Michelle Vanek

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The mountains can sometimes be slow in revealing their mysteries. One of those mysteries may be nearing a solution.

In May, a new clue emerged in the 18-year-old mystery surrounding Michelle Vanek’s disappearance on Mount of the Holy Cross. Vanek, 35, a mother of four from the Lakewood area, was hiking with friend Eric Sawyer on Sept. 24 ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 24, 2005
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    Victim Details

    Nov 21, 2011

    Jul 17, 2023

    Michelle

    Vanek

    54

    35

    67 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Sep 24, 2005

    Minturn

    Colorado

    Eagle County

    81645

    11016

    Eagle County Sheriff's Office

    Eagle

    Colorado

    Eagle County

    81631

    Jeff Waltz

    Detective

    PO Box 359, Colorado

    9703288682

    County

    Law Enforcement

    2005-1969

    2005-09-24

    Eagle County Sheriff's Office

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    No


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone happen to remember what Michelle was wearing when she went missing? Any information coul... ...Read More
    12/31/2023
    I am currently writing a story on the disappearance of Michelle Vanek and am reaching out to the com... ...Read More
    01/11/2023