Left: Francheska, circa 2000;
Right: Age-progression to age 21 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 9, 2000 from Paterson, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Runaway Date of Birth: June 10, 1987 Age: 12 years old Height and Weight: 4'5 - 4'7, 110 - 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Francheska had braces on her teeth when she was last seen. Some agencies refer to her as Francheska Martinez-Gissat. She has a mole on her right breast and a discoloration on her left arm. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A short blue denim miniskirt and a pink top or sleeveless blouse.
Details of Disappearance
Francheska ran away from her Patterson, New Jersey home on June 9, 2000, the day before her thirteenth birthday. Six weeks later, on July 22, her twin sister Misheila ran away as well. The Martinez sisters are believed to be traveling together. They may be in the Bronx or Brooklyn boroughs of New York City, New York. Their cases remain unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 7, 2010; distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Paterson Police Department
973-881-6800
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
New Jersey State Police
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