Missing Person: Michaela Joy Garecht

NamUs case MP49. Missing person: Michaela Joy Garecht. Last known contact: 1988-11-19 in Hayward, Alameda, CA. Circumstances: Michaela was abducted by an unknown individual while trying to retrieve her scooter from him in front of the Rainbow Market on Mission Boulevard in Hayward, California. The suspect was between 18 - 24 years with a slender build. He had a pock marked or pimpled face and dirty blonde hair. He was driving an older model full-size car, possibly a gold or tan 4-door. On 12-21-2020, David Misch was arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Michaela. Michaela's remains have not been located. Demographics: 9 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 4 ft 8 in, 75 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White t-shirt with Metro written across the front and images of people imprinted on the midsection, pant or shorts, flesh-colored nylons.; Footwear: Black cloth shoes with brown plastic soles.; Jewelry: 3" Pearl-colored or white earrings which resembled feathers.. Investigating agency: Hayward Police Department | 88112127.