Left: Misheila, circa 2001;
Right: Age-progression to age 21 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 22, 2000 from Paterson, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Runaway Date of Birth: June 10, 1987 Age: 13 years old Height and Weight: 4'7 - 5'1, 100 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, green eyes. Some agencies refer to Misheila as Misheila Sugel Martinez or Misheila Martinez-Gissat. She has a freckled complexion, a mole on her buttocks and a small scar near her nose. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A ring with a small stone in the center.
Details of Disappearance
Misheila's twin sister Francheska ran away from their Patterson, New Jersey home on June 9, 2000, the day before the girls' thirteenth birthdays. Six weeks later, on July 22, Misheila ran away also. 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 November 6, 2010; clothing/jewelry description added, distinguishing characteristics 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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