Missing at 13 in 1994, Christina Plante found alive 32 years later in Arizona

On April 2, 2026, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office announced that Christina Marie Plante, missing since she was 13 years old in May 1994 from Star Valley, Arizona, has been found alive. Her identity has been confirmed by investigators, and she is now 44 years old. The case, which was never officially closed, was re-examined by the cold cases unit, leading to new leads. Authorities have not disclosed details about the circumstances of her disappearance or where she was found.