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Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz ("Elle")
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz, known as "Elle", disappeared on June 29, 2022, from her apartment near 40th Street and Greenway Road in Phoenix, Arizona. She left behind her phone, wallet, car keys, dog, and was set to receive a $2,500 settlement check. No evidence of foul play has been found, and the case remains unsolved after three years with a $10,000 reward offered.
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
🏛️ Phoenix Police Department
Case Summary
Michelle Rose Bernstein-Schultz, known as "Elle", disappeared on June 29, 2022, from her apartment near 40th Street and Greenway Road in Phoenix, Arizona. She left behind her phone, wallet, car keys, dog, and was set to receive a $2,500 settlement check. No evidence of foul play has been found, and the case remains unsolved after three years with a $10,000 reward offered.
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, Phoenix. 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 all personal belongings including keys, phone, credit card, driver's license, dog, and car.
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2022-08-10
Case Created in NamUs
The case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs #MP94227).
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Missing bedazzled cup with bumblebees, gray hiking sandals with fluorescent green highlights, dark blue backpack
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clue
Lead #2Michelle left all personal belongings behind including phone, wallet, car keys, driver's license, and her dog - highly out of character
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clue
Lead #3Pending $2,500 car accident settlement check from lawyer's office that Michelle was set to pick up
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person
Lead #4Sister Danielle Smith and mother Patricia - primary family contacts seeking information
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witness
Lead #5Michelle's boyfriend and friends who had recent contact with her on June 29
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:29
Started:June 29, 2022
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
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