Stefanie Francique was last seen standing on her front porch and smoking a cigarette at her family's residence in the Colony Lakes Estates subdivision in New Port Richey, Florida. The last time she was seen was when her parents went to bed at around 11:00 p.m. on June 24, 2009. However, the following morning, Francique was nowhere to be found.

Her car and almost all of her personal belongings, including clothes, makeup, wallet, credit cards, driver's license, and pocketbook, were left behind. Her cigarettes, house and car keys, and her pink cellular phone were also missing. Her preferred brand of cigarettes and tire tracks were discovered near a nearby swampy pond at the entrance to the subdivision.

Despite an extensive search of the area, no evidence of foul play was discovered, and Stefanie has not been seen or heard from since. Her disappearance is considered suspicious, and she left behind a young daughter who is now in the care of her estranged husband. Stefanie is described as a devoted mother who would not have willingly abandoned her child. At the time of her disappearance, she worked various cleaning jobs. Her case remains unsolved.