Franklyn Cruz of Meriden holds a picture of his brother, Jose Ortiz, who disappeared in 2005 in New Haven. Peter Casolino/ Register

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

Investigations Editor

NEW HAVEN — The family of Jose Ortiz, who was 19 when he was abducted six years ago, knows he was likely murdered.

They are hoping his remains will be found, and they’ll finally learn who is responsible. His relatives have issued a plea to those who know what happened to Ortiz to come forward.

His mother, Carmen Colon of Meriden, said, “I want to know what happened to my son. Please, find it in your heart to say something.

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