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Michelle Richardson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palestine, Texas on May 01, 1989

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Aug 27, 2023

Michelle

Richardson

53

16

66 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 01, 1989

Palestine

Texas

Anderson County

3673

Anderson County Sheriff's Office

Palestine

Texas

Anderson County

75801

Ginger Lively

Captain

1200 East Lacy, Texas

907296068

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/anderson.Sheriff

8901395

Anderson County Sheriff's Office

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

07/22/2026


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Michelle Lee Richardson, a 16-year-old from Palestine, Texas, was last seen on May 1, 1989. She had told her mother she was going for a brief walk along Highway 322, near her home. Her younger brother typically accompanied her on these walks, but on this occasion, he stayed behind. Shortly after, he attempted to catch up with her but was unable to find her. When she did not return home, her family immediately searched the area, but Michelle had vanished.

At the time of her disappearance ...
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Last Seen: May 01, 1989

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  • East Texas cold case revisited - KLTV.com
  • Michelle Lee Richardson - The Charley Project
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