TX TX - Michelle Prasek, 12, Spring, 19 Dec 1997

[theshadow45]

Michelle has been missing for 26 years today.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Michelle Lois Prasek – The Charley Project

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping, today is Michelle’s birthday.

 

[margarita25]

Michelle Lois Prasek – The Charley Project

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“Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated March 28, 2023; age-progression updated.”

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Michelle Lois Prasek​

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Michelle, circa 1997; Age-progression to age 35 (circa 2020)

• Missing Since12/19/1997
• Missing FromSpring, Texas
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• SexFemale
• RaceWhite
• Date of Birth04/13/1985 (39)
• Age12 years old
• Height and Weight5'3, 135 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionA tan t-shirt with the Calvin Klein logo "CK" imprinted on the front, jeans and Nike sneakers.
• Distinguishing CharacteristicsCaucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Michelle has a scar or birthmark on the palm of one of her hands.

Details of Disappearance​

Michelle was last seen by her mother, Beth Prasek, at her family's residence on Valerie Lane near The Woodlands, Texas during the morning of December 17, 1997. Beth told authorities that she saw her daughter less than one hour before Michelle's school bus was scheduled to depart, when she left home to take her younger child to day care.

Michelle may have boarded her bus and been on school property that day, but she did not attend classes at Knox Junior High School. She has never been heard from again. A search of her home revealed that her six-month-old orange tabby cat, Froggy, was missing, along with some clothing, a green sleeping bag, and a handmade patchwork quilt.

Several of Michelle's friends told authorities that they were uncertain if she actually arrived on school property the day she disappeared. Another friend maintained that she saw Michelle on campus during the morning hours. Michelle did not have a prior history of running away at the time of her disappearance, but she apparently told a friend she intended to leave her residence and travel to the Conroe, Texas area in December 1997.

Michelle's parents are divorced and she had been attending counseling sessions at Montgomery County Youth Services to help her deal with family issues at the time she vanished. Beth said that Michelle was learning to deal with her anger in 1997. One of Michelle's relatives allegedly failed a polygraph test concerning her disappearance and another loved one reportedly refused to submit to the test. All maintain they know nothing about her whereabouts and continue to search for her.

Marc C. Seguin, a man who had dated Beth, is considered a person of interest in Michelle's disappearance. He failed a polygraph exam about her case. In 2005, Seguin was convicted of indecency with a child and sentenced to ten years' probation. His victim was a seven-year-old girl. He has completed his probation and now lives in Fort Davis, Texas, and is a registered sex offender. He maintains his innocence in Michelle's case.

Beth and her two daughters resided with Seguin in The Woodlands in 1997. Seguin apparently departed the residence for work at approximately 6:30 a.m. on December 19, which was his normal routine. Beth said that she left at 7:30 a.m. to drive Michelle's sister to school. Her mother stated that Michelle was in good spirits at the time. That was the last confirmed sighting of Michelle.

Beth said Michelle asked to spend the night at a friend's residence the day she disappeared. Her mother asked her to learn more about the friend's family and their home before she consented. She said that she assumed Michelle was at her friend's house when she did not return from school on December 19.

Beth called Richard the following morning and asked what he believed she should do next. Richard told authorities that he was surprised Beth did not summon law enforcement immediately after realizing that their eldest daughter had disappeared. Beth called investigators at approximately 12:30 p.m. on December 18.

Michelle and her sister planned to spend the 1997 holidays with Richard in Kingsville, Texas. Beth stated that Michelle overheard her parents arguing on the telephone the night prior to her disappearance. She and Richard were at odds over where the girls would be picked up. Michelle was also angry that Beth was too tired to take her holiday shopping that night. It is not known if these factors are involved in Michelle's disappearance.

Beth and Richard divorced in 1994 and she relocated to Lafayette, Louisiana with the girls. Beth said Michelle detested Louisiana and the family returned to Texas shortly afterwards. Beth said that she assisted with the search effort by distributing posters of her daughter.

Michelle enjoys reading horror novels. It is possible that she left Texas for an unknown destination. Some agencies have classified Michelle's case as that of an endangered runaway. No charges have been filed against anyone in connection with her case. Foul play is suspected in Michelle's disappearance.

Investigating Agency​

• Montgomery County Sheriff's Office 936-760-5800
• Federal Bureau of Investigation 202-324-3000

Source Information​

• The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• Child Protection Education of America
• Federal Bureau Of Investigation
• The Corpus Christi Caller-Times
• Rino Kids Online
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• The Houston Chronicle
• Child Seek Network
• Yahoo! Groups: Investigatemystery
• KHOU

Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated March 28, 2023; age-progression updated.

 

[theshadow45]

Michelle has been missing for 27 years today.

 

[Deleted member 306806]

Something is going on with the timeline write up on The Charley Project.

Missing Since12/19/1997

December 19th 1997 was a Friday.

Details of Disappearance
Michelle was last seen by her mother, Beth Prasek, at her family's residence on Valerie Lane near The Woodlands, Texas during the morning of December 17, 1997. Beth told authorities that she saw her daughter less than one hour before Michelle's school bus was scheduled to depart, when she left home to take her younger child to day care.

Michelle may have boarded her bus and been on school property that day, but she did not attend classes at Knox Junior High School.

December 17th 1997 was a Wednesday.

.... Seguin apparently departed the residence for work at approximately 6:30 a.m. on December 19, which was his normal routine. Beth said that she left at 7:30 a.m. to drive Michelle's sister to school. Her mother stated that Michelle was in good spirits at the time. That was the last confirmed sighting of Michelle.

Beth said Michelle asked to spend the night at a friend's residence the day she disappeared. Her mother asked her to learn more about the friend's family and their home before she consented. She said that she assumed Michelle was at her friend's house when she did not return from school on December 19.

Beth called Richard the following morning and asked what he believed she should do next. Richard told authorities that he was surprised Beth did not summon law enforcement immediately after realizing that their eldest daughter had disappeared. Beth called investigators at approximately 12:30 p.m. on December 18.

December 18th 1997 was a Thursday. So we have 3 references to Michelle disappearing on Friday December 19th, but her mother calls police on Thursday, December 18th?

Calling the police on Thursday December 18th (or any weekday) at 12:30pm also does not make much sense. Why would her mother call the police mid-day during a day that Beth was supposed to be at school? I looked at Christmas in 1997, and it was the following Thursday. That means Friday December 19th would not be a school early release due to the holidays. I supposed Friday the 19th could have been an early release for a different reason, and that is when her mother could have called police.

 

[theshadow45]

Today is Michelle’s birthday.