Case Description
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Michaela Joy Garecht, a 9-year-old girl from Hayward, California, was abducted on November 19, 1988, in broad daylight. She and a friend had gone to the Rainbow Market near their home to buy snacks. After leaving the store, Michaela noticed that her friend's scooter had been moved. When she went to retrieve it, an unidentified man grabbed her and forced her into his vehicle. Despite her friend's quick attempt to get help, the abductor drove away, and Michaela was never seen again.

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Last Seen: Nov 19, 1988
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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Feb 03, 2021

Michaela

Garecht

45

9

56 inches

75 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 19, 1988

Hayward

California

Alameda County

25590

Hayward Police Department

Hayward

California

Alameda County

94544

Robert Purnell

Senior Detective, Homicide/Major Crimes Unit

300 W. Winton Avenue, California

5102937000

Local

Law Enforcement

88112127

Hayward Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

09/27/2024


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Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held for Michaela recently? I would like to pay my... ...Read More
05/10/2024
Just a reminder that Michaela Garecht has been missing since November 19, 1988. Please keep her and ... ...Read More
09/12/2023