The person at the center of this case
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz (nicknamed 'Elle')
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz
Justice for Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz (nicknamed 'Elle') — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why would Michelle leave her phone, wallet, car keys, and dog behind—items she never traveled without? This contradicts her character and suggests either voluntary disappearance under distress or an unknown circumstance.
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timeline
Lead #2Michelle mentioned to her boyfriend she was 'not feeling well' on June 29th. Was this a mental health crisis, medical emergency, or something more? What was her emotional state in the days prior?
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clue
Lead #3Michelle was set to receive a $2,500 car accident settlement from her lawyer. Did financial stress, legal complications, or other pressures play a role in her disappearance?
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz, known as 'Elle,' vanished on June 29, 2022, from her north Phoenix apartment near 40th Street and Greenway Road, leaving behind her phone, wallet, car keys, dog, and a pending $2,500 legal settlement—behavior completely inconsistent with her character. Three years later, no evidence of foul play has emerged, yet her family and investigators remain without answers or leads. With a $10,000 reward now offered, the case has grown cold, and anyone with information is urged to contact Phoenix Police to help bring closure to her loved ones.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4What exactly did Michelle's boyfriend observe and do on the evening of June 29th and morning of June 30th? His account is central to understanding her last movements.
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location
Lead #5Michelle was an avid hiker wearing hiking gear. Did she venture into nearby hiking areas around Phoenix, or was the hiking attire coincidental to her disappearance?
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Timeline of Events
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2022-06-29
Last Sighting
Michelle was last seen in the area of N 40th St and E Greenway Rd. She told her boyfriend she was not feeling well and didn't want to be bothered.
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2022-06-30
Reported Missing
Michelle's boyfriend reported her missing after discovering she had not slept in their bedroom and had left behind her keys, phone, credit card, cash, driver's license, car, and dog.
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2022-08-10
Case Created on NamUs
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System created case record MP94227.
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2025-06-28
Three-Year Anniversary Update
Family continues search with increased $10,000 reward; case remains cold with no new leads or evidence of foul play.
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Case Information
Incident:June 29, 2022
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
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Case Information
Incident:June 29, 2022
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 602-262-6151
You can remain anonymous
$10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case