A 13-year-old girl who disappeared in Arizona in 1994 has been found alive after 32 years, according to local police reports. Christina Marie Plante was reported missing in May 1994 when she was last seen heading to a stable in the Star Valley area outside Phoenix. Despite extensive search efforts at the time, no trace of the teenager was found, and the case eventually became classified as a cold case.
The Gila County Police announced the breakthrough this week, stating that Christina has been located and her identity confirmed. In a Facebook statement, police credited "technical advances, modern investigative methods, and a thorough review of the case" for developing new leads that ultimately led to the discovery. Police have not released additional details about where Christina has been or what happened to her, citing respect for her privacy and well-being.
technical advances, modern investigative methods, and a thorough review of the case
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children called the development "incredible news," with communications chief Angeline Hartmann stating that cases like this are exactly why their organization does what it does.
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cases like this are exactly why their organization does what it does