Police Search
The police search for Crystal had gone on for a total of 13 years. Eventually, the Baltimore police had exhausted all of their options in their hunt for the missing girl. With heavy hearts, they had to inform Cynthia that they were ceasing their search. She stopped celebrating Christmas after the news.
20 Long Years
Cynthia spent a total of 20 years, eight months, and two weeks longing to see her daughter again. She never gave up hope, and never even sold the family home in case her precious daughter ever ended up returning to her.