Missing Since: 1979-07-07 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
Michelle was last seen leaving a friend’s residence in the vicinity of the 6100 block of southwest 16th Street in Pompano Beach, Florida on July 7, 1979. She was on her way to a dance contest at the Candy Store Lounge at the time of her disappearance, but she never arrived as scheduled. She has not been heard from again. She was accompanied by an unidentified White man and woman driving a black 1978 or 1979 Cadillac when she disappeared; she left her friend’s home with them. Michelle was an aspiring model and her loved ones stated she was going through a rebellious phase at the time of her disappearance. She had left her mother’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida residence and moved in with a friend. She had also gotten involved with drugs and was dating a convicted drug smuggler. Her boyfriend dropped out of sight after her disappearance and may have gone to South America. Investigators don’t believe Michelle left of her own accord. She left all her clothes behind, as well as her makeup and the car she’d just bought. Foul play is suspected in Michelle’s disappearance, which remains unsolved. Fort Lauderdale police are investigating. Investigating Agency Broward County Sheriff’s Office 954-480-4300 954-321-4240 Source Information The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Broward Sheriff’s Office Florida Department of Law Enforcement NamUs The Doe Network The Palm Beach Post The Fort Lauderdale News Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated April 9, 2023; age-progression updated.