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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20239) and 8 other sources
In the spring of 1993, the life of 31-year-old Kristi C. Frontera came to an unexplainable halt. On March 20th of that year, the young woman with blonde hair and brown eyes was last seen at a small gathering of friends at a residence in Farmington Hills, Michigan. For reasons that remain unclear, she vanished from that point forward, leaving behind a life and loved ones who would soon begin a long and painful search for answers. A formal missing persons report was not filed with the Farmington Hills Police Department until nearly a month later, on April 17, 1993, deepening the mystery surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance.

The initial investigation brought few immediate answers, but a significant clue surfaced approximately six weeks after Kristi was last seen. Her car was discovered in Detroit, miles from her home in the suburban community of Farmington Hills. The vehicle had been stripped, an ominous sign that offered no solace or information regarding Kristi's whereabouts. The case grew cold as weeks turned into months, and months bled into years. Her family and friends were left in a state of agonizing uncertainty, clinging to the hope that she might one day return or that some piece of evidence would emerge to explain her sudden absence.

The silence was partially broken eight years later, in September 2001. During a training exercise in the Detroit River, the Detroit Police Dive Team made a grim discovery. They located partial skeletal remains which were later identified as belonging to Kristi Frontera. This finding confirmed the long-held fears that Kristi had been the victim of a homicide. Though this discovery brought a devastating answer to the question of what had happened to her, it did not bring justice. The case remains an open and active cold case investigation with the Farmington Hills Police Department. While authorities have stated they believe they know who is responsible, they have not been able to proceed with a prosecution due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The story of Kristi Frontera is one of a vibrant life cut short, leaving a void for her family that has been compounded by decades of unanswered questions and the absence of closure.

Last Seen: Mar 20, 1993

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8283
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8283 • Found Sep 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan - unidentified case UP8213
Jane Doe — Van Buren Township, Michigan
UP8213 • Found Sep 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP150506 • Found Sep 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 75%147 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81190 • Found Nov 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 85%99 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7702
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP7702 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85813
Jane Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85813 • Found Jan 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 85%141 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan - unidentified case UP9901
Jane Doe — Pontiac, Michigan
UP9901 • Found Sep 12, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 12%175 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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