1982 Cold Case Murder Reopened

FREMONT, CA — A Fremont cold case detective now believes that an unsolved 1982 Fremont murder was a case of body dumping, with the killing likely happening elsewhere.

After submitting evidence recently for DNA testing, police said today they have reopened the case involving the death of a woman whose body was found in Fremont.

At about 5 a.m. on March 8, 1982, the body of Kathy Ann Miramontes, also known as Sweedie, was found on Chase Court. Miramontes' body showed signs of extreme trauma.

About two and a half years ago, a new detective began reviewing the case and officially reopened it after talking with Miramontes' family.

"We know someone out there knows something," police spokeswoman Geneva Bosques said. Bosques said the family would like some answers. "It's been tough to continue with their life without her," she said.

Police said the killing might be related to drug use and sales.

Miramontes was a Union City resident and a mother of two and she usually spent time in Union City with friends.

She left behind two boys who were 5 and 10 at the time.

Police are asking for any information about Miramontes and the case.

"We'll take anything," Bosques said. "Even if it's a tiny nugget." Police said information that may have seemed insignificant may be the missing element in solving the case.

Police are asking anyone with information about the killing to get in touch with Detective Jacob Blass at (510) 790-6963 or at coldcasedetective@fremont.gov.

Police will accept anonymous tips. The silent witness hotline is (510) 494-4856. Anonymous tips can be left online or by texting "TIP FremontPD" followed by the tip to 888-7777. Police said they do not see the email address from which the person sent the tip or the phone number of the person texting in a tip.

— Bay City News contributed to this report; Image via Fremont Police

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