PA PA - Michelle Jolene Lakey, 11, Scranton, 26 Aug 1986

[Ozoner]

A known child killer Frank Osellanie, has admitted that he knew Jolene and used to give her rides home, so there's really no doubt that he killed her. He could have put her body just about anywhere, though, so it's hard to see this case getting solved unless he confesses.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Michelle Jolene Lakey – The Charley Project

 

[Caring1]

3 Unidentified Person Exclusions:

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8419
Date Body FoundJanuary 16, 2001
StateVA
CountyIsle of Wight

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1458
Date Body FoundDecember 10, 1988
StateNJ
CountyMonmouth

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12683
Date Body FoundJune 06, 2014
StateVA
CountyNewport News

 

[spartanx]

When I read about this case I felt sad... such a little girl going alone to see her mother in the hospital... running dangers without considering the consequences and in the end it was for the worse... another good girl went to heaven... .
a hug beautiful little one
rest in peace

 

[Pennysmom2]

Sept 23, 2023

Scranton Girl's Disappearance Haunts Investigators Nearly 40 Years Later

Jolene Michelle Lakey was just steps from her Scranton home when she vanished nearly 40 years ago. The 11-year-old was walking back with a friend after visiting her sick mother at Mercy Hospital, now the Commonwealth Health Regio…

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Help Find Jolene Lakey | Scranton PA

Help Find Jolene Lakey, Scranton. 604 likes. Jolene's family wants her to come home. Her sister has missed years with her and just wants to know

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Article clipped from The Times-Tribune

Clipping found in The Times-Tribune published in Scranton, Pennsylvania on 9/12/1986.

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[Mysteries1974]

Here are some articles about Jolene’s disappearance from 1990.

 

[Richard]

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Michelle Jolene Lakey, age 11, Missing since 26 August 1986​

• Missing From Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Classification Non-Family Abduction
• Sex Female
• Race White
• Date of Birth 10/21/1974 (49)
• Age 11 years old
• Height and Weight 4'9 - 5'0, 80 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry Description A white shirt with purple trim and a tie front, dark blue sweatpants, and brown sandals with straps.
• Medical Conditions Jolene has a long history of illnesses, particularly pneumonia, and may still be susceptible.
• Associated Vehicle(s)Light yellow car
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Brown to blonde hair, brown eyes. Michelle goes by her middle name, Jolene; some agencies refer to her as Jolene Michelle Lakey or spell her name "Michele." She had long fingernails at the time of her 1986 disappearance. Her nicknames are Boozer and Boo. Jolene had a small, slight build at the time of her disappearance and looked much younger than her age. She wore children's size 14 clothes and size 8 shoes in 1986. Her female family members are all short, and she may be also.

LINK:

Michelle Jolene Lakey – The Charley Project

 

[chaddylex]

Keystone Cold Cases just released an episode about Michelle's disappearance.
It made me sad listening to how horrible Michelle's childhood was.
After visiting her mother in a Scranton hospital, Michelle Jolene Lakey began her walk home with the intent of returning to visit her mother again before spending the night at her friend's house. One block from her home, witnesses saw her speaking with someone in a yellow car, which she then got in. Michelle never made it home and has not been seen or heard from since. Did Michelle fall victim to the same suspect, making her one of the Scranton 5?

Episode #119 - Michelle Jolene Lakey - Missing (1986) | Keystone Cold Cases

After visiting her mother in a Scranton hospital, Michelle Jolene Lakey began her walk home with the intent of returning to visit her mother again before spending the night at her friend's house. One block from her home, witnesses saw her speaking with someone in a yellow car, which she then got...

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[DD Byrd]

About this yellow car. It's possible it wasn't his, but rather one in his shop for the day/s before her disappearance. Maybe the shop kept records to find the owner, search from that point, and find the car. Or a DMV search of yellow cars in the surrounding zip codes. If that car is still in a junk lot, there's a chance to find evidence Jolene was in it. At the very least they could interview the owner and see if there was anything "off" when he/she got it back.

 

[Richard]

Bumping this thread up.

 

[nostonepa]

Frank was a member of the mob. Other mob members helped him cover his tracks because they didn't want to be associated with a child killer. The Waddle murder was too much though and they couldn't wouldn't help him. Frank knew a lot that could hurt them financially.

 

[Mysteries1974]

Frank was a member of the mob. Other mob members helped him cover his tracks because they didn't want to be associated with a child killer. The Waddle murder was too much though and they couldn't wouldn't help him. Frank knew a lot that could hurt them financially.

Michelle’s wasn’t bad enough for them? If that witness who came forward recently is credible than it sounds like her death was equally horrifying to that of Waddle

 

[nostonepa]

About this yellow car. It's possible it wasn't his, but rather one in his shop for the day/s before her disappearance. Maybe the shop kept records to find the owner, search from that point, and find the car. Or a DMV search of yellow cars in the surrounding zip codes. If that car is still in a junk lot, there's a chance to find evidence Jolene was in it. At the very least they could interview the owner and see if there was anything "off" when he/she got it back.

One of the first places Joanne Williams father went searching were junk yards in west side including opening up trunks.

 

[nostonepa]

This Monday August 26, 2024 will be the 38th anniversary of MJL going missing. I believe the family and their supporters recreate her walk every year in the Hill Section. And it's 45 years for Joanne Williams the possibly connected case. If anyone has more info please post.

 

[DD Byrd]

One of the first places Joanne Williams father went searching were junk yards in west side including opening up trunks.

And that's where LE might look first as well. I don't mean immediately, the car may have been somewhere else initially.

 

[nostonepa]

And that's where LE might look first as well. I don't mean immediately, the car may have been somewhere else initially.

You're on to something and also reminds me of something I didn't post. It appears that before the SPD even got involved in the case, about ten days after JW dissapeared, her father was looking in West Side. Maybe he had the help of someone with law enforcement experience. This is strange because over the years SPD said she had no friends or contacts in Westside at all. Yet there are also reports of her having a female friend on Dorothy Street with whom she talked on the phone the night she went missing. Ergo. . . Did I use ergo right?

 

[nostonepa]

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This Monday August 26, 2024 will be the 38th anniversary of MJL going missing. I believe the family and their supporters recreate her walk every year in the Hill Section. And it's 45 years for Joanne Williams the possibly connected case. If anyone has more info please post.

If there is any type of vigil I'm guessing it would be at 6 pm the time she reportedly left the hospital.

 

[nostonepa]

Wow. I just listened to the podcast where Jolene's sister Justina was interviewed. If even part of what she says is true it really blows the case wide open. There were dozens if not more Frank Osselinis connected to the Lakey household. Does anyone know if rhe local media or law enforcement ever addressed this angle? I don't remember ever hearing about this.

 

[nostonepa]

Mercy Hospital Flasher a guy they arrested for flashing and on Myrtle Street and at Mercy Hospital just a year after Jolene went missing. Read it. There's more.

 

[nostonepa]

Ok this is weird. Now read this article.

Article clipped from The Tribune

Clipping found in The Tribune published in Scranton, Pennsylvania on 8/28/1986.

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