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Michelle Russ Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lancaster, California on May 9, 2013

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Victim Details

Jul 5, 2013

Apr 21, 2015

Michelle

Russ

39

26

62 inches

120 lbs

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 9, 2013

Lancaster

California

Los Angeles County

93536

13834

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Monterey Park

California

,

013-08561-1182-400

May 12, 2013

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20902) and 7 other sources
Michelle June Russ, a 26-year-old woman from Lancaster, California, was last seen on the night of May 9, 2013, at her home in the Quartz Hill area. Earlier that day, she had been feeling down, but by evening, she appeared to be in better spirits. Michelle reportedly told a relative that she was going to meet some people she'd encountered earlier that day, but she disappeared after tucking her young son into bed. Despite efforts to contact her, she was never heard from again. Michelle's family has expressed concern due to her vulnerability, as she suffered from cerebral palsy, required medication to manage seizures, and was easily influenced by others.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has treated her case as an endangered missing person, and investigators suspect foul play. The family has also raised concerns about Michelle's associations, believing people she knew may hold key information about her disappearance. Some have speculated that her case might be linked to other disappearances in the area, but this has not been confirmed. Despite numerous efforts and public appeals, Michelle's case remains unsolved, leaving her family searching for answers more than a decade later.
Last Seen: May 9, 2013

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  • Michelle Russ | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom">Michelle Russ | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Michelle June Russ | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Michelle June Russ - The Charley Project
  • Help Bring Michelle Russ Home - Facebook
  • LA's Most Wanted: The disappearance of Michelle Russ
  • LA's Most Wanted: The disappearance of Michelle Russ - Facebook
  • Michelle Russ – May 09, 2013 – Lancaster, CA - - LostNMissing

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    79%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 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
    UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 18–25 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'2"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    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 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    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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