s.”

Laura was also a guest on the Gone Missing podcast to spread the word and keep Abigail's name and story alive.

“I have to make some noise, so to speak, to let the Valley know – including the witnesses – that I’m still looking for the remains,” Laura said.

Abigail's convicted killer, Ruben Torres, will be released on parole in August. Laura says she and her family are working on writing letters to protest Torres' potential release.

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“He doesn’t deserve to get out, he killed himself,” Laura said. “Who is he to take the life of a 13-year-old?

Laura says she won't stop until someone gives her a tip leading to Abigail's body.

“I know someone doesn’t sleep at night, especially Ruben,” Laura said. “The only way to remedy the situation is to tell the truth.”

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The family is still offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the discovery of Abigail Estrada's remains. Those with information are asked to call Harlingen Crime Stoppers at 956-350-5551.

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