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Body of Flint woman who vanished 8 years ago found in abandoned house

Body recovered on May 26

Jina Collins (Crime Stoppers)

FLINT, Mich. – The remains of a Flint woman who vanished eight years ago have been found inside an abandoned house.

Jina Collins was reported missing on Dec. 31, 2013. She was last seen on Flint’s south side near Pettibone Avenue and Fenton Road.

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According to NBC25, her remains were found on May 26 in the 3200 block of Lapeer Road inside an abandoned house. The remains were confirmed to belong to Collins in June.

A cause of death has not been determined.

Jina Collins (Crime Stoppers)

Anyone with information can submit tips to 1-800-422-JAIL (5245), P3Tips app, or CrimeStoppersofFlint.com.

If you don’t need to remain anonymous, you can contact Det. Williams at 810-237-6977.


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