13-year-old girl who vanished from Detroit in 1982 is still missing

Michelle Wells had red or auburn hair

Michelle Wells (NamUs)

DETROIT – A 13-year-old girl who vanished from Detroit in 1982 is still missing.

Michelle Wells was last seen leaving a residence that she had been visiting. The exact location was not listed.

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Wells is described as being biracial, Native American and white. She was between 5′ to 5′5′' tall when she vanished.

Wells’ hair is described as being red or auburn. Her eye color is unknown.

Wells would be 54 years old now.

Anyone with information should reach out to the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1800. The case number is 181130-0135.


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