Greensboro police are renewing their appeal for public help in the disappearance of Marissa Carmichael, a North Carolina mother of five who vanished two years ago after making a distressed call to 911.
Last Seen After Early-Morning 911 Call
Carmichael, who was 24 at the time, was last seen around 3:46 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2024, at an Exxon gas station on East Market Street in Greensboro. Just before she disappeared, she called 911 sounding distressed and asked for help finding a ride home. When officers arrived at the scene, she was no longer there.
Surveillance Footage Shows Her Leaving
Police say surveillance video shows Carmichael getting into a vehicle and leaving the gas station. The footage has not been released publicly because the case remains an active investigation. Authorities have identified and interviewed the driver of the vehicle, who is currently considered a witness.
Police Say Disappearance Is Out of Character
A spokesperson for the Greensboro Police Department said officers remain “absolutely” concerned for Carmichael’s welfare. Police noted that her lack of contact with her family and children is highly out of character. Investigators declined to say whether foul play is suspected or if any suspects have been identified.
Family Recounts Final Hours
According to her family, Carmichael was last seen by relatives the day before she vanished. Her mother, Sara Carmichael, said Marissa later went to a nightclub, attended an afterparty at an Airbnb, and was eventually dropped off at the gas station. Since that morning, her phone has been turned off and her social media accounts have been inactive.
A Mother’s Plea for Answers
Sara Carmichael has said the uncertainty has been devastating for the family, especially for Marissa’s five children. “Every day I wake up wondering if this is the day I’ll get answers,” she said, adding that the situation still feels unreal two years later.
How to Share Information
Greensboro police confirmed Marissa Carmichael was entered into national missing persons databases the day she was reported missing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or call Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers anonymously at 336-373-1000.
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