Kathy Ann Miramontes, known as Sweetie, was found dead on March 8, 1982, around 5:00 a.m. on Chase Court in the Niles district of Fremont. Her body showed signs of extreme trauma. Fremont detectives investigated at the time but the case went unsolved.

A cold case detective reopened the investigation after meeting family and friends. Interviews with multiple subjects, possible suspects, and relatives led investigators to conclude the death was an intentional homicide possibly related to drug use and sales. It was also learned the killing may have occurred in a nearby city and the body was left in Niles. Miramontes was a Union City resident who left behind two sons, ages 5 and 10, and her parents, sister and brother.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fremont PD Cold Case Homicide Detective Jacob Blass at 510-790-6963 or by e-mail; anonymous tips are accepted. Did anyone who knew Kathy or her circle in Union City recall tension or threats around March 1982?