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April 2, 2026
Arizona girl who vanished 32 years ago has been found alive, sheriff says
Updated on: April 2, 2026 / 9:51 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Christina Marie Plante vanished from Star Valley, Arizona, in May 1994, at the age of 13.
- She was last seen walking to a stable where her horse was kept.
- Initial extensive search efforts by the Gila County Sheriff's Office did not yield viable leads.
- The case remained open for decades and was eventually handled by a cold case unit.
- Advances in technology and investigative techniques led to a breakthrough, resulting in Plante being found alive.
- Her identity has been confirmed, and her missing person status is officially resolved.
- The sheriff's office emphasized the importance of cold case initiatives and evolving technology in solving such cases.