Cristina Prodan was **** a resident of Edina, Minnesota. ^{[0] [2] [1] [3]}

She was in a relationship with Joseph Porter, whom she met on Facebook. He moved into her Edina apartment in the fall of 2017. ^{[3] [2] [1]}

Her mother is Livia Prodan.

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Prodan was reported missing on January 5, 2018.

Five days later her boyfriend was arrested in Jacksonville, Arkansas on a theft charge. His booking photo shows several apparent injuries to his face. ^{[2] [1] [3]}

After moving in with Prodan, Porter allegedly became abusive, with Prodan eventually taking out a restraining order against him. ^{[3] [2] [1]}

On December 28, 2017, Porter pleaded guilty to violating the order, and he was sentenced to time served.

^{[3] [2] [1]}Soon after that, Prodan took him back in. She was reported missing only a few days later. ^{[3] [2] [1]}

Charges are expected to be filed against Porter in connection to her disappearance.

^{[3] [2] [1]}Her mother told local media that she believes Cristina is dead. ^{[3] [2] [1]}