MISHA HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE!

Thank you to everyone who paid interest and offered advice- I ended up getting ahold of the new detective and we learned today where she is.

There are a lot of emotions and elements to attend to, we are in shock but so happy.

i can only hope for the same outcome for all the other ongoing cases.

for those still looking for their loved ones- don’t give up hope.

thank you.

Interesting that her case is still active in NAMUS You might ask the detective to contact them for removal. Usually Namus is very slow about adding cases but relatively quick to remove them upon request.

She has now been removed from NamUs.

I’m not surprised as she was only found yesterday and they needed time to connect available DNA before they found our family and called us today. She has severe amnesia or similar, and did not know who she was so was unable to tell anyone who to call. It’s a miracle she made it to a care facility, it seems someone may have dropped her off but again we are still processing everything.

She was found in Wyoming of all places, we are unsure of a lot of details right now but we will contact the agency covering her namus page to be updated in the next few days if it’s not already done by then.

unfortunately I think her case was treated like many mentally unwell missing persons- put on the back burner until more pressure is placed on them for updates. Every time I reached out for updates on her case- there was new information they just hadn’t bothered to tell us until we called. We feel very lucky to be able to tell her mom/my grandma while she is still in decent enough health to process the news.

thank you again.

Wow! That's incredible. I'm glad you guys found her. Sorry to hear about her memory issues but at least maybe now you can set up a visit!

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am Michelle’s niece. We call her Misha. I was there the last day we saw her before she disappeared.

The case has been cold since I last spoke with law enforcement in like 2016, I’m hoping to follow up with the lead investigator on behalf of my family this week.

i am pretty new to the true crime community, I was really only introduced to it trying to find resources to look for my aunt.

While randomly googling her name today looking for her Namus, I found this page- I am honestly surprised anyone has paid attention to her case outside of our family and I am also grateful for your thoughts.

if anyone has any advice on resources, getting the word out or what else we may be able to do I would be so grateful to hear your thoughts.

i am trying to tackle this as my aunts two sisters- my mom and their other sister- are dealing with the health of their mother, in addition to their mothers siblings.

She has sons, daughter in laws and now grandchildren. We just want to know what happened to her.

Thank you.

Thank you for being here and for sharing about Misha. I’m so sorry your family is carrying this, and I’m grateful you’re pushing for answers. Being new to the true crime world doesn’t matter—your connection and persistence are what move cases forward.

When you call the lead investigator, ask who the current primary contact is and confirm the case number. Ask about the status (active, suspended, or cold), what would trigger new action, what items are in evidence, and what could be re-reviewed with today’s methods. It can help to request a re-check of the unconfirmed sightings in Nevada (2008) and Rhode Island (2011), and a fresh run of her name and date of birth across state systems. After the call, send a short email recap the same day with what you discussed and any promised follow-ups. That paper trail is useful.

Make sure her identifiers are complete. Confirm that her NamUs profile is active and includes photos, scars or marks, dental, DNA, fingerprints, and any nicknames or aliases like “Misha.” If it hasn’t been done, ask law enforcement about family DNA reference samples from immediate relatives so potential matches can be compared. Gather the best-quality photos you have, basic medical or dental information, and a clear one-page timeline of the last day and the later unconfirmed sightings.

For getting the word out, a single-page flier helps. Include a recent, clear photo, last seen date and location, the nickname Misha, the case number if you have it, and the law-enforcement contact. Post the same flier and a short case summary to Tri-Cities and Kennewick community groups, missing-persons pages, and places like r/MissingPersons. Keep one “official” post that you update so the information stays consistent, and link to it whenever you share.

If you want suggestions on where the community can help: people can amplify the flier, re-share a short timeline post, and forward credible tips directly to law enforcement. If you’re comfortable, consider creating a dedicated tip email so you don’t have to use a personal account.

Questions that sometimes surface useful leads include what Misha was wearing or carrying that last day, whether she used any aliases or mentioned places she might go, which rehab facilities or shelters she used, and whether she might have taken Greyhound or Amtrak that week. Details like whether she left behind ID, bank cards, or a phone can guide records requests.

Please pace yourself and set boundaries. It’s okay to divide tasks so one person handles law-enforcement follow-ups, another manages social posts, and another organizes photos and documents. If anyone sends harassing messages, demands money, or makes unverified claims, do not engage; save screenshots and forward them to law enforcement.

Your family isn’t alone, and Misha matters.

This was so kind and informative- thank you so much.

I've actually heard back from the new lead investigator (which was new info to us as well) and I plan to use the points and questions you referenced in a meeting with him this week.

Hopefully this will kickstart some new options.

-as well as the additional tips I’ll be reviewing with my family.

thank you again for helping keep her case alive.

This was so kind and informative- thank you so much.

I've actually heard back from the new lead investigator (which was new info to us as well) and I plan to use the points and questions you referenced in a meeting with him this week.

Hopefully this will kickstart some new options.

-as well as the additional tips I’ll be reviewing with my family.

thank you again for helping keep her case alive.

This was so kind and informative- thank you so much.

I've actually heard back from the new lead investigator (which was new info to us as well) and I plan to use the points and questions you referenced in a meeting with him this week.

Hopefully this will kickstart some new options.

-as well as the additional tips I’ll be reviewing with my family.

thank you again for helping keep her case alive.