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Family Discover Mother Missing For 24 Years Living a Secret Life

Family Discover Mother Missing For 24 Years Living a Secret Life

Summary

A woman named Michele Hundley Smith, who was missing for 24 years, has been found alive in North Carolina. Her family has been informed, but her current location remains private at her request.

Key Facts

  • Michele Hundley Smith disappeared in December 2001 at the age of 38.
  • She was last seen leaving home to shop at a K-Mart in Martinsville, Virginia.
  • The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation and collaborated with multiple agencies.
  • The search involved the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the FBI.
  • Authorities received new information recently, leading to the discovery of Smith.
  • Michele was found at an undisclosed location and requested her location remain private.
  • Her family has been told about her being found and her request for privacy.
  • Smith’s child expressed mixed emotions on social media about the discovery.

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