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Michelle Otter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort McCoy, Florida on May 07, 1998

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Feb 09, 2023

Michelle

Otter

43

15

59 inches

95 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 07, 1998

Fort McCoy

Florida

Marion County

34488

No

3665

Marion County Sheriff's Office

Ocala

Florida

Marion County

34475

Andrew Canterberry

Major Crimes Detective

692 North West 30th Avenue, Florida

3527328181

County

Law Enforcement

S98015583

1998-05-07

Marion County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/12/2026


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Michelle Otter, 15, disappeared after leaving for school

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Michelle Lynn Otter, a 15-year-old from Fort McCoy, Florida, disappeared on the morning of May 7, 1998. She was last seen leaving her father's home on NE 141st Street, likely heading to the school bus stop. She has not been seen or heard from since that day. Michelle, who was also known by her nickname "Missy," is described as 4'11" tall, weighing 95 pounds, with brown hair, green/hazel eyes, and a lazy left eye. She was wearing a t-shirt, blue jeans, a blue and brown fl ...
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Last Seen: May 07, 1998

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