Left: Christine, circa 1985;
Right: Age-progression to age 38 (circa 2007)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 23, 1985 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: March 28, 1969 Age: 16 years old Height and Weight: 5'0, 90 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Christine's nicknames are Tina and Dinky (may be spelled "Dinkie"). Some agencies spell her last name "Christinee." She has a surgical scar on her left side from a July 1984 nephrectomy. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A pink blouse, a blue vest, jeans and black shoes. Medical Conditions: Christine may have been pregnant at the time of her April 1985 disappearance, but this hasn't been confirmed. She had her left kidney removed in 1984 and, if she developed a fever, would have needed medication.
Details of Disappearance
Christine was last seen leaving her family's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 8:00 a.m. on April 23, 1985. She was headed to Bartram High School for the day's classes, but never arrived. Christine has never been seen again. There is speculation that she ran away due to a possible pregnancy. Her loved ones stated she had never run before and always kept her family informed of her whereabouts.Christine is still listed as an endangered runaway with some agencies, but police believe her case may be related to the disappearance of Allen Briscoe Jr., also a student from Bartram High School, who vanished later in 1985. Both teens are now classified as endangered missing.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 21, 2010; medical conditions added, distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Philadelphia Police Department
215-685-1173
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Quest International Inc.
The Philadelphia Daily News
The Doe Network
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