Michelle Marie Newton
RESOLVED


Michelle, circa 1983; Age-progression to age 42 (circa 2021)
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Missing Since
04/02/1983
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Missing From
Louisville, Kentucky
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Classification
Family Abduction
- Sex Female
- Race
White
- Age 3 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics White female.
Details of Disappearance
Michelle disappeared from Louisville, Kentucky on April 2, 1983. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Debra Leigh Curry Newton. In November 2025, both Debra and Michelle were located in Florida. Debra was arrested for custodial interference. Michelle, who was going by an alias name and now has three children, has reunited with her searching relatives.
Investigating Agency
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
502-836-3687
- Kentucky Crimes Against Children Unit
502-574-2465
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated November 28, 2025; details of disappearance updated.
Michelle, circa 1983; Age-progression to age 42 (circa 2021)
- Missing Since 04/02/1983
- Missing From Louisville, Kentucky
- Classification Family Abduction
- Sex Female
- Race White
- Age 3 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics White female.
Details of Disappearance
Michelle disappeared from Louisville, Kentucky on April 2, 1983. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Debra Leigh Curry Newton. In November 2025, both Debra and Michelle were located in Florida. Debra was arrested for custodial interference. Michelle, who was going by an alias name and now has three children, has reunited with her searching relatives.
Investigating Agency
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 502-836-3687
- Kentucky Crimes Against Children Unit 502-574-2465
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated November 28, 2025; details of disappearance updated.