The person at the center of this case
Michelle Trausch
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Michelle Trausch
Justice for Michelle Trausch — 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 #1Why did Michelle leave all her belongings behind, including her cell phone and wallet? This suggests an urgent or distressed departure.
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Michelle in Hartford on or after January 28, 2024? Any sightings in the area around the shelter are critical.
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Lead #3What was Michelle's mental and physical state before disappearing? Understanding her circumstances may help locate her.
Michelle Trausch, a 36-year-old woman, disappeared on January 28, 2024, after unexpectedly leaving a Hartford housing shelter where she had been staying. She left behind all her belongings, including her cell phone and wallet, raising concerns about her safety and well-being. The Norwich Police Department continues to investigate her disappearance and seeks information from anyone who may have encountered her since that date.
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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
Left housing shelter unexpectedly
Michelle Trausch left the Hartford housing shelter where she was staying, abandoning all her belongings including cell phone and wallet.
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2024-02-14
Case filed with Norwich Police Department
Official missing person case MP117306 opened by Norwich Police Department under case number 24-6503-OF.
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 2024
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 2024
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8608865561
You can remain anonymous