Or another thing I was thinking was related to something another poster mentioned (or a few, can't recall the names - sorry this has been a confusing one!) about how Michelle and her ex-fiance's relationship seemed rather dramatic. They were on again off again and it was clear by what we have heard that they were prone to the occasional explosion even if it wasn't necessarily physical abuse. This may sound out there, but is it possible Michelle could have left at this unique period to shrug off the financial burden or possibly out of pure spite for the ex (realizing that he would be a suspect right off the bat)? This probably sounds out there, but I'm just entertaining possibilities.
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COLOR="Blue"]My husband and I were talking yesterday about the possibility of her just walking away for awhile. I don't think it sounds out there at all. [/COLOR]
At this point, I'm still hung up on the ex-fiance. He had motive and he saw her before she disappeared. I also understand that people close to those involved are on this forum, and I would like to thank you for coming and sharing your thoughts and information. I would also like to apologize if anything I say offends you, because that is definitely not my goal. I feel compelled to point out that sometimes the people we know aren't entirely honest with us when it comes to personalities and inner thoughts/tendencies.
You have not offend me at all. I appreciate any help from anyone. 
In 2009 posted with Orange Co Public Records there is a case regarding Domestic Violence with Children. There is another also that is not related to this one. Same x different person. There are 2 cases SC - Other $2,501-$5,000 one being with Michelle, which I'm assuming it is about the ring. It's filed 5/18/11
Sometimes, a person can be very different when they are around coworkers, neighbors and friends than they are with say a spouse or children. Someone may seem cold and actually be a very warm human being. On the other hand, some people can hide their true feelings and may seem pretty normal or kind. If you lived with that person for a length of time you may start to notice other personality traits you had no idea they had.
I agree, Unless you are there all the time there is no way to know what is going on behind closed doors. I know I lived it for a yr before I got out. He was as nice as he could be to my family and friends when they were around, but when we were home it was a different story I don't care to relive. I hid my feelings from my family.
Not saying this applies here, but just making a point. I had a coworker who came across as very headstrong at work. She shared her opinions and was sometimes considered a little too up front. When I got to know her, I learned that she was the exact opposite in her home life. Her husband was abusive and controlling and she had little say in anything. She generally just stepped back when the arguing started. It was the last thing I expected from her based on my interactions with her as a friend and coworker. Even close friends may not know what goes on behind closed doors day in and day out in a relationship.
The other red flag in my mind is that, as good a father as the ex-fiance may be, he himself discussed breaking a camera so that he might not take it out on Michele. This is an indication right from the individual's mouth that he has issues controlling his temper and has become violent (even though it was on an inanimate object rather than a living thing). His behavior and their relationship makes me think that his involvement is a high possibility. Not to mention, there could have been worse situations that were not mentioned. They seemed to have an unhealthy relationship and that could lead to covering things up. I am also not saying I think Michele wasn't causing any trouble in the relationship, I believe they both were but one finally took it too far.
The timing is too weird to be a pure coincidence. I just can't see someone just happening to carjack or come across Michelle and do something to her randomly in that small time frame and on the one day that the episode of Peoples Court aired. I suppose it is possible, but seems way too coincidental.
And as far as Michelle's brother, maybe he didn't think it was a big deal at the time and that was why he texted her rather casually. My mom sometimes overreacts when it comes to us (her children) and I could see her telling my brother to try calling/texting me and him doing it while thinking she was over reacting. However one of the people interviewed in one of the first videos posted on this thread (sorry again, it's been a long read
) mentioned that a one word text wasn't like Michele. I suspect she didn't send the response text.
Just my 2 cents worth. Take it or leave it.
