KY KY - Michelle Marie Newton, 3, Louisville, 2 Apr1983

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Have you seen this child? Michelle Newton

Michelle Newton
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    • Missing Since
    • Apr 2, 1983
    • Missing From
    • Louisville, KY
    • DOB
    • Oct 5, 1979
    • Age Now
    • 42
    • Sex
    • Female
    • Race
    • White
    • Hair Color
    • Brown
    • Eye Color
    • Brown
    • Height
    • 4'0"
    • Weight
    • 50 lbs
Age Progressed
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Michelle's photo is shown age-progressed to 42 years. She may be in the company of her mother.
 
Too bad we don't know more about her disappearance.
 
Since the mother is classified as "missing" on NamUS, do they think that someone did something to both of them or has the statutes of limitations run out?
(Michelle was born the same year I was and - I try not to think about it - but I have classmates with grandchildren now)
 
Since the mother is classified as "missing" on NamUS, do they think that someone did something to both of them or has the statutes of limitations run out?
(Michelle was born the same year I was and - I try not to think about it - but I have classmates with grandchildren now)
Michelle’s mother did kidnap her and it was confirmed they were alive after 04/02/1983 as seen when Debra attempted to divorce from Michelle’s father after she left with their daughter to go to Georgia. Her lawyer dropped the case though because he found out Michelle was reported as a missing child and that Debra had lied about her and Michelle being abandoned by him.
 
Since the mother is classified as "missing" on NamUS, do they think that someone did something to both of them or has the statutes of limitations run out?
(Michelle was born the same year I was and - I try not to think about it - but I have classmates with grandchildren now)
The warrant for Debra was also mistakenly thrown out in 2005. Debra is listed as missing on NamUs in case she is dead and they find her remains, otherwise she is still considered a kidnapping suspect.
 
I basically understand the basic details about what happened with her disappearance and how things have gone up until now. I "understand" the mistaken announcement about her being located, except there is something that I REALLY do not understand - which is why there is even still a case today.

It makes me wonder if something really did happen to both of them since both seem to have dropped off the face of the Earth (rather than just be hiding out somewhere). It would make sense if the "custodial" disagreement ceased to exist when she became a legal adult. I mean, we both turned 18 in 1997. That was 25 years ago! Statutes of limitation should be applicable.

I don't want to make light of her taking her daughter. Debra was a few rungs beyond "🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 from Hell" to her husband, whatever that would be. She should never be forgiven. But their child is no longer a child by any means. Could she have been so brainwashed by her mom that she remembers nothing of her real name?

Why hasn't the daughter ever said "I'm Michelle Newton" or done anything that would be in the public record like get married or get a job or get a driver's license or buy/sell real estate? Her name is "out there" and I don't know how she hasn't seen it. I don't make it a habit to do online searches for my own name, but I've done it before. There's a guy with my name that is some airplane expert and there's a painter and a few others. I would have freaked out if I saw that I was a missing person.
 
Located & Identified Persons
So Doe Network claimed she was located in 2005, I guess this was just a mistake bc no sources confirm this.
She’s still missing this was false. Her and her mother have never been located. The case was reopened in 2015 and is still being investigated. Michelle’s father is still seeking his lost daughter
 
I'm doing a write-up on Michelle Newton. We know she was taken by her mother but in all honesty, something had to happen from that point. Michelle has never stepped forward and Debra has never been located. There is no way these two women are living in the United States without a social security number and/or identification. Does anyone know who the father is of Michelle or Debra's family?
 

Not sure if this will work -- behind a paywall but 'free trial' - from 4/24/77 Louisville Courier-Journal weddings:


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The Courier-Journal from Louisville, Kentucky • Page 139 - Newspapers.com

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Curry announce the Lensasement of their daughter, Debra and Joseph C. Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester.
 
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