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Post by HeadMarshal on Jun 30, 2014 3:17:30 GMT -5
 (Above: Michelle, circa 1985. Photo Credit: Charley Project Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance (From Charley Project and nampn.org website): Missing Since: October 5, 1985 from Alta Loma, Galveston County, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 16, 1967 Height: 5'2" Weight: 85 lbs. Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Gray Race: White Gender: Female Distinguishing Characteristics: Scar on neck, prominent freckles. Clothing: A Harley Davidson tank top and blue jeans, tennis shoes. Carrying a beige purse. TIPS: Anyone having information should call the Galveston County Sheriff's Office (Texas) at (409) 766-2322 Michelle Doherty Thomas disappeared in Alta Loma, Texas nearly 30 years. She was aired on Feb 3, 2001 and was probably also aired on a late 1998 episode that had a story about the still mainly unsolved I-45 corridor murders (more info below). On Oct 5, 1985, 17-year old Michelle left her family's home. She was planning to meet friends at a Galveston Island nightclub but she never arrived and has never been seen again. Earlier in the year, Michelle had served as a police informant in a drug bust. Authorities think she may have been abducted and murdered as a result of her involvement, but there is little in the way of general leads to work with. Michelle disappeared along the same Interstate 45 corridor where dozens of young women and teenage girls were abducted and murdered from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. Thoughts? I personally don't think this case is related to the I-45 corridor murders and that it's probably connected to the drug bust. There's just pretty much nothing to work with in terms of leads sadly. www.charleyproject.org/cases/t/thomas_michelle.htmlAdmin Note: If you have any news-related updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form |
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Post by Scumhunter on Jun 30, 2014 8:06:26 GMT -5
Both theories are plausible in my opinion. But unfortunately, we don't have a lot to work with here.
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Post by never4gotn on Mar 10, 2015 8:30:29 GMT -5
Michelle was a good friend of mine.
I was on vacation when she came up missing. When I returned I found out the horrible news.
I never knew that she'd been an informant, however, that makes a lot of sense where her disappearance was concerned.
Not too long after she disappeared, I was hanging out with two males that she had introduced me to and I, to this day, get a creepy feeling about that evening. I, being very naive, was open to discuss the fact she was missing...they were very cold and the very vivid memory of a song coming on the radio with the lyrics 'And I looked over the edge' ... would have to really think to remember the exact song (but I could, I'm sure) anyway, the way they looked at me and used the lyrics to imply knowledge of what happened to her...it scared me and I never mentioned it around them again......I was young and stupid and wish I'd have spoke up to authorities about it then...I live with that guilt. No, I have no actual proof, but in my heart I know. It was 100% to do with the fact she'd been informing...knowing this now makes perfect sense looking back.
Was it them? I dont know. Did they know something? Yes, I have no doubt in mind at all..
I have searched for years hoping to eventually find they'd found her and figured this out and the people that did it to her had been brought to justice....maybe some day it will. I can only hope and continue to pray.
I think of her so often ....
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 10, 2015 8:56:01 GMT -5
Hi never4gotn,
Welcome to the forum! I'm truly sorry for the circumstances regarding your friend. John Walsh has always said when someone is missing that not knowing is the worst part and even worse than knowing. It's tough but I wouldn't beat myself up over not reporting the men. You were a young and scared. It's understandable but I also understand the guilt. Did you know specifically who these men were and contact authorities about them later on when you were older? Or were they just random guys and you can only remember what they looked like?
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Post by never4gotn on Mar 11, 2015 2:01:13 GMT -5
Hello Scumhunter
Actually, yes, when I was older I did contact Americas Most Wanted via their hotline to give what info I had. If I remember correctly I had to leave a message and I, honestly, dont know if I ever got a return call. As I've aged, and my memory has either suppressed or forgotten, I can only remember what they looked like. One, tall and very blonde and the other dark headed and average height. I also remember they (the tall blond driving at the time) drove a very small car. But, these two were a duo and always together. I might add that they were several years older than her and I also.
The guilt, at times, is very overwhelming. I feel like if I'd have been more aggressive about my information, maybe more effort would have been put toward the avenue of her circle of friends rather than the authorities resigning to the fact that it was just unsolvable....if that makes any sense.
The idea of Karma gives me some comfort. I hope those (expletive) have suffered payed somehow even if they were never caught (yet)
btw, all the reports just say she left from her home going out...she would never walk from her house all the way to Galveston...she would surely have had someone meet her to pick her up ..... was that ever known?
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Post by Scumhunter on Mar 11, 2015 4:57:21 GMT -5
I don't know if it was ever known for sure. Unfortunately, there's a lot of unknowns it seems in the nearly 3 decades (I just realized unfortunately it will be the thirtieth anniversary of Michelle's disappearance this year).
But I do hope these guys are paying somehow, be it in jail or in another way. I hope their lives are miserable wherever they are.
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Post by never4gotn on Mar 11, 2015 16:01:34 GMT -5
We can only hope!  lol The names Tommy and Bubba have always been prominent in my memory of the Blonde guy...no help that is, part of me says Tommy, other says bubba....so I'd have been no help anyway lol... Ohhh to be able to flip through those pictures and files of the case and put the name with the face.. ha ha!!! Shame, but just being able to voice myself here has really been good for me. I've searched and will always continue to revisit this .... Thanks! |
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lol