Erica Baker disappeared 22 years ago; Police continue to seek answers about her case

KETTERING — It has been 22 years since 9-year-old Erica Baker’s disappearance.

Christian Gabriel served 6 years in prison after he confessed to driving a van that struck Erica near the intersection of Glengarry Drive and Powhattan in Kettering.

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Both he and his passenger, Jan Franks, had criminal backgrounds so instead of calling for help, Gabriel said he put Erica inside the van and took off.

He still refuses to say what he did with Erica, leaving unanswered questions for investigators and family.

Twenty-two years later, police remember Erica and her family, and continue to ask that anyone with information regarding her disappearance contact the detective.

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