A German woman who vanished 11 years ago is mentioned in the Epstein files, prompting her family to seek answers.
Key facts
- •Michele, a 22-year-old German woman, disappeared in early September 2015.
- •Her family reported her missing after a month, but the police said they could do little without indications of a crime.
- •Michele's name appears in the Epstein files, prompting her family to seek answers about her disappearance.
- •Michele would often travel without telling her family where she was going or how long she'd be away.
A 22-year-old German woman named Michele disappeared in early September 2015. Her family reported her missing after a month, but the police said they could do little without indications of a crime. Now, her name appears in the Epstein files.
Disappearance
Michele's brother, Jonas, says she left home with her suitcase, which was not unusual for her. She would often travel without telling her family where she was going or how long she'd be away. However, she always checked in within a week or two, which is why her family grew concerned when she didn't contact them for weeks.
Investigation
The police were notified after a month, but they said there was little they could do since Michele was an adult and free to go wherever she pleased. An active search was only possible if there were indications that a crime may have been committed, which was not the case at the time.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Der Spiegel International.
