Girl who went missing at 13 years old in 1994 is found alive
Key Points:
- Christina Marie Plante, a 13-year-old girl who disappeared in 1994 from Star Valley, Arizona, has been found alive nearly 32 years later, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.
- Her disappearance triggered an extensive search at the time, involving volunteers and law enforcement, but the case eventually went cold while remaining open for periodic review.
- Advances in technology and modern investigative techniques led detectives in the cold case unit to develop new leads that resulted in a breakthrough in the case.
- Details about Plante’s current condition and circumstances remain private out of respect for her privacy.
- At the time of her disappearance, Plante was last seen walking on foot to a stable where her horse was kept.