Date Last Seen: March 8, 1982

Background

On March 8, 1982, at about 5:00 a.m., a deceased female, later identified as Kathy Ann Miramontes (Aka-Sweetie) was located at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Chase Court in the Niles district of Fremont. Miramontes’ body showed signs of extreme trauma. Fremont Detectives investigated the case, but it ultimately went unsolved. The Department’s cold case detective began reviewing the case approximately two and half years ago. After meeting with family and friends of Kathy Miramontes, her case was officially reopened in an effort to spark new leads in the investigation and ultimately provide closure to her family.

Through an extensive investigation, including interviews with multiple subjects, possible suspects, and family members, it was determined this homicide was an intentional act and possibly related to drug use and sales.

It was also learned this homicide may have been committed in a nearby city and the Niles location was most likely where the suspects left her body.

Miramontes was a Union City resident and her local hang outs and friends were typically in Union City, more specifically the Decoto area. Kathy left behind two boys, ages 5 and 10, as well as her parents, sister and brother, when she died.

Public’s Assistance Needed

The public is encouraged to submit any information they feel may be important to this case and may submit this information anonymously if desired. Information that once may have seemed insignificant could prove to be the missing element in solving open cold cases when combined with new tips and leads.

Please contact Fremont PD Cold Case Homicide Detective Jacob Blass via telephone at 510-790-6963 or through e-mail at email.

Anonymous Reporting

We will also accept anonymous tips. Our silent witness hotline number is 510-494-4856. You can also send us an anonymous tip online or text "TIP FremontPD" followed by your tip to 888-777. We do not receive a return email or phone numbers when using this option.

Fremont Police Cold Case Investigative Unit

The Fremont Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit has invested its resources into investigating and solving cold case homicides and missing persons. The Cold Case Division focuses on those cases with the highest probability of being solved with fresh leads and new forensic technology. Our mission is to give a voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves. Our ultimate goal is to give answers and a sense of closure to the loved ones of every murder victim and missing person. Visit our Cold Case webpage to learn more and view current ongoing investigations.