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Michelle Wells Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Jan 01, 1982

Victim Details

Created

Nov 30, 2018

Case Added

Mar 19, 2024

Firstname

Michelle

Lastname

Wells

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

65 inches

Weight

100 lbs

Weight To

200 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Jan 01, 1982

City

Detroit

State

Michigan

County

Wayne County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

42045

Agency Name

Detroit Police Department

Agency City

Detroit

Agency State

Michigan

Agency County

Wayne County

Agency Zip Code

48226

Agency Contact

Shannon Jones

Contact Job Title

Sergeant

Agency Address

1301 3rd St, Michigan

Agency Phone

3135961800

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

181130-0135

Primary Agency

Detroit Police Department

CaseContributors

10660

Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Left Eye Color

Unknown

Right Eye Color

Unknown

Last Updated

09/21/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On the first day of 1982, in the city of Detroit, Michigan, a 13-year-old girl named Michelle Wells seemingly vanished without a trace. Michelle, a young teenager of American Indian/Alaska Native and White/Caucasian descent with red or auburn hair, was last seen leaving a residence she was visiting. The day that marked a new year for the world became the beginning of an enduring and painful mystery for Michelle's family. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 5 ...

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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1982

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Michelle Wells Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Jan 01, 1982

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