Micaela Faith Navarro, 25, was last seen August 27, 2023, in the 4600 block of East Florence Avenue in Fresno, California. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive tattoos include a Capricorn symbol on her shoulder, the numbers 111 and a smiley/sad face on her abdomen, and multiple designs on her arms, hands, and legs; she also has pierced ears and a septum piercing.

Investigators say the probe began in September 2023 after a tip alleged she had been killed by her boyfriend, Christopher Edward Stephens. Detectives contacted more than 50 people and served about 70 search warrants; a key investigative lead was the abrupt end of her previously active social media posts. In December 2024 the Fresno County District Attorney charged Stephens, 37, with murder and charged Ryan Randall Sutter, 29, as an accessory after the fact. Authorities allege Navarro was murdered on or about September 1, 2023, and that her body was buried in Fresno County, but her remains have not been recovered. Stephens has pleaded not guilty and the case is proceeding to trial.

Micaela’s family have spoken about her love of singing and the void her absence has left. If anyone knew Micaela, saw her after August 27, 2023, or has information relevant to her disappearance, please share what is known with investigators.