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Michelle Valadez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ontario, California on May 30, 1994

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jun 17, 2024

Michelle

Valadez

50

18

66 inches

105 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 30, 1994

Ontario

California

San Bernardino County

30340

Ontario Police Department

Ontario

California

San Bernardino County

91761

2500 South Archibald Avenue, California

9093952001

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/Police

94-11-2883

Ontario Police Department

4771

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP300) and 5 other sources
Michelle Jean Valadez, also known as Michelle Barnett, was last seen on May 30, 1994. At the time, she was 18 years old and living in Palm Springs, California, after having recently moved there from Ontario, California, with her three-year-old son and his 29-year-old father. Michelle called her family on the day of her disappearance, indicating that she planned to return home soon, but she was never heard from again.

Two weeks after her disappearance, her mother received a disturbing phone call from an unidentified person, warning that Michelle was in danger and needed help to leave Palm Springs. Nine months later, the man Michelle had moved with killed one of his brothers, and Michelle's family believes her disappearance is linked to this crime. While no official confirmation or arrests have been made in connection to her case, her family suspects foul play, and it is thought that Michelle may have been killed sometime between August and September of 1994.

At the time of her disappearance, she may have been driving a 1994 blue Ford Thunderbird or a black Chevrolet Camaro with a customized California license plate. Her case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek answers.
Last Seen: May 30, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP300 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Michelle Jean Valadez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Michelle Jean Barnett - The Charley Project
  • Michelle Valadez | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 1089DFCA - Michelle Jean Barnett - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
    Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
    UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 65%133 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
    UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 82%125–145 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 68%Est. 50–60 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
    UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%120 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Michelle Jean Valadez, also known as Michelle Barnett, was 18 when she was last seen on May 30... ...Read More
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