Jermain Charlo, a 23-year-old Native American woman from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, disappeared on the night of June 16, 2018, in Missoula, Montana. She was last seen in the downtown area after spending the evening visiting local bars, including the Badlander and Golden Rose. Witnesses reported seeing her between midnight and 1:00 a.m., when she was dropped off near Fifth Street, close to Orange Street.
Charlo was last observed walking in the direction of the Orange Street Food Farm, but she has not been seen since.
Charlo's sudden disappearance has raised significant concerns, as it was uncharacteristic for her to remain out of contact with her family or to stop using social media. Her case has since been classified as suspicious, with investigators exploring the possibility of foul play, including human trafficking. Despite extensive searches and ongoing investigations, including examining leads that her cellphone was active near her ex-boyfriend's residence on the morning of her disappearance, no substantial breakthroughs have been made in locating her.
The investigation into Charlo’s disappearance has drawn national attention, particularly as part of the larger issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the United States. Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of her ex-boyfriend, Michael Defrance, who has a prior history of domestic violence involving Charlo. However, no charges directly related to her disappearance have been filed, and her case remains unsolved after more than five years.Last Seen: Jun 16, 2018
