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Michelle Nicholaou, a 22-year-old woman, was last seen in December 1988 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. At the time of her disappearance, Michelle was living with her common-law husband, Michael Nicholaou, a Vietnam War veteran. According to reports, Michael was controlling, and Michelle's personality changed after they got together. Prior to her disappearance, Michelle had briefly left Michael, taking their two children with her, but returned after he found them.
Michelle vanished under sus ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 1988
Michelle vanished under sus ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 1988
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Dec 04, 2013
Jan 12, 2024
Michelle
Nicholaou
57
22
60 inches
100 lbs
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Dec 20, 1988
Holyoke
Massachusetts
Hampden County
01040
Unknown
364
22886
Holyoke Police Department
Holyoke
Massachusetts
Hampden County
01040
138 Appleton Street, Massachusetts
4133226900
Local
Law Enforcement
01-248-1V
Holyoke Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/28/2025
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