Missing Michelle Lee Richardson Michelle, approximately 1989; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 30 (approximately 2002) Date reported missing : 05/01/1989 Missing location (approx) : Palestine, Texas Missing classification : Endangered Missing Gender : Female Ethnicity : White DOB : 11/11/1972 (48) Age at the time of disappearance: 16 years old Height / Weight : 5'6, 160 pounds Description, clothing, jewerly and more : A pink and white pullover sweatshirt, pink jogging pants and black sneakers. Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : Caucasian female. Blonde/red hair, blue eyes. Michelle has a U-shaped scar on her left arm. She occasionally wears eyeglasses. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Michelle was last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Highway 322 in Palestine, Texas on May 1, 1989. She had told her mother she was going for a short walk. Her younger brother usually walked with her, but that day he stayed behind. Five minutes later he left the house and tried to catch up with his sister, but he couldn't find her. When Michelle didn't return home after 20 minutes, her mother sent someone out to look for her, but she was nowhere to be found. She has never been heard from again. She left behind all her belongings, including her clothing and purse. She had a baby son and her loved ones don't believe she would have abandoned him. Foul play is suspected in Michelle's case. Other information and links : ncy Anderson County Sheriff's Department 903-729-6068 September 2021 updates and sources Child Protection Education of America Texas Department of Public Safety The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children KLTV 7 LostNMissing October 12, 2004. December 12, 2013; picture added. |