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Michelle Trausch

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Michelle Trausch

Case
#2256
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 12, 2026
Norwich Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
2 years waiting ยท since 2024

Missing Person: Michelle Trausch

Justice for Michelle Trausch โ€” the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why would Michelle leave her cell phone and wallet behind? This suggests an urgent or distressed departure.

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone at the housing shelter or nearby see Michelle leave or interact with her on January 28?

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clue
Lead #3

What was Michelle's mental and physical state in the days before her disappearance?

Michelle Trausch, a 36-year-old woman, disappeared on January 28, 2024, after unexpectedly leaving a housing shelter in Hartford, Connecticut, leaving behind all her belongings including her cell phone and wallet. The circumstances of her departure remain unclear, and her current whereabouts are unknown. The Norwich Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the public to locate her.

Case
#2256
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 12, 2026
Norwich Police Department

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More leads to consider

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location
Lead #4

Where might Michelle go without access to her phone, money, or identification?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP117306. Missing person: Michelle Trausch.

Last known contact: 2024-01-28 in Hartford, Hartford, CT. Circumstances: Left housing shelter unexpectedly on 1/28/2024.

left all belonging there including cell phone and wallet. Demographics: 36 years, Female, Multiple.

Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Norwich Police Department | 24-6503-OF | 2024-02-14.

Timeline of Events

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2024-01-28

Michelle Trausch disappears from housing shelter

Left housing shelter unexpectedly on January 28, 2024, leaving all belongings including cell phone and wallet behind

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Case Information

Incident:January 28, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 28, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8608865561
You can remain anonymous