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Michelle Lee Rogers

Case from Tampa Bay, FL dated Jun 01, 1989

Victim Details

Michelle Lee Rogers

Female

White / Caucasian

Tampa Bay

FL

1989-06-01

17

Michelle

Lee Rogers

07/22/2026

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Michelle Lee Rogers, a 17-year-old Caucasian female, tragically lost her life on June 1, 1989, in Clearwater Beach, Pinellas County, Florida. Michelle, along with her mother Joan Mae Etzler Rogers and her younger sister Christe Eugenia Rogers, was on a vacation from their home state of Ohio. The family had decided to spend an extra night in Tampa Bay after getting lost. While at a gas station, they were approached by a local man who offered them a sunset boat cruise. Reluctantly, Joan accepted t ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about the heartbreaking story of Michelle, Joan, and Christe Rogers - such ... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
    Has anyone else spent time thinking about how incredibly brave Michelle Lee Rogers must have been du... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
    Does anyone else find it chilling how small decisions can have unimaginable consequences? The Rogers... ...Read More
    01/20/2023
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