ケンタッキー州ジェファーソン郡保安官事務所が作成した行方不明者チラシには、3歳当時のミシェル・ニュートンさんが水兵風の服を身にまとい、満面の笑みを浮かべてカメラに向かう姿が掲載されていた。
The missing person flyer issued by the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Kentucky features a photo of Michelle Newton at age three, smiling brightly in front of the camera while wearing a sailor suit.
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This flyer clearly states that Michelle was kidnapped by her mother, which shows the seriousness of the case.
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Currently, Michelle Newton is 46 years old, and after many years of hardship, she has finally begun to walk the path of healing.
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On the other hand, her mother, the defendant Debra Newton, has been charged with the crime of custodial interference.
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The incident began in the spring of 1983, when the defendant, Debra, announced that she had found a new job and prepared a new home for the family, and moved from Kentucky to Georgia.
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Mr. Joseph Newton, Michelle’s father, made efforts to find his daughter, but by the time he arrived in Georgia, both mother and daughter had already disappeared.
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According to the sheriffs office, after Michelles parents made their last call between 1984 and 1985, the mother and daughter completely disappeared.
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Prosecution for the crime of parental rights infringement was carried out swiftly, and afterward, this case was added to the FBIs Most Wanted list for parental kidnapping.
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However, in 2000, the case was dismissed because they could not contact the father, and in 2005, the prosecution for custody violation was also withdrawn due to inaccurate information.
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Michelle has also been removed from the national missing children database.
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In 2016, a turning point came when a relative urged a reinvestigation, and the case began to move forward again.
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This year, the defendant Debra 66 years old was found living under an alias in Marion County, Florida.
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When the police came to her house, Michelle was told that she was a missing person and that her real name was Michelle Marie Newton, which shocked her greatly.
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After that, she learned about her real family and contacted the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office.
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According to Mr. Healy, Michelle, the office leader, realized for the first time what she had lost and recognized that she was a victim.
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Mr. Joseph, her father, said, My daughter is always in my heart, and expressed his deep emotion, saying that the moment he hugged his daughter for the first time in 40 years was beyond words.
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Mr. Healey emphasized in a statement that solving the case after more than 40 years is a result of the tradition of never abandoning families in need of help and the excellent investigative work of his office.
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He also highly praised the role of those who bravely provide information, stating, A single phone call can change a life.
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Defendant Debra appeared in court after posting bail with her relatives and is charged with custodial interference under Kentucky state law.
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This felony is known to have no statute of limitations in this state.
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Michelle and Joseph were also present in court, and Michelle stated, I dont intend to blame anyone. I want to support my parents, overcome this hardship together, and hope that everyone can heal, expressing her determination to rebuild the family.
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