On April 28, 2001, 41-year-old Michelle Rene Dickerman was last seen in Lacey, Washington. That afternoon, between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., her boyfriend stated that he drove her to a local Fred Meyer store. According to his account, the couple had an argument, which resulted in him leaving her at the store. Michelle has not been seen or heard from since.
At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female with blonde hair and blue eyes, standing 5'4' and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She wore eyeglasses, had uneven teeth, and her ears were pierced. Distinctive features included tattoos of a rose and a moon on each of her ankles. She was reportedly wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans on the day she vanished.
It was considered highly uncharacteristic of Michelle to leave without any warning or to fall out of contact with her family. Both Michelle and her boyfriend were known to be heavy drinkers at the time of her disappearance. The circumstances surrounding her case have remained limited, with few details available to the public over the years. Her case is one of several cold cases in Thurston County, which has prompted community members and local authorities to continue to seek answers and keep these stories in the public consciousness.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for Michelle's case. In an effort to address cases like Michelle's, the Sheriff's Office has more recently established a dedicated cold case and missing persons unit. The goal of this unit is to bring a renewed focus to unsolved cases and provide closure for the families and loved ones of the victims. The disappearance of Michelle Dickerman remains an active investigation, a poignant example of the many long-unsolved missing person cases in the region. The lack of significant leads over the decades has left her family with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss. The overview of her case highlights a familiar and tragic narrative of a person who vanished after a seemingly mundane event, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for years.Last Seen: Apr 28, 2001
