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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33422) and 2 other sources
Michelle Deborah Hicks, a 25-year-old woman from Wharton, Texas, was last seen on July 12, 2014. She disappeared after leaving a residence in the 1000 block of West Spanish Camp in Wharton and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Michelle was wearing a white flowered dress, black tights, and flip-flops. She has distinguishing features, including scars on her abdomen and left cheek and multiple tattoos on her back, neck, right shoulder, and upper right arm, including a tattoo with writing on the side of her chest.

Authorities have few leads in the case, but there is concern that Michelle may have been taken against her will. Her case remains open, and investigators continue to seek any information that might help locate her. Michelle’s family and law enforcement hope that new leads will eventually emerge to bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

If you have any information regarding her case, you are encouraged to contact the Wharton Police Department.

Last Seen: Jul 12, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%128 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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